Flying Leathernecks | Jigsaw 4, They're on Your Tail! | Warner Classics

After a raid leaves one of his men dead, Maj. Daniel Kirby (John Wayne) leads a squadron of planes into dogfights with Japanese pilots. When one is nearly shot to pieces, he bails out right before the plane goes down, but lands in a hazardous area on the island.

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About Flying Leathernecks (Theatrical Release - August 28, 1951):
It's World War II and a no-nonsense WWII squadron leader, Major Dan Kirby (John Wayne) is hard on his marines and his unforgiving style clashes with that of his fellow officer, Captain Carl Griffin (Robert Ryan). But will Kirby prove that there is a method to his madness after all?

Directed by Oscar-nominee Nicholas Ray (Rebel Without a Cause), Flying Leathernecks features outstanding performances and outstanding aerial combat footage.

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