I came to see this by chance. It was not a film I would have sought out to watch, but I am better for having seen it. These are real people telling us about real events that they lived through. Most of which we will never be able to comprehend fully. This is a beautiful and engaging film. The 'butterfly effect' is in full force here: one decision and the ripples it made decades after. I am not a 'history buff.' This film allowed me to connect to a historical event in a way I have not been able to previously. It challenged me to think about what our servicemen experienced, and at such young ages, when I have never had those thoughts before. The Journey to Royal is a beautiful, thoughtful tribute to heroes. They are relatable, fallible, and should be unforgettable. Great work like this will ensure they, and their sacrifices, are never forgotten.

As a history scholar I found this movie invaluable. So many of our fathers never made it home from their service in WWII. Hearing about the dangerous missions of this rescue squadron from the veterans themselves was awe-inspiring. I have a renewed appreciation for the service and sacrifice of all those who put on the uniform to serve our country.

Learned so much about a little known part of WWII history that we never got taught about in school. This film should be seen by everyone. It's a very worthy 90 minutes of time spent. These veterans are true heroes and everyone should know about what they did for us all.