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The Buildings That Fought Hitler: We Shall Fight Them In The Air

The Buildings That Fought Hitler (2021)

War, Documentary, Historical | UK

Director: Nick Watts

Yesterday | Sunday, 3 March 2024 | 10:00

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Sunday, 3 March 2024 10:00

Friday, 23 February 2024 11:00

Thursday, 22 February 2024 17:00

Friday, 27 October 2023 11:00

Thursday, 26 October 2023 16:00

Rating: 7.6/10

SEASON: 1

EPISODE: 4 - We Shall Fight Them In The Air

SYNOPSIS

After Dunkirk, Britain needed to buy time to build up its defences. We explore the integrated network of structures and airfields comprising the 'best air defence system in the world'.

Actors

Rob Bell

Self

Producer: Sallie Clement, Matthew Hinchcliffe

RUNTIME: 43 min

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