Flight Command (1940)

Fresh from Pensacola's flight school, the novice aviator, Ensign Alan Drake, finds himself amidst the formidable Hellcats Squadron in sunny San Diego. His arrival, however, is far from smooth as he is compelled to abandon his aircraft due to a dense, disorienting fog, parachuting into his new life and making an indelible first impression. Despite his initial missteps, including a disastrous performance in an air combat competition that dashes the squadron's hopes of victory, Drake is accepted into the Hellcat ranks. Befriended by Jerry Banning, an officer whose sister Lorna is married to the squadron's esteemed commander, Billy Gray, Drake finds an ally. Together, they labor over an innovative device designed to assist aircrafts in landing amidst fog, a tribute to Drake's own turbulent arrival. Tragedy strikes when Banning is killed during a test of their invention, leaving Drake and the squadron in mourning. However, it is not just sorrow that clouds the squadron. Whispers of a romantic liaison between Drake and the grieving Lorna begin to spread, sparking resentment among his fellow pilots. Accused of overstepping boundaries during Commander Gray's absence, Drake becomes a pariah. On the brink of resignation, he is presented with a startling opportunity to prove his worth. When Commander Gray's life hangs in the balance, it is Drake who rises to the occasion. His audacious act of heroism not only saves his commander but also redefines his standing within the squadron. Through the fog of suspicion and tragedy, Drake emerges as a man of honor, shaping his destiny in the midst of the renowned Hellcats.

Flight Command is a drama movie featuring Robert Taylor.

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