When I was a Navy officer and aviator I got to attend a special two-week leadership school. We spent a half a day watching this movie and discussing it. It was the only movie used in the course. The hidden lessons of the movie are that it shows both the good and bad sides of all the archetypal leadership styles, not just for a military context, but any leadership situation.
Many thanks, and to our friend Charles Landry in Winter Park who has lived this and survived. He was also just 21 and at this time they did not have the escort P-47s and P-51s, so they had to fly half the missions alone. And the Luftwaffe was still strong so their experienced pilots were still around and well able to kill you. He was stationed at Alconbury which this movie seems to pattern Archbury after. We are lucky to have had men like these. What were you up to when you were 21...?
there are times when i think we should lock all our politicians in cinemas, both here and abroad and force them to watch these films to remind them of what thier job is and should be. and not what they have become these past few decades. and how old these men and women were. maybe just maybe it would shame them enough to become human beings with empathy again and not the greedy ignorant people they all seem to be.
The loses were astronomical 100s of men were lost in one mission. 1943 we were not winning the air war.no air cover,bad tactics n Gerry was good.I knew a top turret gunner crew chief.he said one mission his squadron left with 11 -b17s and 3 came back.his name was basil Johnson 361st had big L on there tails
When I was a Navy officer and aviator I got to attend a special two-week leadership school. We spent a half a day watching this movie and discussing it. It was the only movie used in the course. The hidden lessons of the movie are that it shows both the good and bad sides of all the archetypal leadership styles, not just for a military context, but any leadership situation.
The engines starting up at the beginning... blowing the grasses in the rear while Harvey was remembering back in time! Just TOO COOL!
An excellent upload Mr V added to my classic films watch later list.
Great story line that demonstrates what is PTSD. Wonderful cast. Thanks for sharing much appreciated.
One of the best WW2 films made in my opinion.
Many thanks, and to our friend Charles Landry in Winter Park who has lived this and survived. He was also just 21 and at this time they did not have the escort P-47s and P-51s, so they had to fly half the missions alone. And the Luftwaffe was still strong so their experienced pilots were still around and well able to kill you. He was stationed at Alconbury which this movie seems to pattern Archbury after. We are lucky to have had men like these. What were you up to when you were 21...?
Great! Fantastic!
there are times when i think we should lock all our politicians in cinemas, both here and abroad and force them to watch these films to remind them of what thier job is and should be.
and not what they have become these past few decades.
and how old these men and women were.
maybe just maybe it would shame them enough to become human beings with empathy again and not the greedy ignorant people they all seem to be.
Burtonwood near Warrington is where it's at.
Peck missed out serving in ww2 due to back injury
So what better than to
Imagine it! Like john wayne did!
Great Mr. Peck.
this movie actually starts in 1949 but you've cut that information off with the titles so seems an odd start. still, excellent movie.
You cut out the opening credits.
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Wow, a general going on a bombing mission. I wonder how many times that really happened?
The loses were astronomical 100s of men were lost in one mission. 1943 we were not winning the air war.no air cover,bad tactics n Gerry was good.I knew a top turret gunner crew chief.he said one mission his squadron left with 11 -b17s and 3 came back.his name was basil Johnson 361st had big L on there tails