CinemaOSMovie · 1986 · 0h 59m · NR

Wings Over Water

A History of Naval Aviation and its Relationship to American Foreign Policy

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Wings Over Water tells the fascinating story of naval aviation's critical role in making the U.S. a world power. Film highlights include archival footage of some of the most terrifying and intense airspace battles fought and the intriguing interviews of the veterans who took part in them. This is the story of naval aviation from its conception to the important role it played in battles fought, won, and lost, all the while examining American foreign policy, foreign relations, and long-simmering international conflict. An evocative, powerful, and informative documentary, Wings Over Water is the story behind the story: how and why America developed maritime aviation technology, what it meant to our past, and what it means to our future.

Directed byDavid Hoffman

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 59m
Language
EN
Released
October 22, 1986
Studios
Varied Directions International

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Creative team
Directed by
David Hoffman
David Hoffman
Written by
Harvey Ardman
David Hoffman
David Hoffman
Produced by
Terri Randall

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