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Scenes of several C-47s in Arctic paint, including the landing of a ski-equipped example. | Scenes of several C-47s in Arctic paint, including the landing of a ski-equipped example. | ||
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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-126
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.
Boeing SB-17G/B-17H Flying Fortress
Arctic SAR versions of the B-17. "Cockpit" scenes appear to be using a C-47.
North American F-82 Twin Mustang
Several scenes on the ground, taxiing, takeoff, inflight, and landing
Waco CG-4A
Scenes taking off, on tow, and landing. Aircraft is in Arctic colors.
Douglas C-47
Scenes of several C-47s in Arctic paint, including the landing of a ski-equipped example.
Convair B-36C Peacemaker
Movie ends with ground footage of flyby by formation of early B-36s (no jet engines).
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