Supermarine Spitfire (DVD)

The Supermarine Spitfire remains one of the all-time classic fighters and certainly one of the most recognized. In fact, it is known as the airplane that helped save the UK in the Battle of Britain. Experience what it was like to pilot one of the most famous planes to fly during WWII planes.
In-cockpit cameras give you the pilots perspective as the plane checks, rolls, loops and dives in Supermarine Spitfire. And join Tony Bianchi, the chief pilot during the filming of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, in what was once WWII ace Ginger Laceys personal Spitfire as it is put through its paces. Find out what it takes to fly one of these spectacular machines!
Discover just why the Spitfire, above any other fighter, is rated so very highly by its pilots. Hear from Alex Henshaw, the famous 1930s aviator and Spitfire Chief Test Pilot who was crucial in developing the Spitfire throughout the war, and some wartime pilots who reveal the Spitfires unique superiority. Then Tony Bianchi, an aerobatics expert, shows off the superior maneuverability of the Spitfire. Hang on for checks, rolls, loops and high speed dives, and finish with a perfect three-point landing. Hear exactly what is required to fly this plane, and get the tips and tricks that can only be learned through long hours in the pilots seat.
Experience checks, rolls, loops and high speed dives are demonstrated from the cockpit Featuring pilots-eye-views from inside a WWII Supermarine SpitfireFly with aerobatic ace Tony Bianchi, the chief pilot on the film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Ride in WWII Royal Air Force fighter pilot hero Ginger Lacey s personal Spitfire Learn tips and tricks from aerial experts