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The Wings of Eagles

THE SKY IS THE LIMIT for Fun, Thrills, Excitement!

Rating 6.3 / 10Release January 31, 1957Runtime 110 min

The story of Frank W. "Spig" Wead - a Navy-flyer turned screenwriter.

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