WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Washington County, Utah)
AVIATION MOVIES
EARLY AVIATION MOVIES
Airmail, 1932, 1:25Director John Ford give a good glimpse of the problem the navigation arrows and beacons sought to help. Lots of 1932 aircraft stunts. Reliance on good visibility and radio communications.
Ceiling Zero, 1936, 1:32
This Howard Hawks film stars Pat O'brien and James Cagney. It gives insight into the radio beacon mechanism, flight instruments, and procedures.
Only Angels Have Wings, 1939, 2:02
A Howard Hughes film with Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, and Rita Hayworth. About a tiny airline that can't afford to miss any flights, forcing them to take chances.