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The Wings of Eagles is a 1957 American Metrocolor film starring John Wayne, Dan Dailey and Maureen O'Hara, based on the life of Frank "Spig" Wead and the history of U.S. Naval aviation from its inception through World War II. [3]
The Wings of Eagles - Full Cast & Crew. Frank W. "Spig" Wead, a reckless and fun-loving personality yet dedicated Naval aviator, becomes paralyzed after a fall, seemingly putting an end...
- John Ford
The Wings of Eagles: Directed by John Ford. With John Wayne, Dan Dailey, Maureen O'Hara, Ward Bond. A biography of Navy flier-turned-screenwriter Frank W. "Spig" Wead.
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- Biography, Drama, War
- John Ford
- 1957-02-22
The Wings of Eagles (1957) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
In 1919 at the Pensacola, Florida naval base, spirited young officer Frank W. "Spig" Wead, one of pilots in the first Navy flying class, has been repeatedly denied permission to fly solo by his instructor Lt. Charles Dexter.
- John Ford, Wingate Smith
- John Wayne
Meet the talented cast and crew behind 'The Wings of Eagles' on Moviefone. Explore detailed bios, filmographies, and the creative team's insights.
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Frank Fenton. William Wister Haines. Frank Wead. The story of Frank W. "Spig" Wead - a Navy-flyer turned screenwriter.