Wings of the World
An aviation spectacular
Genres
Overview
A must for the plane enthusiast, this film presents some of the world's best air show performers from 25 different venues. Aerobatic teams from across the globe perform breathtaking manoeuvres in their state-of-the-art jet fighters, while solo pilots put biplanes and vintage aircraft through their paces. All the fun and adrenalin action of a live show!
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
110 min
Release Date
1989-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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