The story line IS cheesy, as others have said. I also agree that Ann Sheridan is the best actor in it, but also like George Tobias. I really like the movie, though, as a PERIOD STUDY of Southern California aircraft production in WWII! The factory and airplane footage is very good and often detailed. Fascinating for a pilot like myself! BUT, WHY did they have to kill a pilot?! WAY TOO MANY aviation themed movies do that - aargh! Some of the still photos in The Proud Bird restaurant near LAX show factory scenes much like in "Wings for the Eagle." Also interesting as a period piece for all the SLANG, as well as cultural and wartime more's.
Review of Wings for the Eagle
