Whether you’re looking for a historical feature film or an airborne action movie, you’re going to want to add some these aviation and Air Force movies to your next movie night.
When it comes to military movies, the Air Force often gets overlooked. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t tons of amazing stories to come out of this branch of the Armed Forces!
Best Air Force Movies
Enjoy an action packed movie night with one of these amazing Air Force movies.
Broken Arrow
Two Air Force pilots are sent on a top-secret mission carrying two nuclear weapons aboard their plane. But once they’re in the air, one of the pilots steals the weapons to sell them to terrorists. When the plane crashes, the surviving pilot teams up with a park ranger to stop the sale before the terrorists get their hands on the weapons.
The Right Stuff
Focusing on the lives of the Mercury astronauts, including pilots John Glenn and Alan Shepard, The Right Stuff recounts the first 15 years of America’s space program.
Good Kill
An Air Force drone pilot starts to question the ethics of his role in dropping bombs on Afghanistan from the safety of his Las Vegas post..
Captain Marvel
After crash landing on Earth in 1995, an intergalactic warrior begins having memories of another life as U.S. Air Force pilot Carol Danvers. With help from Nick Fury, Captain Marvel works to uncover the secrets of her past while harnessing her unique superpowers.
Iron Man 2
With the world now aware that he is Iron Man, Tony Stark faces pressure to share his technology with the military. But he is reluctant to give up the secrets of his armored suit. With the help of Air Force Lieutenant Colonel James Rhodes (Iron Patriot) by his side, Tony builds new alliances to confront a powerful new enemy.
Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb
U.S. Air Force General Jack Ripper sends his bomber wing to destroy the U.S.S.R. after believing communists are conspiring to pollute the “precious bodily fluids” of the American people in this satirical comedy.
Aloha
While on assignment in Oahu, Hawaii, a military contractor finds himself in a love triangle between his ex-girlfriend and a hard-nosed fighter pilot who he begins to work with.
Operation Christmas Drop
Congressional aide Erica Miller lands at a beachside Air Force base, where she’s tasked with slashing the base’s budget. While making cuts, the base’s Captain must defend his annual holiday pet project — Operation: Christmas Drop.
First Signal
When Air Force Space Command receives a signal from an alien satellite in Earth’s orbit, a government conspiracy is uncovered in this thriller.
Strategic Air Command
After a professional baseball player is recalled to military service because of his expert flying skills he acquired during World War II, he’s reluctant to give up civilian life.
Memphis Belle
At a U.S. Army Air Force base in England, the crew members of B-17 bomber Memphis Belle prepare for their 25th and final mission into enemy territory. The mission is a dangerous one, and as the Memphis Belle prepares to take flight, apprehension and dissension grow among the flight’s crew.
Top Gunner
After graduating from a secluded U.S. Air Force base, a team of pilots must protect a gene-editing bioweapon from the Russian military, who is desperate to take control of the deadly viral agent at any cost.
The Last Full Measure
Thirty-four years after his death, Air Force Airman William H. Pitsenbarger Jr. is awarded the Medal of Honor for his service and actions on the battlefield in the Vietnam War.
Opposing Force
Determined to prove her worth to her male colleagues, a female Air Force lieutenant volunteers to go through a training exercise that simulates evasion of the enemy on a remote island. She completes the training only to discover the simulation has gone off the rails due to the intervention of a sadistic madman general.
The Cold Blue
In 1943, Hollywood director William Wyler and his film crew flew combat missions on B-17 bombers to document the air battles of World War II. When the footage was recovered over 70 years later in the vaults of the National Archives., this documentary was created.
Bridge of Spies
U.S. pilot Francis Gary Powers is captured when Soviet soldiers shoot down his U-2 spy plane. Sentenced to 10 years in prison, Powers’ only hope is a New York lawyer recruited by a CIA operative to negotiate his release.
Iron Eagle
When a pilot’s plane goes down in enemy territory, he’s sentenced to death for trespassing. But his 18-year-old son is determined to save him, even if he isn’t the best fighter pilot.
Air Force
After a militia group shoots down a special forces aircraft, nine survivors must hold out on the ground while a rescue mission is put together.
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
When gigantic robots attack New York City, “Sky Captain” uses his private air force to fight them off and works to uncover the conspiracy behind the attack.
Into the Sun
A fighter pilot is reluctantly paired with a Hollywood actor who’s researching a role. During a flight together, their plane is shot down and the pair are forced to team up to battle the enemy.
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