Air Warriors - Season 6 - Eps 8: Spitfire
The Supermarine Spitfire is one of the greatest air-to-air fighters in history, entering into combat over the skies of Dunkirk, London, and Malta when Britain needed it most. But before earning its reputation as the defense of the free world, the Spitfire experienced its share of turbulence against the mighty Luftwaffe. Thanks to a radical idea for an elliptical-shaped wing, a Rolls Royce engine, and ace pilots, this is the story of how it ultimately prevailed and helped free the world of tyranny.
About Air Warriors
Title: Air Warriors
First Air Date: 2014-11-09
Last Air Date: 2023-07-23
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 5.6/10 (from 5 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 11
Total Episodes: 52
Network: Smithsonian Channel
Genres: Documentary, Reality
Production Companies: Red Rock Films
Synopsis
They are the high-flying pride of the U.S. military, one-of-a-kind warriors that, over the decades, collectively revolutionized aerial warfare. Through rare, archival footage and compelling testimonies, meet the men and women who fly and maintain these Air Warriors and see how they've overcome incredible obstacles to rule the sky.
