Thundering Jets (1958)
In this drama, a former Air Force hero becomes frustrated when he is pulled from active duty and is forced to train recruits at Edwards Air Force Base. He finds instructing the young fighter pilots terribly tedious. His frustration is compounded by his fear that one of his handsome bucks will steal his pretty girl friend. This causes him to become an angry, unfair teacher. Later, the reluctant instructor learns an invaluable lesson when he is forced to save one of his best students from certain death. Suddenly he begins taking his job seriously; as a result he becomes a respected and beloved teacher. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Rex Reason, Dick Foran, (more)
- Director(s):
- Helmut Dantine
Synopsis of Thundering Jets
In this drama, a former Air Force hero becomes frustrated when he is pulled from active duty and is forced to train recruits at Edwards Air Force Base. He finds instructing the young fighter pilots terribly tedious. His frustration is compounded by his fear that one of his handsome bucks will steal his pretty girl friend. This causes him to become an angry, unfair teacher. Later, the reluctant instructor learns an invaluable lesson when he is forced to save one of his best students from certain death. Suddenly he begins taking his job seriously; as a result he becomes a respected and beloved teacher. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of Thundering Jets
- Rex Reason - Capt. Morley
- Audrey Dalton - Susan Blair
- Lee Farr - Capt. Murphy
- Buck Class - Maj. Geron
- Robert Conrad - Lt. Kiley
- Lionel Ames - Capt. Anderson
- Bill Bradley - 1st Student
- Kevin Enright - Saunders
- Ron Foster - Control Tower Sergeant
- Sid Melton - Sgt. Stone
- Dick Foran - Lt. Col. Spalding
- Robert Dix - Lt. Erskine
- Barry Coe - Capt. Davis
- John Douglas - Kurt Weber
- Gregg Palmer - Capt. Dexter
- Maudie Prickett - Mrs. Blocher
- Robert Rothwell - 2nd Mechanic
- Walter Kent - Pianist
- Kenneth Edwards - 2nd Student
- Director(s):
- Helmut Dantine
- Writer(s):
- James Landis
- Producer(s):
- Jack Leewood
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