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Above and Beyond

TV·2006–2006·CBC·Drama, War·2h·Created by Sturla Gunnarsson

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Above and Beyond is about the Atlantic Ferry Organization, which was tasked with delivering aircraft from North America to Europe in the early years of the Second World War.This World War II miniseries follows a young London couple involved in the Royal Air Force's Ferry Command operation. Set in 1940 and based on real events, the story chronicles the lovers' budding affair and their strategic decision to defy orders to preserve their romance -- and the critical mission of the RAF.

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Richard E. GrantRichard E. GrantDon BennettKenneth WelshKenneth WelshLord BeaverbrookJoss AcklandJoss AcklandWinston ChurchillPeter MessalinePeter MessalineArchibald SinclairJason PriestleyJason PriestleySir Frederick BantingJonathan ScarfeJonathan ScarfeBill JacobsenLiane BalabanLiane BalabanShelagh BalabanAllan HawcoAllan HawcoNathan Burgess

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