Spitfire: The Birth of a Legend
2006•45m•Released
Documentary
‘Spitfire— Birth of a Legend‘ tells the story of the Spitfire from a radical design on the drawing board to the fighter aircraft that became the symbol of Britain’s determination to fight on to victory. It celebrates the history of this acclaimed aircraft, the men who designed and built it, and those who flew and fought in it. The story, along with dramatic archive and colour film of aerial combat, graphically illustrates the appeal and fascination the Spitfire has maintained since it faced and fought the fighter and bomber formations of the Luftwaffe.
Director
Stephen Saunders
Writer
Ron Saunders
Languages
English
Studio
ASA Productions
Production
Company
ASA Productions
Producer
Stephen Saunders
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