An
unbelievable value!
(5
hours and 29 minutes
on 3 DVD's)
Item
#SBVFB-DVD
(set of 3 Flying
Boats Series DVD's)
Price: $59.95
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Flying
Boats
This
is the definitive video
series of the romance and great history of seaplanes, flying boats and
float planes. Relive the golden age of the flying boats and the great
Clipper
Ships. Now nearly extinct, these seemingly too-big-to-fly wonders
called
"flying boats", pushed the limits of technology during the first half
of
our century. Though traditional aircraft ultimately ended their reign,
these magnificent creations evoke memories of adventure unmatched by
any
land plane. Discover how these hybrid seaplanes conquered the oceans,
served
both sides during WWII and live on today as specialized firefighters.
Then
learn about exciting new developments that may return them to the
forefront
of air travel. This is an incredible collection of historic film
footage,
rare statistics and interviews, along with beautiful cinematography.
Sections
of the Flying Boats
Video/DVD:
On the Step
In
1913, aviation pioneer
Glenn Curtiss became the first to develop the flying boat. From the
start,
these large seaplanes surpassed land planes in both size and range. By
1920, they had become the first airliners, the first American aircraft
to engage in combat and the first to conquer the Atlantic Ocean by air.
The Great Clippers
Learn
how Pan American Airways'
giant Clipper flying boats established the world's first air service
across
two oceans and offered passengers the ultimate in modern
transportation.
Juan Tripp's contribution to history is very well documented with
actual
footage of the "China Clipper" and much more. To this day, these flying
boats depict such romance and nostalgia unmatched by any land plane.
The War Boats
From
twin-engine patrol
planes to six-engine bombers, flying boats offered versatility and
mobility
to combatants on both sides of World War II. Without these dependable
work
horses, the Allied forces might have lost the battle of the Atlantic as
well as the Pacific island-hopping campaign. Includes rare footage of
the
Dornier DOx German Flying Boat.
The Giants
Just
when post-war aviation
had forsaken the large flying boat, three of the biggest ones ever
built
would make their debut. Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose" and the British
Princess
were unfortunately doomed from the start, but the Martin "Mars" is
still
flying today as a converted water bomber used to fight forest fires.
The End of an Era
By
the 1950s, flying boat
operations in the United States Navy were in decline. Ironically, Navy
planners began developing radical new designs including the jet-powered
"Seamaster" and the supersonic "Sea Dart." In the end, however, these
water-based
aircraft could not compete with the obvious efficiency of traditional
land
planes.
The Final Frontier
Today,
only Japan, Canada
and Russia still produce large flying boats and seaplanes. Designed for
special utility and military applications, these modern seaplanes have
kept up with the advance of technology. In particular, the
jet-powered
Russian "Albatross" may lead a new generation of flying boats into the
future.
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Item
#SBVTF5046A & B
DVD, Flying Boat (Albatross) USAF Training for Water
Landings
Price: $28.95
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 This DVD is made from digitally enhanced United States Air Force 1950's Training films for the
Grumman Albatross, SA-16/HU-16 which covers all areas of
training Titled: TF-5046A Amphibian Aircraft Operations-Sheltered Water
& USAF TF-5046B -Open Water [both on 1 DVD] this is
a fantastic opportunity to own a piece of aviation flying boat history
recorded and documented by the US military. Albatross fans and
collectors: don't pass this up! There are only a few, so get them while
you can!
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Item
#SBTF5800
DVD, Flying Boat (Albatross) USAF Training for Rescue
Price: $20.95
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 This DVD also made by
the United States Air Force in 1967, demonstrates the rescue survivor
training in the Grumman Albatross for military and civilian
applications. Titled: USAF TF-5800 RESCUE SURVIVOR RESPONSIBILITIES. It
is another historic documentation of flying boat aviation, not to be
missed! Only a few of these Training films for the
Grumman Albatross are available!
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