The schoolgirl and the Spitfire

Discussion in 'The War In The Air' started by 4jonboy, Jul 10, 2020.

  1. 4jonboy

    4jonboy Daughter of a 56 Recce

    BBC News 10th July 2020

    Battle of Britain: The schoolgirl who helped design Spitfire

    Meet the young mathematician who helped design the Spitfire, the iconic aircraft that took part in the Battle of Britain, which started 80 years ago today.

    Hazel Hill helped her father do the calculations that meant Spitfires could be built with eight guns instead of four. Many believe this made a big difference to the outcome of the Battle of Britain.

    'The Schoolgirl who Helped Win a War' will be broadcast on the BBC News Channel at 13.30, 17.30 and 20.30 on Saturday and 10.30 and 16.30 on Sunday. It will also be available on BBC iPlayer.

    The schoolgirl and the Spitfire






     
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  2. Tony56

    Tony56 Member Patron

  3. Reid

    Reid Historian & Architectural Photographer

    Would love to see, but sadly region restricted. :( Hopefully, it will be available internationally soon.
     

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