First Light

First Light

75 mins | Drama, War, History | Sept. 14, 2010

In May 1940, feeling the RAF needs every man to fight to Luftwaffe, Geoffrey 'Geoff'/'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.

First Light

75 mins | Drama, War, History | Sept. 14, 2010

First Light
In May 1940, feeling the RAF needs every man to fight to Luftwaffe, Geoffrey 'Geoff'/'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.
IMDb rating 7.0
Producers Lion Television, Manray Media
Original title First Light
Directors Natalie Sloan, Matthew Whiteman
Writers Caleb Ranson, Geoffrey Wellum, Matthew Whiteman

Cast

Sam Heughan

as Geoffrey 'Boy' Wellum

Paul Linto

as Davy

Gary Lewis

as Mac

Ben Aldridge

as Brian Kingcombe

Alex Robertson

as Tommy Lund

Jordan Bernarde

as Trevor Wade

Alex Waldmann

as Drummond

Geoffrey Wellum

as Himself - Older 'Boy'

Richard Walsh

as Mr. Wellum

Paul Kynman

as Bevington