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== [[:Category: Cessna 190/195| Cessna LC-126]] == | == [[:Category: Cessna 190/195| 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. | 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. | ||
[[ | [[Image: Lc126tow.jpg |thumb|500px|none| Cessna LC-126.]] | ||
== [[:Category: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress| Boeing SB-17G | |||
== [[:Category: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress| Boeing SB-17G Flying Fortress]] == | |||
Arctic SAR versions of the B-17. "Cockpit" scenes appear to be using a C-47. | Arctic SAR versions of the B-17. "Cockpit" scenes appear to be using a C-47. | ||
[[ | [[Image: Sb17tow.jpg |thumb|500px|none| Boeing SB-17G Flying Fortress.]] | ||
== North American F-82 Twin Mustang == | == North American F-82 Twin Mustang == | ||
Several scenes on the ground, taxiing, takeoff, inflight, and landing | Several scenes on the ground, taxiing, takeoff, inflight, and landing. | ||
[[ | [[Image: F82tow.jpg |thumb|500px|none| North American F-82 Twin Mustang.]] | ||
== [[:Category: Waco CG-4A| Waco CG-4A]] == | == [[:Category: Waco CG-4A| Waco CG-4A]] == | ||
Scenes taking off, on tow, and landing. Aircraft is in Arctic colors. | Scenes taking off, on tow, and landing. Aircraft is in Arctic colors. | ||
[[ | [[Image: Waco.jpg |thumb|500px|none| Waco CG-4A.]] | ||
== [[:Category:Douglas C-47 Skytrain| Douglas C-47]] == | |||
== [[:Category:Douglas C-47 Skytrain| Douglas C-47 Skytrain]] == | |||
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. | ||
[[ | [[Image: C47tow.jpg |thumb|500px|none| Douglas C-47 Skytrain.]] | ||
== [[:Category: Convair B-36 Peacemaker| Convair B-36C Peacemaker]] == | == [[:Category: Convair B-36 Peacemaker| Convair B-36C Peacemaker]] == | ||
Movie ends with ground footage of flyby by formation of early B-36s (no jet engines). | Movie ends with ground footage of flyby by formation of early B-36s (no jet engines). | ||
[[ | [[Image: B36ctow.jpg |thumb|500px|none| Convair B-36C Peacemaker.]] | ||
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[[Category: Cessna 190/195]] | [[Category: Cessna 190/195]] | ||
[[Category: Convair B-36 Peacemaker]] | [[Category: Convair B-36 Peacemaker]] | ||
[[Category: Douglas C-47 Skytrain]] | |||
[[Category: Waco CG-4A]] | [[Category: Waco CG-4A]] | ||
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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 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 Skytrain
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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