The Pilot
Movie (1980)
Starring:
Cliff Robertson (Mike Hagan)
Diane Baker (Pat Simpson)
Frank Converse (Jim Cochran)
Milo O'Shea (Dr. O'Brian)
Mike Hagan is a damned good pilot. Once in its private Pitts Special then as captain aboard the airliner. Despite a pleasant wife and a lovely daughter, he can't stay away a bottle. When occurred an incident during take-off, he saved the plane and all passengers but can't hide more longer his alcoholism.
Unidentified Aircraft
First and last picture of the movie. Not sure it's the same aircraft.
Perhaps a Grumman G-164A Ag Cat?
Boeing 727-235
Douglas DC-8-21
Fictitious airline North American. The primary aircraft used in the film is registration N8021U, c/n 45594/35 built in 1960.
Additionally, DC-8-54AF registration N8041U, c/n 45675/200 is reportedly used in some scenes.
Probably the same aircraft with different names to ease the switch between crews of the same company.
Aerotek S-2A Special
Registration N9CC adorn with the name of Mike Hagan. This aircraft flies now under registration N511P.
Cessna 172
Just a glimpse.
North American T-6 Texan
Far right.
Piper J-3C-65 Cub
Reg. N3628N a 1947 Piper J3C-65 c/n 22881.
Unidentified Aircraft
Douglas DC-8-32 & Supermarine Spitfire
Two desk models: at left, a Douglas DC-8 with a Supermarine Spitfire in the bottom right corner.
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