Though firmly rooted in aviation’s earliest days—it was founded in 1866—the Royal Aeronautical Society advances firmly into the future on a number of fronts. One of the most recent of these missions has been the opening of the society’s new National Aerospace Library Film Archive.
Royal Aeronautical Society Opens Online Film Archive
Key Takeaways:
- The Royal Aeronautical Society has launched a new online National Aerospace Library Film Archive, making its video catalog globally accessible.
- Despite the physical library being closed, the archive offers a guided tour through historical aviation topics, including early days, rotorcraft, and air transport.
- Notable content includes films prepared for Donald W. Douglas's 1935 lecture, showcasing vintage aircraft and "Air Transport in America."
- This film archive expands the RAeS's existing online resources, which already feature podcasts, lecture series, and print materials.
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