Flying Leathernecks

Major Daniel Kirby takes command of a squadron of Marine fliers just before they are about to go into combat. While the men are well meaning, he finds them undisciplined and prone to always finding excuses to do what is easy rather than what is necessary. The root of the problem is the second in command, Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin. Griff is the best flier in the group but Kirby finds him a poor commander who is not prepared to make the difficult decision that all commanders have to make - to put men in harm's way knowing that they may be killed.

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  John Wayne

  Maj. Daniel Xavier Kirby
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  Robert Ryan

  Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin
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  Don Taylor

  Lt. Vern 'Cowboy' Blithe
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  Janis Carter

  Joan Kirby
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  Jay C. Flippen

  MSgt. Clancy, Line Chief
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  William Harrigan

  Dr. Lt.Cdr. Joe Curran
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  James Bell

  Colonel
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  Barry Kelley

  Brigadier General
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  Maurice Jara

  Shorty Vegay
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  Adam Williams

  Lt. Bert Malotke