A feature documentary about the people and the planes that helped win World War War II. Through people personally connected to the events, the film investigates the story of how the Spitfire, its stable-mate, the Hawker Hurricane and its great adversary, the Messerschmitt 109 came into being during the huge advances in aviation in the interwar period—and then how the pilots fared in combat, three miles up in the skies over Europe, Africa and Asia.

Spitfire

Documentary charting the build up to the 75th anniversary of Battle of Britain Day on September 15, 2015. An estimated 40 Spitfires and Hurricanes from across the UK, USA and Europe will come together at the Boultbee Flight Academy, the world's only Spitfire Flying School, to take part in an historic flypast over the South of England. Dermot O'Leary hears the memories of veterans who have come to witness it. Filmed on location at Goodwood Aerodrome and with special guests including HRH Prince Harry , Ex War Veterans TomNeil (RAF) and Mary Ellis (Ferry Pilot ATA) share their memories and give us an insight into how they were involved in the Second World War and their involvement in the Battle of Britain (10th July - October 31st 1940)

Battle of Britain : Return of The Spitfires

To celebrate the centenary of the Royal Air Force, Ewan and Colin McGregor take to the skies in some of the world's most iconic planes. These are the planes that were involved in aerial combat at every stage of the RAF's story, from the biplanes used in the early days of dogfighting in World War I to the beautiful Spitfire of the Battle of Britain, the plucky Lysander and on to mighty Vulcan nuclear bomber, as well as the Chinook helicopter and supersonic Typhoon that are still in service today. It is a story of amazing machines and epic battles, but above all it is the story of the men and women whose courage and ingenuity have been at the heart of the RAF for 100 years. On their journey Ewan and Colin meet an amazing cast of characters.