"Without a doubt, the invention of the airplane was one of the greatest
technological achievements of the 20th century. Man's fascination with the
ability to fly cannot be adequately expressed with words
" Les Waffen,
National Archives
The incredible journey of Classic Aviation Films takes you from short flights
across a field to the screaming hypersonic edge of space as you tour dramatic
moments in the history of flight, in this 6-DVD set. Begin with the Wright
Brothers in 1909, then follow a 1924 around-the-globe adventure by plane in
Volume 1. American engineering takes center stage in Volume 2 and the training
of future aviation support is profiled in Volume 3. Jump to shocking WWII
footage of the famous and tragic raid on the Ploesti oil fields by B-24
Liberators in Volume 4. Feel the strain U.S. Air Force test pilots are subjected
to in Volume 5. Strap in with Neil Armstrong in Volume 6 as he scrapes the upper
edge of the atmosphere in the '50s and '60s with the cutting-edge XF and X-15
rocket planes. From the birth of flight near the ground to its highest
accomplishments in near space, enjoy the history of Classic Aviation.
DVD 1: 1909-1924
Witness the official test flight of the Wright brothers' military plane in
1909, then join legendary Ace combat pilot Lt. Eddie Rickenbacker in 1918 as he
accepts the Distinguished Service Cross for his remarkable courage in dramatic
air battles over France and Germany in WWI. Circle the globe by plane in 1924
with Lt. Lowell Smith in an adventure featuring dramatic rescues at sea, exotic
locales, and desperate repairs to make it back home alive. (66 min.)
DVD 2: 1925
Discover the highlights of military aviation during 1935 with the first
flights of the Army's largest dirigible at Scott Field, Illinois. See first hand
the ingenuity and courage of American aviation pioneers as clever animations and
narration shows how the airship was constructed. The journey continues with a
commemoration of the 38th Anniversary of the Wright Brothers' first flight. (57
min.)
DVD 3: 1926
The year is 1926 and you're put right in the heart of the Navy technical
schools at the Hampton Roads Naval Base in Virginia. Watch sailors prepare for
action as they conduct a mock battle, repair the motors and generators that will
keep planes in the air, train at radio school, pore over test tubes in
laboratory work, practice semaphoring that will one day be used on aircraft
carriers, and much more. (73 min.)
DVD 4: 1942-1944
The B-24 Liberator was a beautiful plane in a horrific war this DVD shows
you why pilots and crew counted on it to bring them home alive. Witness the
famous and tragic attack on the Ploesti fields in Romania. See the first bomber
mission in Europe on July 4th 1942 and follow that with the tale of "Boomerang,"
the first B-24 to return to the U.S. from overseas duty. Spectacular views from
the waist gunner show German fighter planes raked with large caliber fire, bombs
leveling their targets in large cities, factories knocked out of action, railway
yards reduced to chaos, and much more. (61 min.)
DVD 5: 1944-1958
U.S. Air Force test pilots have the toughest job in the world: help build
the most powerful and advanced air force in history. This DVD brings their
dangerous lives into focus with historic test flights of the XF rocket aircraft,
C-130 Hercules, and H-19 helicopter that show the trials and sacrifice the
pilots and their crafts undergo to preserve freedom. Learn about
"bioastronautics," the rigorous physical trials that test pilots go through to
become the world's fastest men. (75 min.)
DVD 6: 1961-1978
Strap in and ride along with Neil Armstrong in the remarkable X-15
rocket-powered aircraft the plane that flew faster and higher than any other
craft on Earth! Come back down to Earth with a poetic tribute to flight set
against striking aerial photography. Then fly with pilots of an FAC F-100
fighter jet as it provides close air support for our troops in southeast Asia
during Operation Shenandoah. Listen to harrowing tales as "Boomers," crews of
the indispensable KC-135 tanker craft, are joined by fighter pilots, bomber
pilots, and generals as they share their experience of action over Vietnam. (75
min.)
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