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Released
1938 · FILM

The Dawn Patrol

They roared through the dawn... with death on their wings!

Directed by
Runtime
103 min
DramaWar

Synopsis

In 1915 France, Major Brand leads the 39th Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps. The young pilots fly in heavily damaged aircraft, and the casualty rate is extremely high, though Brand struggles to convince the military leadership at headquarters of the dangers. Insolent flying ace Captain Courtney becomes another challenge for Brand—until Courtney himself is appointed to command the squadron. The men maintain a strict sense of composure and restraint.

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Principal cast & crew: 18

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Craft leads on file

Edited by Ralph DawsonShot by Tony GaudioScored by Max Steiner

Also known as

  • La Patrouille de l'aubefr
  • Missione all'albait

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