The Engineering Saga Of The Spitfire: The Most Iconic Fighter In History

The Spitfire is the most iconic fighter of WW2, a masterpiece of engineering that saved Britain from Nazi invasion. But the true story of its creation is a tragic race against time. Designer Reginald Mitchell pushed himself to the limit to perfect the Spitfire’s elliptical wings and speed, all...

24 min - Cars, Planes & Trains - Timeline - World History Documentaries

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