Spitfire Ace - Episode 4 - Part 5

Spitfire Ace
Episode 3: The Greatest Day
Part 5

[@sfmac313]

A stunning series showing the training program of a BoB pilot with a young man of today. Fabulous. On a recent trip a visit to the RAF museum in Hendon and just last Fall on a trip to Louth seeing the Battle of Britain Memorial in Linconshire and chatting with a tour guide who had been a crewman in a Lancaster were a great thrill. I have been fascinated with the BoB since I was a boy and this series is the best I have seen telling the story of it. Many thanks for posting it.

[@lorne2405]

i cry every time i see him victory roll.so touching right down in my soul

[@dphotos007]

Very good program. My hobby is flying RC planes in the States and I love reading and watching the about the history of the models I own. Those were some very brave pilots that flew in the Battle of Britain.

[@desdevarela]

Siento exactamente lo mismo !! tengo 38 años y estoy obsesionado por este avion desde los 7 años...es el objeto más hermoso que vi en mi vida y nunca me canso de soñar que vuelo en un MkVb

[@wayfarer1101]

Te entiendo!

[@TCUNC76]

Truly a remarkable series by UK Channel 4... just outstanding . Show here in tthe States on History International... should be on DVD for sure. Watch this last segement over and over... marvelous television for sure ! Great series ! TCUNC76 !

[@killaoflimmus]

I actually cried with PRIDE to see Pete Brothers fly that twin seater after all those years. Wonderful. Thank you.

[@stillceaser]

What a fantastic series. We are forever in the debt of those young chaps. Their bravery was unparalleled. Magnificent.

[@hackneysaregreat]

I discovered this exceptional series only this morning, by now (late afternoon) I have seen all episodes. Thank you very much for putting this wonderful tribute up. Being very much involved with 1944 Arnhem Battle veterans and knowing in what way those days effected their lives up till this day to fight for our freedom, I will never take that for granted. Walking with them over the graves of their fallen comrades at Oosterbeek cemetary, I can only thank them and say: We will remember them.

[@MagnarNordal]

What a fantastic programme! A real tribute to the few.

[@skynut38]

Tears of joy watching Pete fly that plane after 60 years. God bless all that fought during the war to stop German and Japanese aggression.

[@guts067]

'I had nightmares for the rest of my life'; 'A kind of scar of honour, if you like'. These men of that generation were a special breed. It's an honour just to here them speak.

[@ThePhantomMajor]

I adored that series of programmes. I would love to fly in a Spitfire. Wonderful sound that Merlin.

[@jules64100]

I'm an avid collector of diecast model planes of WWII and after watching this series, I have come to think that SPITFIRE was indeed a remarkable machine ever built. My warmest salute to those who flew them! for the defense of their motherland!!

[@JaleelJohanson62]

Thanks so much for posting this series! It was hard to fight back the tears when Peter Brothers was flying the Spitfire again 60 years later.

[@JAMamation]

R.I.P. Pete Brothers too along with Bob Doe. Pete was the guy flying the plane.

[@jerseyscampi]

I have so much respect for these brave pilots. Absolutely heart warming to see him fly the "Spit" again

[@BammBammBering]

Wonderful to see Mr. Brothers enjoy his flight in the Spitfire. Sadly to hear he passed away. Rest in Peace Mr. Brothers.

[@TCUNC76]

Needs to out out on DVD & in Blue Ray....great series Channel Four.....

[@snakesonaplayne6]

Wow this was truly awesome, I definitely learned alot. They should make a Hellcat series too. Thanks for posting

[@1973Beans]

that is such an excellent series! We will never forget.

[@TCUNC76]

Without question this needs to be out on Blue Ray DVD...top notch production..."and the emmy goes to"!!!!! UK's Channel Four for outstanding documentary! Come on guys...lets get it out on DVD !!!! TCUNC76

[@survivalaustralia01]

all gave something , some gave all thankyou

[@Rogue0770]

Thanks for posting this wonderful series. Lest we forget.

[@Sarratt]

Thank you to them all

[@HardNorthOutdoors]

if im not mistaken, Pete Brothers died not long after this opportunity to go up again in the Spitfire. very touching....

[@zoomer325]

I had the privilege to meet Bob Doe once in the mid 80s when he visited 56F SQN RAF. I had the honour as a young Navigator to show him the cockpit of the Phantom FGR2.

[@mbandarra3]

A great series...many thanks for posting.

[@ricklude]

Those still arrogant German pilots, who insist they won the BoB or that it was a draw, are SOOO sadly mistaken. Air supreamacy was NEVER gained and the planned invation didn't happen! DUH! As an American, I like to believe, that today's world is included in the profound speech, "Never have so many, owed so much, to so few." To those vets still living, I wish an at least confortable and peaceful life, free of any of the nightmares caused by those times. Blue skys and happy landings.

[@72skysurf]

respect ..respect to these young brave man ......!!!!!!

[@CrankEmpire]

Just amazing thanks!

[@herrorarra]

amen to that.

[@mpainter22]

it has been announced that one of the veterans featured in this film, (Pete Brothers) passed away on December 18th, he was 91 years old

[@mpainter22]

the man seen at the very begining of this clip, passed away on the morning of the 21/2/2010, his name was Bob Doe when he left the RAF he was a wing commander

[@BigMrFirebird]

Heroes.

[@UKVoodooUK]

The Victory Roll(Barrel Roll) was created for 2 aircraft the Supermarine Spitfire and the Hawker Hurricane!!

[@72skysurf]

respect !!!!!

[@lollypaper]

Pete Brothers passed away on the 18th of December 2008

[@Icarusdecending82]

Wow I bet its expensive to maintain those beautiful machines. Do they use all original parts...minus insturments of course.

[@SpeedTriple59]

Is this series available on dvd..Anyone know.

[@TheF86Sabre]

@mpainter22 Rest in peace Bob Doe.