Film Screening: Twelve O'Clock High (1949)

During the early days of daylight bombing over Europe, a US bomber squadron faces relentless missions and mounting pressure. As one commander reaches his breaking point, his tough successor must push the men to their limits - while confronting his own.

Starring Gregory Peck, Hugh Marlowe and Gary Merrill.

Part of the Silver Wings: The US Army Air Forces in WWII Norfolk exhibition and event series.

Free, booking essential
Content warning: This film contains scenes of mild violence and images of war.

Some tickets are available to book on the door (for Silver Wings talks and films only) subject to availability.

Directed by Henry King

Approximate run time: 132 minutes

BBFC rated U

About Silver Wings

From jitterbug dancing and donuts to first-hand accounts of service and sacrifice, Silver Wings celebrates the memories that shaped Norfolk during WWII, and the legacy that still echoes today.

Join us for a free, ten-day exhibition and event series at The Forum, Fri 12-Sun 21 September 2025, presented as part of Norfolk Heritage Open Days.

Silver Wings is presented by The Forum in partnership with the American Library, Memorial to the 2nd Air Division, 8th Air Force, United States Army Air Forces. 

Silver Wings is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and supported by The Alan Boswell Group Charitable Trust, Anguish's Educational Foundation, The Charles Littlewood Hill Trust, Norwich Freemen's Charity, The Paul Bassham Charitable Trust, The Second Air Division Memorial Trust and Simon Gibson Trust.

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