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Challenger: An Industrial Romance follows the development of Canadair’s super-executive jet. A totally new type of aircraft, it is faster, cheaper to fly, and more comfortable than any other business jet. Would it make it off the drawing board and into the air? The film captures the spirit of the Canadian air transport industry and its attempt to compete with the American leaders in the industry. (Awards: San Francisco; Elmhurst; Toronto; Columbus; Budapest; New York)
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
313606
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - Canada - Toronto - Awards
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - United States - New York - Awards
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Air transport - History
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Airplanes - Design and construction
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Airplanes - History
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation - Canada
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)