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Billy's helicopter ride

United States, 1962
film

Introduces the helicopter and its uses through the story of a young boy taking his first ride. Gives children an opportunity to experience second-hand what th..

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Airport in the jet age

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A Bike, a birthday

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Airplanes: how they fly

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Michael and the flying boats

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The Team

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The Bike

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Escape from the sea

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Ride the Gentle Breeze

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Light flight

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The Little airplane that grew

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Ride the wind

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The Boy who could fly

United States, 1986
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