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$29.95	Airlines: The Early Years - VHS Video A four-part program includes historical review of operations of United Airlines, with its Boeing and Douglas mailplanes; an early history of Lufthansa, the German giant with its first Atlantic crossings in seaplanes; and vintage film of federal regulations and air carrier certification with scenes of DC-7s and Constellations. 70 min.		$29.95	Convair Liners - VHS Video From Piston Engine to Jet Power. Beginning with the piston engine Model 240, and ending with the jet powered Model 880, we see the development of Convair airliners - including interesting interior and exterior views of the famous airliners. Color, 57 min.
$29.95	Airlines - VHS Video Lockheed Electra, Douglas DC-6, McDonnell 220 The Lockheed 188 Electra was first flown in December of 1957 and went on to become a great airliner. Watch and enjoy this fantastic plane that made aviation history. The Douglas DC-6 entered airline service in 1947 and continued for many years. Finally, the McDonnell Model 220 that never made it into commercial service, but led McDonnell to seek interest in this market. 55 min.		$29.95	China Clipper - VHS Video Pan Am's Conquest of the Pacific. This monumental documentary is the compelling story of Pan American Airways' conquest of the Pacific. It begins with the first plane to be christened a Pan Am Clipper and includes such legendary figures as Juan Trippe, Igor Sikorsky and Charles Lindberg. You'll also see stunning and never-before-seen archival footage of the famous Sikorsky S-40 and S-42, Martin M-130, Boeing 314 and Sikorsky's last flying boat, the VS-44. 60 min.
$19.95	Four Engine Prop Airliners - VHS Video Douglas DC-6 & Lockheed Electra Here is a look at how United Airlines employed the DC-6, a pressurized and enlarged version of the DC-4, developed in 1946. You'll also see the Lockheed Electra, a later generation of propliner first flown in 1957. Only 170 Electras were built, but today it is known as one of the great airliners from history. 47 min. Color.		$24.95	Modern Marvels: Commercial Jets - VHS Video With millions flying every year, it's hard to imagine that air travel was once a novelty. The modern era of aviation began with the De Havilland Comet, the first jet-powered passenger aircraft. See the evolution of the passenger jet, and the details that made planes like the 707, 747, and Concorde special. Then look ahead to the future of jet travel. From the inspiration of wartime advances to the emerging trends likely to re-invent it, this is the inside story. 50 minutes.
$19.95	Sky High - The Story of TWA - VHS Video This story of TWA follows the airline from its founding to the glamorous era of round-the-world flights, and through the turbulent years of deregulation. It is a story of the people and airplanes that shaped TWA and aviation: Charles Lindbergh and the Ford Tri-motor, Jack Frye and the DC-2, Howard Hughes and the Constellation, and more. Some of the great airlines didn't make it, but TWA flew into a new century celebrating 75 years of remarkable history. 60 minutes.		$9.95	Soaring Through History: A Video History of United Airlines - VHS Video The history of United began on April 6, 1926, when an open-cockpit Swallow bi-plane carried airmail between Washington and Nevada. From those humble beginnings, United grew to offer the industry's only scheduled "Round the World" service on United flight #2, starting in Los Angeles and making four exotic stops on the way. This video takes you back to look back at the visions and achievements of the people who helped make United one of the world's premier airlines. 59 minutes.
$29.95	Douglas DC-3 - DVD Take a fresh look at the venerable DC-3 and its operations in the 21st century. This in-depth video features historic film from the Boeing archives, unique "under-skin" footage, exclusive overhaul detail, close-up aircraft action, pre-flight walk-around, stunning air-to-air shots over breathtaking scenery, noisy engine run-ups, cockpit sequences, immaculate liveries, and more! A superb tribute to this classic prop-liner! Approx. 70 minutes.		$29.95	A Living Legend - The DC-3 - VHS Video Take a look at the legendary DC-3, now in service for over 50 years! Meet the people who fly and maintain them. Enjoy interviews, take part in the walk-around, see engine start-ups, taxiing, takeoffs and landings, and fly in the cockpit. This video follows Dreamflight, which trains pilots and first officers with the DC-3, Rose, and Catalina "Flying Boats," which carries freight to and from Catalina Island out of Long Beach. 75 minutes.
$19.95	America Takes Flight - VHS Video This video presents stunning footage of the Ford Air Tours that crisscrossed the country from 1925-1931, documenting the contest between vintage aircraft manufactured by Ford, Travel Air, Waco, Great Lakes, Monocoupe and others. You'll also meet aviation greats participating in those events including Walter Beech, Edsel B. Ford and Eddie Stinson. Fully narrated, B&W, 60 minutes, VHS. In this coming year of 2003, we will celebrate the Centennial of Powered Flight as well as the Centennial of the Ford Motor Company. It will have been 75 years since the National Air Tours were at their zenith as well. If ever there were a year to celebrate the development of aviation, 2003 is it. And, what better way to do it than to re-create the National Air Tour. Want to learn more about the original National Air Tours? The complete history is available in the book, The Ford Air Tours: 1925-1931 (item #5991). Proceeds from the sale of this video directly benefit the Aviation Foundation of America, sponsor of the 2003 National Air Tour.		$19.95	America Takes Flight - DVD This video presents stunning footage of the Ford Air Tours that crisscrossed the country from 1925-1931, documenting the contest between vintage aircraft manufactured by Ford, Travel Air, Waco, Great Lakes, Monocoupe and others. You'll also meet aviation greats participating in those events including Walter Beech, Edsel B. Ford and Eddie Stinson. Fully narrated, B&W, 60 minutes, DVD. In this coming year of 2003, we will celebrate the Centennial of Powered Flight as well as the Centennial of the Ford Motor Company. It will have been 75 years since the National Air Tours were at their zenith as well. If ever there were a year to celebrate the development of aviation, 2003 is it. And, what better way to do it than to re-create the National Air Tour. Want to learn more about the original National Air Tours? The complete history is available in the book, The Ford Air Tours: 1925-1931 (item #5991). Proceeds from the sale of this video directly benefit the Aviation Foundation of America, sponsor of the 2003 National Air Tour.
$29.95	Douglas DC-3 - VHS Video Take a fresh look at the venerable DC-3 and its operations in the 21st century. This in-depth video features historic film from the Boeing archives, unique "under-skin" footage, exclusive overhaul detail, close-up aircraft action, pre-flight walk-around, stunning air-to-air shots over breathtaking scenery, noisy engine run-ups, cockpit sequences, immaculate liveries, and more! A superb tribute to this classic prop-liner! Approx. 70 minutes.		$19.95	Constellation Dreams - VHS Video Have you ever dreamed of flying as a passenger on a Lockheed Constellation? This video takes you on board an L-1049 Super-G Constellation with your own window seat from take-off to touchdown! You'll experience the sights and sounds of flying on the fully restored Star of America, and as a special bonus, you'll also receive a 15-minute segment celebrating the Constellation's return to JFK Airport as part of TWA's 75th anniversary. It's history brought to life! 38 min.
$24.95	The Connie - DVD-R Queen of the Skies. The elegant curves of "The Connie's" design gave her a look of distinctive grace and subtle refinement. Here, you'll see that beautiful lady throughout her impressive civil and military history. Delight to breathtaking air-to-air scenes of a TWA "Super Connie" flying low over major U.S. cities, join the crowd at a flying exhibition as one of the last surviving models entertains you, and learn about this lady's magnificent history through seldom-seen color footage. Color, 40 min.		$19.95	The Connie - VHS Video Queen of the Skies. The elegant curves of "The Connie's" design gave her a look of distinctive grace and subtle refinement. Here, you'll see that beautiful lady throughout her impressive civil and military history. Delight to breathtaking air-to-air scenes of a TWA "Super Connie" flying low over major U.S. cities, join the crowd at a flying exhibition as one of the last surviving models entertains you, and learn about this lady's magnificent history through seldom-seen color footage. Color, 40 min.
$49.95	Flying Boats - Box Set 3 VHS Flying Boats takes a fascinating look at the rise and fall of an aviation legend. Return to a golden age when the romance of the high seas blended with the science of aeronautics. Retrace the flight of the famous China Clipper. Fight fires with the largest flying boat still in operation. And find out who's keeping these classics alive. Six episodes with a total running time of approx. 6 hrs		$24.95	Battle for the Skies: Empires of Industry - VHS Video The history of air travel starts with two rivals - Juan Trippe and Howard Hughes. Trippe's Pan American Airways built the industry, while Hughes forged TWA into Pan Am's greatest competitor. This video documents the obstacles each encountered and details how they pushed each other to new heights. Featuring archival footage, personal insights and commentary from industry insiders and historians, you'll learn how this rivalry shaped the airline industry. 50 minutes.
$19.95	Saga of the Ford Tri-Motor - VHS Video Coast to Coast - Fly the Ford Trimotor from Coast to Coast in 46 hours! Your journey starts at night on a railroad sleeper car and you transfer to the Trimotor for daylight flight. Cruise at the incredible speed of 80 mph as you view the splendors of the Grand Canyon. Col. Lindbergh flies alongside in a Curtiss biplane while on a routine inspection trip. Your epic journey ends when you arrive at Glendale Air Terminal to be greeted by Amelia Earhart. (B&W, sound, 20 min.) 1927 Ford Air Tours - Covers the arrival of the planes at the Boston leg of the tour. Eddie Stinson in his 'Detroiter', Wacos, Travel Airs and the Ford Trimotor. (B&W, silent, 31⁄2 min.) Construction of the Ford Trimotor - Follow the construction of the Ford Trimotor along the assembly line. Watch the big bird perform on floats! (B&W, silent, 13 min.) Daredevils of the Air - Probably shot at the 1933-1935 Cleveland National Air Races. Features all the aerobatic greats. Harold Johnson performs in his Ford Trimotor. He loops it, spins it, rolls it, and stalls it - right off the deck! (B&W, silent, 14 min.)		$19.95	Henry Ford's Aviation Ventures 1924-1936 - VHS Video Most of the film in this video was taken in the 1920s and 1930s and has never before been seen by the public. Highlights taken by Ford Motor Company cameramen include: footage of the single-engine 2AT, the first flight of the 3AT Tri-Motor and the 4AT Tri-Motor, construction of Tri-Motor airplanes, Lindbergh's visit to Ford Airport, dirigibles docking at Ford Airport's mooring mast, and much, much more. 40 min.