A German fighter pilot's unconventional tactics earn him both the scorn of his aristocratic peers and the highest honor in his country, the Blue Max. As a hero, he is valued by the General, while his wife sees him as a romantic conquest. Ultimately, the General assigns him to test-fly a new fighter, putting his skills to the ultimate test.

The Blue Max
The story follows a humble pilot, shunned by society due to his rough demeanor, as he strives to regain respect by achieving 20 aerial triumphs and claiming a prestigious title.