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Scramble
Episode 10 of 10
The story of 15 September, 1940 - a day that changed the course of World War Two.
15th September 1940 was the moment the Germans chose to drive the Spitfire from the battlefield. The people on the ground, guiding the Spitfires - spotters, plotters and fitters- will play a vital role in a day that changed the course of World War Two.
Presenter: Tuppence Middleton
Producers: Alasdair Cross and Emily Knight
Editors: Chris Ledgard and Kirsten Lass
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Mon 19 Jul 202109:32GMT
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Credit: Imperial War Museum
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