Inside the Spitfire Factory

With their warbirds due to play a starring role in the Biggin Hill air show, the team get their restorations back to the paint shop for some crucial wing components.

Peter puts the newly restored Merlin through its paces. Pilot Jez explores the little-known history of the Spitfire as a reconnaissance aircraft. Ground crew chief Ray meets a Fleet Air Arm veteran.

After two years of hard work, the Spitfire is nearly complete and the team prepare for the maiden flight, but will she fly? And factory owner Peter gets ready for his next project.