The Dawn Patrol
Directors
Edmund Goulding
Actors
- Errol Flynn
- Basil Rathbone
- David Niven
Credits: 3
Summary
British flying aces in World War I contend with the harsh realities of war.
More about this movie
In 1915 France, Major Brand commands the 39th Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps. The young airmen go up in bullet-riddled "crates" and the casualty rate is appalling, but Brand can't make the "brass hats" at headquarters see reason. Insubordinate air ace Captain Courtney is another thorn in Brand's side...but finds the smile wiped from his face when he rises to command the squadron himself. Everyone keeps a stiff upper lip.