Inside the Spitfire Factory - Season 1

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Episode 1

1 - Episode 1

Air Date: September 28, 2020

The team get to work on the Spitfire's fuselage to get the 60-year-old parts back into shape. Plus. a WWII veteran who may have a very special connection to the project pays a visit.

Episode 2

2 - Episode 2

Air Date: October 5, 2020

The team get their newly-built fuselage off to the paint shop. Restoration guru Steve gets to work on a long-forgotten cousin of the Spitfire: the Hawker Typhoon.

Episode 3

3 - Episode 3

Air Date: October 12, 2020

The team take on the biggest challenge of the restoration - attaching the wings - and veteran Hurricane pilot Archie McInnes tells his astonishing story of survival.

Episode 4

4 - Episode 4

Air Date: October 19, 2020

With their warbirds due to play a starring role in the Biggin Hill air show, the team get their restorations back to the paint shop for some crucial wing components.

Episode 5

5 - Episode 5

Air Date: October 26, 2020

Factory owner Peter puts the newly-restored Merlin through its paces and pilot Jez explores the little-known history of the Spitfire as a reconnaissance aircraft.

Episode 6

6 - Episode 6

Air Date: November 2, 2020

After two years of hard work, the Spitfire is nearly complete and the team prepares for the maiden flight. Plus, Peter prepares for his next project.