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Old 7th October 2001 | 02:44
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I had the distinct priviledge of meeting Douglas Bader in the 70s and I realised then what a good job Kenneth Moore did of portraying him in 'Reach for the Sky'. Whether DB was right or wrong with his Big Wing Theory, he had amazing charisma and could twist people around his little finger, as demonstrated in the film. This has made subsequent viewings of the film even more enjoyable for me. However, I think 'The Right Stuff' is my favourite, although I do get a real buzz from watching Tom Cruise et al in 'Top Gun' and similar movies with their masks off, shouting through the perspex at their wingies while racking into their 2g turns. Aaaah, Hollywood.
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