Flyboys Flashcards

Beagle's Suspicions

• Other pilots suspect Beagle of being a German spy.

Franco's Ire

• James Franco's character, Blaine Rawlings, discards a foreclosure notice.

Theatre Experience

• Blaine attends a theatre show depicting events of World War I.

Motivations for War

• Characters enlist for various reasons: patriotism, seeking glory, family tradition, or evading jail.

New Recruits

• Newly trained pilots are sent to France to join the war efforts.

Pilot Survival

• The average life expectancy of pilots in France is merely six weeks.

Initial Training

• Early lessons focus on basic flying techniques and essential skills required for piloting.

Crash Landing

• Blaine and Beagle crash land during a flight and end up at a brothel.

First Sightings

• Rawlings wakes up to see the airplanes they are expected to fly.

First Mission Objectives

• Pilots’ first mission involves assisting a bombing operation against an ammunition factory.

Gun Decision

• Pilots are issued guns as a last resort for self-defense in case their aircraft ignites.

War Zone Devastation

• The war zone is portrayed as being entirely devastated, with cities in ruins.

Crash Landing Incident

• A fellow pilot is shot down during a mission after crash landing.

Post-Attack Encounter

• Rawlings visits Lucienne the day after an attack.

German Pilot's Decision

• A German pilot spares Rawlings' life due to a malfunctioning gun.

Mission Success

• The pilots achieve greater success on their second mission, effectively taking down enemy forces.

Skinner's Dilemma

• Skinner expresses a desire to avoid boxing after the war concludes.

Jensen's Condition

• Pilot Jensen suffers shock and develops fear of flying following traumatic experiences.

Lucienne's Note

• Lucienne communicates that it is detrimental for her to harbor feelings for Rawlings.

Discovery of Beagle’s Truth

• Upon Rawlings' return, the group uncovers Beagle's deceptive background.

Beagle's Real Story

• Beagle admits to a past involving a petty bank robbery with a toy gun.

Group Cohesion

• Beagle is allowed to continue flying due to the camaraderie among the group.

Pilot's Fate

• The pilot shot down during combat lands in the perilous no man’s land.

Rawlings' Rescue Attempt

• Determined to rescue the downed pilot, Rawlings braves no man's land.

Harsh Decisions

• Rawlings ultimately must cut off the pilot’s hand to facilitate his escape.

Alcohol Sharing

• A pilot shares his expensive whiskey with Skinner, recognizing his previous racial biases.

Skinner's Heritage

• Skinner reveals that his father was enslaved in the U.S., highlighting family history.

Cassidy's Vengeance

• Veteran pilot Cassidy continues to fight to avenge his fallen friends.

Urgent Rescue Mission

• Rawlings rushes to retrieve Lucienne after learning German forces are approaching her home.

Successful Escape

• Lucienne escapes her home and reunites with Rawlings, allowing them to fly away together.

Consequences of Disobedience

• Rawlings faces arrest for disobeying orders but is released due to his commander's sympathy.

Next Mission

• The pilots are tasked with bringing down a Zeppelin bomber on their subsequent mission.

Enemy Arrival

• As the Zeppelin is attacked, Cassidy encounters his long-awaited rival among the enemy forces.

Cassidy's Fate

• Cassidy is killed by his nemesis but successfully destroys the Zeppelin in the process.

Final Letter

• Cassidy entrusts Captain Thenault with a letter intended for Rawlings.

Post-Funeral Visit

• Following Cassidy’s funeral, Rawlings visits Lucienne, seeking comfort in their relationship.

Test your knowledge of the key events and characters from the film 'Flyboys'. This quiz covers important moments in the story, including character motivations and critical plot points. Perfect for fans of history and cinema alike!