Closing credits indicate that the film is dedicated to the veterans of the US 82nd Airborne (All American) Division who established the traditions of the unit in World War II.

Upon arriving at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, he meets a motley crew of volunteers and draftees from varying socio-economic backgrounds with a montage of their basic training shown during the credits.

As a wet-behind-the-ears, immature and naive farm-boy and country bumpkin, Eddie is initially mocked by his peers for his wholesome ways and trusting manner, eventually however he earns their respect by his courage, honor, friendliness and his ability to be a good teammate and comrade despite not being the most skilled paratrooper.

Drama develops when Eddie meets a doe-eyed country girl by the name of Jenny May and provides a "love-interest" and a diverting sub-plot to the main theme of the film.

Stuntman Whitey Hughes, who had a role in the film, was Bobby Diamond's stunt double on his Fury television series.

[2] Aftrr its January 1962 release Airborne was moderately well received due to its content and the fame of its star, a well-known 1950s child actor who had co-starred in the Western television series Fury.