Told in flashback, this drama follows the training and personal lives of three recruits in the Army Air Corps: a wealthy playboy, a college jock, and an auto mechanic. Love interest is supplied by a female photographer and a sultry blonde.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Ray MillandJeff Young | Jeff Young |
 William HoldenAl Ludlow | Al Ludlow |
 Wayne MorrisTom Cassidy | Tom Cassidy |
 Brian DonlevyCapt. Mercer | Capt. Mercer |
 Veronica LakeSally Vaughn | Sally Vaughn |
 Constance MooreCarolyn Bartlett | Carolyn Bartlett |
 Harry Davenport'Sandbags' Riley | 'Sandbags' Riley |
 Phil BrownJimmy Masters | Jimmy Masters |
 Edward FieldingPresident of the Court | President of the Court |
 Willard RobertsonJudge Advocate | Judge Advocate |
 Richard LaneFlight Commander | Flight Commander |
 Addison RichardsFlight Surgeon | Flight Surgeon |
 Hobart CavanaughMickey | Mickey |
| DDouglas AylesworthLt. Hopkins | Lt. Hopkins |
 John TrentLt. Ronson | Lt. Ronson |
 Archie TwitchellLt. Clarkton | Lt. Clarkton |
 Richard WebbCadet Captain | Cadet Captain |
| JJohn HiestandRadio Announcer | Radio Announcer |