Understanding The Engineering Of The Spitfire

Why Watch

• See Peter Monk manage multiple projects at the Spitfire Factory.
• Meet Alex Monk as he tackles his first major restoration.
• Find out about the Spitfire's unique design features.
• Experience the connection to D-Day through veteran stories.

Did You Know

• Spitfire MJ 755 was returned to the UK from Greece for restoration.
• Alex Monk, Peter's son, has fixed about half of the 15,000 rivets used so far.
• The Spitfire's design allows for a speed increase of 22 miles per hour with flush rivets.
• In the early hours of D-Day, 815 Dakotas arrived in France.
• 127 Allied aircraft were shot down on the ground during D-Day.

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