The Wife Takes a Flyer

A British pilot in hiding who relies on wit and nerve to survive Gestapo scrutiny. He orchestrates the exchange of messages and pamphlets, uses forged documents, and improvises as danger closes in. His courage and quick thinking drive the mission, culminating in a daring escape aboard a waiting aircraft.

Owner of a house for spinsters who becomes a key ally to Reynolds. She navigates pressure from the major while protecting Reynolds and assisting with the dissemination of information. Her loyalty and resourcefulness help sustain the perilous plan amid constant scrutiny.

A proud German officer at Nazi headquarters who fixates on Anita and believes his status will smooth his path. His arrogance and manipulation are exploited by Reynolds, and he is eventually subdued in the chaos surrounding the escape.

Anita's real husband who is on the run and seeks Reynolds' help to evade the Nazis. His involvement adds personal urgency to the mission, and forged identification becomes a tool to keep him safe while the escape unfolds.

A waiter at the Savoy Café who serves as a contact conduit, delivering messages in everyday objects. His presence reflects how ordinary roles can become vital links in resistance efforts, especially under close scrutiny by the Gestapo.

The loyal house butler who hides Reynolds and provides a discreet safe haven. His quiet reliability and discretion are essential to keeping the pilot out of sight during tense moments.

An Allied contact who supplies Reynolds with identity papers and information crucial to navigating the danger-filled streets. His role highlights the broader network of resistance essential to the mission.

A gracious ally who participates in coordinating efforts at the Woverman home. Her involvement helps conceal plans and she contributes to the chaotic distraction that enables the escape.

Mrs. Woverman who learns of Reynolds' presence and embodies the wartime tendency to assist covert operations from within domestic life. Her role adds to the ensemble of concerned civilians inadvertently aiding the cause.