During War World 1 there were many advancements in warfare that brought amazement to many people's eyes. "Flyboys" is a thrilling story of love, friendships and tragedy. Follow the story of a young man named Lafayette Escadrille (James Franco) as he leaves America to become a fighter pilot in France. Based on a true story of some of the first fighter pilots. Lafayette comes to a place where you're expected to die. Action packed with endless fights between the German and the French pilots, friendships are made and broken through the heroic and tragic battles of the sky.