Celebrating the 70th anniversary of VE day Flare Path paints an evocative portrait of life in wartime Britain for the RAF bomber crews, their wives and sweethearts, who were left awaiting their return. Based on Rattigan’s experiences as a tail gunner during World War II and set in 1942 against a backdrop of heartache and quiet bravery, it’s a stiff upper lip poignant tale of doing the right thing and making the very best of every moment.