The crew prepares the Spirit of Douglas for her ambitious round-the-world journey, brimming with excitement and hope. But moments after take-off, a sudden failure threatens to end the mission before it has even begun.

Tension eases as the Spirit of Douglas climbs steadily into clear skies and soars over the Rockies to capture hearts on the ground. But joy turns to panic mid-flight when the landing gear violently deploys, forcing the crew into a Mayday call.

A burst hydraulic line leaves the crew facing a landing without brakes, testing every ounce of their skill and composure. With a lot of grit and a little kindness from some helpful locals, our beloved aircraft is brought back to life for another chance at the journey.

In New York, the Spirit of Douglas joins the D-Day Squadron for a stunning formation flight over Manhattan, a rare sight that honours the DC-3’s proud history. But the beauty of the skies gives way to fresh tension as the Atlantic crossing looms.

As the D-Day squadron gathers for their ocean crossing, the crew make the bold choice to lead the way into uncertain skies. Their instincts prove right until Greenland emerges from the mist, wrapped in dangerous fog.

A serene ocean crossing turns into a white-knuckle ordeal as the crew faces zero visibility and unreliable instruments on approach to Narsarsuaq. Just when relief seems possible, an engine failure threatens to leave the Spirit of Douglas stranded once again.

Exhausted and isolated in Greenland, the team wrestles with setbacks that look certain to end their mission. After days of relentless work, their perseverance pays off and the Spirit Of Douglas races across the skies to join the squadron in Britain.

The Spirit of Douglas reaches Europe in time to honour the memory of those who fought at Normandy, flying a moving tribute over the D-Day beaches. But as emotion runs high, the crew receive an unexpected phone call.