The Dawn Patrol
“GREATEST AIR EPIC EVER!”
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World War I ace Dick Courtney derides the leadership of his superior officer, but he soon is promoted to squadron commander and learns harsh lessons about sending subordinates to their deaths.
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A stark, early look at the grim realities of aerial combat in WWI. It balances thrilling dogfights with the heavy emotional toll of command, exploring the bonds and burdens of pilots facing impossible odds.
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