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Flight Angels
Federal Airlines ace pilot Chick Faber is grounded by Flight Superintendent Bill Graves when a doctor says his eyesight is failing. Aided by Mary Norvell and Nan Hudson, Graves persuades Chick to take a job as teacher in the school for airline hostesses, and Chick and Mary get married. He learns that the Army is going to test a stratosphere plane that he and Artie Dixon designed and feels that he should make the first flight but permission is refused.
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Plot Summary
In 1938, while Europe teeters on the brink of war, a group of young women are inspired to join the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) in the United States. Among them is Florence 'Flo' Farrah, a spirited pilot who dreams of flying for her country. The film follows their training, the challenges they face, and the personal sacrifices they make as they prove their worth in a male-dominated field.
Critical Reception
Flight Angels was a product of its time, produced with patriotic fervor during the early days of World War II. While it aimed to boost morale and highlight the contributions of women in aviation, its dramatic elements are often considered melodramatic by modern standards. It received a generally positive, albeit uncritical, reception at the time of its release, largely for its topical theme and star power.
What Reviewers Say
The film offers a glimpse into the early days of women in aviation during wartime.
Some viewers may find the plot and characterizations to be dated and melodramatic.
It served as a patriotic piece, intended to inspire and showcase female pilots.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Flight Angels are scarce due to its age, but general sentiment suggests it's a film of historical interest rather than a critical darling. It's often viewed as a product of its era's propaganda efforts.
Fun Fact
The film was one of Warner Bros.' early attempts to capitalize on the growing public interest in aviation and national defense leading up to and during World War II.
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