Ideas for a new WWII air war movie

PatM · **Posted:** Sun Apr 02, 2006 11:15 pm

OK, forget about a Battle of Britain remake. How about a high end version of "A Piece of Cake." There's plenty of Spits and Hurricanes around, and it's a great book. I'd love to see some bloke fly under the bridge.

Nige GSX1400 · **Posted:** Mon Apr 03, 2006 5:39 am

WW2 was a very foreign war to most Americans I think, and even more so as time goes on and the veterans pass. How many veterans fought alongside other Allied nationalities? Probably a low percentage. I don't think many Americans (other than a few of us) really have studied WW2 more than superficially. Unless it is an essential part of the story that disparate countryman fought together, then it probably wouldn't warrant mention.

Sorry but it should warrant mention. As it should always be remembered by those of us who have studied WW2 that we Brits owe a debt to those who fought e.g. United States citizens who fought in the BOB along with many others from around the world.

Unless we teach each generation the horrors of war then we are doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past e.g. the U.S. in Vietnam.

Correct me if I am wrong but the U.S. was created by a revolution against us Brits for liberty and freedom?

So how come the U.S. didnt realise if a people are in their own land and you send troops there to support an unpopular government the people will fight to the last to defeat what they percieve as 'Imperialist aggression'. After all thats what the citizens of the U.S. did so well to defeat the 'Redcoats'
Cheers
Nige
Up the English, down with the Colonists :lol:

bdk · **Joined:** Sun May 02, 2004 1:16 am **Posts:** 11330

Nige GSX1400 wrote:

Sorry but it should warrant mention. As it should always be remembered by those of us who have studied WW2 that we Brits owe a debt to those who fought e.g. United States citizens who fought in the BOB along with many others from around the world.

I agree with all this, but with few exceptions the commercial cinema is not there to inform, it is purely profit motivated.

FlyingFortB17 · **Joined:** Mon Jan 02, 2006 7:55 pm **Posts:** 217

Do a remake of "Twelve O' Clock High."

Dan K · **Posted:** Mon Apr 03, 2006 12:17 pm

WW2 was a very foreign war to most Americans I think, and even more so as time goes on and the veterans pass. How many veterans fought alongside other Allied nationalities? Probably a low percentage. I don't think many Americans (other than a few of us) really have studied WW2 more than superficially. Unless it is an essential part of the story that disparate countryman fought together, then it probably wouldn't warrant mention.

Sorry but it should warrant mention. As it should always be remembered by those of us who have studied WW2 that we Brits owe a debt to those who fought e.g. United States citizens who fought in the BOB along with many others from around the world.

Unless we teach each generation the horrors of war then we are doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past e.g. the U.S. in Vietnam.

Correct me if I am wrong but the U.S. was created by a revolution against us Brits for liberty and freedom?

So how come the U.S. didnt realise if a people are in their own land and you send troops there to support an unpopular government the people will fight to the last to defeat what they percieve as 'Imperialist aggression'. After all thats what the citizens of the U.S. did so well to defeat the 'Redcoats'
Cheers
Nige
Up the English, down with the Colonists

Dear Nige,

I don't know you, and you don't know me; however,...

a) This is the Warbird Information Exchange
b) This thread is about possible topics for aviation movies

Your post is completely lacking substance on either a) or b). Kindly voice your opinions concerning politics and the history of American foreign diplomacy on a board which is dedicated to such.

Kindest regards,

Dan

tom d. friedman · **Posted:** Mon Apr 03, 2006 6:03 pm

bdk.....you make very valid points. my dad, an army captain during ww 2 now pushing 90 years old was an infantry rifle company commander in the pacific. he fought, lead, & organized countless filipino guerrilla outfits on the island of mindanoa in the philippines. the historic surface has only been scratched by the magnitude of the war. i'm still finding out new experiences & details from my old man quite often. i thank god he is as sharp as he is mentally.

bdk · **Joined:** Sun May 02, 2004 1:16 am **Posts:** 11330

Dan K wrote:

So how come the U.S. didnt realise if a people are in their own land and you send troops there to support an unpopular government the people will fight to the last to defeat what they percieve as 'Imperialist aggression'. After all thats what the citizens of the U.S. did so well to defeat the 'Redcoats'
Cheers
Nige
Up the English, down with the Colonists

Dear Nige,

I don't know you, and you don't know me; however,...

Uh oh Tom! Sounds like another thread headed for a lockdown!

tom d. friedman · **Posted:** Mon Apr 03, 2006 8:02 pm

red alert.... red alert ......... :snipe:

aaaahuuughaahh aaaaahugaaah

phil65 · **Posted:** Tue Apr 04, 2006 1:33 am

DAN K IS RIGHT, PLOESTI GETS MY VOTE.

Dave Homewood · **Posted:** Tue Apr 04, 2006 4:01 am

PatM wrote:

OK, forget about a Battle of Britain remake. How about a high end version of "A Piece of Cake." There's plenty of Spits and Hurricanes around, and it's a great book. I'd love to see some bloke fly under the bridge.

Pat, do you realise this book has been filmed by LWT, very very well? And including the bridge scene flown by the late great Ray Hanna.

It's on DVD, I highly recommend it.

PatM · **Posted:** Tue Apr 04, 2006 6:36 pm

Thanks Dave. I did not know that it was already done. I'll look for it.

Dave Homewood · **Posted:** Tue Apr 04, 2006 7:24 pm

Pat, this is where I got mine from - I believe it's the cheapest source, and good service too. Plus it is multi zoned for DVD regions so no problems there

http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B ... 71-1190715

Highly recommended. You may be a little disappointed that when it was made in 1988 they decided there were too few Hurricanes to make the France scenes, and used Spitfires instead, but this does not in any way detract from a superb series with great cast and acting. And the flying scenes are outstanding.

Aircraft wise you'll see multiple Spitfires, Buchons, a Rapide, a Ju52, a couple of Tiger Moths, etc.

Broken-Wrench · **Joined:** Sun Oct 24, 2004 12:37 pm **Posts:** 1197

How about " Broke-Back battle of Britian" :shock:

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Kansan · **Posted:** Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:42 am

Broken-Wrench wrote:

How about " Broke-Back battle of Britian" :shock:

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BW
Not as bizarre as it may seem. At least one very well known (KIA) British fighter ace was outed by the BBC in a "Timewatch" documentary a few years ago - by an interviewee.

(PS I still say "Gray Eagles" for WWII - no repainting necessary - or Gavin Lyall's "Shooting Script" for generic aviation action movie)

Rob / Kansan

Broken-Wrench · **Joined:** Sun Oct 24, 2004 12:37 pm **Posts:** 1197

I don't know about you but when I went to the a movie I can't remember but I do remember the Broke Back Mountain preview and I was in shock for hours after I saw it. I bet John Wayne was rotating in his casket! I don't mind alternative lifestyles but for gosh sake keep it in the closet or make a movie like the birdcage. :shock:

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