“Eagle Squadron,” “The Magnificent Dope” (Movie Reviews-7/3/42)

Microfilm-New York Times archives, Monterey Public Library | 7/3/42 | Bosley Crowther, T.S., B.C.

[Homer_J_Simpson]

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[Homer_J_Simpson]

We haven’t had any movie reviews since “Mrs. Miniver” a month ago so this will have to tide us over until the next all-time classic. TCM didn’t have any clips or trailers for this epic. If the review is accurate that is a merciful omission. I see that Eddie Albert has a minor role in “Eagle Squadron.” He will be taking a leave of absence from Hollywood soon, if he hasn’t already left for the navy. In 16 months he will be transporting Marines from a transport to a very hot beach at Tarawa Atoll.

[Sigurdrifta]

Interesting that the three Eagle Squadrons (71, 121, 133 Squadrons of the RAF)
still exist as the 334th, 335th and 336th Fighter Squadrons of the USAF, based at Seymour-Johnson AFB, North Carolina (F-15E’s). They were transferred to the USAAF when we entered WWII.