The Plane That Saved Britain (2013)

Arthur Williams tells the forgotten story of the Mosquito, the light, fast plywood plane that had a vital role in World War II

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Channel 4 Paralympics presenter, former Royal Marines Commando and qualified pilot Arthur Williams presents this love letter to the World War II aeroplane he believes history has unjustly forgotten. While the names Spitfire, Lancaster and Hurricane have passed into legend, the De Havilland Mosquito languishes in relative obscurity. But, for Arthur, the 'Wooden Wonder' is the plane that saved Britain. He meets the men who flew it, tells its extraordinary story and travels to Virginia Beach in the USA to see if he can take to the skies in the world's only remaining airworthy Mosquito.

Director: Rob Coldstream
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 47 min
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Production: Blast! Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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What is The Plane That Saved Britain about?
Channel 4 Paralympics presenter, former Royal Marines Commando and qualified pilot Arthur Williams presents this love letter to the World War II aeroplane he believes history has unjustly forgotten. While the names Spitfire, Lancaster and Hurricane have passed into legend, the De Havilland Mosquito languishes in relative obscurity. But, for Arthur, the 'Wooden Wonder' is the plane that saved Britain. He meets the men who flew it, tells its extraordinary story and travels to Virginia Beach in the USA to see if he can take to the skies in the world's only remaining airworthy Mosquito.
Who directed The Plane That Saved Britain?
The Plane That Saved Britain was directed by Rob Coldstream.
Who stars in The Plane That Saved Britain?
The Plane That Saved Britain stars Arthur Williams.
How long is The Plane That Saved Britain?
The Plane That Saved Britain has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
What genre is The Plane That Saved Britain?
The Plane That Saved Britain is a Documentary film.
Where was The Plane That Saved Britain produced?
The Plane That Saved Britain was produced in United Kingdom.