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== [[:Category: Curtiss P-40 Warhawk|Curtiss P-40 Warhawk]] == | == [[:Category: Curtiss P-40 Warhawk|Curtiss P-40 Warhawk]] == | ||
− | File footage of P-40s | + | File footage of P-40s used during Harry's flashbacks, along with "dogfights" depicted with models, are from the 1942 movie [[Flying Tigers]]. |
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− | The example being towed for the radio promotion is a rare TP-40N trainer variant | + | The example being towed by Harry for the radio promotion is a rare TP-40N trainer variant. Registration N923, s/n 44-47923. |
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TV Movie (1973)
Starring:
David Janssen (Harry Walker)
Ralph Meeker (Jim McAndrew)
Elaine Heilveil (Teresa Jane)
Harry Klekas (Capt. Slater)
Sam Dawson (Inspector Sinclair)
Don Wilbanks (Trucker)
TV news helicopter pilot and World War 2 vet Harry Walker witnesses a bank robbery during which the thieves escape to a waiting getaway helicopter with a hostage. Determined to rescue her and stop the crooks, Harry ignores police warnings and pursues the villains doggedly with his Hughes 500 news chopper.
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
File footage of P-40s used during Harry's flashbacks, along with "dogfights" depicted with models, are from the 1942 movie Flying Tigers.
The example being towed by Harry for the radio promotion is a rare TP-40N trainer variant. Registration N923, s/n 44-47923.
Hughes 500C
Harry's news chopper. Registration N9103F, c/n 52-0378S.
Sud-Aviation 315B Lama
The robbers' helicopter. Registration N13583, Serial 2261.
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