[frogjerk]

Could the filmmakers have worked them putting up the flag in a quick cut as part of the montage? Yes, I think so. Would it have detracted from the film? No, I don't think so.

So why leave it out then? They are looking to be historically accurate, right? I can't stand PC crap.

[Future Snake Eater]

It’s not historically inaccurate. It’s just not historically complete. There are other aspects of Armstrong’s life and career they skipped over, too. And you see the flag out there in other shots anyway.