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Successfull fighter pilot Major Ed Hardin is the new commander of a fighter squadron using the P-47. He adopts agressive tactics in opposition to his general officer. These hard rules becomes successful when he's shoot down. What will headquarters decide about his follower?  
Successful fighter pilot Major Ed Hardin is the new commander of a fighter squadron using the P-47. He adopts agressive tactics in opposition to his general officer. These hard rules become successful when he's shot down. What will headquarters decide about his follower?  


== [[:Category: Republic P-47 Thunderbolt| Republic P-47D Thunderbolt]] ==  
== [[:Category: Republic P-47 Thunderbolt| Republic P-47D Thunderbolt]] ==  
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[[Image:FS_P-47_DSCF0233.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
[[Image:FS_P-47_DSCF0233.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]


== [[:Category:Messerschmitt Bf 109|Messerschmitt Bf 109]] ==  
== [[:Category: Messerschmitt Bf 109|Messerschmitt Bf 109]] ==  
From wartime footage.
From wartime footage.
[[Image:FS_Bf-109_DSCF0228.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
[[Image:FS_Bf-109_DSCF0228.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]


== [[:Category: North American P-51 Mustang| North American P-51 D Mustang]] ==
== [[:Category: North American P-51 Mustang| North American P-51D Mustang]] ==
First seen in the backgroung but playing no role.
First seen in the backgroung but playing no role.
[[Image:FS_P-51_DSCF0221.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
[[Image:FS_P-51_DSCF0221.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
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[[Image:FS_P-51_DSCF0226.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
[[Image:FS_P-51_DSCF0226.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]


== [[:Category: Focke-Wulf Fw 190 | Focke-Wulfe Fw 190A]] ==  
== [[:Category: Focke-Wulf Fw 190 | Focke-Wulf Fw 190A]] ==  
Another short wartime footage.
Another short wartime footage.
[[Image:FS_Fw-190_DSCF0229.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
[[Image:FS_Fw-190_DSCF0229.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]


== [[:Category:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress|Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress]] ==
== [[:Category: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress|Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress]] ==
Boeing B-17G, registration N1212N.
Boeing B-17G, registration N1212N.
[[Image:FS_B-17G_DSCF0225.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
[[Image:FS_B-17G_DSCF0225.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]


== [[:Category:Consolidated B-24 Liberator|Consolidated B-24J Liberator]] ==  
== [[:Category: Consolidated B-24 Liberator|Consolidated B-24J Liberator]] ==  
Behind the crashing P-47 Thunderbolt.
Behind the crashing P-47 Thunderbolt.
[[Image:FS_B-24_DSCF0231.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
[[Image:FS_B-24_DSCF0231.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]


== [[:Category:Douglas C-47 Skytrain|Douglas C-47 Skytrain]] ==  
== [[:Category: Douglas C-47 Skytrain|Douglas C-47 Skytrain]] ==  
With a P-47 on the left, the Skytrain is in the center right of the image.
With a P-47 on the left, the Skytrain is in the center right of the image.
[[Image:FS_C-47_DSCF0220.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
[[Image:FS_C-47_DSCF0220.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
[[Image:FS_C-47_DSCF0252.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
[[Image:FS_C-47_DSCF0252.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]


== [[:Category:Douglas A-26 Invader|Douglas A-26 Invader]] ==
== [[:Category: Douglas A-26 Invader|Douglas A-26 Invader]] ==
On the left.
On the left.
[[Image:FS_A-26_DSCF0224.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
[[Image:FS_A-26_DSCF0224.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]


== [[:Category:Focke-Wulf Fw 200|Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor]] ==
== [[:Category: Focke-Wulf Fw 200|Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor]] ==
A model kit used to represent this four engine german transport/maritime patrol aircraft.
A model kit used to represent this four engine german transport/maritime patrol aircraft.
[[Image:FS_Fw-200_DSCF0250.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
[[Image:FS_Fw-200_DSCF0250.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]


== Junkers W34 ==
== [[:Category: Junkers W 33|Junkers W 34]] ==
Through smoke and dust this Junkers liaison/school aircraft can be guess in this gun camera footage.
Through smoke and dust this Junkers liaison/school aircraft can be guess in this gun camera footage.
[[Image:FS_Ju_W-34_DSCF0243.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
[[Image:FS_Ju_W-34_DSCF0243.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]


== [[:Category: Junkers Ju-87 Stuka | Junkers Ju-87B Stuka]] ==
== [[:Category: Junkers Ju 87 Stuka | Junkers Ju 87D Stuka]] ==
Same aircraft in other movies at [[IMPDb: Frequently Seen Aircraft]].
[[Image:FS_Stuka_DSCF0237.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
[[Image:FS_Stuka_DSCF0237.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]


== [[:Category: Mitsubishi G3M | Mitsubishi G3M ]] ==
== [[:Category: Mitsubishi G3M | Mitsubishi G3M]] ==
Another gun camera footage.
Another gun camera footage, first used in [[The Last Bomb]].
[[Image:FS_Mitsubishi-G3M3_DSCF0249b.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
[[Image:FS_Mitsubishi-G3M3_DSCF0249b.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]


== [[:Category: Nakajima J1N1 Gekkou|Nakajima J1N1 Gekkou]] ==
== [[:Category: Nakajima J1N1|Nakajima J1N1]] ==
[[Image:FS_Nakajima_J1N1_DSCF0240.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
[[Image:FS_Nakajima_J1N1_DSCF0240.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
Same aircraft in other movies at [[IMPDb: Frequently Seen Aircraft]].
[[Image:FS_Nakajima_J1N1_DSCF0248.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
[[Image:FS_Nakajima_J1N1_DSCF0248.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]


== [[:Category: Yokosuka D4Y Suisei|Yokosuka D4Y2 Suisei]] ==
== [[:Category: Yokosuka D4Y Suisei|Yokosuka D4Y2 Suisei]] ==
Same aircraft in other movies at [[IMPDb: Frequently Seen Aircraft]].
[[Image:FS_Yokosuka-D4Y2_DSCF0244.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
[[Image:FS_Yokosuka-D4Y2_DSCF0244.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
[[Image:FS_Yokosuka-D4Y2_DSCF0245.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
[[Image:FS_Yokosuka-D4Y2_DSCF0245.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]


== [[:Category:Unidentified Aircraft|Unidentified Aircraft]] ==
== Unidentifiable Aircraft ==
A model (perhaps a P-39) explodes.
A model (perhaps a P-39) explodes.
[[Image:FS_false_DSCF0251.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
[[Image:FS_false_DSCF0251.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
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== Various Aircraft ==
== Various Aircraft ==
On the wall, wallpaper for recognition training.<br>
On the wall, wallpaper for recognition training.<br>
(upper left row) : Twin boom glider DFS 230 and Unidentified Aircraft<br>
(upper left row) : Twin boom glider [[:Category: Gotha Go 242|Gotha Go 242]] and Unidentified Aircraft<br>
(bellow) : [[:Category:Junkers Ju-88| Junkers Ju-88]] , [[:Category: Junkers Ju-87 Stuka | Junkers Ju-87B Stuka]] and Dornier Do 17<br>
(bellow) : [[:Category: Junkers Ju 88| Junkers Ju 88]], [[:Category: Junkers Ju 87 Stuka | Junkers Ju 87 B Stuka]] and [[:Category:  Dornier Do 17 | Dornier Do 17 Z.]]<br>
(at right) : [[:Category:Consolidated B-24 Liberator|Consolidated B-24 Liberator]] & [[:Category:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress|Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress]]
(at right) : [[:Category: Consolidated B-24 Liberator|Consolidated B-24 Liberator]] & [[:Category: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress|Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress]]
[[Image:FS_Amen_DSCF0232.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]
[[Image:FS_Amen_DSCF0232.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]]


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{{footnote}}
{{footnote}}
== See also ==
== See also ==
* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040353 Fighter Squadron at IMDb]
* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040353 Fighter Squadron at IMDb]
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[[Category:Unidentified Aircraft]]
[[Category: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress]]
[[Category:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress]]
[[Category: Consolidated B-24 Liberator]]
[[Category:Consolidated B-24 Liberator]]
[[Category: Douglas A-26 Invader]]
[[Category:Douglas A-26 Invader]]
[[Category: Douglas C-47 Skytrain]]
[[Category:Douglas C-47 Skytrain]]
[[Category: Focke-Wulf Fw 190]]
[[Category:Focke-Wulf Fw 190]]
[[Category: Focke-Wulf Fw 200]]
[[Category:Focke-Wulf Fw 200]]
[[Category: Gotha Go 242]]
[[Category:Junkers Ju-87 Stuka]]
[[Category: Junkers Ju 87 Stuka]]
[[Category:Messerschmitt Bf 109]]
[[Category: Junkers W 33]]
[[Category:Nakajima J1N1 Gekkou]]
[[Category: Messerschmitt Bf 109]]
[[Category:North American P-51 Mustang]]
[[Category: Mitsubishi G3M]]
[[Category:Republic P-47 Thunderbolt]]
[[Category: Nakajima J1N1]]
[[Category:Yokosuka D4Y Suisei]]
[[Category: North American P-51 Mustang]]
[[Category: Republic P-47 Thunderbolt]]
[[Category: Yokosuka D4Y Suisei]]

Latest revision as of 13:06, 2 July 2019

Fighter Squadron movie poster.

Movie (1948)
Also known as: Les géants du ciel

Starring:
Edmond O'Brien (Major Ed Hardin)
Robert Stack (Captain Stu Hamilton)
John Rodney (Colonel Bill Brickley)
Walter Reed (Gal Gilbert)


Successful fighter pilot Major Ed Hardin is the new commander of a fighter squadron using the P-47. He adopts agressive tactics in opposition to his general officer. These hard rules become successful when he's shot down. What will headquarters decide about his follower?

Republic P-47D Thunderbolt

Sixteen Republic P-47D Thunderbolt were used for the movie and can be seen all together on some shooting.

Messerschmitt Bf 109

From wartime footage.

North American P-51D Mustang

First seen in the backgroung but playing no role.

Then acting as the german fighters.

Focke-Wulf Fw 190A

Another short wartime footage.

Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress

Boeing B-17G, registration N1212N.

Consolidated B-24J Liberator

Behind the crashing P-47 Thunderbolt.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain

With a P-47 on the left, the Skytrain is in the center right of the image.

Douglas A-26 Invader

On the left.

Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor

A model kit used to represent this four engine german transport/maritime patrol aircraft.

Junkers W 34

Through smoke and dust this Junkers liaison/school aircraft can be guess in this gun camera footage.

Junkers Ju 87D Stuka

Same aircraft in other movies at IMPDb: Frequently Seen Aircraft.

Mitsubishi G3M

Another gun camera footage, first used in The Last Bomb.

Nakajima J1N1

Same aircraft in other movies at IMPDb: Frequently Seen Aircraft.

Yokosuka D4Y2 Suisei

Same aircraft in other movies at IMPDb: Frequently Seen Aircraft.

Unidentifiable Aircraft

A model (perhaps a P-39) explodes.

Various Aircraft

On the wall, wallpaper for recognition training.
(upper left row) : Twin boom glider Gotha Go 242 and Unidentified Aircraft
(bellow) : Junkers Ju 88, Junkers Ju 87 B Stuka and Dornier Do 17 Z.
(at right) : Consolidated B-24 Liberator & Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress

Overall views during the straffing...


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See also