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The First of the Few

The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!

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Release date: 1942

Rating 7.0

(2k)
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1h 58m

The First of the Few
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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.

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The First Of The Few 1942 Trailer | David Niven

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