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Wing and a Prayer

An aircraft carrier is sent on a decoy mission around the Pacific, with orders to avoid combat, thus lulling Japanese alertness before the battle of Midway. All the men have their individual worries and concerns, but become increasingly frustrated at their avoidance of combat, for reasons unknown to them. But in the end, all get their chance to fight.

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Cast & Crew See All

Don Ameche
Flight Cmdr. Bingo Harper
Dana Andrews
Lt. Cmdr. Edward Moulton
William Eythe
Ens. Hallam 'Oscar' Scott

Awards

  • 1945 - Oscar - Best Writing, Original Screenplay - nominated

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