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Inside the Spitfire Factory

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A team of dedicated engineers and enthusiasts turn the 1943 Mark IX Spitfire from rusty remains into flying legend.

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28th September 2020 - 2nd November 2020
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Al MurrayPeter MonkAlex Monk
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Episode 1
28th September 2020

Episode 1

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.

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5th October 2020

Episode 2

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.

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Episode 3
12th October 2020

Episode 3

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.

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Episode 4
19th October 2020

Episode 4

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.

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Episode 5
26th October 2020

Episode 5

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.

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Episode 6
2nd November 2020

Episode 6

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.

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