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Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes

World War II drama. From their base in England, daredevil bomber pilot Buzz Rickson and his co-pilot Ed Bolland launch numerous bombing raids over Germany. Despite their different temperaments Buzz and Ed have a high regard for each other, but tensions begin to rise as Buzz's reckless behaviour puts the lives of those around him at risk.

Last on

Sat 11 Feb 2012 12:00 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

Credits

Buzz Rickson
Steve McQueen
Ed Bolland
Robert Wagner
Daphne
Shirley Anne Field
Junior Sailen
Michael Crawford
Sgt Handown
Robert Easton
2nd Lt. Marty Lynch
Gary Cockrell
2nd Lt. Max Brindt
Bill Edwards
Sgt. Farr
Tom Busby
Sgt. Bragliani
George Sperdakos
Randall
Bernard Braden
Director
Philip Leacock
Producer
Arthur Hornblow Jr
Writer
Howard Koch

Broadcasts

  • Sat 11 Feb 2012 12:00 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

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