It captures the spirit of the airmen on both sides of the First World War
In this episode, the younger Indiana Jones is over in Europe fighting on the side of the Entente powers in the First World War. It is before the United States has entered the conflict and he is working in the intelligence service. He is transferred to the famous Lafayette Escadrille air squadron, where he works as a photographer. His job is to go up with the pilot, who flies low and slow so that Indie can take quality photographs of the enemy military installations.
His plane is shot down and the Germans capture him, and he meets the legendary German Ace Baron Manfred von Richthofen (the Red Baron). In true chivalrous style, Indie dines with the Baron and his fellow flyers, before being taken away to a prison camp. This aspect of the episode was very appropriate; one of the last places where war was chivalrous was in the air aspect of the First World War. The opposing combatants worked hard to kill each other, yet treated each other with respect, many of the air battles were more in the form of a personal duel than a cog in a vast war.
Indie escapes and his next mission is to try to convince the aircraft design genius Anthony Fokker to leave the German side and work for the allies. The mission takes Indie to a German airport where Zeppelins are made and he gets his first glimpse of a new German airplane. The plane is so powerful that it could carry massive bombs loads for great distances. Indie completes his mission and manages to get back to the Allied side with the information he has obtained.
Men who were wild, a bit crazy, extremely brave, a bit reckless and willing to die for their side populated the air services in all sides in the First World War. They were pioneers in a new adventure, where men enjoyed the three-dimensional freedom of the air. This episode captures much of their free spirit, determination and gallantry, which is a good thing. Given the subsequent role of air power in warfare, this is probably the last time that the two words, "airman" and "gallantry" could be correctly uttered in the same sentence.

If Adventure Has a Name...
It must be Indiana Jones! Austria, 1917:

After forging transfer documents to get himself and his best friend, Remy, out of the Belgian Army and into the French Secret Service, Indy finds himself doing airborne photo reconnaissance with the legendary Lafayette Escadrille. When he and a pilot are shot down by the infamous Red Baron, a high-flying duel is set, and Indy must find a way to take the pictures he needs in the middle of a deadly dogfight. The moment the deed is done, Indy is whisked away on another mission, finally doing the spy work he's been waiting for. After a very James Bond-esque briefing and equipping session, Indy is sent behind enemy lines in pursuit of aircraft designer Anthony Fokker, in an attempt to buy him over to the French side. But while undercover, Indy discovers that the Germans possess a remarkable secret weapon that could win them the war!

Young Indiana Jones: Attack of the Hawkmen is one of the best in the series! Full of action, adventure, and fun, in the true spirit of Indiana Jones! The characters are captivating, and the stories full of history, heroism, and heart. This is a must have video for any fan of adventure, history, and Indiana Jones!

A great installment in a great series
This episode is lots of fun. Both halves are adventurous, funny and reckless in true Indiana Jones fashion. Sean Patrick Flanery continues to be great in the title role, and the portrayals of Manfred von Richthofen, Anthony Fokker and Charles Nungusser are colorful and well done.

I particularily enjoyed the second half with Indy's first go at espionage. Indy isn't the most deft of spies...he's actually rather bad at it. But of course he's got that remarkable luck on his side, so he always manages to come out on top, more or less. In this one you're always looking forward to what he's going to come up with next, which is classic Indy.

The ending also comes with a proper bang, and is not inconclusive like some others in the series are wont to be.

Great Movie, Great Plot, Great Characters
This is definitely one of the best installments in the Young Indiana Jones Trilogy. It mixes spying, action, suspense, and drama very well, along with good character development.

From the moment the massive zeppelin pierces through the clouds above Paris in the beginning of the movie, you can tell that this movie will be great. As George Lucas says, it focuses on the airwar aspect of World War 1, and that leads to an exciting experience for Indy with the Lafayette Escadrille Flying Squadron. The action takes off from there, along with good character development of Baron Manfred Richtoffen (Red Baron). His character is seemingly good for an "enemy", so to speak, of Indy.

Once the airplane half of the movie is over, Indy immediately goes into a cat and mouse chase with airplane designer Anthony Fokker, which eventually leads to a climatic battle at the German naval base at Ahlhorn. Fokker's character is well developed, but there is a certain scene on a train that was too intended. Indy has secretly given a letter to Fokker, and while departing from the train, must kiss some woman to hide from Fokker. It was a rather lame way, I thought, of trying to get romance into this particular Indy episode. I also noticed that the German theme music contained the first half of the theme that was used for the Germans in THE LAST CRUSADE. I thought that was a good way to tie in the Young Indy series with the originals.

Other than that, this movie is really good, and I would suggest you see it. Whether you're an Indy fan or not, it is sure to please.

Great Plot, Great Character Development, Great Movie
This is definitely one of the best installments in the Young Indiana Jones Trilogy. It mixes spying, action, suspense, and drama very well, along with good character development.

From the moment the massive zeppelin pierces through the clouds above Paris in the beginning of the movie, you can tell that this movie will be great. As George Lucas says, it focuses on the airwar aspect of World War 1, and that leads to an exciting experience for Indy with the Lafayette Escadrille Flying Squadron. The action takes off from there, along with good character development of Baron Manfred Richtoffen (Red Baron). His character is seemingly good for an "enemy", so to speak, of Indy.

Once the airplane half of the movie is over, Indy immediately goes into a cat and mouse chase with airplane designer Anthony Fokker, which eventually leads to a climatic battle at the German naval base at Ahlhorn. Fokker's character is well developed, but there is a certain scene on a train that was too intended. Indy has secretly given a letter to Fokker, and while departing from the train, must kiss some woman to hide from Fokker. It was a rather lame way, I thought, of trying to get romance into this particular Indy episode.

Other than that, this movie is really good, and I would suggest you see it. Whether you're an Indy fan or not, it is sure to please.