Overview
The year is 1940 and Pilot Officer T.B. Baird arrives straight out of flight school to join a front line RAF squadron at the height of the Battle of Britain. After an unfortunate start and a drumming down from his commanding officer, Baird must balance the struggle to impress his Group Captain, regain his pride, fit in with his fellow pilots, and survive one of the most intense air battles in history.
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Top Cast
Jack Hawkins
Group Captain 'Tiger' Small
Michael Denison
Squadron Leader Peter Moon
John Gregson
Pilot Officer T.B. 'Septic' Baird
Cyril Raymond
Squadron Leader Barry Clinton
Veronica Hurst
Betty Carfax
Harold Goodwin
A.C. 2 Wailes
Geoffrey Keen
Company Sergeant Major
Philip Stainton
Police Constable
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Release Date
March 19, 1952
Runtime
1h 38m
Rating
NR
Genres
Drama, War
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