Do a google search for the movie Fly Boys, currently being filmed. This is the story of the Lafayette Escadrille, and I have seen photos on the net of the replica Nieuport 17's being used, they look quite realistic. I believe it will be released sometime this year. Another must have for any WW1 fan is the 4 VHS tape set " Four Years of Thunder". While not a movie, this is a documentary ade by the History Channel and has actual movie footage from 1914-1918, very interesting for any WW1 modeler and is now out on DVD. The VHS ones may still be available at clearance price. Dave
New movie Fly Boys
Mar 08, 2006
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Didn't they use Nieport 17's at Pearl Harbor, or was that at the Battle of Britain? (smirking)
This is the first I'd heard of this movie, and I think it's great. Thanks for sharing. When I first saw the subject line, I thought it was based on the Bradley book; thank god it's not that!
--- Tontoni
FWIW There were some stills from this in one of the recent issues of Windsock magazine, including a lineup of Nieuports on the cover.
Bill Shuey
According to a aviation magazine the movie is done filming and is currently looking for a distributor for the US release. According to the article they already have distributor for the film in Europe. Eric
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