In rural Norfolk, villagers are spurred to action when it is announced that the nearby RAF station is taking over the Island of Children, a much-loved and untouched bird sanctuary, for rocket practice.
Sally
Cpl. Bill Morris
'Smother' Brooks
'Old Circular'
Wg. Cmr. Rogers
L.A.C. 'Buster'
Harry Tilney
Mrs. Thompson
Mr. Wentworth/Col. Wentworth
Sgt. Working Party
Flt. Sgt. Campbell
Joe Bates
2nd Pilot
'Bookie'
Sqn. Ldr. Parsons
'Soapy'
Mrs. Tilney
Cpl. Flying Control
The Adjutant
Mr. Ruddle