Western Players - Flare Path

It is 1942, and war has taken to the air in a desperate attempt to block Hitler's advance across Europe. In a hotel near Lincolnshire airbase, three brave men from Bomber Command are enjoying a weekend off with their wives. Suddenly there is an unexpected order for a night time bombing raid. The 'flare path' is lit, to allow planes to take off and land (and unfortunately show the location of the base to any passing German aircraft). All know what is at stake - the fatality rate for bombers was nearly 50%. Rattigan's play has all the emotions of war - the fear, the stress, the humour, and the effect they have on relationships. The three couples (and an unexpected visitor from the past) show three different aspects of love as the play progresses. Emotions and tensions 'flare' as they find their own 'path' through the trials and tribulations of war, accompanied by many pints of beer and pink gin. Who will return? Whose lives will change forever?