Devotion Is Worth Watching If You Haven’t Already

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

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 12:49 PM ET

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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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The article strongly recommends watching the film "Devotion," especially for aviation enthusiasts, for its compelling true story set during the Korean War.
It features extensive use of real vintage aircraft and authentic aerial footage, meticulously coordinated by aerial expert Kevin LaRosa II.
Beyond the thrilling aviation sequences, the film deeply explores themes of prejudice, race relations, and complex 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.