Summary Produced shortly after the fiftieth anniversary of powered flight, this documentary series, hosted by veteran news anchor Walter Cronkite, traced the development of flight from the Wright Brothers to the present day. In addition to the impact of air travel on society and the economy, this series also took a detailed look at the military uses of air power, from the dogfighting biplanes of the First World War, to the high powered bombers and jet fighters of the 1950's. View more details
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Michael Redgrave Art Carney James Doolittle Walter Cronkite
Genres : War Documentary
Release date : Nov 10, 1956
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Production companies : CBS Public Affairs
Summary Produced shortly after the fiftieth anniversary of powered flight, this documentary series, hosted by veteran news anchor Walter Cronkite, traced the development of flight from the Wright Brothers to the present day. In addition to the impact of air travel on society and the economy, this series also took a detailed look at the military uses of air power, from the dogfighting biplanes of the First World War, to the high powered bombers and jet fighters of the 1950's. View more details
Genres : War Documentary
Release date : Nov 10, 1956
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Production companies : CBS Public Affairs