Rent British Civil Aviation: Trident: The Unsung Hero (2006)

Name: British Civil Aviation: Trident: The Unsung Hero
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1h 27min

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Hawker Sidderley's Trident airliner, first developed in the 1950s, ushered in the "Jet Age" of civil aviation for millions. The Trident pushed the limits of technology, from its outstanding speed capabilities to its revolutionary Automatic Landing system and triplicated dual controls. It was a true milestone in British aviation history - but never achieved its full potential. This unique documentary - featuring much rare footage from the BAE Systems archive - reveals why the Trident blazed the way in civil aviation, but fell victim to the Boeing 727, which it had inspired.
Interviewees include Chief Design Engineer John Martin, ex-BEA captain Tony Angus and Neil Lomax, Project Director of the Trident Preservation Society, providing a fascinating insight into the development, handling characteristics and history of this important British airliner.
Actors:: John Martin, Tony Angus, Neil Lomax
Studio:: DD Home Entertainment
Genres:: Documentary, Special Interest

BBFC:

Release Date:

19/03/2007

Run Time:

87 minutes

Languages:

English LPCM Stereo

Subtitles:

None

DVD Regions:

Region 2

Formats:

Pal

Aspect Ratio:

Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9

Colour:

Colour

Bonus:

"Trident Preservation Society" Neil Lomax talks about the work of the Trident Preservation Society and rebuilding the aircraft at Manchester Airport's Viewing Park
"High Tail, Deep Stall": An extended discussion on the Trident's vulnerability to 'deep stall'
"Recycling the Trident": A film record of a Trident being broken up for scrap
"Flying Sequences": Over ten minutes of uninterrupted Trident footage, including air-to-air shots, take offs and landings
"Trident Flight Deck": An original film from the early days of Trident development, offering a detailed guide to the flight deck