How to Fly the B-26 Airplane

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 14, 1944

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

First Motion Picture Unit,United States Army Air Forces,First Motion Picture Unit, United States Army Air Forces

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0461522