British Planes That Won the War with Rob Bell
Spitfire
Season 1 Episode 2 of 4
The engineer reveals why the Spitfire became the most famous fighter aircraft that Britain has ever produced. Its unique design and powerful Merlin engine gave it superior handling in the close-quarter dogfights that took place across the skies in the crucial period of 1940 that became known as the Battle of Britain
British Planes That Won the War with Rob Bell airs on Channel 5 HD at 3:50 AM, Wednesday 27 November. (Subtitles, repeat.)
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History
Rob Bell
Presenter
Mark Dolan
Series Producer
Andy Webb
Producer