Song of the Clouds - Air Travel in 1956 | Shell Historical Film Archive

Explore the 1956 world of air travel, a mere five decades after the Wright brothers’ first flight in 1903. Experience the democratization of air travel with regular flights and affordable fares, where passengers soar at over 300 mph on planes like Boeing, Douglas, and Vickers Viscount. Learn about high engine standards, international codes, and advanced technology shaping the industry. For more information about Shell’s Historic Film Archive please contact: filmservices@ #Shell #ShellFilmUnit #HistoricFilmArchive #Documentary #History #AirTravel #50s #Airplane --- Shell’s surprising and captivating Historic Film Archive dates from 1934 and covers a rich mix of topics from technology, science and engineering to craftsmanship, motorsport and travelogue. The Shell Film Unit, responsible for the content, was a highly celebrated part of Britain’s Documentary Movement. Key figures from that movement were involved, including: Jack Beddington, Edgar Anste