Inside the Spitfire Factory
A team of dedicated engineers and enthusiasts turn the 1943 Mark IX Spitfire from rusty remains into flying legend.
Cast: Al Murray, Peter Monk, Alex Monk
HDCC
Season 1
6 episodes
1. Episode 1The 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.CC45minSep 28, 2020
2. Episode 2The 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.CC45minOct 5, 2020- 3. Episode 3The team take on the biggest challenge of the restoration - attaching the wings - and veteran Hurricane pilot Archie McInnes tells his astonishing story of survival.CC45minOct 12, 2020
- 4. Episode 4With 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.CC45minOct 19, 2020
- 5. Episode 5Factory 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.CC45minOct 26, 2020
- 6. Episode 6After 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.CC45minNov 2, 2020
Inside the Spitfire Factory
★ 8.0/1020201 season6 episodesReturning Series
A team of dedicated engineers and enthusiasts turn the 1943 Mark IX Spitfire from rusty remains into flying legend.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Al Murray, Peter Monk, Alex Monk
