Factual error: There would not be so many people standing around on the flight deck without some type of ear and eye protection and a float coat.
Factual error: At the end during Henry's funeral, the color guard is only holding the American flag and a Marine flag. They would absolutely have a Navy flag in the color guard. (01:50:00)
Factual error: Captain Cummings is shown smoking a cigar inside of his office onboard the ship. This would never happen.
Factual error: On their flight suits the American flag patch on their right shoulder is facing the wrong way.
Continuity mistake: After crash landing, Jessica Biel is drinking out of the pond wearing black pants. A moment later, her pants are green when the villagers show up and she runs away.
Answer: Its a Navy thing. Centuries ago, to ward off the threat of Scurvy when sailing long distances, eating apples would prevent it, and the tradition carries over into modern times.
After 21 years of Naval service (10 years destine and four ships) I have never heard of apples warding off scurvy. It was discovered that lemons were very effective. Later in time the British started using limes to avoid scurvy. While limes were cheaper than lemons, they were not as effective. This is also where we get the phrase "Limey Brits" from.
Yep you're right. It's the Vitamin C in limes and oranges that prevents scurvy. Not much of that in an apple.
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