STK-ID 16699

Wings of Youth: FOLLOW SHOT of two young pilots walking past biplane trainers, one boarding plane, man flipping propeller, people waving, plane airborne. Several shots of pilot from wing of plane during flight. AIR TO AIR shot of plane in flight. TILT UP from bugler to Royal Canadian Air Force flag. HAS of graduating airmen on field. Sequence on inspection, airmen being awarded their wings by Billy Bishop. Montage on airport building, construction, a Douglas "Bolo" being towed across border. Montage on pilots during ground training, classes, drills, parachute handling, Link trainer operation. AERIAL SHOT of airfield, many trainers on tarmac.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
NFB Footage (Canada-US Relations)
Location
Canada
Year
1940
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Digital Bétacam, Reel 16 mm, Digital Video Disk
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w, 16mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486