The Conquest of the Air

The Conquest of the Air (1931)

December 1st, 19311h 11min

History, Documentary
42%

Overview

This early docudrama uses dramatic reenactment, working models of early flying machines, and archival footage to trace man's attempts to fly from ancient times through the 1930s.


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