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Publisher
History Channel
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
To defend against sophisticated Luftwaffe fighter planes such as the Fokker Condor, some of the best scientists and engineers in England and the United States during the Second World War developed innovative equipment and aircraft that were the precursors for jets, flying wings and stealth airplanes. As this film shows, for instance, the Royal Aircraft Establishment developed a means by which Hurricanes could be rocket-launched from merchant ships....
Series
Airline Profile volume 14
Publisher
AirlineHobby.com
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
These 1950's era films capture the development, manufacture, flight test, and airline operations of these remarkable aircraft.
Series
Publisher
Sporty's Academy
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
"Fly along with Richard L. Collins in his Cessna P210 from Sporty's to one of the busiest airports in the world, Washington National in the nation's capital. Sporty's video crew puts you in the cockpit to watch and listen to actual in-flight exchanges between controllers and one of general aviation's most experienced pilots. Throughout, Collins offers his unique insights and perspectives to IFR flight" -- Container.
Publisher
Discovery Communications
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Shows the building of Airbus A380. With the maiden flight scheduled to take place in less than 12 months, the team in Toulouse, France knows it must pick up the pace. While they slowly assemble the massive fuselage sections and giant wings, production snafus threaten to ground the entire project - and the pressure faced by the team begins to show.
Publisher
Discovery Communications
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Shows the building of Airbus A380. The A380's wing is made in the UK, the tail fin in Spain and the fuselage in Germany. But how will each of these tremendous jigsaw pieces be transported to Toulouse, France for final assembly? The answer lies in the construction of a new ship, a series of barges and the world's biggest truck convoy. Plus, learn how Rolls Royce engineers designed, tested and built the mega engines capable of hauling and lifting this...
73) Jet bombers
Series
Publisher
Columbia River Entertainment Group
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
"...examines four jet bombers, their history and development, and the tactical role that they have played."--Container.
74) City in the sky
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Examines the inner workings of the airplane transportation industry.
Publisher
A & E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Traces the development of the Japanese aircraft industry and its famous creations, like the Nakajima Ki-43 Oscar and the Mitsubishi A6M Zero. Also exposes the frantic, top-secret programs to produce weapons that would have made these legendary planes seem tame by comparison.
Series
Jets volume 4
Publisher
East West Entertainment
Pub. Date
200-?
Language
English
Description
"This spectacular DVD, narrated by John Travolta, celebrates over 50 years of the world's premiere fighter exhibition team. Take a behind-the-scenes look at this esteemed group of U.S. Navy aviators. This is the full story, told by the Blues themselves, with an inside look at what it takes to achieve their famous level of precision and excellence. State of the art aerial footage provides a thrilling perspective of their airshow. Jump into the cockpit...
80) Cleared to land!
Publisher
Westmoreland Productions
Pub. Date
1994.
Language
English
Description
This video features a wide variety of aircraft, from ultra-lights, blimps, and gliders to learjets, apache helicopters, and jumbo jets.