One of Our Aircraft Is Missing (1942)

  • NR
  • 10/16/1942 (US)
  • War, Drama
  • 1h 42m

1942's first blast of screen dynamite

Overview

During the Allied Bombing offensive of World War II the public was often informed that "A raid took place last night over ..., One (or often more) of Our Aircraft Is Missing". Behind these sombre words hid tales of death, destruction and derring-do. This is the story of one such bomber crew who were shot down and the brave Dutch patriots who helped them home.

Emeric Pressburger

Director, Writer

Michael Powell

Director, Writer

Cast

Godfrey Tearle's headshot

Godfrey Tearle

Sir George Corbett, Rear Gunner in B for Bertie
Eric Portman's headshot

Eric Portman

Tom Earnshaw, Copilot in B for Bertie
Hugh Williams's headshot

Hugh Williams

Frank Shelley, Observer / Navigator in B for Bertie
Bernard Miles's headshot

Bernard Miles

Geoff Hickman, Front Gunner in B for Bertie
Hugh Burden's headshot

Hugh Burden

John Glyn Haggard, Pilot in B for Bertie
Peter Ustinov's headshot

Peter Ustinov

The Priest
Googie Withers's headshot

Googie Withers

Jo de Vries
Pamela Brown's headshot

Pamela Brown

Els Meertens

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