Flying Leathernecks (1951)

Major Daniel Kirby takes command of a squadron of Marine fliers just before they are about to go into combat. While the men are well meaning, he finds them undisciplined and prone to always finding excuses to do what is easy rather than what is necessary. The root of the problem is the second in command, Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin. Griff is the best flier in the group but Kirby finds him a poor commander who is not prepared to make the difficult decision that all commanders have to make - to put men in harm's way knowing that they may be killed.

Genres: War, Action, Drama

What to watch after Flying Leathernecks

• The High and the Mighty (1954) — John Wayne appears in both
• 633 Squadron (1964)
• Sands of Iwo Jima (1949) — Same subject: world war ii, marine corps
• The Sea Wolves (1980) — Same subject: world war ii
• Behind Enemy Lines (2001) — Same subject: marine corps
• Rio Grande (1950) — Same feel: serious, assertive