The First of the Few
The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!
6.7
1942
1h 58m
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.
Movie Information
Status
Released
Release Date
September 14, 1942
Runtime
1h 58m
Rating
6.7
(39 votes)
Genres
War
Drama
Production Companies
British Aviation Pictures
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.
