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As 40 Spitfires and Hurricanes assemble for a unique flypast marking the 75th anniversary of Battle of Britain Day, two special programmes commemorate the heroes Churchill famously called 'The Few'.
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Episode 1 - The Day the War Was Won
September. 13,2015
Seventy-five years on, only a handful of the Battle of Britain's heroes are still with us. This documentary explores the extraordinary human stories of the pilots and ground crew.
Episode 2 - Return of the Spitfires
September. 15,2015
Exclusive coverage of one of the most significant aviation tributes ever seen in Britain. On the 75th anniversary of Battle of Britain Day, 40 Spitfires and Hurricanes unite for a unique flypast.
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