Set at an American air base in England during 1943, 'Fighter Squadron' follows the story of conniving Sergeant Dolan, who manipulates everyone around him, and the insubordinate ace fighter pilot, Major Ed Hardin. When Hardin is promoted to commander of his group, he must confront his former anti-authority stance while leading his squadron against the enemy. As D-Day approaches, tension and stakes rise among the airmen. Cast: - Edmond O'Brien as Major Ed Hardin - Robert Stack as Captain Stu Hamilton - John Rodney as Colonel Bill Brickley - Tom D'Andrea as Sergeant Dolan - Henry Hull as Major General Mike McCready - James Holden as Lieutenant Tennessee Atkins - Walter Reed as Captain Duke Chappell - Shepperd Strudwick as Brigadier General M. Gilbert - Arthur Space as Major Sanford - Jack Larson as 2nd Lieutenant 'Shorty' Kirk - Bill McLean as Private Wilbur - Mickey McCardle as Jacobs Runtime: 96 minutes