Full Metal Jacket, The Blue Max, Flyboys, The Longest Day, 30 Seconds over Tokyo, Black Hawk down, The Bridges at To-Ko-Ri. PT-109.
I was shown 12 o’clock High in a class for new Petty Officers in the Navy, it was to help us understand Leadership, Esprit de corps and Teamwork. I have my own copy of it and show it to my Sea Cadets to teach them about Leadership as well.
I also show them Mr. Roberts, which I truly believe is a good movie to show Young People what Teamwork and Loyalty means. And also not to mess with my “Palm Tree” in our office!
You are right. “Flyboys” was a terrific movie and really was very close to the actual story!