The First of the Few

"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.

Release Date

September 14, 1942

Status

Released

Original Title

The First of the Few

Runtime

1h 58min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English, Italian, German

Production Companies

British Aviation Pictures