World War I ace Dick Courtney derides the leadership of his superior officer, but he soon is promoted to squadron commander and learns harsh lessons about sending subordinates to their deaths.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Richard BarthelmessDick Courtney | Dick Courtney |
 Douglas Fairbanks Jr.Douglas 'Doug' Scott | Douglas 'Doug' Scott |
 Neil HamiltonMajor Brand | Major Brand |
 Frank McHughFlaherty | Flaherty |
 Clyde CookBott | Bott |
 James FinlaysonField Sergeant | Field Sergeant |
 Gardner JamesRalph Hollister | Ralph Hollister |
 William JanneyGordon 'Donny' Scott | Gordon 'Donny' Scott |
 Edmund BreonLieutenant Phipps | Lieutenant Phipps |
 Jack AckroydAckroyd (uncredited) | Ackroyd (uncredited) |
 Harry AllenAllen (uncredited) | Allen (uncredited) |
 Howard HawksGerman Pilot (uncredited) | German Pilot (uncredited) |
| JJack JordanGerman Soldier (uncredited) | German Soldier (uncredited) |
 Dave O'BrienPilot (uncredited) | Pilot (uncredited) |