Battle of Britain

47min

Documentary

War & Politics

As 40 Spitfires and Hurricanes assemble for a unique flypast marking the 75th anniversary of Battle of Britain Day, two special programmes commemorate the heroes Churchill famously called 'The Few'.

Episodes

Cast

The Day the War Was Won

1. The Day the War Was Won

47min

13th Sep 2015

Seventy-five years on, only a handful of the Battle of Britain's heroes are still with us. This documentary explores the extraordinary human stories of the pilots and ground crew.

Return of the Spitfires

2. Return of the Spitfires

47min

15th Sep 2015

Exclusive coverage of one of the most significant aviation tributes ever seen in Britain. On the 75th anniversary of Battle of Britain Day, 40 Spitfires and Hurricanes unite for a unique flypast.

First air date

13th Sep 2015

Last air date

15th Sep 2015

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks