The Bridges at Toko Ri

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The Bridges at Toko Ri

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I came across a you tube video of the flying sequences from The Bridges at Toko Ri from 1954. It featured the F 9F Panther which I've always found to be one of the better looking early 50's jets. Note the scene around 2:25 where F 4 Corsairs are used to help dock the carrier. This was an excellent book by James Michener and a pretty good movie with William Holden, Mickey Rooney(rescue helicopter pilot) and, I believe, Grace Kelly as Holden's wife. This is a movie where the two major characters die. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K46-MRxjteU
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Great information! I want to watch the entire movie!
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One of my favorite movies. Very well made and stayed true to the original James Michener novel. Aside from changing the central aircraft from F2H Banshees to F9F Panthers.
I picked up a copy online on DVD something like $5.
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