B-29 Flight Engineer (1944)

Run Time: 0h36m | Release: 13 Mar 1944

Genres: Documentary |

Production Countries: United States of America

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Overview:

This government documentary short film depicts and explains proper procedures for functioning as a flight engineer on the B-29 bomber. Lieutenant Anderson is normally the co-pilot of this B-29, but as part of the readiness regimen for aircraft crews, he is being tested as the backup fight engineer. The actual flight engineer monitors his work, helping Anderson follow the checklists for flight preparation and takeoff. Throughout the 10-hour training flight, Lt. Anderson will be required to operate a multitude of engine controls and to monitor instruments on a variety of engine functions. Throughout the flight, his pilot and flight engineer watch over his work, correcting mistakes and reminding him of necessary actions.

Cast Of - B-29 Flight Engineer

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Don Castle

Flight Crew Member

John Payne

Lt. Anderson

Ronald Reagan

Narrator / Voice of Pilot (voice)

James Seay

Pilot / Voice of Lt. Anderson

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