Top of the World (1955)

This page is under construction! This page may not be completed and may only display partially correct information. Please use the discussion page before making any changes. Last updated on {{{day}}} {{{month}}} {{{year}}}.

Top of the World movie poster.

Movie (1955)

Starring:
Dale Robertson (Major Lee Gannon)
Frank Lovejoy (Major Brad Cantrell)
Nancy Gates (Lt. Mary Ross)
Evelyn Keyes (Virgie Rayne)

The commander of a hotshot (but aging) pilot decides he doesn't have the reflexes for flying jets, and sends him to support a scientific effort in the Arctic.

Cessna LC-126R

Military version of the Cessna 195 on skis: Shows it landing in an open field and taking off again, with the pilot rocking the elevators and rudders to keep the skis from sticking.
Registration 91953, c/n 49-1953.

Reg.91953 Cessna LC-126R of the USAF-Air Rescue Service.

Boeing SB-17G Flying Fortress

Arctic SAR versions of the B-17. "Cockpit" scenes appear to be using a C-47.
Registration 483595, c/n 44-83595.

Reg.483595 Boeing SB-17G Flying Fortress of the USAF-Air Research Squadron.

North American F-82 Twin Mustang

Several scenes on the ground, taxiing, takeoff, inflight, and landing.

North American F-82 Twin Mustang.

Waco CG-4A

Scenes taking off, on tow, and landing. Aircraft is in Arctic colors.

Waco CG-4A.

Douglas C-47B Skytrain

Scenes of several C-47s in Arctic paint, including the landing of a ski-equipped example.
Registration 5894, c/n 45-894.

Reg.5894 Douglas C-47B Skytrain of the USAF-Air Rescue Service.

Convair B-36C Peacemaker

Movie ends with ground footage of flyby by formation of early B-36s (no jet engines).

Convair B-36C Peacemaker.

Back To:

• Movie/TV List
  
• Top

See also

• Top of the World at IMDb