The Starfighters
The blazing adventure of the men and planes who rocket to the very edge of outer space!
1964 · 1h 18m · N/A Drama
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The Starfighters
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A young Air Force lieutenant falls in love with fighter planes while his father, a Congressman and war hero, yearns for him to fly heavy bombers.
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