Can We Make This 1943 Spitfire Mark 9 Fly Again?

We go inside the Spitfire Factory to witness the painstaking restoration of a WW2 icon. Watch as engineers attempt the high-pressure "wing-mating" of a Mark 9 Spitfire and unbox a $100,000 shipment of rare parts from Australia. We also join a secret archaeological dig to recover a Hawker Hurricane shot down in 1940, confirming its identity through forensic evidence. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. You can find more from us on

Discover the incredible true story of Brendan "Paddy" Finucane, an Irish-born pilot who overcame early struggles to become the youngest Wing Commander in the history of the Royal Air Force. Flying his iconic Shamrock-emblazoned Spitfire, Finucane terrorized the Luftwaffe during WW2 and led the famous 452 Squadron of Australian pilots. From his heroic dogfights in the Battle of Britain to his tragic final flight over the English Channel at just 21 years old, explore the life of one of WW2's greatest and most beloved fighter aces. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. You can find more from us on

In May 1941, the Luftwaffe unleashed a brutal eight-day bombing campaign on Liverpool, nearly bringing Britain to its knees. This documentary explores the "May Blitz" through intimate first-hand accounts—from a captain battling a burning munitions ship to a doctor rescuing patients from a direct hit on a maternity ward. Using rare footage and personal diaries, we chronicle the resilience of a city under siege and the heavy human cost of the most concentrated aerial bombardment outside of London during World War II. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. You can find more from us on

Experience the pivotal moments of WW2 through incredible archival footage. This documentary compilation covers the intense global conflict from late 1943 through 1944, showcasing the Italian armistice, the relentless Pacific Island-hopping campaigns, and the massive industrial buildup in America. Witness the strategic daylight bombing of Berlin and the rigorous training of paratroopers leading up to the historic D-Day invasion. Featuring rare, uncensored glimpses into the logistics, battles, and profound human stories of the Allied forces as they breach the Atlantic Wall and begin the liberation of Europe. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. You can find more from us on

In April 1862, a quiet Tennessee plateau was transformed into an absolute slaughterhouse. This premium documentary chronicles the chaotic, bloody first 24 hours of the Battle of Shiloh. Caught completely off guard by a massive Confederate surprise attack, General Ulysses S. Grant’s raw Union troops were thrust into a hellish struggle for survival. Through grueling firsthand accounts, explore the desperate stand at the Hornets’ Nest and the fateful decisions that turned a "place of peace" into the bloodiest day of the early Civil War. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. You can find more from us on

From the Battle of Britain to the final dogfights over Japan, explore every major WW2 air battle in this comprehensive 2-hour documentary. Discover how revolutionary engineering, daring tactics, and elite pilots shaped history in the skies. Featuring in-depth breakdowns of iconic aircraft, including the Spitfire, Mitsubishi Zero, P-51 Mustang, and the ME262 jet, this full-length chronicle covers the dogfights, bomber raids, and technological leaps that decided World War 2. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. You can find more from us on: This channel is part of the History Hit Network. For any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com.