The RAF Hornet Squadron pilots, stationed in France at the start of World War II, initially faced limited combat despite their skills. They spent their time performing daring aerial stunts and socializing with local women, but their calm before the storm was short-lived. The "phony war" ended in April 1940, and the pilots soon found themselves in the midst of the intense Battle of Britain. By September, only a handful of the original pilots remained, having earned success but never sought recognition for their heroism.

A British RAF squadron, renowned for their exceptional flying skills, is thro...