Transportation - Aviation

12 DVD Box Set

Disc 1: Hindenburg Disaster & Zeppelin Explosion Films (1937)

Brief Synopsis of DVD: This DVD includes astounding vintage footage of the Hindenburg, both before, during and after its tragic explosion! There are some especially rare shots of the ship above New York City. Of course, the explosion footage is amazingly tragic. This is a very important piece of video documentation. Don't miss it! Running time is 18 minutes.

Title #1: Hindenburg Explodes

Production Date:1937

Running Time: 6 minutes

Brief Description: This silent film shows great extended footage of the disaster as it occurs. 6 amazing minutes of Hindenburg coverage.

Title #2: Pathe News Digest

Production Date: 1937

Running Time: 3 minutes

Brief Description: This is a general newsreel compilation of the newsworthy events of 1937. Great footage of the Hindenburg explosion, and also includes footage of Amelia Earhart, Joseph Stalin and the Coronation of George VI.

Disc 2: WWII Aviation & Military Aircraft B29 Bombers & 101st & 82nd Airborne History Films (1940s)

Brief Synopsis of DVD: This historic film collection has all the best aviation films from the WWII era. There is copious amounts of footage of many different types of planes in many different types of wartime situations. See how a plane is built and then learn how to fly! This one-of-a-kind selection has the most valuable aviation documentation from 1942-1946.

Title #1: Birth of the B-29

Production Date: 1945

Running Time: 21 minutes

Brief Description: This film has the best factory tour of the B-29 production facilities during this period. Watch exactly how the B-29 was built!

Title #2: D-Day Minus One

Production Date: 1945

Running Time: 17 minutes

Brief Description: This film is all about the U.S. 82nd and 101st Airborne Division during the 1944 invasion of France.

Title #3: Mission Accomplished: The Story of the Flying Fortress

Production Date: 1942

Running Time: 11 minutes

Brief Description:  A group of fearless B-17 planes bomb Europe in this classic WWII film. Great flying footage too!

Title #4: Special Delivery

Production Date: 1946

Running Time: 12 minutes

Brief Description:  A lot of information and footage of planes can be found in this film, as well as a great overview of the Bikini Atomic Bomb tests.

Title #5: Target Invisible

Production Date: 1945

Running Time: 9 minutes

Brief Description: This classic movie produced by the U.S. Army shows how a B-29 plane utilized radar bombing against Japan in World War II.

Disc 3: Combat America - B17 Flying Fortress Airplanes (1940s)

Brief Synopsis of DVD: Fascinating footage of US WWII fighter planes dropping bombs.   This film documents the Flying Fortress crews of the 351st Bombardment Group.  The film begins with their training in the Midwest and ends with actual WWII footage of them flying missions.  Some of the best classic war footage of all time.  This is a must see for war, airplane, and us history lovers.

Title #1: Combat America

Production Date: 1945

Running Time: 61 minutes

Brief Description: This film documents the Flying Fortress crews of the 351st Bombardment Group.

Disc 4: Vintage Chopper & Military Helicopter Promotional (1953)

Brief Synopsis of DVD: Great visuals of 1950's helicopters and aviation practices. Good color filming and information about the future of helicopter travel. Although this film incorrectly predicted that everyone would eventually have their own helicopter pad, you have to appreciate the earnest enthusiasm of this great aviation flick. Highly recommended! Running time is 11 minutes.

 Disc 5: Lockheed Martin Airplane Manufacturing Film (1940)

Title #1: Look To Lockheed

Production Date:1948

Running Time: 30 minutes

Brief Description: Great film full of vintage aviation technology and planes.  Watch as workers build planes in an old Lockheed planes manufacturing plant.  Narration is heavy on the pro Lockheed propaganda, but the rare footage of Lockheed's plane assembly plant makes this a must see for classic aviation buffs. 

Disc 6: Vietnam US Air Force Operations Film (1960s)

Brief Synopsis of DVD: Propaganda film about a Vietnam Air Force operation produced by Fairchild Aviation which was the maker of the F-105 Thunderchief Fighter Plane.  Great footage of Vietnam era fighter planes and pilots and includes footage of Secretary of Defense McNamara. 

Title #1:The Twenty Five Hour Day

Production Date: 1960s

Running Time: 26 minutes

Brief Description: Propaganda film about a Vietnam Air Force operation.

Disc 7: Classic Airport Films (1950s)

Brief Synopsis of DVD: Classic airport and commercial airliner films collection following the early development of airports in America during the 1950's.  Includes great footage of airports, passengers, airline operations, and small and large commercial aircraft. 

Title #1: The Airport 

Production Date: 1948

Running Time: 11 Minutes

Brief Description:  Historic film shows all aspects and functions of an airport from, pilots to passengers, to takeoffs and landings.

Title #2: Flying Businessman

Production Date: 1953

Running Time: 13 Minutes

Brief Description:  Classic propaganda film in which aviation is promoted as increasing the potential for businessman.  Includes footage of airport operations and businessman in flight. 

Title #3: Airport America

Production Date: 1954

Running Time: 14 Minutes

Brief Description:  Wonderful propaganda film about how every town in America needs an airport.  Makes the argument that airports are vital to the American economy.  Includes great footage of some of America's first small town airports and vintage small aircraft planes. 

Disc 8: Aircraft Engineering Film: Dial D For Design (1950s)

Brief Synopsis of DVD: Classic airplane design and engineering films featuring footage of the North American F-107A.  Design aspects for airplanes are discussed as well as radar and navigation systems. 

Title #1: Dial D For Design

Production Date: 1950's

Running Time: 29 Minutes

Brief Description: A behind the scenes look at airplane engineering and development.  Technical and design aspects of airplane engineering and design are at discusses at length in this fascinating airplane engineering film.

Title #2: Sentinel In The Sky

Production Date: 1955

Running Time: 15 minutes

Brief Description:  Animated classic about the development and importance of radar to navigation systems for airplanes. 

Disc 9: Airline Pilot Film: Letter From An Airline Pilot (1950s)

Brief Synopsis of DVD: A wonderful behind the scenes look at the operations of an airline company.  Topics include airplane maintenance, safety, food preparation, pre-flight checks, navigation, airline pilots, and much more. 

Title #1: Letter From An Airline Pilot