The spitfire is a wonder of ingenuity and simplicity. The pilots are the real heroes who have proven it so. This film is a real tribute to those who made the absolute sacrifice to allow films like this to be made. There’s some top class cinematography in this aswel

Excellently filmed and well produced! A fantastic story of the aircraft and those associated with it!

Amazing men and woman of WW2. You are all

My hero’

This film is absolutely beautiful, goosebumps all throughout. Without doubt one of the best films I have ever watched. Simply amazing.

Fantastic documentary!! So emotional.

Masterpiece.......

A lovely tribute to the men and women regarding the Battle of Britain, and of course the Spitfire, wish I had been a part of it.

A quality and profound film with a real story to tell. It was not glamourised but balanced. Beautiful images. Very thought provoking that two key people within the film died in the last week. Well done to the director and producers.

Outstanding filmography, Beautiful soundtrack, inspirational and moving, heartwarming and admiration for the men and women who flew them, some very hair raising moments. The Spitfire really was a thing of beauty. My favourite the Spit 14 ☺️

Love this film, a must to watch! 5 stars!!

Just watched this fabulous documentary... with goosebumps, tears, laughter and sheer wonder at the heroic men, women and... The Machine ! Bravo, what a brilliant film !

Simply beautiful footage of this iconic warbird. The story told by the veterans who flew them ‘the few’.

Truly amazing documentary you must see.

Went to see it at the cinema. It should also be shown at school so the youth of today understand the sacrifices made. Very moving to hear the stories told.

What a fantastic generation. Some of them as young as 18 like the late great Geoffrey Wellum. Shows how inspiration and innovation defended freedom. Maybe some lessons for today?

Stunning. A word that can describe many aspects of this excellent film, from the aircraft itself, to the heroism of the protagonists who flew the Spitfire in the country’s hour of need. Beautifully directed with sublime aerial photography linked with excellent footage from the past and completed with the invaluable thoughts of those brave men and women who were there. A stirring and emotional watch from start to finish and one which I wholeheartedly recommend.

A fitting tribute to the Spitfire and those who were involved with the airplane. It is covers the history and development of the Spitfire, has actually films from WW2 Spitfire action and recent footage from restoration flights and best of all we hear what it was really like from some of the remaining pilots. An excellent film.

Beautifully shot aerial sequences show off the airframe to best effect, but the real treasure of this documentary is the testimony - utterly disarming, completely honest - of those remaining Few who employed and supported the Spit in its intended purpose. Though often scared out of their wits - by the enemy and the environment in equal measure - they still managed to complete the job to their best ability. All the pity that no documentary can fit in all the stories these ladies and gents have or had to share. It’s always been a humbling experience.

RIP Geoffrey Wellum and Joy Lofthouse.

90 minutes of distilled history, beauty and emotion, and there are generous sequences of exquisite aerial photography. Developed from an all conquering race plane, it’s design was a team effort but the brainchild one one man, R.J.Mitchell, who ultimately gave his life to bring life to the Spitfire. I do believe he could be classified as the first British casualty of the war to come.

The documentary examines the contrast of a machine, designed to fight a war and kill but whose image, as a simple outline is instantly recognisable and has become an international symbol of freedom.

Charles Dance’s narration adds to the quality of the soundtrack and nicely compliments the visuals when used. The other defining aspect of the Spitfire is also used to great effect. The evocative, growl of the Merlin engine, compliments of Rolls Royce, can be enjoyed throughout. There is some detail on it’s development and how it and the plane as a whole developed throughout the various stages of the war. The Spitfire was a saviour to some, a devil to others. Unique in being produced throughout the war, this film, more than most successfully examines its mystique and why it’s reputation & popularity only grows with time. It’s so good to be able to give this film, 5 stars, they’re fully deserved, it’s quite possibly the best one off historic aerospace documentary I’ve ever seen and it couldn’t happen to a nicer aircraft. My congratulation to the flyers and production team, great job.

Very moving doc, with original air-to-air footage, which is stunning?

Stunning - RIP Geoffrey Wellum

Just seen this film at the Regal Cinema in Evesham with a Q&A with producer Steve Milne. Can’t recommend this film highly enough - a fitting tribute to one of the most beautiful yet deadly instruments of war and by far the best documentary on the story of the Spitfire . As much a celebration of the courageous men and women who came together to protect everything we hold dear today as it is about the aircraft.

This is a must whether you are an aviation fan or not - don’t let this just be a film for those that are old enough to remember it first hand!