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The character of the civilian ship pilot in Dunkirk is based on the real-life story of Charles Lightoller, the second officer of the Titanic who sailed his own vessel to rescue 127 servicemen during the evacuation of Dunkirk.

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The character of the civilian ship pilot in Dunkirk is based on the real-life story of Charles Lightoller, the second officer of the Titanic who sailed his own vessel to rescue 127 servicemen during the evacuation of Dunkirk.

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