Eighteen-year-old Geoffrey Wellum joins the Royal Air Force's 92 squadron in May 1940, where he's thrust into action as a Spitfire pilot with no prior experience. As he faces the Luftwaffe, his sense of duty overcomes fear, and he earns a medal for his role in the Battle of Britain. Despite his heroism, he struggles with the trauma of war, surviving 50 missions before breaking down in 1942.
First Light
Geoffrey Wellum, an 18-year-old, joins the 92 squadron of the Royal Air Force in May 1940 and is introduced to seasoned pilots at the pub, who sign their names on a blackboard. The next day, he is thrust into flying duties with no prior experience.
