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.
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Key Takeaways:
- Many individuals were drawn to aviation by fascinating 1950s and 1960s newsreels that showcased advances in flying technology.
- These captivating clips, often produced by military services and manufacturers, featured content like rocket sleds testing human endurance.
- This week's "Best of the Web" presents a humorous parody of this classic aviation newsreel genre.
- The comedic tribute is offered by the San Diego Air & Space Museum.
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