Frank W. "Spig" Wead
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The Wings of Eagles is a 1957 American Metrocolor film starring John Wayne, Dan Dailey and Maureen O'Hara, based on the life of Frank "Spig" Wead and the history of U.S. Naval aviation from its inception through World War II.
A 1957 biographical drama starring John Wayne as Frank W. "Spig" Wead, a Navy pilot and screenwriter who helped advance naval aviation. The film covers his life from World War I to World War II, with Maureen O'Hara as his wife and Dan Dailey as his friend.
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- Biography, Drama, War
- John Ford
- 1957-02-22
A 1957 adventure drama film directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne as Frank "Spig" Wead, a naval aviator who became a writer after a crash. The film is based on Wead's stories and writings, and features Dan Dailey, Maureen O'Hara, and Ward Bond in supporting roles.
- John Ford, Wingate Smith
- John Wayne
May 6, 2022 · The Wings Of Eagles. by. John Ford. Publication date. 1957. Usage. Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International. Topics.
- 110 min
The Wings of Eagles. John Wayne, Dan Dailey, and Maureen O'Hara star in one of John Ford's most personal films, in which he pays tribute to a man he knew and admired in real...
Frank "Spig" Wead (John Wayne) is a pilot trying to improve the Navy's aviation program. His military posts often require him to move his wife (Maureen O'Hara) and...
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- Biography
A biographical film about Navy pilot and screenwriter Frank W. "Spig" Wead, who fought for Naval aviation and wrote Top Gun. Learn more about the plot, cast, trivia, and release of this classic movie.
