The Plane Makers is a British television series created by Wilfred Greatorex and produced by Rex Firken. ATV made three series for ITV between 1963 and 1965. It was succeeded by The Power Game, which ran for an additional three series from 1965 to 1969. Firkin continued as producer for the first two series, and David Reid took over for series 3.
Aliens invade Earth and deploy destructive ships in major cities. Mankind fights back with the help of a satellite technician, a fighter pilot, and a scientist. They discover that the aliens are using Earth's technology against them. The survivors launch a counterattack but fail to penetrate the aliens' force field. However, they manage to capture an alien and take it to Area 51. The president learns about the aliens' plan to destroy Earth and orders a nuclear attack. The survivors come up with a plan to disable the aliens' shields and destroy the mothership. They successfully execute the plan and defeat the aliens, saving the world.
Lord of the Flies is a 1963 movie adaptation of the classic novel by William Golding. After a plane crash, a group of British schoolboys find themselves stranded on a deserted island. At first, they attempt to establish order and create a civilization. However, as time goes on and their survival becomes more challenging, they descend into savagery, revealing the dark side of human nature.
In 1862 London, a daring scientist and a brave pilot embark on a dangerous expedition in a hot air balloon to make groundbreaking scientific discoveries and survive against all odds.
The Cry of the Owl follows Robert, an airplane designer who moves to a small town in Pennsylvania after a painful divorce. He becomes obsessed with his beautiful neighbor Jenny and starts spying on her. When Jenny's ex-boyfriend mysteriously disappears, Robert becomes a prime suspect, thrusting him into a world of deceit and danger. As he navigates through a web of secrets and betrayal, Robert's mental stability begins to unravel, leading to a shocking climax.
A group of American aviators joins the Lafayette Escadrille in France during World War I. They face various challenges and dangers, including aerial battles and personal conflicts.
Space is a television mini-series. It is based on a novel of the same name by James A. Michener published in 1982.
Dive Bomber (1941) is a movie set in San Diego, California during World War II. It follows the story of a divorced doctor turned aviator who becomes a test pilot for the US Navy. As he trains to become a dive bomber, he faces romantic rivalry, jealousy, and dangerous missions. The movie explores themes of marriage, medicine, friendship, and self-sacrifice.
Amanda, a brilliant aeronautical engineer, is enraged when her breakthrough design is stolen and patented by her colleague Brendan. When he is found murdered, she becomes the prime suspect and soon finds she is not only fighting for her design - but fight for her life - as someone out there is determined to silence her protest for good.
The Concorde remains a legend of the sky. In both looks and performance, it was incomparable, and the technology behind it was nothing less than revolutionary. Learn all about this magnificent craft that was able to fly at over 1300 mph, linking Paris and London to New York in under 4 hours. A unique flying machine, it remains the only supersonic commercial aircraft in the history of aviation.
In the movie Flight To Mars, a reporter named Steve compels a scientist to reveal details of an upcoming expedition to Mars. Once on Mars, the crew crash-lands and discovers an underground civilization of Martians. As the crew explores the underground city, they face intrigue, betrayal, and the impending doom of the Martian civilization. Will they be able to find a way to escape and return to Earth?
Thundering across the sky on elegant white wings, the Concorde was an instant legend. But behind the glamour of jet setting at Mach 2 were stunning scientific innovations and political intrigue. Fifteen years after Concorde's final flight, this documentary takes you inside the historic international race to develop the first supersonic airliner. Hear stories from those inside the choreographed effort to design and build Concorde in two countries at once - and the crew members who flew her.
Adolf Hitler's Nazi megalomania knew no limits. The most daring of his plans World War II involved German fighter planes crashing into Manhattan's skyscrapers as living bombs, like the Japanese kamikazes. Hitler understood the huge symbolic power of Manhattan's skyscrapers. He believed suicide bombing would have a devastating psychological impact on the American people and the U.S. war effort.
World War II propaganda film from Warner Brothers.
Wittgenstein is a comedic and dramatic biographical film that explores the life and work of philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. Set in Vienna and Manchester, the film delves into the themes of language, logic, genius, and communication. It follows the story of Wittgenstein's teachings, his impact on his students, and his journey as a philosopher.
Flight from Ashiya is a story about a daring air-rescue operation conducted by the US Air Force in Japan. A group of pilots and flight-crew risk their lives to rescue survivors from a shipwreck, facing various challenges along the way. The movie explores themes of bravery, prejudice, and interracial romance in the backdrop of 1960s Japan.
Animated training film depicting the fundamentals of electricity and how electrical signals can be used to keep an airplane on correct course and altitude through an autopilot.
Pilot disobeys unsafe orders and loses his job. He then starts a flying school which receives a boost when the government launches a program which it hopes will produce 20,000 pilots a year.