Captain Hewett T. Wheless, a former ranch hand, enlists in the Army Air Forces and becomes a bomber commander after intense training. During a mission, his aircraft is severely damaged after encountering 18 Japanese Zeros, but he safely returns to base, earning the Distinguished Service Cross for his bravery.
Beyond the Line of Duty
This short film profiles Captain Hewett T. Wheless, a former Texas ranch hand who served in the Army Air Forces during World War II.
