Angels One Five (1952)

6.1/10 98 min Drama War

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.

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

Vida Hope

W.A.A.F.

Amy Veness

Aunt Tabitha

Ronald Adam

Group Controller

Humphrey Lestocq

Flight Lieutenant 'Batchy' Salter

Andrew Osborn

Squadron Leader Bill Ponsford

Dulcie Gray

Nadine Clinton

Harry Locke

Look Out

Peter Jones

Sentry

Russell Hunter

Pimpernel Pilot

Victor Maddern

Airman

Harry Fowler

Airman

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