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First Light

First Light

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 14, 2010

Runtime

1h 15m

Genres

Drama, History, War

User Score

55%

Original Title

First Light

Production Companies

Manray Media, Lion Television

Director

Matthew Whiteman

Description

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.