Thanks for this, I would have passed it over since I don’t do movies much anymore. As to trolls, they seep into every crevice, exterminate the vermin. They will never play by any rules.
We saw it this afternoon. I enjoyed it very much, although the extensive battle scenes at the frozen chosin we're a little too puckering for comfort, but that was realistic. I was a surprised that the scene where the f4u crashes into the carrier fantail wasn't rendered in glorious special effects detail. That wouldn't really have added much to the story though. I was just surprised. I think all 4 prop blades on the seized engine were bent over too. Not sure about that. None of that is criticism. Just observation. Thanks for the recommendation. I loved it.
TOTALLY OFF TOPIC but somehow reentered my consciousness. TCinLA post of May 17, 2022, regarding Stochastic Terrorism. This needs to be reposted every week or two. The shootings are supporting this post as some of us live and breathe. Too many of us do not.
Check this out as to the origins of the Star Wars Death Star attack and its connection to Dambusters. (and stick around for the "633 Squadron" footage set to the dialogue of the movie, showing this too was an origin)
I will certainly plan to see this film! I recall reading the book shortly after my father Vic passed away in 2016. I wish he could have read it and seen this movie. At the time of this incident Vic was his air group's operations and maintenance officer aboard the carrier Philippine Sea in the same task force as the Leyte. He flew 23 combat missions when he was needed to relieve the regular Corsair pilots of his air group. On one mission in September 1950 he was hit by ground fire and was forced to make an emergency landing at Kimpo Field near Seoul during the battle to take back the city.
Dave: you might find my book "Holding The Line: the Naval Air Campaign in Korea" of passing personal interest, given your dad. Too bad I didn't know you when I was researching it - he could have been in it.
Of course I read your book- well done! I gave a copy to my brother last year. It answered lots of questions that we had. A picture of Vic flying a VF-113 Corsair is in the Wikipedia article on the Battle of Inchon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Inchon
This picture was framed by my grandfather in the early 1950's. It appeared in Life magazine or another magazine of that period.
whoa - that's a totally famous shot! It clearly shows that the late F4U-4s used the same larger bulged canopy as the later F4U-5, something people didn't know till someone took a closer look at that photo.
Thanks for this, I would have passed it over since I don’t do movies much anymore. As to trolls, they seep into every crevice, exterminate the vermin. They will never play by any rules.
11-25 am, CBS has a blurb about this movie coming up.
Happy Thanksgiving, TC and readers. Stay safe.
Have added this movie to my list to watch with my son.
Thank you for the info on this film. My husband is an Air Force veteran and will appreciate reading your summary and seeing this film.
I'm sure he will. Even if it's "the other air force." :-)
We saw it tonight and he thoroughly enjoyed it as did I. 😊
Thanks TC. Looking forward to seeing it (and the pogybait.)
I Laughed Out Loud at the last.
I recall it being a great book. Read long enough ago that I can read it again and it will seem like the first time I read it. 🙄
One of the good things about growing old. :-)
May you and your wife and your lovely furries have a peaceful, happy day. I will miss your posts but I hope you take the day off and enjoy. Cheers.
We saw it this afternoon. I enjoyed it very much, although the extensive battle scenes at the frozen chosin we're a little too puckering for comfort, but that was realistic. I was a surprised that the scene where the f4u crashes into the carrier fantail wasn't rendered in glorious special effects detail. That wouldn't really have added much to the story though. I was just surprised. I think all 4 prop blades on the seized engine were bent over too. Not sure about that. None of that is criticism. Just observation. Thanks for the recommendation. I loved it.
That's a more accurate depiction of a plane like an F4U doing a ramp strike. Everyone always thinks it's like the ramp strikes of jets.
TOTALLY OFF TOPIC but somehow reentered my consciousness. TCinLA post of May 17, 2022, regarding Stochastic Terrorism. This needs to be reposted every week or two. The shootings are supporting this post as some of us live and breathe. Too many of us do not.
May you and your family enjoy this Thanksgiving holiday time
CBS has blurb on this movie this am.
Ah, The Dam Busters...best music in a military movie, ever!
Check this out as to the origins of the Star Wars Death Star attack and its connection to Dambusters. (and stick around for the "633 Squadron" footage set to the dialogue of the movie, showing this too was an origin)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNdb03Hw18M
Thanks, TC. Hope my nephew saw this. If not, will alert him! Engaging review by your friend Barrett Tillman.
I will certainly plan to see this film! I recall reading the book shortly after my father Vic passed away in 2016. I wish he could have read it and seen this movie. At the time of this incident Vic was his air group's operations and maintenance officer aboard the carrier Philippine Sea in the same task force as the Leyte. He flew 23 combat missions when he was needed to relieve the regular Corsair pilots of his air group. On one mission in September 1950 he was hit by ground fire and was forced to make an emergency landing at Kimpo Field near Seoul during the battle to take back the city.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Dave: you might find my book "Holding The Line: the Naval Air Campaign in Korea" of passing personal interest, given your dad. Too bad I didn't know you when I was researching it - he could have been in it.
Of course I read your book- well done! I gave a copy to my brother last year. It answered lots of questions that we had. A picture of Vic flying a VF-113 Corsair is in the Wikipedia article on the Battle of Inchon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Inchon
This picture was framed by my grandfather in the early 1950's. It appeared in Life magazine or another magazine of that period.
whoa - that's a totally famous shot! It clearly shows that the late F4U-4s used the same larger bulged canopy as the later F4U-5, something people didn't know till someone took a closer look at that photo.