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Great Planes Vol. 11:
DC-3/C-47 Dakota - VHS Video
The C-47 version of the DC-3 served in WWII
as a cargo plane, personnel carrier, parachute plane
and glider tow plane - and was even still in use during
the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. See the camouflaged,
heavily-armed attack plane Puff the Magic Dragon and
ride along in its cockpit on missions. See also the
conversion of the DC-3 to the C-47 and again recently
back to the DC-3 in air-to-air photography of Australia
Airlines' Shangri La, rebuilt in 1988. Color and B&W,
approx. 60 minutes. |
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Weapons at War:
Lifeline from the Sky - VHS Video
The planes are unarmed and vulnerable. But
it is not the machinery that matters - it is what
is inside. Troops, weapons and supplies delivered
by transport planes can spell the difference between
victory and defeat. This video chronicles the history
of these planes and missions from WWII to Desert Shield.
Get a close-up look at the planes and hear from those
who have piloted them. Relive dramatic missions like
"The Hump" through rare combat footage.
And see how air transport alone won the most important
victory of the Cold War: the Berlin Air Lift. 50 minutes. |
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Dangerous Missions:
Silent Wing Warriors - VHS Video
Extremely vulnerable, flimsy craft that were
sitting ducks for anti-aircraft fire, the combat gliders
of WWII nonetheless played a vital role in the Allied
victory. We'll see how these wood-and-canvas craft
were built, launched and flown, hear from the men
whom they carried into battle, and fly along on a
perilous one-way journey over Germany. Finally, we'll
also examine the little-known role of gliders in the
Pacific Theater. 50 min. |
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Drop Zone Normandy
- VHS Video
Air Action on D-Day. Witness the 9th Troop Carrier
Command of the 9th Air Force drop paratroopers of
the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions into Normandy
on D-Day. The crews of the C-47s, glider pilots and
the airborne forces in this D-Day operation paid a
devastating price. Experience the dynamic and gut
wrenching story of their heroism and sacrifices. 85
min. |
$29.95 |
Giants of Lockheed
- VHS Video
Is the SR-71 your fantasy? This video begins with
nearly a half hour of exquisite ground and aerial
views of the incredible Blackbird. Scene after scene
shows off this triple sonic, turbo-ramjet powered
aircraft, built two decades ago but still the hottest
thing in the skies. Are you a Herkybird nut? The next
segment portrays the C-130 in all its glory. Then
witness the awesome abilities of the C-141 Starlifter
and the mighty C-5 Galaxy as they power their way
across continents with massive loads. All color. 70
min. |
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