Wings Of The Army
(Early Aviation History)

Fascinating US Army Air Corps film that shows highlights of military and civilian aviation history between the wars: first flights at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina; first flight across the English Channel; stunt flyers; air-mail service; forest patrols; circumnavigation of the world (Smith and Nelson); new speed, endurance and altitude records established; 1938 goodwill flight of Flying Fortress bombers to Argentina; technological breakthroughs: variable-pitch propellers, autogyros. President Roosevelt and General Arnold examine B--15 bombers and new air-base facilities. USA, circa 1940, B&W, 45 minutes.

Video Cassette available in NTSC or PAL

Wings Of The Army (Early Aviation History)
060$19.95