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A variety of audiovisual programs may be borrowed for showing to school, civic, professional and youth groups. There is no charge for this program. Mailing costs are also covered. These programs make excellent pre-visit or follow-up activities for outreach programs as well as planned visits to the museum. Several of the programs tie directly into workshop topics. The programs may also be used in lieu of a museum visit for those groups unable to attend.
Scheduling Information:
- Programs will not be loaned to minors.
- Programs should be ordered at least 30 days in advance of the preferred showing dates.
- Only one program can be loaned to a requestor within a three week period.
- The program should be returned the day following your showing date. Scheduling for this popular service is on a tight timetable and overdue programs mean cancellation for the next requestor.
- You must use the official Audiovisual Request form. The form may be e-mailed, or reproduced and mailed or faxed. No phone requests for audiovisual materials will be accepted. Call (937) 255-4666 for more information.
- Be sure to provide at least one preferred date and several alternate dates. Allow three weeks between each date.
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The United States Air Force Museum
V090
Grades 3-12
28 minutes
Chronicles the ardent pursuit of flight from Icarus to the B-1 and beyond. Narrated by Charlton Heston. Tour this great museum and explore the men, machines and the history behind the dream of flight. An excellent preview of the museum prior to a visit.
Flight - General
Inventors & Inventions: Air and Space
V098
Grades K -5
28 minutes
From helicopters to observatories, the four segments explore Leonardo da Vinci and the helicopter, Galileo's Telescope, the Wright brothers and Lowell's Observatory. [From the Discovery Channel]
To Fly
V072
Grades 3-12
28 minutes
Takes the viewer on an aerial tour of America from a balloon ascension in the 1800s to a venture into space. [IMAX film]
Women With Wings
V082
Grades 4 - 12
17 minutes
Documents the lives of eight women and the contributions they have made to the world of aviation. This video is narrated by three-time U.S. National Unlimited Aerobatics Champion Patty Wagstaff. [From the History Channel]
Balloons
V087
Grades 4-12
50 minutes
From the first flight of the Montgolfier brothers in 1783, to NASA's latest ideas about the use of balloons to facilitate exploration of the planets, the colorful and extensive history of balloons is examined. [From the History Channel]
Magic of Flight
V088
Grades 4-12
45 minutes
Experience the thrill of flying and soar through the history of flight from the Wright brothers to the amazing aerobatics of the world renowned Blue Angels. This video is a story of human potential and the importance of training and performance. [IMAX film]
Parachutes
V086
Grades 4-12
50 minutes
People involved in the parachute industry say that it takes a rocket to get something into space, but it takes a parachute to get it back down safely. This is the chronology of the development of the parachute, from the first jump in 1797 to present-day space shuttle parachutes. [From the History Channel]
Fires of Kuwait
V079
Grades 6-12
36 minutes
The terrible legacy of the Gulf War -- 607 oil wells burning out of control, ignited by retreating Iraqi troops. Fire fighting teams from 10 countries answered Kuwait's cry for help. Eventually supported by more than 10,000 people from 40 nations, they battled the firestorm and won. [IMAX film]
The History of Flight
V074
Grades 6-12
60 minutes
Features two 30-minute NASA programs on the history of powered flight. The first examines man's quest for flight and the technology needed to reach our lofty goals. Start with actual footage of early flying contraptions, witness man's unending struggle to fly farther, faster and higher. The second program is an interview with aviation pioneer and historian Paul Garber. He relates his experiences with aviation giants Orville Wright, Charles Lindbergh, Glenn Curtiss, Amelia Earhart, Howard Hughes and others.
Flyers in Search of a Dream
V056
Grades 4-12
60 minutes
This is a wonderful documentary about the lives and adventures of early black aviators including Bessie Coleman and James Herman Banning. This one-of-a-kind film includes rare archival footage, photographs and dramatic vignettes. [PBS series]
Jet Engines
V085
Grades 6-12
50 minutes
Chronicles the development of the jet engine, from early German and British experimentation with turbojets to modern ramjet and scramjet technology. Jet and rocket engines are compared, and many exciting aircraft are depicted, such as the Bell X-1 and the SR-71 Blackbird. [From the History Channel]
Understanding Flight
V095
Grades 6-12
51 minutes
Explore the secrets of travel from birds to human flight. Discover the technique and skill of flying through graphics that demonstrate the four forces of flight. Actor John Travolta, author Tom Clancy, aircraft designer Burt Rutan and aerobatic pilot Patty Wagstaff discuss flying. [From the Discovery Channel]
Ohio History
Ohio's Contribution to Flight
V071
Grades 3-12
20 minutes
Highlights the contributions of Wilbur and Orville Wright, Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, Maj. Don Gentile, Gen. Curtis LeMay, Col. John Glenn, Neil Armstrong and Dr. Judith Resnick.
The Wright Brothers at Huffman Prairie
V073
Grades 3-12
25 minutes
Traces the story of the Wright brothers after the historic flights at Kitty Hawk, N.C., in 1903. Uses original photographs and film footage. Also includes oral histories by the niece and nephew of the Wright brothers.
World War II and Beyond
As It Happened: Berlin Airlift
V084
Grades 6-12
100 minutes
The story of the Berlin Airlift, the first battle of the Cold War. From the initial Soviet control of West Berlin to Operation Little Vittles led by "the candy bomber" Lt. Gail Halvorsen, this video documents Allied efforts to keep supplies moving into the besieged city. [From the History Channel]
Count Me In
V075
Grades 6-12
88 minutes
The story of the Tokyo Raid, America's first counterstrike against Japan -- led by Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle in 1942 -- comes alive as the airmen who flew on that raid give their personal accounts of the harrowing events that changed their lives and ours.
War Planes of World War II
V083
Grades 6-12
50 minutes
In the 1920s and 1930s, American aircraft manufacturers were in trouble because there was little demand for their product. Pearl Harbor changed all that in an instant and also awoke "the sleeping giant" from isolationism. This video is a tribute to America's aviation industry and productivity. [From the History Channel]
Faster Than Sound
V051
Grades 4-12
60 minutes
On Oct. 14, 1947, U.S. Air Force Capt. Chuck Yeager flew the rocket- powered Bell X-1 faster than the speed of sound. This video shows footage of dramatic test flights as well as how aircraft designers invented the wings, fuselages and engines that pushed aircraft to supersonic limits. [NOVA series]
Return With Honor
V054
Grades 6-12
113 minutes
Tom Hanks narrates this compelling story of American fighter pilots who were shot down over North Vietnam and who became prisoners of war. This film chronicles these POW's determination to return to America with dignity and honor, and is a testament to their courage and sacrifice. [PBS series]
Straight Up: Helicopters In Action
V055
Grades 4-12
42 minutes
This video details over a dozen helicopters in a series of exciting scenarios that demonstrate the variety of roles these aircraft play in our daily lives. Fly along with experienced crews as they perform rescue missions, apprehend criminals, save animals and undertake reconnaissance missions. [MAX film]
The Tuskegee Airmen
V053
Grades 6-12
60 minutes
During World War II, a select group of African Americans traveled to Tuskegee, Alabama to train to become pilots at the famed Tuskegee Institute. This film depicts the struggles these brave men encountered on the way to becoming this nation's first black fighter pilots. [PBS series]
Dayton Codebreakers
Grades 6-12
60 minutes
Tells the history of the role of the city and its natives in breaking secret enemy codes through World War II. Specifically focuses on National Cash Register (NCR) and the engineer Joe Desch who played significant roles in helping to quell these treats. [From ThinkTV]
Codes
Grades 6-12
50 minutes
Examines the history of social and military secret codes from a U.S. and world perspective. [From the History Channel]
Space
People and Space
V092
Grades K-5
41 minutes
Four segments show what it takes to put astronauts into space and to keep them there as they live and work: The Space Shuttle, Support Staff; Zero Gravity and Living in Space. [From the Discovery Channel]
The Dream is Alive
V078
Grades 3-12
37 minutes
Gives you a window seat on the space shuttle. Share the astronauts' experience of working, eating and sleeping in microgravity. Witness an exciting satellite repair -- proof that we can work in space -- and the historic walk in space by an American woman. [IMAX film]
Blue Planet
V080
Grades 6-12
42 minutes
Filmed by astronauts from five space shuttle missions, Blue Planet dramatically reveals the forces affecting Earth's fragile ecological balance: hurricanes, volcanoes, earthquakes, and ultimately -- humankind. [IMAX film]
Destiny in Space
V081
Grades 6-12
40 minutes
A tribute to the continuing exploration of the solar system and the universe beyond. Viewers are part of the space shuttle crew, deploying and repairing the Hubble Space Telescope. Travel millions of miles beyond Earth, finding evidence of new planets. Narrated by Leonard Nimoy. [IMAX film]
Eyes in the Sky
V093
Grades 6-12
51 minutes
From predicting the weather to orienting drivers on the ground, satellites circle Earth carrying the most advanced information-processing technology in the world. What began as a Cold War surveillance tool now has a multitude of uses. [From the Discovery Channel]
He Conquered Space
V096
Grades 6-12
51 minutes
Look into the life of Wernher von Braun, the most important figure in the American space program. From his boyhood sketches to his design of Hitler's V-2 rocket and to the creation of the rocket that shot American astronauts to the moon, von Braun's genius inspired and enabled the exploration of outer space. [From the Discovery Channel]
Pioneers in Space
V099
Grades 6-12
50 minutes
Mike Wallace narrates this documentary about our Mercury astronauts and the Cold War space race. From Alan Shepard's sub-orbital journey in 1961 to John Glenn's latest mission in 1998, this video depicts the wondrous development of space flight in America as well as in the Soviet Union. [From the History Channel]
The Space Shuttle
V094
Grades 6-12
48 minutes
Divided into four segments; explores scientists' most amazing spacecraft. Learn about the history of the space shuttle program and how it fulfilled a decade of dreams for NASA engineers. See how the shuttle is put together in the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Then, train with the shuttle astronauts as they learn to cope with microgravity and the rigors of space. [From the Discovery Channel]
Understanding Space Travel
V097
Grades 6-12
52 minutes
Off we go into the wild blue yonder, spending billions of dollars to reach farther and farther into space. Probe space exploration and the complex physics behind rocket science, thrust and gravity. [From the Discovery Channel]
History of Space Flight-Reaching For The Stars
V052
Grades 4-12
60 minutes
Narrated by astronaut Alan Shepard, this production is one of the most complete collections of historical footage, computer animation and rare images ever assembled regarding space flight. [Holiday Space & Science series]
Additional Videos (Former Filmstrips)
The following videos are compilations of filmstrips. Each video contains individual segments on specific topics within the broader categories. Each segment is between 6-34 minutes. Material contained in the videos is designed for either grades 3-6 or grades 7-12.
VF01E History of Flight -- General: Grades 3-6; 65 minutes total
VF01S History of Flight -- General: Grades 7-12; 134 minutes total
Five segments: Balloons and Airships; Black Wings; Early Flight; Important
Feats of Aeronautics; and Milestones of Flight.
VF02E History of Flight -- Military: Grades 3-6; 36 minutes total
VF02S History of Flight -- Military: Grades 7-12; 89 minutes total
Three segments: World War I Aviation; World War II Aviation; and Sea-Air Operations.
VF03E Technology and Transportation: Grades 3-6; 50 minutes total
VF03S Technology and Transportation: Grades 7-12; 88 minutes total
Five segments: Air Transportation; Challenges of Restoration; Flight
Technology; Social Impact of Flight; and Vertical Flight.
VF04E Space: Grades 3-6; 21 minutes total
VF04S Space: Grades 7-12; 52 minutes total
Two segments: Apollo to the Moon and Rocketry and Space Flight.
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