The First of the Few

The First of the Few, (known as Spitfire in the United States), is a 1942 British film, starring and directed by Leslie Howard, and co-starring David Niven.

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United States - 1942 - British film - Leslie Howard - David Niven

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It is based on the true story of R.J. Mitchell, the inventor of the Supermarine Spitfire. The title refers to the words of Winston Churchill who, when speaking of the Battle of Britain aircrew said: "Never in the face of human conflict has so much been owed by so many to so few."

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R.J. Mitchell - Inventor - Supermarine Spitfire - Winston Churchill - Battle of Britain - Aircrew

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