| Conquest of the Air | |
|---|---|
| Directed by |
|
| Written by |
|
| Produced by | Alexander Korda |
| Starring | Laurence Olivier |
| Narrated by | Charles Frend |
| Cinematography | Wilkie Cooper George Noble Hans Schneeberger Lee Garmes |
| Edited by | Peter Bezencenet Charles Frend Richard Q. McNaughton |
| Music by | Arthur Bliss |
Production company | Alexander Korda Productions |
| Distributed by | London Films (UK) |
Release date |
|
Running time | 71 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Conquest of the Air is a 1936 documentary film or docudrama on the history of aviation up to that time. The film features historical footage, and dramatic re-creations, of the developments of commercial and military aviation; including the early stages of technological developments in design, propulsion, and air navigation aids. The film was a London Films production, commissioned by the British Air Ministry.