: Sir Percy Ware-Armitage, an unscrupulous cheater who sabotages his rivals.
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: Richard Mays, a proper British officer and Newton's romantic rival. subtitle Those.Magnificent.Men.in.Their.Flying....
: Patricia Rawnsley, the adventurous daughter of the newspaper baron.
The story follows a fictional international air race from London to Paris. To prove British superiority in the air, newspaper magnate (Robert Morley) sponsors a £10,000 race across the English Channel. The competition attracts a colorful cast of aviators from around the world, leading to a series of comedic misadventures, romantic rivalries, and sabotage attempts. Cast and Key Characters The film features an extensive international ensemble cast: : Sir Percy Ware-Armitage, an unscrupulous cheater who
: Orvil Newton, a rugged American cowboy pilot.
: A "test pilot" appearing in comedic prologue and epilogue sequences that trace the history of flight. Notable Highlights : Patricia Rawnsley, the adventurous daughter of the
: Colonel Manfred von Holstein, an overly militaristic German who flies strictly by the manual.