The Way to the Stars

Life on a British bomber base, and the surrounding towns, from the opening days of the Battle of Britain...
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The Way to the Stars



Life on a British bomber base, and the surrounding towns, from the opening days of the Battle of Britain, to the arrival of the Americans, who join in the bomber offensive. The film centres around Pilot Officer Peter Penrose, fresh out of a training unit, who joins the squadron, and quickly discovers about life during war time. He falls for Iris, a young girl who lives at the local hotel, but he becomes disillusioned about marriage, when the squadron commander dies ! in a raid, and leaves his wife, the hotel manageress, with a young son to bring up. As the war progresses, Penross comes to terms that he has survived, while others have been killed. Written by mike.wilson6@btinternet.com





In 1940, Flying Officer Peter Penrose is attached to an RAF unit straight out off flight training and a grand total of 15 hours in the air. He's as green as you would expect but finds his commanding officer, Flt. Lt. David Archdale to be understanding and supportive. He soon becomes a full-fledged member of the squadron, becoming a more than capable pilot and enjoying the camaraderie that comes from men who face death together. He also becomes interested in a young woman, Iris Winterton, who lives at the local hotel with her somewhat strict maiden aunt. Archdale gets married to the hotel's manageress, but tragedy strikes when he is killed in an air raid. As a result, Penrose isn't sure he wants to make a commitment to Iris. Ov! er the years, there are many changes. The American Air Corps a! rrives i n 1942 with the inevitable clash of cultures and Penrose is taken off flying duties to become a controller. David Archdale's widow forms a close friendship with one of the Americans and by 1944, the tide turns in favor of the allies leaving Penrose to reevaluate his feelings. Written by garykmcd

Genres: Drama Romance War

Release year: 1945