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"PIONEERS IN AVIATION" profiles two of America's legendary aerospace pioneers—William Boeing and Donald Douglas. Interweaving the stories of the two men and the companies they founded, "PIONEERS" features rare film footage from the early decades of the century, together with historical photographs, period music, and narration.
The age-old wish to defy the law of gravity found its fruition in turn-of-the-century America. William Boeing and Donald Douglas each came of age at this renaissance moment in the country's history, and their achievements are infused with the indomitable spirit of their time. "PIONEERS IN AVIATION" celebrates a uniquely American heritage in documenting the lives of the men who founded the fledgling airplane industry and, together, forged the very history of flight.
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Pioneers In Aviation
Starring: Donald Douglas Manufacturer: Aiolos Productions ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD  Biography
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ASIN: B00005V4T1 Release Date: 2001-11-04 |
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"PIONEERS IN AVIATION" profiles two of America's legendary aerospace pioneers—William Boeing and Donald Douglas. Interweaving the stories of the two men and the companies they founded, "PIONEERS" features rare film footage from the early decades of the century, together with historical photographs, period music, and narration.The age-old wish to defy the law of gravity found its fruition in turn-of-the-century America. William Boeing and Donald Douglas each came of age at this renaissance moment in the country's history, and their achievements are infused with the indomitable spirit of their time. "PIONEERS IN AVIATION" celebrates a uniquely American heritage in documenting the lives of the men who founded the fledgling airplane industry and, together, forged the very history of flight.
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Pioneers In Aviation.......2007-06-08
Surprisingly Good!!.......2006-10-18
Aviation documentary.......2004-06-26
GREAT!.......2003-06-15
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First Flattops: The First U.S. Aircraft Carriers (CV-1 to CV-4)
Starring: Those first brave pioneers in U.S. Naval Aviation. Director: Mark Gray Manufacturer: Aircraft Films ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD General
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ASIN: B000HOJ3K2 Release Date: 2006-12-01 |
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This 3-DVD set covers the birth of Naval Aviation in the United States, with new digital transfers from archival film. Focusing on the first four U.S. Aircraft Carriers (The Langley CV-1, Lexington CV-2, Saratoga CV-3, and Ranger CV-4), you'll view over 6 hours of rare footage encompassing the very beginnings of U.S. airpower at sea. Includes an original documentary detailing the proud histories of these first four pioneers, packed with bonus footage. The most comprensive collection ever of the visual record of these first U.S. Carriers.DVD:
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