The First Of The Few aka 'Spitfire' 1942. Full Movie in English.

 The Spifire's 90th birthday today.

The First of the Few (1942), released as Spitfire in the US, is a stirring wartime tribute to RJ Mitchell, the brilliant designer of the iconic Supermarine Spitfire. David Niven shines as a charming, driven Geoffrey Crisp, Mitchell’s test pilot best friend, while Leslie Howard (who also directed) delivers a poignant performance as the ailing genius racing against time to perfect Britain’s savior fighter before WWII erupts. Filmed during the Battle of Britain with real Spitfires and RAF pilots, it’s both propaganda and heartfelt biography.

Fun facts:

• Leslie Howard died in 1943 when his plane was shot down by the Luftwaffe.
• The film’s score features Walton’s “Spitfire Prelude and Fugue.
• Actual 1942 Spitfires appear on screen—some flown by legends like Jeffrey Quill.

1/32 54mm WW2 German HANOMAG SdKfz 251 Airfix 27074

 

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Divisional Cavalry

The bulk of Britain’s tank force is in the divisional cavalry regiments of the infantry divisions fighting in Belgium. Each division has its own Divisional Cavalry Regiment with three squadrons. Each squadron is equipped with eight Vickers Light Mark VIB tanks and 14 scout carriers. The regiment's only infantry is a sole Motorcycle Platoon that is part of the regimental headquarters squadron.

In the retreat to Dunkirk their role is to hold the Germans at bay long enough for the infantry to retreat to the next river where they can set up their next defense line. Although they have nothing of their own heavier than a .5-inch machinegun, a Divisional Cavalry Squadron can call on the infantry’s artillery and anti-tank guns for heavy punch.

Find out more in the "Blitzkrieg: Invasion of France, 1940" Hardcover Book:

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