The Magic of Flight

The Magic of Flight

1996•40m•6.7/10

DocumentaryHistory

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6.7/10(11)

Take a technological thrill ride The Magic of Flight takes you on a technological thrill ride faster, higher and wider than modern science or even your imagination! Relive the first flight of the Wright Brothers, then soar with the Blue Angels as they defy the laws of gravity. Narrated by Tom Selleck.

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MacGillivray Freeman Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Tom Selleck

Tom Selleck

Narrator (voice)

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