First Light

First Light

5.5

2010-09-14

In May 1940, feeling the RAF needs every man to fight to Luftwaffe, Geoffrey 'Boy' Wellum joins at 18, becoming the youngest ever Spitfire pilot. After an intense training, he soon bonds with the flying men of his squadron. In the air, danger is great, but on the ground drinks, sports and girls, in Geoff's case Sarah, provide great comfort. However in time, the casualties exact a grueling psychological toll, until his tour of duty is ended after 18 months.

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In May 1940, feeling the RAF needs every man to fight to Luftwaffe, Geoffrey 'Boy' Wellum joins at 18, becoming the youngest ever Spitfire pilot. After an intense training, he soon bonds with the flying men of his squadron. In the air, danger is great, but on the ground drinks, sports and girls, in Geoff's case Sarah, provide great comfort. However in time, the casualties exact a grueling psychological toll, until his tour of duty is ended after 18 months.

Released

2010-09-14

Runtime

75

Director

Matthew Whiteman

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Drama

History

War

Language

English

Production

Manray Media

Lion Television

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    Gary Lewis

    Gary Lewis
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    Ben Aldridge

    Ben Aldridge
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    Alex Robertson

    Alex Robertson
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    Tuppence Middleton

    Tuppence Middleton
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    Jordan Bernarde

    Jordan Bernarde
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    Alex Waldmann

    Alex Waldmann
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    Geoffrey Wellum

    Geoffrey Wellum
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    Richard Walsh

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    Paul Kynman

    Paul Kynman