Fighting the Blue
'Fighting the Blue' is a social history documentary series featuring stories of human interest during 1940, exploring the courage and resilience of the human spirit during the Battle of Britain era. The program features stories from people who were there and helped save Britain from the onslaught of the German Air Force.
'Fighting the Blue' is a social history documentary series featuring stories of human interest during 1940, exploring the courage and resilience of the human spirit during the Battle of Britain era. The program features stories from people who were there and helped save Britain from the onslaught of the German Air Force.
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