John Trent

as Tailspin Tommy Tompkins

Marjorie Reynolds

as Betty Lou Barnes

Milburn Stone

as Skeeter Milligan

Jason Robards Sr.

as Paul Smith - Three Points Airfield Owner

Jackie Coogan

as Carter Meade

Dickie Jones

as Bobby Landis

Boyd Irwin

as Colonel Meade

John Daheim

as Ryan