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The Conquest of the Air (1936)

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Plot

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.

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The Conquest of the Air is a documentary movie featuring Frederick Culley and directed by John Monk Saunders.

The Conquest of the Air is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.