Explore humanity’s timeless dream of winged flight in this documentary from 1938. While airplanes have conquered the skies, their roar has overshadowed the sheer beauty of soaring. Yet the human spirit persists, seeking escape on the wings of the wind through the adventure of gliding flight. Venture into the world of flying clubs, where ground hoppers take their first short hops in sailplanes and gliders over level ground. Beginners learn to handle controls and land safely, while more experienced fliers are catapulted by elastic ropes or launched like kites. --- 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 Anstey, Arthur Elton, John Grierson, ...