Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Discover the extraordinary history of the airfields that defined the 20th Century. From the birthplace of British aviation at Farnborough to the "strongest link" in the Battle of Britain at Biggin Hill, we explore the legends and the legacy of flight. Witness the development of the Spitfire, the secret science of radar that stopped Hitler’s invasion, and the pioneering spirit that led to the supersonic Concorde. Featuring exclusive access to restoration workshops and interviews with veterans, this is the definitive story of the machines and the people who conquered the skies.

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