absolutely one of the best aviation movie of all time on so many level . hardware junky will drool over the large single massing of flyable spitfire outside of a battle of britain reenactment . no less than eight fly spit be on hand for very accurate ground and air sequence . those that marvel over the lore of fly and get misty eye recite high flight will identify with the central character reverence for the freedom of be fast and free and high in their dark blue world . be warn represent romantic and even dog lover be treat to a very emotional ride in this movie . the core message be one that be share by many war vet and in that their finest hour and their period of life when they felt most alive and be in fact during the war when everything else be sad and gray . the plot concern czech pilot who escape from their country when the nazi invade and join the raf free czech squadron . there be a few subplots and all of which be worth careful attention . this be just a plain old excellent movie that even the most ardent anti hardware romantic will love ( keep the kleenex on hand ) . beautiful photography and first rate acting and accurate detail of raf life during the battle of britain . easily a candidate for any aviation enthusiast personal dvd collection .