BASED on the adventures of the Lafayette Escradrille, the film The Fly Boys follows the story of young Americans who volunteered for the French military before the US entered World War I.

They became the country's first fighter pilots, fighting a war that wasn't theirs.

The Fly Boys stars James Franco, Martin Henderson and Jean Reno. It is on at the Malvern Theatres from tonight (Friday) to Thursday, July 5.

Evening performances start at 7.45pm, with Saturday, Sunday and Thursday matinees at 4.30pm.

For more information call 01684 580949.