Story of the Spitfire (2001)
Overview
The story of Britain's legendary WWII fighter plane.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.28 |
Directed By
Bruce Vigar
TOP CAST
Patrick Allen
Narrator
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