Angels One Five
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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"Angels One Five" is a 1952 British war film directed by George More O'Ferrall and is notable for being the first British post-war film to depict the Battle of Britain. The film is based on Pelham Groom's book "What Are Your Angels Now?" and features a cast that includes Jack Hawkins, Michael Denison, Dulcie Gray, and John Gregson. The story follows Pilot Officer T.B. "Septic" Baird, who arrives at a front-line RAF squadron during the Battle of Britain. After a rough start, he must navigate the challenges of military life, impress his superiors, and survive intense aerial combat. The film captures the struggles and camaraderie of pilots and ground crew during this critical period in World War II.
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- Director
- George More O'Ferrall
- Starring
- Jack Hawkins, Michael Denison, John Gregson, Cyril Raymond, Veronica Hurst, Harold Goodwin, Geoffrey Keen, Philip Stainton
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