Name: Flying Leathernecks
Genre: War, Action, Drama
Released: 1951-01-01

1951102 minWar, Action, Drama 5.8

Major Daniel Kirby takes command of a squadron of Marine fliers just before they are about to go into combat. While the men are well meaning, he finds them undisciplined and prone to always finding excuses to do what is easy rather than what is necessary. The root of the problem is the second in command, Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin. Griff is the best flier in the group but Kirby finds him a poor commander who is not prepared to make the difficult decision that all commanders have to make - to put men in harm's way knowing that they may be killed.

Editor's Verdict

❌NO

"The film 'Flying Leathernecks' is a straightforward military drama focusing on leadership and combat discipline in the Marine Corps during the Korean War era. There is no indication from the provided plot summary or genre classification that Christmas plays any role in the setting, plot, themes, or resolution."