Fighter Squadron

Nan
1h 36m
1948
5.7 /10 (11)

If it had wings, they'd fly it! If it had skirts they'd fight for it!

Overview

During World War II, an insubordinate fighter pilot finds the shoe on the other foot when he's promoted.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1948-11-27

Top Billed Cast

Edmond O'Brien

Maj. Ed Hardin

Robert Stack

Capt. Stuart L. Hamilton

John Rodney

Col. William 'Bill' Brickley

Tom D'Andrea

M / Sgt. James F. Dolan

Henry Hull

Brig. Gen. Mike McCready

James Holden

Lt. Tennessee Atkins

Walter Reed

Capt. Duke Chappell

Shepperd Strudwick

Brig. Gen. Mel Gilbert

Arthur Space

Maj. Sanford

Jack Larson

Lt. 'Shorty' Kirk

Bill McLean

Pvt. Wilbur

Mickey McCardle

Jacobs

Rock Hudson

Second Lieutenant (uncredited)

Lilian Bond

English Lady (uncredited)

Bill Cody Jr.

Private (uncredited)

Jean Fenwick

Lady Woodbine (uncredited)

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