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The story begins on January 16, 1942, when Chief Pilot Harold Dixon, Bombardier Tony Pastula, and Radioman Gene Aldrich embark on a patrol mission as part of the United States Navy's retaliation for the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor. However, during their flight, they become disoriented and lose contact with their unit, leading them into a perilous situation. As fuel levels dwindle, Dixon decides to make an emergency landing into the ocean. Though the plane manages a successful landing, the subsequent evacuation becomes chaotic, preventing the crew from salvaging any supplies as their aircraft sinks.