The Spitfire factory was a priority target for German bombers. If vital aircraft are going to continue to be built, then a plan is desperately needed. Show more
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The struggle against the Nazis has to be fought by ordinary people as much as by the army and air force. Communities across Britain are enlisted to raise funds for Spitfires. Show more
Amid the smouldering ruins of the Spitfire factory, a new strategy emerges. Show more
Spitfire production is getting back on track, but the search for locations continues. Show more
The new Spitfires need to be flown to RAF bases desperate for reinforcements. That’s the job of the ATA Girls - the female flyers of World War Two. Show more
Ramping up production requires another new factory, full of cutting-edge machinery and the best workers in the business. But it’s a catastrophe that nearly costs Britain dearly. Show more
The Spitfire's designers struggle to find a safe place to improve their plane to deal with Germany’s latest fighter developments. Show more
How does it feel to fly a Spitfire? Two pilots compare their experiences. Show more
The story of 15 September, 1940 - a day that changed the course of World War Two. Show more
As brilliant as the Spitfire is, it has one major flaw. The solution lies with the fastest woman in Britain: champion motorcycle racer and pioneering engineer, Beatrice Shilling. Show more
Spitfire: The People’s Plane
Introducing Spitfire: The People’s Plane
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Against extraordinary odds they built the beautiful and deadly plane that turned back the Nazis. Tuppence Middleton tells the story of the unsung heroes of the Second World War. Show more