Shell Film Unit (1953)
Powered Flight: The Story of the Century is a British documentary produced by the Shell Film Unit and directed by Stuart Legg. The film presents a sweeping history of powered aviation, tracing its development from the Wright brothers' pioneering flight in 1903 through the rapid advances of the first half of the twentieth century and into the emerging jet age. It highlights the contributions of early aviation pioneers, the technological breakthroughs of both World Wars, the growth of commercial air travel, and Britain's leading role in aircraft development.
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