PIGHUNTA69 0 Posted February 11, 2008 Since we were on the subject of naming everyones best aircraft, the question popped into my head. There doesn't seem to be to many aviation movies so this will be interesting to see what comes up. It's hard for me to say what is my favorite cause i like Top Gun, Flight of the Intruder, Blue Max, and The Great Santini(except too bad for Robert Duvall at the ending.). Well, anyways those are my picks. :yes: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Tailspin 3 Posted February 11, 2008 Mine was always The Flight Of The Phoenix ( the original version). I actually got to take a ride in a C-119 from Scott AFB to Alpena Michigan when I was in the C.A.P. in the late 60's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SayethWhaaaa 245 Posted February 11, 2008 Battle of Brittain without a doubt. --"Come, my friends, I have chastised you enough. But I am here to help you. Is there anything you need". --"Yes sir, give me a squadron of Spitfires" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigHound 0 Posted February 11, 2008 Flight of the Intruder with Willem Dafoe & Danny Glover ...About a couple of disgruntled A-6 drivers, in Nam, just prior to Op. LineBacker II Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delta6Actual 0 Posted February 11, 2008 Twelve O'Clock High with Gregory Peck! Best movie ever! Also Strategic Air Command with Jimmy Stewart. If you like B-36s and B-47s its the movie for you. Theres even a glimpse of a B-45. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted February 11, 2008 Why, Airplane! of course. "I flew single-engined fighters in the war. This is a multi-engined airliner. It's an entirely different kind of flying, altogether." "It's an entirely different kind of flying." "You like movies about gladiators?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dysko 93 Posted February 11, 2008 Iron Eag... uh oh... Seriously talking, Tora! Tora! Tora! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DWCAce 19 Posted February 11, 2008 The Final Countdown, Hell's Angels, The Fighter Flings :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Soulfreak 6,524 Posted February 11, 2008 Flight of the Intruder Top gun Blue Tornado Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Longestpants 1 Posted February 11, 2008 Battle of Britain, Firefox, Top Gun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyBirdFA 1 Posted February 11, 2008 Ditto for the movie "Airplane." "Black Hawk Down" isn't technically an airplane movie, but I think it needs a special mention IMHO "Top Gun" wasn't all that good. I might be stirring up a hornet's nest here, but the movie seemed to be mostly a mushy love story with some air combat wrapped around it to pass it off as an action flick. I mean, was that beach volleyball scene really necessary? Seriously, think abou it. I actually prefer watching Behind Enemy Lines or dare I say it Stealth (graphically stunning on an HDTV, btw). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Longestpants 1 Posted February 11, 2008 Ditto for the movie "Airplane." "Black Hawk Down" isn't technically an airplane movie, but I think it needs a special mention IMHO "Top Gun" wasn't all that good. I might be stirring up a hornet's nest here, but the movie seemed to be mostly a mushy love story with some air combat wrapped around it to pass it off as an action flick. I mean, was that beach volleyball scene really necessary? Seriously, think abou it. I actually prefer watching Behind Enemy Lines or dare I say it Stealth (graphically stunning on an HDTV, btw). Oh God, that beach volleyball scene. That was horrible. Behind Enemy lines was actually a really good film, not often you see Owen Wilson in a serious role. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mladuna 0 Posted February 11, 2008 (edited) I mean, was that beach volleyball scene really necessary? What Top Gun was all . Personally i prefer The Flight Of The Intruder, one movie that is has not done any damage to aviation unlike Top Gun, and Iron Eagle Edited February 11, 2008 by Mladuna Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,884 Posted February 11, 2008 What Top Gun was all . Grrr - every bloody film is called Gay these days - some bloke takes his top off and thats it - Gay! - or in fact any film with a young bloke - has got a "Gay" following. I am really gonna have to punch the next person that calls a film gay for no reason Anyway - I cant really have a fave film now - might typecast myself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,884 Posted February 11, 2008 Behind Enemy lines was actually a really good film, not often you see Owen Wilson in a serious role. Its not bad if you can get past the super intelligent homing SAMs that the Chav in a tracksuit got hold of, the coloured Marine who just overacts soooo much! (U know the one), and the final sequence where the bad guys have either A: just come off the "A-Team" set - B: forgot to load any live ammo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,884 Posted February 11, 2008 Why, Airplane! of course. "I flew single-engined fighters in the war. This is a multi-engined airliner. It's an entirely different kind of flying, altogether." "It's an entirely different kind of flying." "You like movies about gladiators?" lol "Looks like I picked the wrong week to give up amphetamines" I think I take after Ted Striker in some ways - certainly leading my flight over "Macho Grande" (or whatever) happens all too often in WOV Dont have his drinking problem though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PIGHUNTA69 0 Posted February 11, 2008 Yeah , i forgot about Behind Enemy Lines. I actually only like the first 20 minutes or so when there actually flying and trying to evade the SAM's. I thought of another movie but forgot the title, i know one of you guys gotta no the name. Its about a modern day aircraft carrier goes back in time to like WW2, it was kinda corny but i wouldn't mind knowing what the name was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+hgbn 91 Posted February 11, 2008 1: Flight of the Intruder 2: Battle of Brittain 3: Top Gun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snakeman 1 Posted February 11, 2008 (edited) That would be The Final Countdown ! see here IMDB Edited February 11, 2008 by snakeman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PIGHUNTA69 0 Posted February 11, 2008 Ahhh, thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+hgbn 91 Posted February 11, 2008 That would be The Final Countdown ! Got that on my 4. Really like the scene where the Zero's get hosed by the Tomcats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,884 Posted February 11, 2008 Anyone seen "By Dawns Early Light" - bit of a TV movie but has some stars in it and considering the budget they were on is amazing! Its based on a book about a terrorist cell firing an ICBM at Russia - and WW3 breaking out - but theres a great sub plot with a B-52 crew! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,884 Posted February 11, 2008 Got that on my 4. Really like the scene where the Zero's get hosed by the Tomcats Thats another DVD I had to get - remember it from being on TV when I was a kid! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,884 Posted February 11, 2008 Battle of Britain,Firefox, Top Gun For any Battle Of Britain fans it may be worth getting a Series called "Piece Of Cake" (also based on a book )which i managed to get on DVD. Covers the battle of France leading up to the turning point of the BoB. There are tons of flying sequences and Spitfire shots in it and its a great drama - if not fully exact to life in the RAF at that time (apparently). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PIGHUNTA69 0 Posted February 11, 2008 I was able to find the Tomcats splashing the zeros in the movie: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
