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International Squadron film (Flight Patrol American)
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International Squadron film (Flight Patrol American)
Still from the war film, International Squadron (Flight Patrol American), starring Ronald Reagan, Olympe Bradna and James Stephenson.
1941
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Media ID 23078844
© The John Barrett Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1941 Actors Cinema Films Leather Movies Patrol Reagan Ronald Squadron Stephenson Olympe
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This evocative still from the 1941 war film, "International Squadron" (also known as "Flight Patrol"), transports us back to the wartime era of the 1940s. The image captures a pivotal moment in the film as the international squadron, composed of brave pilots from various nations, gears up for their next mission. In the foreground, we see Ronald Reagan, clad in a leather flying jacket and wearing a pilot's helmet, intently studying a map spread out before him. His focused expression conveys the gravity of the situation and the importance of the mission at hand. Reagan, who would later become a renowned actor and the 40th President of the United States, portrays Lt. Steve Britt, a dedicated and skilled pilot. To Reagan's right, Olympe Bradna, a French-American actress, plays the role of Lt. Marie Marchand. She is seen adjusting her goggles and checking her radio equipment, her eyes fixed on the horizon. Bradna's portrayal of a strong and capable female pilot was groundbreaking for the time and added depth to the film's narrative. James Stephenson, an accomplished British actor, portrays Lt. Jim Barton in the film. He is seen in the background, engaged in a heated discussion with another pilot. The tension in their body language and the seriousness of their conversation hints at the challenges and dangers they will face during their mission. The uniforms and equipment of the pilots, as well as the overall production design, perfectly capture the essence of wartime cinema during the 1940s. "International Squadron" is a testament to the courage and determination of the pilots who took to the skies during World War II, and this still serves as a poignant reminder of their sacrifices and the spirit of camaraderie that united them in their quest for freedom and victory.
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