More4’s “Warplane Workshop” returns this Monday with an episode that’s sure to spark conversation. “The American Spitfire” follows the team as they take on the restoration of a truly iconic aircraft – a Spitfire emblazoned with America’s stars and stripes. This particular Spitfire, Lady Ellen III, was gifted to the US Army Air Corps during World War II, a symbol of the military alliance between the UK and the US.
As the team works on the plane, they uncover the story of its wartime pilot, a celebrated US civil rights activist. This discovery brings a new dimension to the restoration, transforming it from a purely mechanical endeavor into a historical and political exploration of wartime alliances and individual heroism. The timing couldn’t be more poignant, as the UK re-evaluates its key military alliances. The episode airs Monday, May 12th at 9:00 PM GMT on More4.
