The movie takes place during WWII. A dashing British RAF Officer is earmarked for a secret mission behind enemy lines in occupied France, but wishing to distract the enemy, enlists a person to double for him and thereby draw attention to North Africa . An unlikely airman is found and tutored in the ways of an English officer.
Cast
Brian Rix
Aircraftsman Arthur Atwood / Wing Cmdr. Blenkinsop
Cecil Parker
Air Vice-Marshal Sir Bertram Bukpasser
Leslie Phillips
Squadron Leader Thomas
William Hartnell
Sgt. Bright
Leo Franklyn
B.R. Belling
Liz Fraser
Lulu
John Welsh
Squadron Leader Grant
Toby Perkins
Flight Lt. Spendal
Sarah Branch
WAAF Hawkins
Charles Cameron
Gen. Gimble
Julian D'Albie
Air Marshal Carruthers
Arthur Brough
Adm. Bewdly
Julie Mendez
Dancer
Hattie Jacques
Ada
Andrew Sachs
A.C. 2 Briggs
Patrick Cargill
Fritz
Irene Handl
Mrs Billingsgate
Natalie Kent
Woman Cleaner
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