Major Daniel Kirby takes charge of a Marine squadron on the eve of combat, only to discover a group of well-meaning but undisciplined pilots who prioritize ease over necessity. The root of the issue lies with the squadron's second-in-command, Captain Carl 'Griff' Griffin, a skilled flier but ineffective leader who struggles to make the tough decisions that put men in harm's way.
Flying Leathernecks
Major Kirby commands The Wildcats squadron in the pivotal World War II battle of Guadalcanal.
