What got many of us into flying were those fascinating newsreel pieces done during the 1950s and 1960s on advances in aviation technology. The military services produced them and so did manufacturers like Boeing, Northrop, Grumman and North American. Who can forget those riveting clips of rocket sleds blasting down the rails to test the limits of human endurance? This week’s Best of the Web is a humorous send up of the genre offered by San Diego’s excellent Air & Space Museum.
Best Of The Web: A Humorous Look At Ejection Seat Testing
Key Takeaways:
- Many were inspired to fly by fascinating 1950s and 1960s newsreels showcasing advancements in aviation technology.
- These historical clips, often produced by military services and manufacturers, featured tests like rocket sleds pushing the limits of human endurance.
- The article highlights a humorous "send up" of this classic newsreel genre, offered by the San Diego Air & Space Museum.
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