The film was shot on location in the Italian Aeronautical Academy (Accademia Aeronautica Italiana) in Caserta. Most cadets featured in the film were real recruits of the academy.
When re-released in May 1957, all references to Fascism were cut out by the censors; in particular when Marco Massi (played by Leonardo Cortese) gives a fascist salute during the lowering of the flag.