This was a wonderful film. I saw it on opening night and the theatre was packed. Latecomers had to search for seats. It was very well acted and directed. The story was told in such a way that you got to know the characters and care about what was happening to them. The aerial fight scenes were thrilling. I would recommend this to everyone. This is a part of American history that has been shoved aside and hidden for far too long. Most of the Tuskegee Airmen who survived the war have passed away. Too bad they could not have received these laurels during their lifetimes.