.: WINGS (page 8 of 18)

The silent war film / movie "Wings", directed by William A. Wellman. Seen here, unidentified actor as American biplane pilot number 2, is hit by enemy gunfire. Premiere theatrical release in New York City on Friday, August 12, 1927. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The silent war film / movie "Wings", directed by William A. Wellman. Seen here, unidentified actor as Count von Kellermann – famous German ace and leader of the Flying Circus. Premiere theatrical release in New York City on Friday, August 12, 1927. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The silent war film / movie "Wings", directed by William A. Wellman. Seen here, a biplane flown by Captain von Kellermann – famous German ace. Premiere theatrical release in New York City on Friday, August 12, 1927. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The silent war film / movie "Wings", directed by William A. Wellman. Seen here, a title card reveals: "David's machine-gun jams, leaving him at the mercy of his foe." Premiere theatrical release in New York City on Friday, August 12, 1927. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The silent war film / movie "Wings", directed by William A. Wellman. Seen here, unidentified actor as American squadron leader, is hit by enemy gunfire. Premiere theatrical release in New York City on Friday, August 12, 1927. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The silent war film / movie "Wings", directed by William A. Wellman. Seen here, an American biplane pilot fires machine guns. Premiere theatrical release in New York City on Friday, August 12, 1927. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The silent war film / movie "Wings", directed by William A. Wellman. Seen here, a title card sets the scene: "At ten thousand feet above the earth, the opposing squadrons hurl themselves into a 'dog fight'." Premiere theatrical release in New York City on Friday, August 12, 1927. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The silent war film / movie "Wings", directed by William A. Wellman. Seen here, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers (as Jack Powell) flying on dawn patrol. Premiere theatrical release in New York City on Friday, August 12, 1927. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The silent war film / movie "Wings", directed by William A. Wellman. Seen here, Richard Arlen (as David Armstrong) flying on dawn patrol. Premiere theatrical release in New York City on Friday, August 12, 1927. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz