Delve into the science of high-speed flight in this 1959 educational film, the third of a three-part series, and explore the aerodynamics of flight beyond the speed of sound, using animated sequences to illustrate important physical principles.
►Part 1 of this brief series - 'Approaching the Speed of Sound' - can be seen here:
youtu.be/hlVNwOFtpuQ
►For part 2 in this series - 'Transonic Flight' - please see:
youtu.be/Dm9PWOprMS4
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Shell Historical Film Archive
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...