PART 4 | James Holland and Al Murray dive into the stories behind the RAF’s two most famous fighters — the Supermarine Spitfire Mk I and the Hawker Hurricane. This episode in the Battle of Britain series reveals how these legendary aircraft — and the pilots who flew them — helped decide Britain’s fate in 1940.

Filmed at Biggin Hill’s Heritage Hangar and the Imperial War Museum Duxford, James and Al examine what made the Spitfire and Hurricane so effective — and how they stacked up against the German Messerschmitt Bf 109E. From engine power and agility to armour, guns, and tactics, discover the strengths and compromises behind each machine that took to Britain’s skies in 1940.

Special thanks to:
The Heritage Hangar, Biggin Hill
Imperial War Museums – Duxford Airfield