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<i>Devotion</i> Is Worth Watching If You Haven’t Already—Or Even If You Have

Aerial coordinator discusses film’s many treats for pilots and aviation fans.

This rare Douglas AD-4W Skyraider from the Erickson Aircraft Collection plays a key role in Devotion. [Courtesy: Erickson Aircraft Collection}
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Key Takeaways:

  • The article strongly recommends the film "Devotion" for aviation enthusiasts, praising its authentic portrayal of Korean War naval aviation with real vintage aircraft and exceptional aerial coordination.
  • Beyond its impressive aerial sequences, "Devotion" is lauded for its intimate storytelling, exploring profound themes of prejudice, race relations, and human relationships during wartime.
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If you have not gotten around to seeing Devotion, the naval aviation film set during the Korean War, you should make a point of doing so. Maybe tonight. For airplane fans in particular, it could be the beginning of a serial viewing habit.

Besides, don’t you want to be prepared when your hangar neighbors and other airport friends start debating over the best aviation movies ever made? Failing to catch this feature would be like entering a discussion of aviation literature without having read Fate Is The Hunter.

Jonathan Welsh

Jonathan Welsh is Lead Editor of Aviation Consumer and a private pilot who worked as a reporter, editor and columnist with the Wall Street Journal for 21 years, mostly covering the auto industry. His passion for aviation began in childhood with balsa-wood gliders his aunt would buy for him at the corner store. Follow Jonathan on Twitter @JonathanWelsh4

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