Movies and TvShows featuring "burning-airplane" theme.

The Great Waldo Pepper follows the journey of a pilot named Waldo Pepper as he tries to make a name for himself in the aviation industry after serving in World War I. With his biplane and a crew of fellow pilots, Waldo traverses the country participating in aerial stunts, barnstorming, and dogfights. Along the way, he faces rivalries, challenges, and the haunting memories of war.

In The Blue Max, a young German soldier named Bruno Stachel joins a pilot school during World War I. Despite facing opposition from his fellow pilots and superiors, Stachel becomes a skilled fighter pilot and sets out to achieve glory in the dangerous world of aerial combat. Along the way, he must navigate the complexities of war, chivalry, ambition, and the rigid military hierarchy. The film explores themes of classism, rivalry, and the impact of total war on individuals. With thrilling dogfights and stunning aerial sequences, The Blue Max captures the excitement, danger, and tragedy of World War I aviation.

Catch-22 is a satirical novel by American author Joseph Heller. The story follows a U.S. Army Air Forces B-25 bombardier named Yossarian and his fellow servicemen stationed on the Mediterranean island of Pianosa during World War II. Yossarian is considered insane because he is desperately trying to avoid dangerous combat missions, but his attempts are thwarted by a bureaucratic rule called Catch-22, which states that if one is sane enough to request exemption from combat, they are deemed fit to fly. The novel explores the absurdity of war and the contradictions of military bureaucracy.

The Red Baron (2008) is a movie set during World War I, and it follows the life of the famous German fighter pilot Manfred von Richthofen, also known as the Red Baron. The film explores his successes in aerial combat, his personal relationships, and his ultimate demise. It showcases the brutality and tragedy of war, while also highlighting the passion and determination of one man who became a legend in the skies.

Set during World War I, The Dawn Patrol follows a group of fighter pilots as they face dangerous missions, cope with personal losses, and grapple with the reality of war. They find themselves outnumbered and faced with challenging situations, including burning airplanes, disobedience of orders, and the loss of comrades. The story explores themes of honor, sacrifice, and the toll that war takes on individuals.

Experience the story of the airmen that seismically shifted the Allies fortunes during World War II, known as the Mighty Eighth Airforce. Featuring never before seen archival footage, ride in the cockpits of the planes that destroyed Hitler's menacing Airforce; The Luftwaffe. They will fly dangerous missions, announcing their arrival into Germany with thousands of white vapor trails and dogfight with Nazi pilots, dropping bombs on the Reich. This is the Real True Story of the Mighty Eighth.

In Flat Top, a US Navy officer fights in the Pacific theater during World War II, facing challenges, battles, and personal sacrifices. The film explores the courage, discipline, and survival instincts of the naval aviators as they combat the Japanese military.

Documentary detailing the activities of American fighter escort pilots during bombing raids over Germany.

An adventure serial presented in 12 chapters. Inventor Thomas Edmunds uses a super plane, 'The Phantom,' to protect his new anti-gravity invention, the Contragrav, from theft.