Oscar-winning films don’t always stand the test of time – some disappear from memory almost instantly while others become rightful classics celebrated for decades to come. But, for sure, they will always be the films that won that particularly coveted award.
With no dialogue, the film was released with a synchronised score and sound effects. Around 300 pilots were recruited for the filming and its technical achievements were seen as revolutionary at the time, with visceral air-combat sequences that would set the standard for all other aviation films to come.
