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
Ronald Adam
as Group Controller
Humphrey Lestocq
as Flight Lieutenant 'Batchy' Salter
