Coming from a WW II military family (MARINES/ARMY/US COAST GUARD), this was required viewing back in the day. You want to know the truth, this still is required viewing, it's that good. Based on the best seller penned by Colonel Robert Scott, a member of the volunteer Air Corps, longing for his chance to do battle with the Japanese over the Pacific. He gets the go-ahead hands down, and its one treacherous ride. True, critics alike have said that there were some inaccuracies in the transfer from the book to the big screen, but you have to look at this classic film for its spirit of adventure, particularly from the point of view of a young, idealistic pilot who so much wants to defend his country, even if it means his life! This is a dynamic tale of that dogged American spirit that all of us big kids at heart read about in school and just marveled at these tales of bravery. Scott's achievements were edge of your seat heroic and daring, comparable to that of the legendary Pappy Boyington, who tied Eddie Rickenbocker's record in WW I. Great stuff, even with historical errors, which, quite frankly, are in a heck of lot of other war tales going back to the days of George Washington. My advice; get used to it. Watch this patriotic adventure for what its worth, and boasting a terrific cast with the likes of Dennis Morgan, quite effective as Scott, Dane Clark, a staple in WW II films himself, and Raymond Massey as the general who gives Scott his big break. A neat footnote to this movie is the score of familiar Oriental actors who played various bit and character parts in the Charlie Chan and Mr. Moto films, which surely bring back a lot of memories. Super cast and super stuff at work here that you have to put on your viewing list, if not salute. Colonel Scott passed in 2006 and was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetary, real American hero.
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