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Movie · 1940 · 116 min

Flight Command (1940)

“T-H-R-I-L-L AMERICA! Here come The Flying "HELL CATS"!”

5.9/10 · 12 votes
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Flight Command is a 1940 movie (Drama and War). Flight Command was directed by Frank Borzage. Flight Command runs 116 minutes. It has an average rating of 5.9/10 from 12 viewers. In United States, you can watch Flight Command on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Plot

A rookie flyer, Ens. Alan Drake, joins the famous Hellcats Squadron right out of flight school in Pensacola. He doesn't make a great first impression when he is forced to ditch his airplane and parachute to safety when he arrives at the base but is unable to land due to heavy fog. On his first day on the job, his poor shooting skills results in the Hellcats losing an air combat competition. His fellow pilots accept him anyways but they think he's crossed the line when they erroneously conclude that while their CO Billy Gray is away, Drake has an affair with his wife Lorna. Drake is now an outcast and is prepared to resign from the Navy but his extreme heroism in saving Billy Gray's life turns things around.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Flight Command?

In United States, you can watch Flight Command on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Who stars in Flight Command?

The main cast of Flight Command includes Robert Taylor, Ruth Hussey, Walter Pidgeon, Paul Kelly and Shepperd Strudwick.

Who directed Flight Command?

Flight Command was directed by Frank Borzage.

When was Flight Command released?

Flight Command was released on December 27, 1940.

How long is Flight Command?

Flight Command runs 116 minutes.

Is Flight Command worth watching?

Flight Command has an average rating of 5.9/10 from 12 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Flight Command?

If you enjoyed Flight Command, try The Wings of Eagles, Top Gun: Maverick, Flyboys and Waiting for Anya.

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Updated: October 27, 2026 ·