The First of the Few

The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!

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Synopsis

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This 1942 fictionalized biopic chronicles the true story of how two of the most remarkable men in aviation history - visionary Spitfire designer R.J. Mitchell and his test pilot Geoffrey Crisp - designed a streamlined monoplane that led to the development of the Spitfire.

Director

Leslie Howard

Release Date

1942-09-14

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