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First Light (2010)
Director: Matthew Whiteman
Cast: Sam Heughan, Paul Linto, Gary Lewis, Ben Aldridge
7.0Runtime75 min
Rating15
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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.
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Fans of compelling WWII dramas and the personal stories of young pilots will find much to appreciate in Matthew Whiteman's 2010 film First Light, which features standout performances from Sam Heughan and Gary Lewis as the film explores the psychological toll of aerial combat on the youngest Spitfire pilots during the Battle of Britain.