Review of Air Force (1943) by Scott R — 08 Feb 2018

Thank Turner Classics....thanks Amazon Fire Stick! Thanks Mom!

Thanks Howard Hawks....not so thanks to wars...

Thanks escapism and curiosity ...from the safety of...

Turner.

This review of Air Force (1943) was written by Scott R on 08 Feb 2018.

Air Force has generally received positive reviews.

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