1944. Ruth Aspinall loves flying and soon becomes an accomplished pilot.<br/>When war breaks out and the Air Transport Auxiliary is formed she is anxious to<br/>join them.<br/>In America, brother and sister, Jack and Lucy Nelson, experienced pilots, make<br/>their way to England, also determined to become part of the ATA.<br/>Jack and Ruth meet, but with danger all around them, Jack won't commit<br/>himself to a serious relationship. By D-Day, Jack has a Spitfire to deliver to<br/>France, but his plane never arrives. Ruth is heartbroken but cannot accept that<br/>she will never see Jack again.