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Spitfire

R. J. Mitchell, a passionate aircraft designer, risks his health to create a defense against the German Messerschmidt, driven by his concern over Germany's growing militarism.

Aircraft designer R.J. Mitchell, having achieved success with his mono-planes, realizes the importance of creating a new type of fighter plane after a German holiday following Hitler's rise to power. He believes that his creation, which he dubs the Spitfire, may hold the key to Britain's survival.

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Info about Spitfire

Studio(s): British Aviation Pictures

Originally Released: United Kingdom, Sep 14, 1942

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Biography, Drama, War, Adventure