Colonel Ed Wyatt is regarded by pilots under his command as being a ruthless disciplinarian. His co-pilot, Lt. Hobson Lee, and Jo McWethy, a war correspondent assigned to the squadron become more friendly than meets Wyatt's approval. When Wyatt's plane is forced down behind enemy lines, he orders his crew to proceed to the American lines with the vital film they have shot, while he remains behind to hold off the enemy.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Dan DuryeaCol. Ed 'E.D.' Wyatt | Col. Ed 'E.D.' Wyatt |
 Frances GiffordJo McWethy | Jo McWethy |
 Mike ConnorsLt. Hobson 'Hobbie' Lee | Lt. Hobson 'Hobbie' Lee |
 Michael FoxMaj. Scott | Maj. Scott |
 William BryantLt. John 'Johnny' Willard (as William R. Klein) | Lt. John 'Johnny' Willard (as William R. Klein) |
| FFreeman MorseDanny Nelson | Danny Nelson |
| DDick PaxtonCapt. Frank Willard | Capt. Frank Willard |
 Selmer JacksonGen. Carson | Gen. Carson |
 Morris AnkrumGen. W.R. Combs | Gen. W.R. Combs |
 Tommy FarrellNot listed | Not listed |
| PPaul McGuireNot listed | Not listed |
| BBert StevensNot listed | Not listed |
| GGuy WayNot listed | Not listed |
| DDiki LernerJorgy | Jorgy |