‘The Flying Leathernecks’: The Marines Fly

John Wayne stars in a gritty war drama where different worlds collide.
‘The Flying Leathernecks’: The Marines Fly
Maj. Dan Kirby (John Wayne) performs a strafing run, in “The Flying Leathernecks.” RKO Radio Pictures
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NR | 1h 42m | Action, Drama, War | 1951

In the world of cinema, the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) is most often seen in amphibious combat operations. Marines also played a lesser-known role in air missions and came into their own during World War II.

Ian Kane
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Ian Kane is an U.S. Army veteran, author, filmmaker, and actor. He is dedicated to the development and production of innovative, thought-provoking, character-driven films and books of the highest quality.
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