Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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 while battling terminal cancer.
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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 while battling terminal cancer.
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.
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