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A play of the R.A.F. in the Western Desert, by George W. Houghton.
Adapted for television and produced by Michael Barry.

Contributors

Author:
George W. Houghton
Adapted by/Producer:
Michael Barry
S/Ldr. Richard Barnes, the Commanding Officer:
Kenneth More
LAC Brimblecombe, a mess orderly:
Charles Victor
F/Lt. Colin Lewis, the Adjutant:
Peter Castner
An Army Liaison Officer:
Campbell Singer
F/Lt. Jerry Featherstone, a Flight Commander:
Anthony Sharp
F/O Pete Halford, a pilot:
Roderick Lovell
F/O Tommy Hargreaves, a pilot:
MacKenzie Ward
Lieutenant Frosch, a German prisoner:
Denis McCarthy
F/Lt. Frankie Johnstone, a Flight Commander:
Raymond Westwell
New arrival - P/O Green:
John Mackwood
New arrival - P/O Brown:
Owen Holder
Ernie, the cook:
Archie Harradine
Alf, an Erk:
Michael Kemble
An R.A.F. Press Officer:
John Le Mesurier
An American war correspondent:
Alan Tilvern
The Medical Officer:
Brian Royceton
The Transport Officer:
Anthony Drake
An R.A.F. Armoured-Car Officer:
Rupert Marsh

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