First Light
- Released on
- Runtime
- 75 mins
In May 1940, feeling the RAF needs every man to fight to Luftwaffe, Geoffrey 'Boy' Wellum joins at 18, becoming the youngest ever Spitfire pilot. After an intense training, he soon bonds with the flying men of his squadron. In the air, danger is great, but on the ground drinks, sports and girls, in Geoff's case Sarah, provide great comfort. However in time, the casualties exact a grueling psychological toll, until his tour of duty is ended after 18 months.
In May 1940, feeling the RAF needs every man to fight to Luftwaffe, Geoffrey 'Boy' Wellum joins at 18, becoming the youngest ever Spitfire pilot. After an intense training, he soon bonds with the flying men of his squadron. In the air, danger is great, but on the ground drinks, sports and girls, in Geoff's case Sarah, provide great comfort. However in time, the casualties exact a grueling psychological toll, until his tour of duty is ended after 18 months.
Cast
- Sam Heughan
- Paul Linto
- Gary Lewis
- Ben Aldridge
- Alex Robertson
- Tuppence Middleton
- Jordan Bernarde
- Alex Waldmann
- Geoffrey Wellum
- Richard Walsh
- Paul Kynman
Director
- Matthew Whiteman
Producers
- Matthew Whiteman
Screenwriter
- Matthew Whiteman
- Caleb Ranson
