

"High above the trenches 14 days is a long life...This is the 15th day!"
The first World War is in its third year and aerial combat above the Western Front is consuming the nation's favored children at an appalling rate. By early 1917, the average life-span of a British pilot is less than a fortnight. Such losses place a fearsome strain on Gresham, commanding officer of the squadron. Aces High recreates the early days of the Royal Flying Corps with some magnificently staged aerial battles, and sensitive direction presents a moving portrayal of the futilities of war.
Maj. John Gresham

Capt. 'Uncle' Sinclair

Lt. Crawford

Lt. Stephen Croft

Lt. 'Tommy' Thompson

Headmaster

Lieutenant Colonel Silkin

Major Lyle

Brigadier General Whale

Captain Beckenauer

Major Stoppard

Bennett

Lieutenant Roberts

Joyce

Eliot

Ponnelle

Croft's French Girlfriend

French Girl
French Girl

French Girl

French Girl
French Singer
French Colonel

French Officer
Corporal - Dressing Station
Wade
Officer
Officer

Officer
Sergeant
Gresham's Batman
Katherine

Replacement
Replacement
Replacement
School Captain