Movie

How to Fly the B-26 Airplane

(en)

1944

47m

How to Fly the B-26 Airplane

Documentary

Overview: Documentary feature film depicting the training of young Lieutenant Jim Anthony as a pilot of the B-26 Marauder bomber. Dick, the captain charged with pilot instruction, leads Jim through every aspect of preparation to fly the bomber, going through a detailed checklist of pre-flight procedures, long before he allows Jim to turn an engine over. Once preparations are completed, Dick shows Jim the process of starting the engines, followed by take-off. In the air, further instruction helps Jim understand the various limits and capabilities of the aircraft. When one engine fails, Dick must simultaneously guide the limping plane back to a safe landing and explain to Jim each step of the procedure.

Status: Released

Release date: March 14, 1944

Countries of origin: United States of America,

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Production company:
  • First Motion Picture Unit, United States Army Air Forces

Top Cast

Don Porter

Don Porter

as Captain Dick

Craig Stevens

Craig Stevens

as Lieutenant Jim ...

Frank Wilcox

Frank Wilcox

as Colonel

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