In 1915 France, Major Brand commands the 39th Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps. The young airmen go up in bullet-riddled "crates" and the casualty rate is appalling, but Brand can't make the "brass hats" at headquarters see reason. Insubordinate air ace Captain Courtney is another thorn in Brand's side...but finds the smile wiped from his face when he rises to command the squadron himself. Everyone keeps a stiff upper lip. 　　译文(2): 1915年，布兰德少校指挥英国皇家飞行队第39中队。年轻的飞行员们被装在满是弹孔的“板条箱”里，伤亡率令人震惊，但布兰德无法让总部的“高官”们明白其中的道理。不服从命令的王牌飞行员考特尼上尉是布兰德的另一个眼中钉，但当他亲自指挥空军中队时，却发现他脸上的笑容消失了。每个人都保持沉默。