Category: WW II

Target For Tonight (1941). Following a unit of soldiers from the Royal Air Force, director Harry Watt captures from beginning to end the undertaking of a British mission to bomb a strategic … Continue Reading →

Star of Africa (1957). Robert and Jochen are sent off to Africa as fighter pilots.  Jochen is on his way to becoming a hero thanks to his numerous kills and fearless maneuvers. … Continue Reading →

Stairway to Heaven (1946). A WWII British pilot miraculously survives a crash and goes on to fall for American WAC Kim Hunter. When a brain injury suffered in the accident leaves Niven near … Continue Reading →

Sky Commando (1953). In the skies over Germany during World War II, an Air Force reconnaissance group is driven hard by Col. Ed Wyatt. War correspondent Jo McWethy learns that Wyatt’s men … Continue Reading →

The Sea Shall Not Have Them (1954). A Royal Air Force bomber is forced to crash-land in the North Sea. An air-sea rescue ship is ordered to rescue the flyers. They battles rough … Continue Reading →

Reach for the Sky (1957). This is the remarkable true story of Douglas Bader, a pilot in the RAF who overcomes every obstacle to prove his worth. He is a young and … Continue Reading →

The Purple Plain (1955). Canadian Royal Air Force pilot Forrester (Gregory Peck) is a loner whose bravery can’t cover a streak of reckless instability. When his actions cause an injury, he is … Continue Reading →

Purple Heart (1944). In 1942, Air Force Capt. flies his B-25 bomber and crew during a crucial bombing raid on Tokyo, but their plane is shot down and they parachute into Japanese … Continue Reading →

Piece of Cake (1988). Piece of Cake marks the coming of age of young men prepared to die for their country. Whatever their own personal qualities, there are heroes in abundance and a … Continue Reading →