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.| Status: | Released (1952-03-19) |
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| Awards: | Nominated for 2 BAFTA 2 nominations total |
| Screen: | Derek N. Twist, Pelham Groom |
| Productions: | Templar Film Studios, Associated British Picture Corporation |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom |
| Spoken Languages: | English |
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Casts
- 10018: Jack Hawkins - Group Captain 'Tiger' Small
- 85934: Michael Denison - Squadron Leader Peter Moon
- 90624: John Gregson - Pilot Officer T.B. 'Septic' Baird
- 12729: Cyril Raymond - Squadron Leader Barry Clinton
- 126120: Veronica Hurst - Betty Carfax
- 1208202: Harold Goodwin - A.C. 2 Wailes
- 10462: Geoffrey Keen - Company Sergeant Major
Crews
- 1581819: Polly Young - Hairdresser - Costume & Make-Up
- 1412947: Wilfred Eades - Production Manager - Production
- 1107216: Gordon Scott - Assistant Director - Directing
- 7390: Harold V. King - Sound Supervisor - Sound
- 3005167: Alfred Wilson - Sound Editor - Sound
- 7390: Harold V. King - Sound Director - Sound
- 12723: George Blackwell - Visual Effects - Visual Effects
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John Gregson is quickly christened "Septic" as he (sort of) arrives a Royal Air Force airfield at the height of the Battle of Britain. Everyone there is knackered - exhausted by the war, weary, tired and scared. They are led by the motivating "Tiger" (a decent effort from Jack Hawkin ....
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