Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We go inside the Spitfire Factory at Biggin Hill to witness the painstaking restoration of a 1943 Mark 9. Discover the secret history of "clipped wing" Spitfires, hear the incredible first-hand account of a female WW2 flight mechanic, and watch as these legendary Merlin-powered machines take to the sky for a spectacular anniversary display.
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We go inside the Spitfire Factory at Biggin Hill to witness the painstaking restoration of a 1943 Mark 9. Discover the secret history of "clipped wing" Spitfires, hear the incredible first-hand account of a female WW2 flight mechanic, and watch as these legendary Merlin-powered machines take to the sky for a spectacular anniversary display.
War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.
You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more.
Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: bit.ly/4pyExyn
You can find more from us on:
facebook.com/WarStoriesDocs
This channel is part of the History Hit Network. For any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com.
#warstories #documentary #military
