Cowboy in the Clouds

Cowboys ride the range in airplanes!

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Western

A rancher who becomes a pilot staunchly defends the newly formed Civil Air Patrol from the cattle barons who fail to see the value of airplanes on the range.

Released: Dec 23, 1943

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Charles Starrett

Steve Kendall

Dub Taylor

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Julie Duncan

Dorrie Bishop

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