Spitfire: The Birth of a Legend (2006)

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‘Spitfire— Birth of a Legend‘ tells the story of the Spitfire from a radical design on the drawing board to the fighter aircraft that became the symbol of Britain’s determination to fight on to victory. It celebrates the history of this acclaimed aircraft, the men who designed and built it, and those who flew and fought in it. The story, along with dramatic archive and colour film of aerial combat, graphically illustrates the appeal and fascination the Spitfire has maintained since it faced and fought the fighter and bomber formations of the Luftwaffe.

Director: Stephen Saunders
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 45 min
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Screenplay

Music: Neil Clements
Editing: David Arshadi
Production: ASA Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

world war ii, engineering, design, spitfire, battle of britain

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spitfire: The Birth of a Legend about?
‘Spitfire— Birth of a Legend‘ tells the story of the Spitfire from a radical design on the drawing board to the fighter aircraft that became the symbol of Britain’s determination to fight on to victory. It celebrates the history of this acclaimed aircraft, the men who designed and built it, and those who flew and fought in it. The story, along with dramatic archive and colour film of aerial combat, graphically illustrates the appeal and fascination the Spitfire has maintained since it faced and fought the fighter and bomber formations of the Luftwaffe.
Who directed Spitfire: The Birth of a Legend?
Spitfire: The Birth of a Legend was directed by Stephen Saunders.
How long is Spitfire: The Birth of a Legend?
Spitfire: The Birth of a Legend has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
What genre is Spitfire: The Birth of a Legend?
Spitfire: The Birth of a Legend is a Documentary film.
Where was Spitfire: The Birth of a Legend produced?
Spitfire: The Birth of a Legend was produced in United Kingdom.