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25/12/2002

BBC Two - The First of the Few

The true story of visionary Spitfire designer RJ Mitchell and test pilot Geoffrey Crisp.

Biopic that chronicles the true story of visionary Spitfire designer RJ Mitchell and his test pilot Geoffrey Crisp.

Biopic that chronicles the true story of how two of the most remarkable men in aviation history - visionary Spitfire designer RJ Mitchell and his test pilot Geoffrey Crisp - designed a streamlined monoplane that led to the development of the Spitfire.

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