Harry Styles looks the part in army fatigues as filming wraps for Dunkirk epic in Swanage before heading down the coast 

By Ben Tufft For Mailonline

Published: 18:46 EST, 26 July 2016 | Updated: 08:05 EST, 27 July 2016

He has been busy filming scenes for the hotly-anticipated new film Dunkirk.

But Harry Styles still appeared on top form during another shoot at a heritage railway station in Swanage on Tuesday.

The 22-year-old singer turned actor looked every inch the Tommy in his historically accurate Second World War style army fatigues.

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Looking good: Harry Styles appeared on top form during another shoot at a heritage railway station in Swanage on Tuesday

It was a far cry from his fashionable skinny jeans and Chelsea boots he is usually seen in as he gads about town.  

His trademark long locks have also been shorn for the role and were slicked back in a fashionable pompadour style. 

Harry chatted to members of the crew who gave instructions as he made his way to the platform to begin a take. 

At one point the star was captured peeking his head into view through a window on a vintage green train carriage. 

Elsewhere in the town dozens of extras marched down the street in their uniforms, presenting onlookers with an unusual sight. 

Severe: The 22-year-old singer turned actor looked every inch the Tommy in his historically accurate Second World War style army fatigues

Severe: The 22-year-old singer turned actor looked every inch the Tommy in his historically accurate Second World War style army fatigues

Different! It was a far cry from his fashionable skinny jeans and Chelsea boots he is usually seen in as he gads about town

Different! It was a far cry from his fashionable skinny jeans and Chelsea boots he is usually seen in as he gads about town

Relaxed: His trademark long locks have also been shorn for the role and were slicked back in a fashionable pompadour style
Relaxed: His trademark long locks have also been shorn for the role and were slicked back in a fashionable pompadour style

Relaxed: His trademark long locks have also been shorn for the role and were slicked back in a fashionable pompadour style

Excited: Harry appeared eager to begin shooting his scenes at the station with his co-stars on set 

Excited: Harry appeared eager to begin shooting his scenes at the station with his co-stars on set 

Also on set was director Christopher Nolan, who was dapper in a dark navy suit and a crisp white shirt. 

Dunkirk tells the story of one of the most successful rescue missions in British history. Code-named Operation Dynamo, the evacuation of soldiers from Dunkirk beach took place between 26 May and 4 June 1940 under the supervision and mastermind of Vice-Admiral Bertram Ramsay. 

Harry is just one of the famous faces to join the stellar cast, as the list of big names also includes Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Kenneth Branagh and Mark Rylance.

Having fun: At one point the star was captured peeking his head into view through a window on a vintage green train carriage

Having fun: At one point the star was captured peeking his head into view through a window on a vintage green train carriage

Busy: Harry chatted to members of the crew who gave instructions as he made his way to the platform to begin a take

Busy: Harry chatted to members of the crew who gave instructions as he made his way to the platform to begin a take

Unusual: Elsewhere in the town dozens of extras marched down the street in their uniforms, presenting onlookers with an unusual sight

Unusual: Elsewhere in the town dozens of extras marched down the street in their uniforms, presenting onlookers with an unusual sight

At the double! The actors took over the sleepy high street as they walked down the deserted road

At the double! The actors took over the sleepy high street as they walked down the deserted road

Speaking about his One Direction co-star, Mark told the Evening Standard: 'What's really surprised me is he's really witty, really funny - he really makes me laugh. He's been ever so brave, not making any fuss.

'He seems remarkable ... one of those people - Sean Penn has it too - a kind of panache.

'I look at them and think, "How did you get that? How do you get so that life is easy?" But he has got a lovely, lovely character. It's a gift.'

Waiting for the green man! The extras were mindful of the highway code as they waited to cross the street

Waiting for the green man! The extras were mindful of the highway code as they waited to cross the street

Fresh faces: The actors clutched their metal helmets and carried their traditional gas masks

Fresh faces: The actors clutched their metal helmets and carried their traditional gas masks

In charge: Also on set was director Christopher Nolan, who was dapper in a dark navy suit and a crisp white shirt
In charge: Also on set was director Christopher Nolan, who was dapper in a dark navy suit and a crisp white shirt

In charge: Also on set was director Christopher Nolan, who was dapper in a dark navy suit and a crisp white shirt

Enjoying themselves: Two of the men saluted for the cameras as they strolled along to the set

Enjoying themselves: Two of the men saluted for the cameras as they strolled along to the set

Part of history: Dunkirk tells the story of one of the most successful rescue missions in British history

Part of history: Dunkirk tells the story of one of the most successful rescue missions in British history

Last month, 1,500 extras were gathered on Dunkirk beach to recreate the battle scenes, which also perfectly mirrored the ones described in Winston Churchill's landmark speech delivered the House of Commons of the Parliament on 4 June 1940, after the Allied troops were evacuated from the beaches of northern France.

In the same spot, 76 years ago, 338,000 British, French and Belgian troops were evacuated in Operation Dynamo.

As part of the filming, actors and extras were filmed under attack on the shoreline, some of them in the water and some of them on the sand, which could explain why Harry and his comrades were covered in dirt.                                               

All smiles: Code-named Operation Dynamo, the evacuation of soldiers from Dunkirk beach took place between 26 May and 4 June 1940 under the supervision and mastermind of Vice-Admiral Bertram Ramsay

All smiles: Code-named Operation Dynamo, the evacuation of soldiers from Dunkirk beach took place between 26 May and 4 June 1940 under the supervision and mastermind of Vice-Admiral Bertram Ramsay

Eager: Some of the extras clutched water bottles to ensure they remained hydrated on the hot summer's day

Eager: Some of the extras clutched water bottles to ensure they remained hydrated on the hot summer's day

Hi-vis! The station's platform teemed with members of the crew wearing fluorescent jackets as they began filming

Hi-vis! The station's platform teemed with members of the crew wearing fluorescent jackets as they began filming

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