Produced by MGM in cooperation with the U.S. Navy, this short film follows U.S. naval aviators through their basic training in Florida and advanced training in California.
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Farmer's Son John Smith (uncredited)
Officer at Briefing
Produced by MGM in cooperation with the U.S. Navy, this short film follows U.S. naval aviators through their basic training in Florida and advanced training in California.
1940-10-26
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