Think for a minute. This was made in 1951 - it was only 24 years earlier that Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic in a piece of fabric that could hardly be called a plane.
No military service would form an aerobatic team composed of student pilots and have them fly 18 inches apart. The Blue Angels require a minimum of 500 tactical jet hours and the completion of at least one fleet tour. Usually candidates have 1500 or more hours and two+ fleet tours. The Thunderbirds have similar requirements. Still, an interesting film, with several stars early in their careers. Gail Russell was a beauty, but at this time stage fright and alcoholism were destroying her life and career. Sad ending, alone and at only 36 years of age.
9-24-24 First of all this low budget movie (Peggy Castle first film) is about the very early Air Force days that started in 1947. The Blue Angles are U.S. Navy carrier qualified ball clangers who are a different breed of cats. Just know that movies are made for entertainment and profit. They are not instructional or intended to be accurate. Although Tom Cruse did try hard in Top Gun and Maverick. They tried hard to cram cameras into the tiny fighter cockpits..
Great Movie ! I love the fact that this was mostly filmed at Edwards AFB (then called MUROC). Only 20 Mi. East of us here in Rosamond. I can recognize the mountain sillouttes...
Dad was a cadet at Ellington. Got his wings In April '56. That scene with the sign about the grass made me smile - got a pic of him standing by his class barracks ' Best navigators / observers & gardeners in the Air Force'
Hudson's part was small. He and Richard Long were the contract players Universal held onto when it took over International Films. They and James Best were the actors in this group of young guys. The rest, not so much.
Faltou apenas introduzir no filme os outros aviões de instrução dos cadetes, os Primary treiners e os Basic trainers. Ou, em 1951 já não eram mais usados? Por que usaram somente os AT-6 no filme? Os amigos da USAF podem explicar? Fiquei realmente curioso. Abraço a todos. 🇧🇷
People listen 👂 very carefully Rock Hudson, I play a. Stun double pilot in this movie, his real name was, Roy Fitzgerald, my and Roy were like brother, him been Gay is a lied,is all bullshiet,he was a Real and gentle Man,may God bless Him paradise🙏😇😇😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏
Always been hooked in these old films. You realise what the film message is
and why it's done but I still watch them
And to you, what is the message?..
Patriotic...more pilots
I'm also very proud of our Canadian Air Force as well as the American. God give you all the wings needed to protect and survive.
This film is an absolute gem. Pure gold. The jackpot. 3 1/2 stars.
Think for a minute. This was made in 1951 - it was only 24 years earlier that Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic in a piece of fabric that could hardly be called a plane.
…with Jimmy Stewart in the backseat!
Really? What would you call it?
And 18 years before mankind set a step on the moon.
And, only 18 years later, walking on the moon.
His plane was hardly a piece of fabric
Superb footage! Enjoyable!
No military service would form an aerobatic team composed of student pilots and have them fly 18 inches apart. The Blue Angels require a minimum of 500 tactical jet hours and the completion of at least one fleet tour. Usually candidates have 1500 or more hours and two+ fleet tours. The Thunderbirds have similar requirements. Still, an interesting film, with several stars early in their careers. Gail Russell was a beauty, but at this time stage fright and alcoholism were destroying her life and career. Sad ending, alone and at only 36 years of age.
I looked up the writers for this movie. None appear to have been in the military.
That’s Hollywood for you.
It's a Movie....Fiction....enjoy the show !!!
9-24-24 First of all this low budget movie (Peggy Castle first film) is about the very early Air Force days that started in 1947. The Blue Angles are U.S. Navy carrier qualified ball clangers who are a different breed of cats. Just know that movies are made for entertainment and profit. They are not instructional or intended to be accurate. Although Tom Cruse did try hard in Top Gun and Maverick. They tried hard to cram cameras into the tiny fighter cockpits..
It’s Hollywood remember ! Therefore mostly inaccurate nonsense 😂
Refreshing movie. Thank you so much.
Great Movie ! I love the fact that this was mostly filmed at Edwards AFB (then called MUROC). Only 20 Mi. East of us here in Rosamond. I can recognize the mountain sillouttes...
Very nice to see the old actors and starts. Very good movie with great plot. Thanks!
Dad was a cadet at Ellington. Got his wings In April '56. That scene with the sign about the grass made me smile - got a pic of him standing by his class barracks ' Best navigators / observers & gardeners in the Air Force'
EXCELLENT ~! I'LL WATCH IT A FOURTH TIME~!
Best job I ever had... USAF 1976-2000..
It’s cool to see the base I was stationed at in the 1980s, Williams AFB aka Willie air patch
Richard Long got drafted into the Korean War about this time. I think the army let him film this before sending him off to Japan.
I'm very glad i watched this. Its an excellent movie.
I'm not far from now joint Randolpf-Brooks. Lots of vintage aircraft on display. My dad was at Lackland and Kelly.
Good God Almighty! My dad took his flight training in the F-80 at Williams AFB in 1951! He might have flown in some of these scenes?
They started them out in AT-6s, actually T-6 then, which was an advanced trainer in WW2
Hudson's part was small. He and Richard Long were the contract players Universal held onto when it took over International Films. They and James Best were the actors in this group of young guys. The rest, not so much.
Great aviation movie!!
Air cadets form a blue angel type flying squad...only in Hollywood!😂
Class of '51 god bless that lost year...
James Best=Roscoe P Coltraine....When I was a kid watching dukes of hazard I had no idea of Roscoes extensive movie and television history..
As far as I know this was the first movie that Rock Hudson appears in the first scene of a movie of his ...saw this in my childhood
Was a decent flick until it turned into a Soap Opera. No USAF commander would allow interpersonal conflict to endanger trainees.
This must be the original Officer and a Gentleman.
Gail Russell is a real beauty.
THE BRIDGES AT TOKO-RI
Great movie!
I love Czanoczek...he's funny 😁
Unfortunately, the Migs were stopping our B-29s that year
Greeeeeeeeeeat movie, thanks for sharing :) :) :)
very welcome
Love Rock Hudson movies. Good actor.
I always thought Charles Drake was highly underrated.
Don't Ask - Don't Tell in 1951? Who knew.
Thanks for sharing
Great Richard Long
Rock Hudson sooo handsome !!!!
4:58 cameo of Gus Grissom
Great movie😁
RIP rock ❤
Faltou apenas introduzir no filme os outros aviões de instrução dos cadetes, os Primary treiners e os Basic trainers. Ou, em 1951 já não eram mais usados? Por que usaram somente os AT-6 no filme? Os amigos da USAF podem explicar? Fiquei realmente curioso.
Abraço a todos. 🇧🇷
Nice aviation movie.❤
1959 west point grads went to Vietnam as 2nd Lieutenants...over 50 percent killed in combat...1964 to 1970.
You're wrong,it was 1% of West Point Lieutenant's killed in Vietnam and that includes from the 40s through 1970. they should include that through 1972
@@johnrogan9420 your comment is unclear and from what I can understand unsubstantiated.
USAF 1980-2001, Randolph AFB 1992-2001, recognize many of these buildings still being used 2024
This is some serious old fashion logic
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What's the staff doing here at cadet school
who writes this stuff ?
The Air Force needs to get their money back for those oxygen hoses.
Was this Lackland?
Randolph
God i was born like 50 years too late
Ah Ah Ah....
Is this a good movie Hudson is sweet guy and good actor
Say what you like, he was really acting when he kissed the girls.
The psychologist is the mayor on Andy Griffith I think
Rock Hudson: famous for being the first Hollywood star to die of AIDS.
Richard long. Jared Barkely.
What part is future astronaut Gus Grissom in?
He can be seen briefly at 4:58, sitting in a classroom with other cadets.
Started out okay..... sadly, Peggy Castle who played the nurse, drank herself to death too, in her mid 40s
Ilowe rock hudson
I am sure they were flying slower planes
Anything with Steve McNally
Did Rock Hudson ever do army airforce ...
He was in the navy I believe which makes sense if you think about it lol
@@jessbenefield6349 ok
@@jessbenefield6349 his addiction to crack 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@emmanuelmasih2296 no he was gay
@@jessbenefield6349 that is exactly what I meant... He was a 'top' ... He would be addicted to a certain kind of 'crack'
good film😂
Gail Russell had a short and tragic life.
Rock Hudson? hahaha; Bit part
main man shirt lifter
People listen 👂 very carefully Rock Hudson, I play a. Stun double pilot in this movie, his real name was, Roy Fitzgerald, my and Roy were like brother, him been Gay is a lied,is all bullshiet,he was a Real and gentle Man,may God bless Him paradise🙏😇😇😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏
Go to English school.
He was gay, and that doesn't change anything about how good or how gentle or how dignified he was.
funny
Hat was an awful slow revelrie
Endless boring airial scenes.
Millennial eh?.
Yes. That's why I watched it. Visited Williams stationed at Luke. Williams is commercial now.
If you have ever heard a recording of the Red Arrows or Blue Angels you will know what rubbish this film is.
Big difference between in the 50 and props and jets. Who gives two craps about jets
Boring .😢😢
@2:20 All the way from Hazzard County it's Roscoe P Coltrane before his sheriffin' days!
At 40:57 Lee Marvin's USMC photo hangs on the psychiatrist's wall...????
Jimmy Doolittle.
Good movie!