James Hyde
The Very Thought Of You
Bound by love. Torn by war.
GENRE: Action/ Drama/ Romance
Starring
David Jonsson
with
Margaret Clunie
A Film by
Benjamin Uttley
In the chaos of WWII, one man gave everything for love and freedom. Inspired by the true story of a Caribbean RAF pilot, James Hyde – The Very Thought of You is a powerful short film about courage, sacrifice, and a love that transcends time.
BASED ON A TRUE STORY
Warrant Officer James Hyde left his home in Trinidad to fight for a cause far greater than himself. Amidst the war, he found love, but as history would have it, love and duty are not always on the same side. On a fateful day in September 1944, Hyde’s courage would be tested in ways few could imagine.
This film reimagines his final flight—a moment of heroism that changed the lives of those he fought alongside and the love he left behind.
Experience the Film
Filmed in breathtaking 8K with stunning realism inside an actual WWII Spitfire, James Hyde – The Very Thought of You brings you into the heart of the action. Every moment pulses with the intensity of aerial combat, while a timeless love story unfolds against the backdrop of war.
With a standout performance by David Jonsson, a breathtaking orchestral score, and cinematic mastery, this short film will stay with you long after the credits roll.
A Tribute to the Forgotten:
This film is more than a war story—it’s a celebration of those whose contributions history has often overlooked. James Hyde’s legacy, along with the many volunteers who fought by his side, lives on in this poignant and visually arresting short film. Image: Warrant Officer James Hyde, RAF, whose heroic story inspired the film. Photo courtesy of the Imperial War Museum (IWM), © IWM (CH 11979)
