S7·E3 One of the First Spitfires Lost in France - Wierre-Effroy, France
- Episode
- Season 7, Episode 3
- Air Date
- January 16, 2000
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
On 23 May 1940 a Spitfire (P9373) flown by RAF pilot Paul Klipsch crashed into a field in Wierre-Effroy, France. Time Team, in concert with WWII aircraft historians and air crash investigator Steve Moss, try to find out what happened. They are joined by Klipsch's stepbrother, who last visited France on D-Day. Several residents of the village remember seeing the air battle and the crash, and Group Captain Allan Wright, who was flying in the same formation as Klipsch, comes along to help the investigation. The Spitfire wreckage is recovered, and investigation shows that Gunther Specht, flying a Messerschmitt Bf 110, shot down P9373. Experimental archaeology: Phil learns to repair a Spitfire wing flap with rudimentary tools.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 7 Episode 3 of Time Team air?
Season 7, Episode 3 ('One of the First Spitfires Lost in France - Wierre-Effroy, France') originally aired on January 16, 2000.
How long is Season 7 Episode 3 ('One of the First Spitfires Lost in France - Wierre-Effroy, France')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 50 minutes.
What happens in Time Team Season 7 Episode 3?
On 23 May 1940 a Spitfire (P9373) flown by RAF pilot Paul Klipsch crashed into a field in Wierre-Effroy, France. Time Team, in concert with WWII aircraft historians and air crash investigator Steve Moss, try to find out what happened. They are joined by Klipsch's stepbrother, who last visited France...
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