This text is about the movie “Strategic Air Command” which was released in 1955. James Stewart, who served as a pilot in World War II, plays the lead role where he portrays a former pilot and a current baseball player who is recalled into the U.S Air Force. The storyline also includes fascinating facts and details about the filming locations and the dates of the filming.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of the movie happened at multiple locations across the USA. Carswell Air Force Base in Fort Worth, Texas is one of them. Another major location was the Lowry Air Force Base situated in Denver, Colorado. MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida also contributed as a filming location. Al Lang Field in St Petersburg, as well as Plant City in Florida, were also among the filming locations. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| James Stewart | Lt. Col. Robert ‘Dutch’ Holland |
| June Allyson | Sally Holland |
| Frank Lovejoy | Gen. Ennis C. Hawkes |
| Barry Sullivan | Lt. Col. Rocky Samford |
| Alex Nicol | Ike Knowland |
| Bruce Bennett | Gen. Espy |
| Jay C. Flippen | Tom Doyle |
| James Millican | Maj. Gen. ‘Rusty’ Castle |
| James Bell | Rev. Dr. Thorne |
| Richard Shannon | Flight Instructor Pilot |
| Mary Ellen Batten | Woman in Cafe (uncredited) |
| Helen Brown | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Glen Denning | Sgt. Jones – Radio Operator (uncredited) |
| Bess Flowers | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Don Haggerty | Major – Patrol Commander (uncredited) |
| Don C. Harvey | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Len Hendry | General’s Aide (uncredited) |
| William Hudson | Forecaster (uncredited) |
| Richard Lupino | Lieutenant – Controller (uncredited) |
| Mike Mahoney | Crewman (uncredited) |
| Strother Martin | Airman (uncredited) |
| Lee Miller | Capt. Miller (uncredited) |
| House Peters Jr. | Captain (uncredited) |
| William Pullen | Okinawa Controller (uncredited) |
| Vernon Rich | Capt. Johnson (uncredited) |
| Max Trumpower | Reporter (uncredited) |
| David Vaile | Capt. Brown (uncredited) |
| Anthony Warde | Yakotda Controller (uncredited) |
| Harlan Warde | Duty Officer (uncredited) |
| Stephen Wyman | Sergeant (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film starred James Stewart, June Allyson, and Frank Lovejoy in major roles.
- It was directed by Anthony Mann, while the script was written by the duo Valentine Davies and Beirne Lay Jr.
- The running time of the movie is 112 minutes.
- Released on 25th March 1955 in the USA, the movie was appreciated by the audience for its action and drama sequences.
- Notably, James Stewart who played the character Lt. Col. Robert ‘Dutch’ Holland was an active pilot in the Air Force Reserve during the cold war era.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Carswell Air Force Base, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 32.772174
- Longitude: -97.430987
- Place ID: ChIJfwrQCAB1ToYRBZsZ0lUmjRI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: QHC9+VJ, Fort Worth, TX 76127, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Lowry Air Force Base, Denver, Colorado, USA
- Latitude: 39.7197837
- Longitude: -104.8910078
- Place ID: ChIJiSCMKvh8bIcRr4q5Ec98Eog
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lowry, Denver, CO, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 27.857544
- Longitude: -82.4870598
- Place ID: ChIJ9UVZEWPcwogRaGmyDaiapJQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL 33621, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Al Lang Field – 180 2nd Avenue SE, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 27.7681248
- Longitude: -82.63306399999999
- Place ID: ChIJ0WgMwpvhwogR6Q6ItOkI8ec
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 230 1st St SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Plant City, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 28.0186323
- Longitude: -82.1128641
- Place ID: ChIJmRzozoY23YgRLJ1oKbp0Nmg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Plant City, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
