First Light (2010)

5.8/10 75 min Drama History War

Overview

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.

Cast

Sam Heughan

Geoffrey 'Boy' Wellum

Gary Lewis

Mac

Ben Aldridge

Brian Kingcombe

Tuppence Middleton

Grace

Jordan Bernarde

Trevor Wade

Alex Waldmann

Drummond

Richard Walsh

Mr. Wellum

Paul Kynman

Bevington

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