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.

Jack Hawkins
as Group Captain 'Tiger' Small

Michael Denison
as Squadron Leader Peter Moon

John Gregson
as Pilot Officer T.B. 'Septic' Baird

Cyril Raymond
as Squadron Leader Barry Clinton

Veronica Hurst
as Betty Carfax

Harold Goodwin
as A.C. 2 Wailes

Geoffrey Keen
as Company Sergeant Major

Philip Stainton
as Police Constable

Vida Hope
as W.A.A.F.

Amy Veness
as Aunt Tabitha
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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 Hawkins) who has long ...