Alexander Esway - Zoltan Korda: A levegő meghóditása (1936) Kilátás film

Alexander Esway, Zoltan KordaConquest of the Air (1936)

This drama follows man's attempts to fly from ancient times through the first balloons, the Wright Brothers, and other pioneers, using dramatic re-enactment and working models of early flying machines.
Beginning with World War I, archival footage is used. Much on mid-1930s commercial aircraft and experimental planes including early helicopters. In conclusion, some sword-rattling appropriate to the opening months of World War II.


This movie is part of the collection: Feature Films

Director: Alexander Esway, Zoltan Korda
Producer: Alexander Korda
Production Company: London Film Productions
Audio/Visual: sound, black & white
Keywords: Drama; History
Contact Information: www.k-otic.com

Creative Commons license: Public Domain

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Conquest of the Air

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Conquest of the Air was a 1936 documentary film on the evolution of aviation, up until the early stages of World War Two. It features historical footage of the developments of commercial and military aviation; including the early stages of technology developments in design, propulsion, and air navigation aids. It was a London Films production, commissioned by the Air Ministry of the British Government.

It appears that the film was initially commissioned by Alexander Korda prior to the advent of WW2 - and the Air Ministry saw the value in promoting Britain's contribution and leadership in aviation during this period. Some fascinating footage is featured of the early phases of automated flight, navigational equipment, and the transitions between civil and military developments. This includes heavy bombers; fast fighter aircraft and the advent of naval aviation (aircraft carrier), plus the initial experiments with vertical rotary flight (helicopters).

[edit]External links

• Conquest of the Air at the Internet Movie Database
• Conquest of the Air available for free download at the Internet Archive [more]