No. 100 (2018) Spitfire Nov 6th.

Film No 100 (2018) Nov. 6th.  1.30PM  LUNA SX Fremantle . 

"You can't fly a Spitfire and forget about it. It stays with you for ever, it stays with you for ever" (95 year old Battle of Britain veteran Geoff Whellum reflects on his experiences flying Spitfires during WWII).

Spitfire is a well balanced tale exemplifying why this small aeroplane, developed for war in the late 30's, became the darling

of a nation. Before the last of the veterans have disappeared we get to hear of their experiences. In the case of Geoff Wellum it's in the nick of time (Wellum passed away in July 2018). Considering The Hurricane shouldered most of the burden of warfare during The Battle of Britain, the Spitfire is fractionally over glorified, but the R.J. Michell's designed plane did have a better attrition rate due to it's higher performance. The fact twenty four versions (marks) were developed only went to prove the proficiency of its design. Stories of the number of women who flew Spitfires during transfer operations, and the thanks Malta offers for saving the island from complete obliteration, highlight the the documentary's rich content. As far as tributes go, Spitfire has a clean take-off and lands smoothly. 10GUMS.