The film feels particularly powerful, likely due to the youthfulness of many of the actors portraying these individuals. It focuses on the experiences of some of the less seasoned pilots who participated in World War One. The narrative revolves around the young "Crawford," played by Simon Ward, as he joins a squadron led by “Gresham,” portrayed by Malcolm McDowell, and his assistant, "Sinclair," acted by Christopher …

To understand what it felt like to be a fighter pilot during World War One, this film attempts an answer. A young British officer fresh out of training (played by Peter Firth) is sent to the Western Front in France to join the aerial battle against Germany. The movie follows one week in the lives of these Royal Flying Corps pilots as they deal with the dangers and pressures inherent in their jobs. Malcolm McDowell po…