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Where was Battle of Britain filmed?

1969 film, directed by Guy Hamilton.

  • Spain

The story is set in England, about 892 miles (1,436 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
England
Filmed in
Spain
Distance
About 892 miles (1,436 km) between England and the nearest filming location.
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About Battle of Britain

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Released
1969
Director
Guy Hamilton
Cast
Laurence OlivierTrevor HowardRobert ShawChristopher PlummerMichael CaineEdward FoxSusannah YorkIan McShaneKenneth MoreRalph Richardson
Genre
WarDrama
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

During the Battle of France in June 1940, RAF pilots evacuate a small airfield just ahead of advancing German ground forces and an attack by Luftwaffe aircraft.

The Germans launch their air offensive on "Eagle Day" hoping to destroy the RAF on the ground before it has time to launch its Spitfire and Hurricane fighters.

Trafford Leigh-Mallory's 12 Group is tasked with protecting airfields while Keith Park's 11 Group is aloft engaging the enemy, but in raid after raid 12 Group aircraft are nowhere to be seen.

Famous lines from Battle of Britain

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Heil Hitler.Von Richter
  • So what's stopping you?Kelly
  • Clearly, you don't know him.Kelly
  • Who the 'ell's he tryin' to kid?British Soldier
  • It's two lumps you take, isn't it?Sir David Kelly

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