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The Dawn Patrol (1930)

The Dawn Patrol (1930)

Action Drama War

GREATEST AIR EPIC EVER!

Release Date: 1930, July 10
Directors: Howard Hawks
Countries: United States of America
Production: First National Pictures, Franco London Films
Cast: Richard Barthelmess, Edmund Breon, Neil Hamilton, Dave O'Brien, Harry Allen, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Jack Jordan, Jack Ackroyd, Frank McHugh, James Finlayson, Clyde Cook, Gardner James

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

pilot fighter pilot world war i brothers suicide mission aerial combat pre-code royal flying corps (rfc)