Summary Centers on the theme of women aviators in history and the determination they embodied to be allowed to fly. First, we follow the story of a restored Travel Air biplane used by Louise Thaden to win the first cross-country Women's Air Race in 1929. Then we tell the story of a group of students at a community college who are working to restore Jackie Cochran's Twin Beech, using it as vessel to tell the story of women in aviation. The last story showcases a Restorer who rebuilt a Stearman biplane that served at Avenger Field, where the Women's Air Service Pilots (WASP) were trained. This episode will inspire those who are told they cannot accomplish something, and having the drive to prove the cynics wrong.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Steve Hinton Taigh Ramey James Kisicki William Guarnere
Genres : Documentary
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Filming locations : Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Production companies : Hemlock Films Restorers Series
Summary Centers on the theme of women aviators in history and the determination they embodied to be allowed to fly. First, we follow the story of a restored Travel Air biplane used by Louise Thaden to win the first cross-country Women's Air Race in 1929. Then we tell the story of a group of students at a community college who are working to restore Jackie Cochran's Twin Beech, using it as vessel to tell the story of women in aviation. The last story showcases a Restorer who rebuilt a Stearman biplane that served at Avenger Field, where the Women's Air Service Pilots (WASP) were trained. This episode will inspire those who are told they cannot accomplish something, and having the drive to prove the cynics wrong.
Genres : Documentary
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Filming locations : Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Production companies : Hemlock Films Restorers Series
