Two young men, one rich, one middle class, who are in love with the same woman, become fighter pilots in World War I.
Much of the film was based on the experiences of director William A. Wellman as a combat pilot during World War I. While stationed in France, he joined the French Foreign Legion's Lafayette Flying Corps, N.87, les Chats Noir (Black Cat Group). The plane he flew was a... ...
British Soldier:
Hello Yank, welcome to a very merry little war! And now how about a wee drop for the King and Uncle Sam?
John "Jack" Powell:
O.K.!
Mary paints the shooting star on only one side of the car. But a shot or two later of the car from a different angle, where they are standing in front of the car, reveals enough information to show that the shooting star is now painted on both sides of the car.
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