Wings (1977–1978)

Creator:

Barry Thomas

Stars:

Michael Cochrane, Tim Woodward, Nicholas Jones

Cast

Series cast summary:
Michael Cochrane	...	2nd Lt. (25 episodes, 1977-1978)
Tim Woodward	...	2nd Lt. Alan Farmer (23 episodes, 1977-1978)
Nicholas Jones	...	Capt. Owen Triggers (23 episodes, 1977-1978)
David Troughton	...	Lt. Richard Bravington (18 episodes, 1977-1978)
Roger Elliott	...	Sgt. Mills (18 episodes, 1977-1978)
Sarah Porter	...	Lorna Collins (17 episodes, 1977-1978)
Anne Kristen	...	Molly Farmer (15 episodes, 1977-1978)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

pilot | aircraft | royal flying corps | airfield | world war one

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Genres:

Drama | War

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 January 1977 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min 50 min (26 episodes)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Follows Wings (1976)

User Reviews

Wings is a highly under rated British series

I remember watching this at about 2 am in the morning on Channel 7 in Sydney after episodes of the Inspector Dalgleish series and The Duches of Dukestreet and The Onedin Line. Probably the finest night time viewing in history.

This was a terrific "little" series with fine acting and storyline and a sincere attempt to recreate WWI from the viewpoint of a young English bloke trying to become a fighter pilot. This glam job was usually reserved for the "toffs" who had money so we see the class war in action. Although not overly dramatic or meaty in content, the series does get you in and is worth enjoying until the end.

I am surprised that no one has ever commented on this little gem and I for one will grab it if I can on DVD.