Last African Flying Boat (1993)
0h 50min
- General info
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- Synopsis:
In the late 1930's, the Empire flying boats of Imperial Airways linked the British colonies of East Africa from Egypt to South Africa. They carried passengers in country-club comfort on a five-day journey featuring luxury accommodations and five-star service. A half-century later, journalist Alexander Frater, producer/director David Wallace and a camera crew made a harrowing attempt to recreate the trek over present-day Africa - across what had become five independent states and two war zones. Through remarkable vintage footage of the original flights and the fascinating film of the modern-day trip, you'll enjoy a rare glimpse of a bygone era and an inside look at the new Africa, a continent of diversity, strife and transition. - Directors:
- David Wallace
- Narrated By:
- Alexander Frater
- Writers:
- Alexander Frater
- Others:
- david Wallace
- Aka:
- World Of Discovery - The Last African Flying Boat
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Documentary, Special Interest
