Top 20 movies like SR-71 Blackbird: The Secret Vigil

SR-71 Blackbird: The Secret Vigil

Few aircraft have attracted more attention than the ominous black supersonic jet that for years has ranged the world on reconnaissance missions. This is the definitive tribute to an extraordinary peacekeeper, the SR-71 Blackbird. The History. The Technology. The Missions. The Pilots. And compelling, gripping footage of the Blackbird itself, on its "rocket ride" through the world's airspace.

SR-71 Blackbird: The Secret Vigil is of 1 hour(s) and 0 minute(s). It is Produced By:  Aviation Week Video. It was released on 1990-01-01.

Genres: Documentary

1. Railway Station (Dworzec)

Railway Station

Kieslowski’s later film Dworzec portrays the atmosphere at Central Station in Warsaw after the rush hour.

It has an average vote of 4.8 on TMDB.

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2. I Am a Spy

I Am a Spy

In the century when we invented aviation, when we invented cinema, in an age when we can move more and see more than any other point in history why have we become so watchful and so performative? I Am A Spy is a film that observes this watchfulness.

It has an average vote of 5 on TMDB.

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3. Charles Lindbergh in Colour (Lindbergh, l'aigle solitaire)

Charles Lindbergh in Colour

An exceptional documentary which presents, for the first time colorized archives, on Charles Lindbergh's life, the hero of the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean on May 21, 1927. A travel aboard the Spirit of St. Louis thanks to the magic of computer animation helps us to understand what he was able to feel during his crazy crossing. The fate of a man whose restless life reserves us many surprises: his membership in masonry, his relationship with the Nazi regime, his double even triple life...

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4. F4F Wildcat

F4F Wildcat

This 2-DVD set focused on the development and combat history of the Grumman F4F Wildcat and was created from holdings at the National Archives, the National Museum of Naval Aviation, the Naval Historical Center, and the Marine Corps Historical Center. The F4F Wildcat was the front-line carrier fighter in the first days of the Pacific war - flying off legendary ships like the Lexington, Saratoga, Hornet, Yorktown, and Enterprise - the Wildcat held the line as America built for victory.

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5. First In, Last Out

First In, Last Out

During the Vietnam War, the main threat to the strike packages was the V-750 Dvina, the first effective Soviet surface-to-air missile . Better known by the NATO designation SA-2 Guideline To suppress and destroy this threat, the U.S. Air Force countered with the courage and skill of the Wild Weasels, who not only flew some of the most dangerous missions in Southeast Asia but also became pioneers in Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses operations. This documentary tells the story of the Wild Weasel program.

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6. Sky High: The Story of TWA

Sky High: The Story of TWA

A documentary covering the history of TWA, from its origins to its ultimate sale to American Airlines.

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7. The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat

The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat

Built in the United States in the early 1940s by Sikorsky Aircraft, the VS-44 was a large four-engine flying boat designed primarily for the transatlantic passenger market, with a capacity of 40+ passengers. Three units were produced: Excalibur, Exeter - and Excambian, "The Queen of the Sky" to its final owners Charlie Blair and his wife, actress Maureen O'Hara. The film explores aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky and the eleven-year restoration of Excambian by volunteers at Sikorsky's Stratford plant.

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8. Fighting the Red Baron

Fighting the Red Baron

Two modern Red Arrows pilots take on the challenges faced by World War I pilots by performing photo reconnaissance, artillery ranging, and bombing missions in period aircraft - culminating in a classic dogfight.

It has an average vote of 7 on TMDB.

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9. Intercept: A Century of Signals Intelligence

Intercept: A Century of Signals Intelligence

A thought provoking documentary feature film providing a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of signals intelligence over the past century. Whether you're intrigued by the secretive world of intelligence agencies or concerned about the implications of digital surveillance, this film will leave you with a deeper understanding of the role signals intelligence plays in society.

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10. Unbelievable Flying Objects

Unbelievable Flying Objects

A hilarious countdown of the black sheep of aviation, aircraft that have embarrassed their builders, enraged the owners and terrified their pilots. These are stories of aircraft that should have never been built, including highly imaginative concepts to “fly” tanks and jeeps directly onto the battlefield, a real flying saucer and starkly bizarre efforts to design and build a submarine that flies. We come to understand why these ideas were doomed from the start…

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11. Blake

Blake

An eccentric history buff lives in a cabin in the woods but spends most of his time flying his biplane.

It has an average vote of 5.8 on TMDB.

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12. The Defender

The Defender

This documentary is about Bob Diemert of Carman, Manitoba, and his dream of building the world's next great fighter plane. His worldwide reputation as a genius at restoring "warbirds" enables him to finance his dream. The Defender is a lively, sometimes wild and funny, tale about a remarkable, modern-day folk hero.

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13. The White Diamond

The White Diamond

This 2004 documentary by Werner Herzog diaries the struggle of a passionate English inventor to design and test a unique airship during its maiden flight above the jungle canopy.

It has an average vote of 6.87 on TMDB.

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14. The Gap

The Gap

A dramatization to promote the Territorial Army.

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15. Unsettled History: America, China, and the Doolittle Tokyo Raid

Unsettled History: America, China, and the Doolittle Tokyo Raid

Doolittle's Raiders pull off a one-way bombing run over Tokyo and ditch their planes in and along the coast of China, where they are rescued by Chinese villagers, guerrillas, and missionaries. That generosity triggers horrific retaliation by the Japanese that claims an estimated quarter-million lives and prompts comparisons to the 1937-38 Rape of Nanking. The memory of the Raiders and their rescuers is kept alive by their children and grandchildren.

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16. One Six Right

One Six Right

An exhilarating documentary film that celebrates the unsung hero of aviation - the local airport - by tracing the life, history, and struggles of an airport icon: Southern California's Van Nuys Airport. Featuring thrilling aerial photography and a sweeping original score, the film dispels common misconceptions and opposes criticism of General Aviation airports.

It has an average vote of 8.7 on TMDB.

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17. Combat in the Air - The Air Defense of North America

Combat in the Air - The Air Defense of North America

(Combat in the Air - The Air Defense of North America)

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18. Combat in the Air - Attack Helikopters

Combat in the Air - Attack Helikopters

(Combat in the Air - Attack Helikopters)

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19. Combat in the Air - Search and Rescue

Combat in the Air - Search and Rescue

(Combat in the Air - Search and Rescue)

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20. Combat in the Air - Close Air Support in the Gulf

Combat in the Air - Close Air Support in the Gulf

(Combat in the Air - Close Air Support in the Gulf)

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