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What do the other pilots start to suspect about Beagle?
What do the other pilots start to suspect about Beagle?
That he is working for the Germans.
What does the paper say that James Franco (Blaine Rawlings) throws away?
What does the paper say that James Franco (Blaine Rawlings) throws away?
Foreclosure
What event does Blaine go to?
What event does Blaine go to?
The theatre to see a show on the events of WWI
What were some of the reasons why the characters were joining the war?
What were some of the reasons why the characters were joining the war?
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Where were the new pilots sent?
Where were the new pilots sent?
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What is the life expectancy of pilots there?
What is the life expectancy of pilots there?
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What were the first lessons like that the pilots experienced?
What were the first lessons like that the pilots experienced?
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What happens when Rawlings and Beagle go for a fly together?
What happens when Rawlings and Beagle go for a fly together?
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What does Rawlings wake up and see come into the base?
What does Rawlings wake up and see come into the base?
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What is the pilots' first mission?
What is the pilots' first mission?
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Why did he hand the pilots a gun?
Why did he hand the pilots a gun?
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On the pilots' first mission, what does the war zone look like?
On the pilots' first mission, what does the war zone look like?
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What happened to the pilot who crash landed during the mission?
What happened to the pilot who crash landed during the mission?
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Who does Rawlings go see the day after the attack?
Who does Rawlings go see the day after the attack?
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Why didn't the German pilot kill Rawlings?
Why didn't the German pilot kill Rawlings?
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Was the second mission more successful than the first?
Was the second mission more successful than the first?
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What does Skinner not want to do after the war is over?
What does Skinner not want to do after the war is over?
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What happened to Jensen?
What happened to Jensen?
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What does Lucienne write down to tell Rawlings?
What does Lucienne write down to tell Rawlings?
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When Rawlings returns, what did the rest of the men discover about Beagle?
When Rawlings returns, what did the rest of the men discover about Beagle?
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What was Beagle's real history?
What was Beagle's real history?
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Do they allow him to keep flying?
Do they allow him to keep flying?
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Where did the pilot that got shot down land?
Where did the pilot that got shot down land?
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What does Rawlings do to try and save him?
What does Rawlings do to try and save him?
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What does Rawlings eventually have to do to get the pilot out?
What does Rawlings eventually have to do to get the pilot out?
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Why does the pilot share his expensive alcohol with Skinner?
Why does the pilot share his expensive alcohol with Skinner?
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What did Skinner's father do for work?
What did Skinner's father do for work?
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Why does the veteran pilot (Cassidy) keep flying?
Why does the veteran pilot (Cassidy) keep flying?
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When Rawlings hears that the Germans have almost made it to his girlfriend's home, what does he do?
When Rawlings hears that the Germans have almost made it to his girlfriend's home, what does he do?
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Does Rawlings save Lucienne? If so, how?
Does Rawlings save Lucienne? If so, how?
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Does Rawlings get arrested for disobeying a command?
Does Rawlings get arrested for disobeying a command?
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What is the next mission they are sent on?
What is the next mission they are sent on?
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Who shows up for the Germans once the attack on the Zeppelin has started?
Who shows up for the Germans once the attack on the Zeppelin has started?
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What happens to Cassidy (the veteran pilot)?
What happens to Cassidy (the veteran pilot)?
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What did Cassidy give to Captain Thenault?
What did Cassidy give to Captain Thenault?
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After the funeral, where does Rawlings go?
After the funeral, where does Rawlings go?
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Study Notes
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.
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