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Flyboys (2006)

Ep. 128

We take to the air in this week's episode as we look back at 2006's 'Flyboys' James Franco stars as a cowboy turned pilot in this Great War aviation movie. Directed by Tony Bill and loosely based on the Lafayette Escadrille - a squadron of American pilots flying for the French air force. Does Flyboys hit the heights or does it fail to take off? Join us to find out.


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