Question 1

What happened to Tyrone Power's flying stunt double in this movie?

Accepted Answer

RAF pilot Lt. Harold Barlow, who was Tyrone Power's flying stunt double, was shot down by German aircraft and taken prisoner, according to a 20th Century-Fox press release.

Question 2

Why did the original screenplay ending change?

Accepted Answer

The original screenplay had Tim Baker die, but a 25 November 1940 conference noted audiences would resent his dying and not getting the girl. The British military also requested changes.

Question 3

How were the aerial combat scenes filmed without real German planes?

Accepted Answer

Since there were no Spitfires or BF-109Es in America, Twentieth Century-Fox constructed one of each at the studio in Los Angeles. Real RAF footage was also captured in England.

Question 4

What tragedy occurred during the filming of aerial sequences?

Accepted Answer

Camera operator Otto Kanturek and assistant Jack Parry were killed when a Hurricane collided with their Avro Anson camera plane over Norfolk, England, on 26 June 1941.

Question 5

Which RAF squadron provided the Spitfires for the film?

Accepted Answer

The Spitfire scenes were filmed with aircraft from 602 Squadron, commanded by Squadron Leader Sandy Johnstone, while the unit was resting in Scotland after the Battle of Britain.

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