Thousands of Spitfires were secretly built across South England by unskilled workers in sheds, garages, and even a hotel during World War II.
Synopsis
Thousands of Spitfires were secretly built across South England by unskilled workers in sheds, garages, and even a hotel during World War II.
Synopsis
In small spaces across the South of England, young girls, boys, women, and elderly men worked in secrecy during World War II. They built thousands of Spitfires in sheds, garages, and even a hotel. After bombings destroyed factories in Southampton, the Germans believed they had stopped production. Instead, a hidden workforce continued to produce these vital aircraft. The documentary features testimonies from those involved, revealing a little-known chapter in the war effort.
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Why Watch
- See how Spitfires were built in secret locations.
- Meet the diverse workforce behind the Spitfire production.
- Find out about the impact on the Royal Air Force.
Did You Know
- Thousands of Spitfires were built in hidden locations across Southern England.
- The Spitfire factories in Southampton were bombed relentlessly by the Luftwaffe.
- The workforce included unskilled young girls, boys, women, and elderly men.
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What role did Spitfires play in World War II?
Spitfires were crucial in halting Hitler's plans for invasion and were the nemesis of the Luftwaffe.
Where were Spitfires secretly built during World War II?
Thousands of Spitfires were built in hidden locations across the South of England, including sheds, garages, and even a hotel.
Who was involved in the production of Spitfires?
The workforce included unskilled young girls, boys, women, elderly men, and a handful of engineers.
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