The First of the Few (1942)
09/14/1942 (GB) • 1h 58m
The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!
Overview
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.
Top Billed Cast
R.J. Mitchell
Geoffrey Crisp
Diana Mitchell
Commander Bride
Miss Harper
Mr. Higgins
Sir Robert McLean
Squadron Leader Jefferson
Mabel Lovesay
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