Introduction

Wings is a drama series about the Royal Flying Corps that ran on BBC television from 1977 to 1978.

It stars Tim Woodward as Alan Farmer, a young blacksmith turned fighter pilot in the First World War. Nicholas Jones played his teacher and mentor, Captain Triggers and Michael Cochrane played his upper-class friend, Charles Gaylion, who began a relationship with Farmer’s girlfriend while Farmer was believed dead, shot down over France.

Outline

June 1915: On his arrival at “C” Flight, Triggers’ forthright manner and unusual ideas quickly make an impression. Seeing the inadequacies of the planes, Triggers encourages the pilots and NCOs to put forward ideas for improvement. Alan Farmer and his Observer, Bravington, get into trouble for firing a pistol to warn another British plane of the approach of a German plane, but this leads to a new strategy. Corporal Morgan, eager to win a weekend in Paris promised by Triggers, comes up with several ingenious plans for improving the plane’s performance, but it is Alan who has a startling new idea that may help turn the tide. Back in Sussex, the Army begins recruiting in the village. Richard Hollis’s grandfather, Sir John, leads the effort, and Lorna assists by playing the piano. As men come forward to volunteer, Harry receives news from Molly that Richard has been killed in an accident, during his first solo training flight.

Wings Series

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Production & Filming Details

• Release Date: 30 January 1977.
• Running time: 50 minutes.
• Rating: Unknown.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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