Signed with Their Honour is a 1942 novel by Australian author James Aldridge. It was set during World War II in Greece. The novel is a fictional depiction of the activities of 80 Squadron during the British intervention in Greece. It is dedicated to the Commonwealth Ace of Aces, Pat Pattle, and Squadron Leader Hickey. The title is derived from a 1933 poem by Stephen Spender titled "The Truly Great."
It was much acclaimed in the US on publication.
Film Version Producer Paul Sofkin bought film rights in 1943. Rank Studios commenced work on the film in 1944 with Vernon Sewell as director and Osmond Borradaile as cinematographer. Filming of the aerial sequences took place in Shrewsbury and at Denham studios, using Gloster Gladiator biplanes (which were featured in the novel). However the production was then cancelled due to budgetary restrictions and the loss of three aircraft in accidental crashes during filming.Borradaile, Osmond & Hadley, Anita B. Life Through a Lens: Memoirs of a Cinematographer. McGill-Queen's Press 2001. p-148-151 In 1946 Ealing announced they were considering making the movie"British Move In on Aussie Motion Picture Making: Will Have 2 Units There Before 1947" Pope, Quentin. Chicago Daily Tribune (1923-1963) 30 June 1946: e7. but this did not happen.
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