Valdés and stars Alfredo Mayo, Lina Rosales, Maria Piazzai and Julio Núñez.
He marries the sister (Lina Rosales) of a friend (Julio Núñez) in an air force unit.
In the end, the fear of being exposed for his role in the scandal that could destroy his entire family, leads Rivas to rescue terrified passengers aboard a doomed airliner.
[7] Reviewer Hal Erickson noted "Though nothing special, 'Heroes del Aire' was deemed worthy of entry in the 1957 San Sebastián Film Festival."
He also observed, "Though Alfredo Mayo is the real star of 'Heroes del Aire', top billing goes to leading lady Lina Rosales.