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Early experimental failures in airplane development. Lawrence Sperry and his "Messenger" airplane
Film showing early history of flight with many early unsuccessful flying machines. As Igor Sikorsky speaks, in the background, about such earlier failures, the first scene shows a early 1900s seven wing airplane, with its propeller turning, being pushed by several men. Suddenly the the entire thing collapses into a heap, as the men run to safety. They quickly return to check on the occupant. Next, an experimental four-rotor helicopter is seen lifting above the ground, successfully, but not otherwise controllable. Then a contraption (labeled "Sky Car") employs a pulsating umbrella. It jumps up and down but does not accomplish anything else. A tricycle gear contraption, using an array of sails, and displaying the number, 691, moves along under power, but does not ever leave the ground. A helicopter of sorts, with several different size rotors falls sideways, as the pilot is adjusting it. He steps away to safety. Another glimpse of the "Sky Car." A wing-flapping contraption that does nothing else. Aviation pioneer, Lawrence Sperry, moves his early biplane up to a gasoline pump to refuel. He holds the fuel hose to his gas tank while another man pumps the fuel. Next, his airplane taxis along a public road, followed by a motorcyclist. The aircraft takes off. Sperry piloting his small single-place bi-plane "Messenger" aircraft, is seen flying above the U.S. Capitol dome, on March 22, 1922. Next, he lands on the Capitol Plaza and quickly turns the aircraft so it actually ascends several Capitol steps, before rolling back to park. Sperry climbs from the cockpit and is greeted by policemen and officials who surround him and congratulate him. (Sperry perished flying across the English Channel in 1924.) View of the Great Dome on Building 10 at the campus of MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). Dr. Jerome Hunsaker, pioneer aeronautical engineer and educator, is seen in a laboratory. He speaks of beginning the aeronautical engineering education program at MIT in 1913, with Donald Douglas as an assistant.
Life and times of Henry Ford and the Model T, with events from 1904 through 1936 (not always in chronological order).
Mix of scenes covering Henry Ford and his Model T cars, Model Ts travel through a stream and along rutted roads and through snow. Ford Model Ts equipped with special wheels travel on the rails along a railroad trestle. One drives slowly along a large pipeline. Views inside Ford auto factory of assembly line operations. Car hoods being pressed into shape. Car bodies on assembly line. Engine blocks moving on conveyer. Car bodies being placed on chassis. Henry Ford walking along garden path at his home, Fairlane, in Dearborn Michigan. Glimpse of Henry Ford joking with Scottish comedian, Harry Lauder, in 1914. Henry ford tinkering with an old steam engine, and later, driving one of his tractors. Ford in his office conferring with employees. Family gathering as Edsel Ford is about to embark on a transcontinental trip with Model T Ford cars, on May 5, 1924. The Fords doing country dances together. Henry Ford camping with Thomas Edison, Harvey Firestone, and John Burroughs (later seen driving a 1918 Ford Model T). Views of the men (who called themselves the "Four Vagabonds," as they dine under a tent and use a large Lazy Susan table. Ford speaking directly into Edison's right ear (he was hard of hearing) while Firestone looks on, amused. Edsel Ford with his father outdoors, and in the Ford factory. Father and son sitting by the Quadricycle with a 1936 white Ford sedan behind them. Portrait of Henry Ford. Luxury limousine at a mansion. It has no right side door for the chauffeur, and a right hand steering wheel (British built?) Woman enters and luxurious interior is described. Chauffeur enters at left door and slides across seat to right-side steering wheel. Lincoln chauffeured limousine passes and parks in front of a Model T. May 1927, men assemble the body onto the 15 millionth Model T car, and it drives away with Henry Ford as passenger. Old Ford cars brought into plant where they are seen being crushed and scrapped, and their steel recycled into new cars.
An aircraft comes in and lands aboard United States aircraft carrier Langley off the coast of California, United States.
United States aircraft lands aboard the U.S. aircraft carrier Langley off the coast of California, United States. A signal man on the deck of United States aircraft carrier Langley waves signal flags as an aircraft comes in for landing on May 14, 1924. Aircraft piloted by Lieutenant Commander Mason lands on the deck and taxis along. Men in the foreground as the plane taxis. Men rush towards the plane.
An aircraft piloted by J.J. Demshock lands aboard United States aircraft carrier Langley off the coast of California.
United States aircraft land aboard the aircraft carrier Langley off the coast of California, United States. A man on the edge of the deck waves signal flags as a United States aircraft comes in for landing. Aircraft lands aboard on May, 26th 1924. Aircraft piloted by J.J. Demshock, ACMM , United States Navy, taxis along the flight deck.
Bob Sour sings 'West of Tomorrow' at Music War Committee in New York (WW2)
Entertainment by the Music War Committee in World War II. Men seated around conference table discuss music. Fred Ahlert chairman of the committee ask to Volunteer to sing song, helpful in winning war. Bob Sour raises hand and ask to sing and for help in music. Ray Henderson speaks and plays piano. Sour sings "West of Tomorrow". Listeners clap in reaction. Plaque: Victor Herbert 1859-1924.
Different models of Ford Model Ts at different locations in United States.
Various models of Ford Model Ts in different locations. Ford Model T is colloquially known as the Tin Lizzie and also the Flivver. A Ford Touring near a lake. A family enjoys a picnic by the lakeside. Another model Ford Roadster outside a building. A few people enter the building. A couple comes out of the building. The couple climbs down the stairs. They move towards the Ford Roadster. The man helps the woman to climb in. He goes to the driver side and climbs in. He looks back and drives the car away. Close view of another model Ford Coupe.