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Why was Blue Thunder Cancelled?

Why was Blue Thunder Cancelled?

The television series cast includes James Farentino, Dana Carvey, and former professional American football players Bubba Smith and Dick Butkus. The series was canceled by ABC after getting low ratings.

Where is the Blue Thunder helicopter today?

After the film and TV series was made, both helicopters were sold to Michael E. Grube, an aviation salvage collector in Clovis, New Mexico.

Is Airwolf better than Blue Thunder?

Musically, it’s got to be Airwolf. And the Overall Winner is: AirwolfWith a final score of 4.5 playing just 1.5 for Blue Thunder, Airwolf is undoubtedly the high tech helicopter of choice. It’s faster, looks better and stay on our screens longer.

Where was Blue Thunder filmed?

Los Angeles
Filmed on location in Los Angeles beginning in the late months of 1981, Blue Thunder was one of Warren Oates’ last films before his death on April 3, 1982, which occurred during post-production, and the film is dedicated to him.

Was Airwolf a real helicopter?

Airwolf is the helicopter from the 1980s American television series. Its fictional features included a wide range of weapons and supersonic speed. The Airwolf helicopter was a conventional Bell 222 helicopter modified by attaching film props.

Can a helicopter do a loop?

Yes. Helicopters can do a barrel roll and can loop the loop, both of which involve momentarily flying upside down.

What does a blue helicopter mean?

The colors were used to designate the various battalions (or “regiments” depending on who you talk to). Green was the 227th Aviation Battalion, light blue was the 228th, dark blue was the 229th, and red was the 2/20 Armed Rocket Artillery Battalion.

What helicopter is Blue Thunder?

Aérospatiale SA341G Gazelle helicopter
The Aérospatiale SA341G Gazelle helicopter used in Blue Thunder was the first to employ the Fenestron enclosed tail rotor assembly. The filming was done partly by real helicopters, part via radio-controlled flying models, and part by static cockpit with rear projection.

Is there a real helicopter like Airwolf?

A new, full-size replica of the Airwolf helicopter was created by Steven W. Stull, for display in the Helicopter Headquarters museum located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, using a non-flying Bell 222 with molds taken directly from the originals used in the show.

Where was Firebirds filmed?

Tucson Arizona
Filming for Fire Birds was shot primarily on location in Tucson Arizona at Pima Community College as well as at Fort Hood, Texas army base, home of the Army’s Apache Training Brigade (21st Cavalry Brigade (AIR COMBAT)) .

Who was the real pilot of Airwolf?

Jan-Michael Vincent, best known for playing daredevil pilot Stringfellow Hawke in 1980s TV series Airwolf, has died at the age of 74, it has emerged.

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