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Jx»r Below : The Dun- kirk evacuation scene in “A Yank in the R.A.F." John Sutton and Tyrone Power A Yank in the R.A.F.” capitulation, gathered on the beaches where it had gallantly fought its way and was waiting, helpless against the enemy's unceasing attacks, while forth from the ports and fishing villages and coastal pleasure resorts of Southern England came the little boats that were to take so proud a share in snatching the army from the enemy trap. Apart from this the film was a lighthearted affair, chiefly concerned with the hero’s misdemeanours and rivalry with his squadron leader for Betty Grable. There was plenty of humour in it—particularly nice work coming from Reginald Gardiner " Dive Bomber ” had the advantage of being filmed in Technicolour, which made the fine photography of the aerial spectacle in it even more impressive. Up to the time of its release, its aerial thrills and pageantry were certainly the finest I had seen. The story dealt with the work of medical and research officers of the United States Fleet Air Arm in a quest for a “ blackout ” prevention. This “ blackout ” did not refer to the house- holder’s A.R.P. routine, but the momen- tary blindness or unconsciousness caused by high speed and altitude, particularly on sharp turns or dives. “ Captains of the Clouds" was the story of a bad boy—this time James Cagney, one of a group of pilots who join the Royal Canadian Air Force. It gave us a pretty good idea of the training of the flying cadet. This, also, was filmed in colour. If it had not been for the war, it is unlikely that R. H. Mitchell would ever have won the universal posthumous fame and the blessing of all Londoners for his invention of the Spitfire fighter. “ The First of the Few ’’ with Leslie Howard as the aircraft designer and David Niven making his first film appearance since the war began as test pilot Crisp, dealt with Mitchell's life, and how he at least was made aware of Germany’s warlike intentions by visiting a glider club at the Hartz Mountains, and later hearing the pilots talk. It made him cut short his holiday and rush back to England. The result was the birth of his brain child, over which he worked while suffering from the illness that eventually claimed his life. The film was made with the help of Mrs. Mitchell, the designer’s widow and gave an interesting survey of Germany's flying development. And one of the highlights of the film Will Hay in his two recent comedies—The Black Sheep of Whitehall ' (right), in which he is seen with Henry Hewitt and John Mills ; and (below) with Anne Firth in “ The Goose Steps Out."