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Look to Lockheed for Leadership

Look to Lockheed for Leadership

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Documentary

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Promotional film about Lockheed aircraft using test pilots and speed records to show how Lockheed was at the forefront of aviation technology during the 1930's and 1940's. Famous pilots including the Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lindbergh and Howard Hughes are shown along with the latest aircraft designs such as the P-38 fighter.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

32 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

04 August 1940

Country

United States of America

Cast

John Hiestand

John Hiestand

Narrator

Frank Hawks

Frank Hawks

Self

Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Self

Charles A. Lindbergh

Charles A. Lindbergh

Self

Wiley Post

Wiley Post

Self

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