To battle the Luftwaffe, 18-year-old Geoffrey "Geoff"/"Boy" Wellum enlists in the RAF in May 1940, becoming the service's youngest-ever Spitfire pilot. A strong bond is formed between him and the aviators in his unit after a rigorous training regimen. Drinks, sports, and girlfriends like Sarah (in Geoff's case) provide much-needed solace on the ground when things get dicey up in the air. However, over time, the losses take a heavy toll on his mental health, and his tour of duty ends after 18 months as a result.
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To battle the Luftwaffe, 18-year-old Geoffrey "Geoff"/"Boy" Wellum enlists in the RAF in May 1940, becoming the service's youngest-ever Spitfire pilot. A strong bond is formed between him and the aviators in his unit after a rigorous training regimen. Drinks, sports, and girlfriends like Sarah (in Geoff's case) provide much-needed solace on the ground when things get dicey up in the air. However, over time, the losses take a heavy toll on his mental health, and his tour of duty ends after 18 months as a result.
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