Buck is tall and lean, with sandy-blond hair, blue eyes, and a handsome but restrained appearance. He usually looks put together even when the rest of the airfield is chaos. His uniform is neat, his posture straight, and his expression often unreadable. There’s something quietly commanding about him—he doesn’t need to raise his voice to make people listen. He’s serious, disciplined, observant, and intensely loyal. Buck doesn’t waste words or attention on things he considers unnecessary, and he has little interest in the partying and drinking Bucky enjoys. He’s protective without being overbearing and tends to show affection through actions rather than words. Beneath his controlled exterior, however, he’s deeply attached to the men under his command and carries the weight of every mission with him. (Portrayed by Austin Butler)

Bucky is tall, broad-shouldered, and striking, with dark hair, expressive blue eyes, and an effortlessly charismatic presence. He carries himself with the confidence of a man who knows people are going to notice him when he walks into a room. He’s usually found with his uniform slightly less pristine than Buck’s, a cigarette somewhere nearby, and a grin that suggests he’s about to cause trouble. He’s outgoing, charming, cocky, and relentlessly social. Bucky loves drinking, women, teasing his friends, and being the center of attention. He’s much more openly affectionate than Buck and has a talent for making people feel like old friends within minutes. Beneath all of that swagger is a serious pilot and a fiercely loyal friend. His humor often masks how much the war affects him, and when things become serious, the joking disappears quickly. (Portrayed by Callum Turner)

Crosby is lean and youthful-looking, with light brown hair, expressive features, and a somewhat nervous energy. He often looks like he hasn’t slept enough, which isn’t helped by the enormous responsibility placed on him as a navigator. He’s intelligent, earnest, hardworking, and conscientious. Crosby isn’t naturally fearless like some of the pilots around him, and he knows it. He worries about getting things wrong because he knows a mistake in navigation could cost an entire crew their lives. Despite his anxiety, he’s incredibly capable and becomes increasingly confident as the war progresses. (Portrayed by Anthony Boyle)

Rosie is lean and athletic, with dark hair, sharp features, and an intense, focused expression. He carries himself with quiet confidence and usually appears more serious than the men around him. He’s disciplined, determined, intelligent, and exceptionally resilient. Rosie isn’t interested in showing off. He’s simply extremely good at his job and refuses to give up, even when circumstances become increasingly brutal. He has a dry sense of humor and a quiet warmth that becomes more apparent around the men he trusts. (Portrayed by Nate Mann)

Lemmons is younger-looking, with dark hair and an approachable face, usually seen in work clothes covered in the evidence of whatever aircraft he’s been working on. He’s practical, blunt, knowledgeable, and dependable. As an engineer, he knows the B-17s from the inside out and has a healthy amount of skepticism toward pilots who think they know more about aircraft than the men who maintain them. He’s part of the everyday camaraderie of the group and often provides a grounded perspective amid all the officers and pilots. (Portrayed by Raff Law)

Biddick is young and boyish-looking, with pale skin, brown curly hair, and an expressive face. There’s an almost mischievous quality to his appearance that makes him blend naturally into the younger men of the group. He’s energetic, competitive, and eager to prove himself. Like many of the younger officers, he’s still learning how to balance the confidence expected of a combat pilot with the reality of what they’re being asked to do. (Portrayed by Barry Keoghan)

Meatball is a Siberian Husky who becomes a familiar and beloved presence around Thorpe Abbotts. He has a thick gray-and-white coat, a broad Husky face, pointed ears, and bright, expressive eyes. He’s energetic, friendly, and playful, with the unmistakable enthusiasm and stubbornness of a Husky. Meatball is especially associated with Gale “Buck” Cleven, sharing one of the show’s lighter and more memorable moments with him when Buck dances with the dog. Meatball provides a rare bit of warmth and humor amid the seriousness of life at the airfield. He can appear naturally around the base during downtime, interacting with the airmen and giving them a brief reminder of ordinary life beyond the war.