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Angels One Five

Angels One Five

A Story of Some of "The Few"...

1952 1h 38mDramaWar

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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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.

The vibe

raf (royal air force)world war iihurricanepilotconflictblack and whitebombingairfieldvalourbattle of britain

Behind it

George More O'FerrallDirectorDerek N. TwistWriterChristopher ChallisCinematography

Cast

Jack HawkinsJack HawkinsGroup Captain 'Tiger' Small
Michael DenisonMichael DenisonSquadron Leader Peter Moon
John GregsonJohn GregsonPilot Officer T.B. 'Septic' Baird
Cyril RaymondCyril RaymondSquadron Leader Barry Clinton
Veronica HurstVeronica HurstBetty Carfax
Harold GoodwinHarold GoodwinA.C. 2 Wailes
Geoffrey KeenGeoffrey KeenCompany Sergeant Major
Philip StaintonPolice Constable
Vida HopeVida HopeW.A.A.F.
Amy VenessAmy VenessAunt Tabitha
Ronald AdamRonald AdamGroup Controller
Humphrey LestocqHumphrey LestocqFlight Lieutenant 'Batchy' Salter
Andrew OsbornAndrew OsbornSquadron Leader Bill Ponsford
Dulcie GrayDulcie GrayNadine Clinton
Harry LockeHarry LockeLook Out
Norman Pierce'Bonzo'
Peter JonesPeter JonesSentry
Russell HunterRussell HunterPimpernel Pilot

Director

George More O'Ferrall

Writer

Derek N. Twist

Release date

19 Mar 1952

Runtime

1h 38m

Studio

Templar Film Studios, Associated British Picture Corporation

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

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