Spitfire Over Berlin - DVD

Against overwhelming odds, they will fight to the last man. At the height of World War II, a handful of exhausted Spitfire pilots fight to the last man in defense of their country in this spectacular, brand-new drama from the producers of Lancaster Skies and Spitfire Over Berlin. A young pilot, fresh out of training, is called to join a flight while they wait for the order to scramble. Throughout a single day, the skies of southern England are filled with deadly dog fights, and after every exhausting battle, the pilots return to the dispersal hut only to find another of their number missing. In a thrilling climax, the airfield comes under direct attack and the men take off once again, ascending into action against fatally overwhelming odds.

Leslie Howard, in his last screen appearance, plays visionary aircraft designer R.J. Mitchell. This powerful war drama tells the story of Mitchell's struggle against opposition to develop his revolutionary fighter design and eventually his own failing health. Together with test pilot Geoffrey Crisp (David Niven) Mitchell succeeds in getting his inspirational design into production. The Spitfire was the most successful warplane of it's generation; the very symbol and image of British pride and power, as the killer fighter of the decisive air battle of World War 2, the Battle of Britain. Powerful performances from two fine actors and a majestic music score by William Walton make this a film not to be missed.

Spitfire (aka The First of the Few) [DIGITAL VIDEO DISC] Released 2015 product/publication from Reel Vault