"This gritty World War II action drama ... is seen as one of the most realistic portrayals of the heroics and perils of war. Convinced an Air Force commander is an the breaking point, Brigadier General Savage (Peck) takes over the stuggling bomber group. But the stress of command soon takes its toll and the weary general reaches his own breaking point. Authentic aerial battle footage..."-- from publisher information on back cover.

Full frame version. Based on the novel by Bierne Lay, Jr. and Sy Bartlett. Originally released as a motion picture in 1949.