Major Pete Sandidge is a highly skilled pilot with a remarkable streak of luck when it comes to flying. As World War II rages on, Pete has managed to come through relatively unscathed. He also enjoys a romantic relationship with the lovely Dorinda Durston, who is herself a proficient pilot tasked with ferrying aircraft to different bases.
Tragically, Pete's life takes a drastic turn when he loses his life. To his astonishment, he finds himself in heaven, where he learns that every pilot has a guardian angel. However, Pete is granted a unique opportunity to return to Earth. Unseen by anyone, he assumes the role of a mentor to a young pilot-in-training named Ted Randall.
Ted proves to be a promising and honorable young man, progressing well in his pilot training. However, complications arise when Ted is deployed to New Guinea and crosses paths with Dorinda, who has remained faithful to her lost love, Pete. As Ted becomes interested in pursuing a relationship with Dorinda, Pete faces a profound decision about his own desires and the path he wishes to follow in this complex and heartfelt tale.
