The movie takes place during WWII. A dashing British RAF Officer is earmarked for a secret mission behind enemy lines in occupied France, but wishing to distract the enemy, enlists a person to double for him and thereby draw attention to North Africa . An unlikely airman is found and tutored in the ways of an English officer.
Brian Rix
as Aircraftsman Arthur Atwood / Wing Cmdr. Blenkinsop
Cecil Parker
as Air Vice-Marshal Sir Bertram Bukpasser
Leslie Phillips
as Squadron Leader Thomas
William Hartnell
as Sgt. Bright
Leo Franklyn
as B.R. Belling
Liz Fraser
as Lulu
John Welsh
as Squadron Leader Grant
Toby Perkins
as Flight Lt. Spendal
Sarah Branch
as WAAF Hawkins
Charles Cameron
as Gen. Gimble
Julian D'Albie
as Air Marshal Carruthers
Arthur Brough
as Adm. Bewdly
