Red Randall and Jimmy Joyce are shot down over New Guinea and captured by natives; how they make their way down a jungle river through Japanese-infested territory to reach an outpost held by the renowned Australian, Major "Wild Willie" Wilkins; and finally how, against enormous odds, they help "Wild Willie" and his Raiders pull off a daring attack on a secret Japanese airfield, make an electrifying story of bravery and extraordinary ingenuity.