The First of the Few

June. 12,1943 G

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Drama War

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Biography World War Ii Aviation

Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Leslie Howard as R.J. Mitchell

David Niven as Geoffrey Crisp

Rosamund John as Diana Mitchell

Roland Culver as Commander Bride

David Horne as Mr. Higgins

J.H. Roberts as Sir Robert McLean

Derrick De Marney as Squadron Leader Jefferson

Gordon McLeod as Major Buchan

Fritz Wendhausen as Von Straben

Brefni O'Rorke as The Specialist

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