Fair Stood the Wind for France

When John Franklin crash-lands his Wellington bomber in occupied France at the height of the Second World War, he is concerned for the safety of his crew and worried about his own badly injured arm. His crew escapes, but the family of a mill owner risk their lives to hide Franklin in their home until he regains his health. During the following balmy summer months, the pilot's situation is further complicated by his feelings for Francoise, the daughter of the house, but as German patrols move in, his only chance of survival is to flee from France.

Format
TV
Episodes
4
Status
Finished
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Type
Drama
Format
TV
Episodes
4
Status
Finished
Start Date
Sep 2, 1980
Season
1980
Average Score
70%
Mean Score
70%
Ratings
2
Popularity
2
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
BBC, BBC One
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics
Country
GB

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When John Franklin crash-lands his Wellington bomber in occupied France at the height of the Second World War, he is concerned for the safety of his crew and worried about his own badly injured arm. His crew escapes, but the family of a mill owner risk their lives to hide Franklin in their home until he regains his health. During the following balmy summer months, the pilot's situation is further complicated by his feelings for Francoise, the daughter of the house, but as German patrols move in, his only chance of survival is to flee from France.

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Japanese

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