I just thought of another one I don't think I have seen mentioned.
The Hunters starring Robert Mitchum and Robert Wagner with Richard
Egan. Supposedly from the book by James Salter, this was real dreck.
I think in the climactic scene two F-86's deliberately force land in
order to save a downed pilot. The flying scenes were pretty good, I
think they used swept wing F-84's to simulate MiGs which was a pretty
good choice for the day. The story took leave of the novel about half
way through and never regained credibility.

It is a real shame since the novel was so good. I remember the novel
being about leadership and manhood and the definition of success as
well as grace under pressure and a glimpse into the lives of fighter
pilots at war.

John