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Thermal Imaging
Great lengths are taken by energy companies to keep our electricity supply on. To spot any potential power cuts, they use sophisticated equipment, and take to the skies. Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points. Networks of...
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Fighter Pilots: G-Force
Changes in acceleration pose an extreme risk for fighter pilots. Find out how they train to avoid blacking-out during flights. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Fighter pilots undergo training to allow them to cope with G-force....
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Why do hot air balloons float?
Find out how hot air balloons work. Material processes - Solids, liquids and gases - Gases Learning Points Air is made up of different gases. The molecules in gas are widely spaced. When heated the molecules of a gas move around and...
Bedtime History
Amelia Earhart For Kids
Learn about one of the most famous pilots of all time, the Queen of the Air, Amelia Earhart.
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Neil Armstrong Story for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Neil Armstrong, from his childhood in Ohio and his interest in airplanes to his missions in the Korean War and his time as a test pilot, to the Gemini and Apollo 11 missions.
Bedtime History
History of the Red Baron For Kids
Learn about Baron Manfred von Richthofen, the German World War I fighter ace, who became known as the Red Baron for his aerial combat prowess.
Bedtime History
History of Neil Armstrong for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the history of the first astronaut on the moon, Neil Armstrong.
Bedtime History
Gail Halvorsen, The Berlin Candy Bomber | Bedtime History
Learn about World War II pilot, Gail Halvorsen, who came up with a creative way to bring hope to the children of war-torn Germany by dropping. candy from his bomber plane.
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Bessie Coleman for Kids | Bedtime History
Bessie Coleman was a trailblazing aviator and the first African American woman and first Native American woman to hold a pilot's license. Born in 1892 in Texas, Bessie faced racial and gender barriers in her pursuit of aviation. She...
Wonderscape
Robert Smalls: A Legacy of Leadership and Advocacy
Explore the post-war achievements of Robert Smalls, from serving the Freedmen's Bureau to shaping political change during Reconstruction. Learn about his contributions to public transportation integration, his role in founding the South...
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Robert Smalls: From Escape to Civil War Hero
Learn how Robert Smalls led a daring escape aboard the Confederate ship, the Planter, and delivered 17 enslaved people to freedom. Discover his pivotal role in providing crucial intelligence to the Union, meeting President Lincoln, and...
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Robert Smalls' Bold Escape from Charleston Harbor
Discover how Robert Smalls led a daring escape from Charleston Harbor on the Confederate steamship, the Planter. Learn about the high-stakes plan, the critical role of his knowledge of security signals, and the bravery it took to...
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Charles Lindbergh: From Student to Aviator
This video explores the early life of Charles Lindbergh, highlighting his journey from studying mechanical engineering at the University of Wisconsin to pursuing his passion for aviation. It covers his transition to a pilot, his role as...
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Amelia Earhart’s Journey into Aviation
This video details how Amelia Earhart became fascinated with aviation after her first biplane ride in 1920. It highlights her early flying lessons, the purchase of her first plane, Canary, and her rise to fame in the world of aviation as...
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Amelia Earhart: Early Years and Inspiration for Aviation
This video introduces the early life of Amelia Earhart, from her adventurous childhood in Kansas to her first encounter with aviation. It also explores how her experiences as a nurse's assistant during World War I sparked her interest in...
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Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of Saint Louis
This video details Charles Lindbergh's historic 1927 transatlantic flight in the Spirit of Saint Louis. It explores the challenges he faced, including fundraising for the plane's construction, careful design for a long-distance journey,...
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The Role of Drones in Surveillance Activities
Drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles are usually small aircraft that can fly without a pilot. Initially drones had military applications such as surveillance or as weapons platforms, but today they are finding roles with civilian police...
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Breaking the Sound Barrier
In October 1947, an unusual new test aircraft was being prepared; at the controls was Captain Chuck Yeager who was about to write his name into the record books.
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Spaceship One: Journey to Suborbital Spaceflight
Space Ship One is a privately built rocket, designed for sub-orbital space flight. It is carried aloft by the White Knight mother craft. The system was built in response to a challenge, known as the Ansari X Prize, for the first team...
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The U2 Spy Plane
The U2 spy plane, in service for over 50 years, remains a vital asset for military reconnaissance. Its ability to fly at extreme altitudes and provide timely images makes it superior to satellite technology. Despite its outdated...
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Big Ideas - Episode 18 - Chuck Yeager
On October 14, Charlies Ellwood Chuck Yeager became, at 24, the first pilot to travel faster than sound In the years following World War 2, breaking the sound barrier was a secret goal of many in the air force. The X1 rocket powered...
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The Harrier Aircraft
The Harrier is the only fighter aircraft with a true vertical take-of and landing ability. The Harrier first went into service during the 1960s and it has continued to be developed with new variants purchased by a number of air forces...
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Windshear Protection
Windshear is a sudden and unpredictable change in wind direction. For aircraft taking off and landing, when there is little room for error, this sudden gust can spell disaster.
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The Mercury / Maia Flight Combination
In the 1930s aircraft manufacturers Short proposed a two-stage plane capable of flying non-stop across the Atlantic.