Release, runtime and language

2018 · 99 mins · English

Echo score 77

#12,597 9

Directed by

David Fairhead, Ant Palmer

Starring

Charles Dance, Geoffrey Wellum, Mary Ellis

Budget

$1.1M

This documentary explores the creation and impact of the iconic Spitfire fighter plane, alongside its contemporaries, the Hawker Hurricane and the Messerschmitt 109. Through personal accounts, the film delves into the rapid advancements in aviation during the interwar years that led to these aircraft’s development. It then recounts the experiences of the pilots who faced each other in fierce aerial combat over Europe, Africa, and Asia during World War II, highlighting the crucial role these planes played in the conflict.