Abby S. Whitlock

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I'm working on an article on developments in aviation psychology and medicine during the First World War!

How has the portrayal of the fighter pilot on film reflected and refined the image of the pilot we know today? Military historian Abby Whitlock joins us as w... The First World War Ace on Film with Abby Whitlock

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Hope I can come back on sometime to ramble some more!

Thank you, @damcasterspod.bsky.social !

Best of luck, and I hope you find some more information - it sounds like a fascinating subject!

@lorrden.openorbit.org Considering it concerns a Mosquito, you could also inquire with the Royal Air Force Museum’s Historian and Academic Access Manager, Dr Megan Kelleher. She might be able to give some direction on staff or specialists that may be able to help!

@lorrden.openorbit.org I might suggest reaching out to the research/collections departments at the Flygvapenmuseum with the inquiry. They may be able to help in terms of service records, photographic research, tracking down combat reports, etc.

Hi @lorrden.openorbit.org , my apologies the delay in getting back to you. I'm afraid I am not as well versed in the Swedish Air Force, but I do know the Flygvapenmuseum has a sizeable WWII collection focused on the expansion of the Swedish Air Force.

So glad you enjoyed it! I hope to talk about the post 70s representations soon!

Thank you so much for having me @damcasterspod.bsky.social !

Yes I did! I am going to try and respond today- sorry it was a hectic day at work yesterday!

While I certainly agreed and get frustrated with the characters every time I watch, it is kind of refreshing in a way to have such unlikeable characters. They are very human without being a sort of caricature of a flawed, insufferable person. Still doesn't mean I like the characters...

Because it's not healthy to show affection for your friends except in a volleyball game, right?

When you look at photos from the era you always see physical affection which is written out in later films- linking arms, hugs, sitting close together, etc. once you get into the 50s and onward you don't get that and instead get the stoic distance to dispel any sort of homoeroticism.

This film brings so much to the table. There's the widely interpreted kiss between Arlen and Rogers's characters. What I appreciate about Wings (and The Dawn Patrol) is how realistic affection is shown between pilots.

Rewatching Wings and as impressive as the flying sequences and the bubbles are, Clara Bow is the best thing about this film by miles.

I totally agree. As a woman, it can be frustrating to watch Harlow's character and how much the film is centered on her sexuality being for the men, not her own confidence or self-worth. Bow by far stands alone as an individual and not just there for the men.

Of course! Happy to help track down versions!

It could certainly be a good debate! :)

Same with films like The Dawn Patrol!

You can find versions of it on YouTube and then on the Internet Archive!

@damcasterspod.bsky.social honestly I'm totally fine with that! There's so much to say about her! And same goes for Jean Harlow in Hells Angels!

My review of Mark C. Wilkins's "Aero-Neurosis: Pilots of the First World War and the Psychological Legacies of Combat" is now live with the Journal of First World War Studies! www.tandfonline.com/eprint/PX2UA...

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A huge thank you to EPOCH History Magazine for publishing my article on the post-9/11 success and interpretation of Band of Brothers. This show was one of pieces of media that got me into military history, so it means the world to me: www.epoch-magazine.com/post/for-the...