John Wayne's first contribution of his screen persona to the war effort is a classic. The movie is highly accurate as actual Flying Tigers took the story to Republic and were "technical advisers". Also, David Miller expertly included several dogfights where actual footage is used. The storyline is realistic as John Wayne (Capt. Jim Gordon) has to keep the morale of expert fighter pilots high. Enter John Carroll who brilliantly plays the tardy flamboyant flyboy trying to steal the Captain's girl. Anna Lee is worth fighting for as the ravishing altruistic nurse. Duke delivers some great lines as only he can such as,"I hope you two had a good time, because Hap paid the check." The cast is magnificent in this wonderful tribute to the Flying Tigers.
Review of Flying Tigers
