Rebuilding a legend, the Spitfire restoration journey

The video follows Martin Phillips, a Spitfire enthusiast, who embarks on a 14-year journey to build a Spitfire from scratch. Starting with a single rivet gifted by friends, Martin sources parts from various countries, overcoming numerous challenges. Despite not flying it himself, he shares the emotional and historical significance of the aircraft. The video highlights the dedication and passion required to restore such an iconic piece of history.

What inspired Martin Phillips to start building a Spitfire?

• A historical documentary

• A childhood dream

• A gift from his friends

• A family tradition

How long did it take Martin to gather all the parts for his Spitfire?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 14 years

• 20 years

From which countries did Martin source parts for his Spitfire?

• China, Japan, India, Brazil, Mexico

• Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Egypt, Argentina

• USA, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain

• Norway, Sweden, Russia, Israel, Holland, France

What is Martin's current status regarding flying the Spitfire?

• He has flown it multiple times

• He is learning to fly

• He is a certified pilot

• He has decided not to fly it

What does Matt Jones say about flying a Spitfire?

• It's like driving a car

• It's not as fast as modern airliners

• It's a simple task

• You strap it on and it becomes a part of you