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The Defender

A renowned expert in restoring vintage warplanes sets out to design and build the world's greatest fighter plane, leveraging his international reputation to secure financing for the ambitious project.

The documentary tells the story of Bob Diemert, a genius from Carman, Manitoba, who sets out to build the world's next great fighter plane.

Info about The Defender

Studio(s): ONF | NFB

Originally Released: United States, May 25, 1989

Production Countries: Canada, United States

Genres:Documentary