US Navy bombardier aboard the TBD Devastator. After the aircraft crash-lands at sea, he survives on a life raft with his crewmates for 34 days, enduring starvation, dehydration, and a violent storm. He successfully washes ashore on Pukapuka island but later cannot continue his naval service.
Dixon and Pastula serve as pilot and bombardier on the same Navy patrol aircraft.
Pastula and Aldrich serve as bombardier and radioman on the same Navy patrol aircraft.
Pastula and Frances are siblings, with Frances surviving him to marry Aldrich.
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