SPITFIRE | A Documentary
Doug A James
925,982 views
This documentary looks at one of the most iconic and beloved aircraft of all time, the Spitfire. Designed by R.J. Mitchell, this fighter was the pinnacle of aircraft design when it was built, and remained a legend when the age of jets took over. I take a look at its full story, from R.J. Mitchell's first steps as an aircraft designer, to the first Spitfires coming off the production line. Spitfires took part in all the major theatres during WWII, and I've hand-picked a few of its most notable experiences, detailing the role it had to play from shooting down He 111s during the Battle of Britain, to fighting Me 262 jets during the invasion.
I've been especially careful to make sure every single fact, figure and story is checked to make sure I'm giving you the truth. However, given the scale of this project, and the fact it's only me doing the writing and research, mistakes are to be expected somewhere, so see below for what to do if you find any.
Like I mentioned, this project was massive, probably the biggest thing I've ever done, and there was so much knowledge and information about the Spitfire and the events surrounding it that didn't make the cut, so if you have any questions, leave them below and I'll make sure to answer them as best I can. There are so many myths and lies that I've uncovered by just digging a little deeper, so clearing up any of those would be a pleasure.
Twitter: Twitter: Douglas33689714
Ben G Thomas: bengthomas
Joe's Channel: @j-boiproductions
If you think I've got something incorrect, please leave a (pleasant) comment about it down below, I'll check it out. If you do so, make sure to use some sort of reliable source, in oppose to a generic website/YouTube video/Wikipedia. If I conclude that I was wrong, I'll pin a comment about it, or just pin your comment.
Music attributions:
Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
Morgana Rides by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
Dark Times by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
Stay The Course by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
Thunderbird by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
Bittersweet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
Sources:
McKinstry, Leo, Spitfire: Portrait of a Legend, (John Murray, 2007)
March, Peter, The Spitfire Story, (Sutton Publishing Ltd., 2010)
Keith, C.H., I Hold My Aim, (C. Tinling & Co., Ltd., 1946)
Deere, Alan, Nine Lives, (Goodall Publications Ltd, 1999)
Galland, Adolf, The First and the Last, (1954)
Holland, James, Fortress Malta: An Island Under Siege 1940-1943, (Miramax Books, 2003)
http://www.aerialvisuals.ca/AirframeD...
http://spitfiresite.com/2010/04/conci...
Others
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good host. Splendid !
I really recommend it. This superb documentary is a technically comprehensive and historically accurate gem! Keep up the good work guys <3
SPITFIRE | A Documentary
Doug A James
925,982 views
This documentary looks at one of the most iconic and beloved aircraft of all time, the Spitfire. Designed by R.J. Mitchell, this fighter was the pinnacle of aircraft design when it was built, and remained a legend when the age of jets took over. I take a look at its full story, from R.J. Mitchell's first steps as an aircraft designer, to the first Spitfires coming off the production line. Spitfires took part in all the major theatres during WWII, and I've hand-picked a few of its most notable experiences, detailing the role it had to play from shooting down He 111s during the Battle of Britain, to fighting Me 262 jets during the invasion.
I've been especially careful to make sure every single fact, figure and story is checked to make sure I'm giving you the truth. However, given the scale of this project, and the fact it's only me doing the writing and research, mistakes are to be expected somewhere, so see below for what to do if you find any.
Like I mentioned, this project was massive, probably the biggest thing I've ever done, and there was so much knowledge and information about the Spitfire and the events surrounding it that didn't make the cut, so if you have any questions, leave them below and I'll make sure to answer them as best I can. There are so many myths and lies that I've uncovered by just digging a little deeper, so clearing up any of those would be a pleasure.
Twitter: Twitter: Douglas33689714
Ben G Thomas: bengthomas
Joe's Channel: @j-boiproductions
If you think I've got something incorrect, please leave a (pleasant) comment about it down below, I'll check it out. If you do so, make sure to use some sort of reliable source, in oppose to a generic website/YouTube video/Wikipedia. If I conclude that I was wrong, I'll pin a comment about it, or just pin your comment.
Music attributions:
Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
Morgana Rides by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
Dark Times by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
Stay The Course by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
Thunderbird by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
Bittersweet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
Sources:
McKinstry, Leo, Spitfire: Portrait of a Legend, (John Murray, 2007)
March, Peter, The Spitfire Story, (Sutton Publishing Ltd., 2010)
Keith, C.H., I Hold My Aim, (C. Tinling & Co., Ltd., 1946)
Deere, Alan, Nine Lives, (Goodall Publications Ltd, 1999)
Galland, Adolf, The First and the Last, (1954)
Holland, James, Fortress Malta: An Island Under Siege 1940-1943, (Miramax Books, 2003)
http://www.aerialvisuals.ca/AirframeD...
http://spitfiresite.com/2010/04/conci...
Others
CORRECTION - at 22:17 I say 15,000 miles... it should be 1,500.
Also, at 1:01:50 I say that all MkIVs were eventually fitted with the 'tear-drop' canopy as standard. 'fletsepopje' has claimed that this isn't true - F (fighter) variants were fitted with the 'bubble' canopy, and FR (fighter reconnaissance) were fitted with the 'tear-drop' ones. I cannot find anything to completely certify this but a quick google image search shows that this may well be true!
Quick heads up, there may be mid-roll ads during the video, I plan to get rid of these once Audiomachine approves my request to remove their automatic claim on the video, which just take a day or two. (Edit: they were nice and quick and mid-roll ads have been removed)
If you have any questions at all about the documentary or about the Spitfire itself (or even the events surrounding it), ask away and I'll do my best to answer.