Wasps and Witches Women Pilots of World War II /
This fascinating documentary introduces the previously untold story of the forgotten fliers of the Second World War: women pilots from Britain, the United States, Russia, and Germany. These pilots risked everything for their countries and pioneered the way for others at a time when flying was the so...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., Journeyman Pictures (Firm) |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2012], c2012.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (52 min.) : sd., col. |
| Subjects: |
Women
-- Employment.
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| Summary: |
This fascinating documentary introduces the previously untold story of the forgotten fliers of the Second World War: women pilots from Britain, the United States, Russia, and Germany. These pilots risked everything for their countries and pioneered the way for others at a time when flying was the sole prerogative of men. Because of widespread skepticism, they had to prove their worth and their ability to do a "man's" job. With unique archival footage and present-day interviews with the pilots themselves, this inspiring film offers unique insight into the experiences of the thousands of courageous women who have been "written out" of the history books. |
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| Item Description: |
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on December 22, 2012. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Forgotten Fliers (3:10) -- Air Transport Auxiliary (3:38) -- Pushing Gender Boundaries (1:59) -- Amy Johnson (1:42) -- Marina Raskova (1:45) -- Preparing to Face the Luftwaffe (4:31) -- 586th Fighter Regiment (2:16) -- Battle for Stalingrad (3:51) -- White Rose of Stalingrad (0:44) -- WASP Reunion (2:33) -- Fighting for Women Fliers (2:42) -- Challenging Women's Roles in Society (4:00) -- Unfair Policies for Female Pilots (2:22) -- Soviet Women in Combat (3:50) -- "Night Witches" (2:18) -- German Perspective (3:42) -- Russians Capture Berlin (1:39) -- Hollow Victory for Female Fliers (1:31) -- A Slap in the Face (1:33) -- Sisters in Sky Combat (0:59) -- Credits: Wasps and Witches: Women Pilots of World War II (0:51) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. This fascinating documentary introduces the previously untold story of the forgotten fliers of the Second World War: women pilots from Britain, the United States, Russia, and Germany. These pilots risked everything for their countries and pioneered the way for others at a time when flying was the sole prerogative of men. Because of widespread skepticism, they had to prove their worth and their ability to do a "man's" job. With unique archival footage and present-day interviews with the pilots themselves, this inspiring film offers unique insight into the experiences of the thousands of courageous women who have been "written out" of the history books. 9 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Closed-captioned. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (52 min.) : sd., col. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
9 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |