During WWII, a dashing British RAF Officer is earmarked for a secret mission behind enemy lines in occupied France, but wishing to distract the enemy, enlists a person to double for him and thereby draw attention to North Africa. An unlikely airman is found and tutored in the ways of an English officer.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Brian RixAircraftsman Arthur Atwood / Wing Cmdr. Blenkinsop | Aircraftsman Arthur Atwood / Wing Cmdr. Blenkinsop |
 Cecil ParkerAir Vice-Marshal Sir Bertram Bukpasser | Air Vice-Marshal Sir Bertram Bukpasser |
 Leslie PhillipsSquadron Leader Thomas | Squadron Leader Thomas |
 William HartnellSgt. Bright | Sgt. Bright |
| LLeo FranklynB.R. Belling | B.R. Belling |
 Liz FraserLulu | Lulu |
 John WelshSquadron Leader Grant | Squadron Leader Grant |
| TToby PerkinsFlight Lt. Spendal | Flight Lt. Spendal |
 Sarah BranchWAAF Hawkins | WAAF Hawkins |
| CCharles CameronGen. Gimble | Gen. Gimble |
| JJulian D'AlbieAir Marshal Carruthers | Air Marshal Carruthers |
 Arthur BroughAdm. Bewdly | Adm. Bewdly |
| JJulie MendezDancer | Dancer |
 Hattie JacquesAda | Ada |
 Andrew SachsA.C. 2 Briggs | A.C. 2 Briggs |
 Patrick CargillFritz | Fritz |
 Irene HandlMrs Billingsgate | Mrs Billingsgate |
| NNatalie KentWoman Cleaner | Woman Cleaner |
| JJohn T. ChapmanWing Commander | Wing Commander |