An absolutely heartbreaking and uplifting wartime story of love loss and friendship.1942.Determined to do her bit for the war effort Yorkshire lass Evie Sinclair leaves her island home to become an Ack Ack Gunner Girl defending Britain from Luftwaffe attacks.On the train steaming towards the Durham training depot Evie meets lively fellow recruits Lily and Gloria and the three become firm friends.As they embark on a gruelling training programme Evie Lily and Gloria grab whatever rare opportunity they can to enjoy themselves. At a local dance Evie meets handsome young RAF pilot Matt and the pair begin a passionate romance.When Matt proposes Evies happiness should be complete but shes reluctant to give up her newfound freedom and agrees to marry only when the war is over.Then tragedy strikes. Forced to leave the services Evie returns home only to be shunned by her disapproving mother.