

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

R.J. Mitchell

Geoffrey Crisp

Diana Mitchell

Commander Bride
Miss Harper

Mr. Higgins

Sir Robert McLean

Squadron Leader Jefferson
Mabel Lovesay
MacPherson