Captain Jack and the Furious Few

Captain Jack and the Furious Few

Captain Jack and the Furious Few

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Captain Jack and the Furious Few

2018

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Documentary

War

TV Movie

History

Overview

The remarkable story of a pioneering aviator from Ulster during World War I.

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Below the Radar

BBC Four

BBC Northern Ireland

The people behind it

Cast & crew

1 featured cast member

Starring

David Hayman

David Hayman

Self - Presenter

Creative team

Directed by: Sean McGuire
Produced by: Sean McGuire

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