Men Of The Shooting Stars.

Duration: 9 min

Year Published: 1949

Format: 35mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Copyright: 21Jan49 M4041, renewed 5Jan77 R650509 Renewal claimant: Marian B., Inc Original author: RKO Pathe, Inc. (Screenliner)

Description: Explains the basic principles in the construction of jet planes, and displays them in action. Shows a final checkup of the Shooting Star for a flight from Andrews Field to New York.

Complete Record: MEN OF THE SHOOTING STARS. RKO Pathe, Inc., with the cooperation of the United States Air Force, c1949. 9 min., sd., b&w, 35mm. (Screenliner, no. 4) Summary: Explains the basic principles in the construction of jet planes, and displays them in action. Shows a final checkup of the Shooting Star for a flight from Andrews Field to New York. Credits: Producer, Burton Benjamin; director and photographer, Howard Winner; narrator, Arthur Hannes; music, Nathaniel Shilkret; editor, Isaac Kleinerman. © RKO Pathe, Inc.; 21Jan49; MP4041.