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Frontline, Season 40: Episode 2, Boeing's Fatal Flaw
directed by Thomas Jennings, fl. 2010; produced by Kate McCormick and Vanessa Fica, fl. 2014, Frontline (Television program), in Frontline, Season 40: Episode 2 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 53 mins
An investigation of Boeing’s flawed 737 Max jet and the crashes that killed 346 people. With the New York Times, revealing the commercial pressures, flawed design, and failed oversight behind the creation of Boeing’s fastest selling plane.
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directed by Thomas Jennings, fl. 2010; produced by Kate McCormick and Vanessa Fica, fl. 2014, Frontline (Television program), in Frontline, Season 40: Episode 2 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 53 mins
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An investigation of Boeing’s flawed 737 Max jet and the crashes that killed 346 people. With the New York Times, revealing the commercial pressures, flawed design, and failed oversight behind the creation of Boeing’s fastest selling plane.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Kate McCormick, Vanessa Fica, fl. 2014, Frontline (Television program), Will Lyman, 1948-
Author / Creator
Thomas Jennings, fl. 2010
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Frontline
Speaker / Narrator
Will Lyman, 1948-
Topic / Theme
Airplane pilots, Airplanes
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2021 WGB Educational Foundation
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How Close is Too Close for Portable Generators?
(National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 2021), 3 mins
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) building experts are seeking the answer to a very important home safety question: How close to a house can you operate a portable gas-powered generator without risking poisoning from carbon monoxide?
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(National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 2021), 3 mins
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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) building experts are seeking the answer to a very important home safety question: How close to a house can you operate a portable gas-powered generator without risking poisoning from carbon monoxide?
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Instructional material
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 Knowledgemotion Ltd
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NOVA, Great Electric Airplane Race
produced by Will Toubman, WGBH Educational Foundation, in NOVA (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 53 mins
In 2016, Solar Impulse 2, a solar-powered all-electric plane, completed an epic round-the-world flight, a landmark in the long pursuit of an alternative to fossil fuel-powered aviation. NOVA looks at the array of promising new electric planes on the horizon and takes you for a ride in some impressive prototypes th...
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produced by Will Toubman, WGBH Educational Foundation, in NOVA (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 53 mins
Description
In 2016, Solar Impulse 2, a solar-powered all-electric plane, completed an epic round-the-world flight, a landmark in the long pursuit of an alternative to fossil fuel-powered aviation. NOVA looks at the array of promising new electric planes on the horizon and takes you for a ride in some impressive prototypes that are already in the air. How long will it be before the dream of super-quiet, super-efficient airliners becomes a reality?
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Will Toubman, WGBH Educational Foundation, Miles O'Brien, 1959-
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
NOVA
Speaker / Narrator
Joseph Oldham, Miles O'Brien, 1959-
Person Discussed
Joseph Oldham
Topic / Theme
Electrical engineering, Aircraft
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2021 WGBH Educational Foundation
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NOVA, Ship That Changed the World
directed by Kirk Wolfinger, fl. 1984; produced by Owen Palmquist, fl. 2003-2017, WGBH Educational Foundation and Lone Wolf Media, in NOVA (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 53 mins
Some five centuries ago, a major revolution overturned traditional ship designs. Modern scholars and historians trying to study exactly what happened at this crucial moment have always faced a problem: There’s a hole in our history. All of the ships dating back to this key period of transformation have long ago...
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directed by Kirk Wolfinger, fl. 1984; produced by Owen Palmquist, fl. 2003-2017, WGBH Educational Foundation and Lone Wolf Media, in NOVA (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 53 mins
Description
Some five centuries ago, a major revolution overturned traditional ship designs. Modern scholars and historians trying to study exactly what happened at this crucial moment have always faced a problem: There’s a hole in our history. All of the ships dating back to this key period of transformation have long ago disappeared, leaving behind only rough drawings and incomplete records. Now the wreck of one of these crucial transitional ships may ha...
Some five centuries ago, a major revolution overturned traditional ship designs. Modern scholars and historians trying to study exactly what happened at this crucial moment have always faced a problem: There’s a hole in our history. All of the ships dating back to this key period of transformation have long ago disappeared, leaving behind only rough drawings and incomplete records. Now the wreck of one of these crucial transitional ships may have been found off the coast of Sweden. Dive with NOVA as we search underwater to reveal the secrets of this amazing discovery.
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Owen Palmquist, fl. 2003-2017, WGBH Educational Foundation, Lone Wolf Media, Craig Sechler, fl. 1990
Author / Creator
Kirk Wolfinger, fl. 1984
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
NOVA
Speaker / Narrator
Jon Adams, Brendan Foley, Craig Sechler, fl. 1990
Person Discussed
Jon Adams, Brendan Foley, John King of Denmark, fl. 1455
Topic / Theme
Innovation and invention, Archaeology, Diving, Shipwrecks, War and Violence, Trade and Commerce, Early Modern Period (1450–1750)
Copyright Message
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The History of Electric Vehicles
(New York, NY: Bloomberg L. P., 2020), 1 min
Feb.18 -- Electric vehicles have changed a lot since their inception in the 19th century, but they still face the same challenges today. Bloomberg's Alix Steel takes us through the timeline in "EVs: On the Brink of Change."
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(New York, NY: Bloomberg L. P., 2020), 1 min
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Feb.18 -- Electric vehicles have changed a lot since their inception in the 19th century, but they still face the same challenges today. Bloomberg's Alix Steel takes us through the timeline in "EVs: On the Brink of Change."
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
News story
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Bloomberg L. P.
Speaker / Narrator
Alix Steel, fl. 2012
Person Discussed
Alix Steel, fl. 2012
Topic / Theme
Cars
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2020 Bloomberg
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Inside the Spitfire Factory, Episode 1, Birth of an Icon
produced by Ed Avern, Whitworth Media, in Inside the Spitfire Factory, Episode 1 (Hove, England: Orange Smarty, 2020), 50 mins
Led by a cast of wonderful characters, this observational documentary series follows factory owner, Peter Monk, and his crew of engineers, pilots and historians as they restore rusty remains of the iconic Second World War flying machines. Over the course of a year, this six-part series discovers the surprising st...
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produced by Ed Avern, Whitworth Media, in Inside the Spitfire Factory, Episode 1 (Hove, England: Orange Smarty, 2020), 50 mins
Description
Led by a cast of wonderful characters, this observational documentary series follows factory owner, Peter Monk, and his crew of engineers, pilots and historians as they restore rusty remains of the iconic Second World War flying machines. Over the course of a year, this six-part series discovers the surprising stories of this iconic flying machine, whilst following the restoration of a particularly special aircraft, the 1943 Mark IX Spitfire....
Led by a cast of wonderful characters, this observational documentary series follows factory owner, Peter Monk, and his crew of engineers, pilots and historians as they restore rusty remains of the iconic Second World War flying machines. Over the course of a year, this six-part series discovers the surprising stories of this iconic flying machine, whilst following the restoration of a particularly special aircraft, the 1943 Mark IX Spitfire. With £2 million at stake there’s no room for error and the pressure is on to deliver on time. As Peter hunts down parts and oversees construction, a large cast of characters – from pilots and engineers to historians and WWII veterans – are on hand to explore the Spitfire’s rich history and uncover its surprising stories. This is the Spitfire Factory, a place dedicated entirely to resurrecting one of the most famous aeroplanes and returning it to the skies. Episode 1 - Birth of an Icon The Spitfire Factory’s engineers get to work on the Spitfire’s fuselage. As they rivet, bolt, and hammer the 60-year-old parts back into shape, Peter hits the road to track down key components he’ll need for the restoration. Pilot Anna Walker travels down to Southampton to discover how the Spitfire can trace its roots from racing seaplanes in the 1920s, and the Spitfire Factory receives a visit from a veteran who may have a very special connection to Peter’s prize project…
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Peter Monk, Ed Avern, Whitworth Media, Al Murray, 1968-
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Orange Smarty
Series
Inside the Spitfire Factory
Speaker / Narrator
Al Murray, 1968-
Topic / Theme
World War II, 1939-1945, Science and Technology
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2020 Orange Smarty Limited
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Inside the Spitfire Factory, Episode 2, Wings Over Normandy
produced by Ed Avern, Whitworth Media Limited, in Inside the Spitfire Factory, Episode 2 (Orange Smarty, 2020), 52 mins
Led by a cast of wonderful characters, this observational documentary series follows factory owner, Peter Monk, and his crew of engineers, pilots and historians as they restore rusty remains of the iconic Second World War flying machines. Over the course of a year, this six-part series discovers the surprising st...
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produced by Ed Avern, Whitworth Media Limited, in Inside the Spitfire Factory, Episode 2 (Orange Smarty, 2020), 52 mins
Description
Led by a cast of wonderful characters, this observational documentary series follows factory owner, Peter Monk, and his crew of engineers, pilots and historians as they restore rusty remains of the iconic Second World War flying machines. Over the course of a year, this six-part series discovers the surprising stories of this iconic flying machine, whilst following the restoration of a particularly special aircraft, the 1943 Mark IX Spitfire....
Led by a cast of wonderful characters, this observational documentary series follows factory owner, Peter Monk, and his crew of engineers, pilots and historians as they restore rusty remains of the iconic Second World War flying machines. Over the course of a year, this six-part series discovers the surprising stories of this iconic flying machine, whilst following the restoration of a particularly special aircraft, the 1943 Mark IX Spitfire. With £2 million at stake there’s no room for error and the pressure is on to deliver on time. As Peter hunts down parts and oversees construction, a large cast of characters – from pilots and engineers to historians and WWII veterans – are on hand to explore the Spitfire’s rich history and uncover its surprising stories. This is the Spitfire Factory, a place dedicated entirely to resurrecting one of the most famous aeroplanes and returning it to the skies. Episode 2 – Wings Over Normandy As the Spitfire Factory team gets its newly built fuselage off to the paint shop, we find out how wings can be either restored or built from scratch. Owner Peter Monk gears up for a family holiday like no other, as he and his boys travel in World War 2 jeeps to the beaches of Normandy to celebrate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Spitfire Factory historian Robin organises a special veterans’ day at the hangar, and restoration guru Steve Vizard gets to work rebuilding a long-forgotten cousin of the Spitfire: the Hawker Typhoon.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ed Avern, Whitworth Media Limited, Al Murray, 1968-
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Orange Smarty
Series
Inside the Spitfire Factory
Speaker / Narrator
Al Murray, 1968-
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2020 Orange Smarty Limited
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Inside the Spitfire Factory, Episode 3, The Spitfire and the Hurricane
produced by Ed Avern, Whitworth Media Limited, in Inside the Spitfire Factory, Episode 3 (Orange Smarty, 2020), 50 mins
Led by a cast of wonderful characters, this observational documentary series follows factory owner, Peter Monk, and his crew of engineers, pilots and historians as they restore rusty remains of the iconic Second World War flying machines. Over the course of a year, this six-part series discovers the surprising st...
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produced by Ed Avern, Whitworth Media Limited, in Inside the Spitfire Factory, Episode 3 (Orange Smarty, 2020), 50 mins
Description
Led by a cast of wonderful characters, this observational documentary series follows factory owner, Peter Monk, and his crew of engineers, pilots and historians as they restore rusty remains of the iconic Second World War flying machines. Over the course of a year, this six-part series discovers the surprising stories of this iconic flying machine, whilst following the restoration of a particularly special aircraft, the 1943 Mark IX Spitfire....
Led by a cast of wonderful characters, this observational documentary series follows factory owner, Peter Monk, and his crew of engineers, pilots and historians as they restore rusty remains of the iconic Second World War flying machines. Over the course of a year, this six-part series discovers the surprising stories of this iconic flying machine, whilst following the restoration of a particularly special aircraft, the 1943 Mark IX Spitfire. With £2 million at stake there’s no room for error and the pressure is on to deliver on time. As Peter hunts down parts and oversees construction, a large cast of characters – from pilots and engineers to historians and WWII veterans – are on hand to explore the Spitfire’s rich history and uncover its surprising stories. This is the Spitfire Factory, a place dedicated entirely to resurrecting one of the most famous aeroplanes and returning it to the skies. Episode 3 – The Spitfire and the Hurricane Peter Monk and his Spitfire Factory team take on the biggest challenge of the entire Greek Spitfire restoration: attaching the wings. But the Spitfire wasn’t the only icon in the skies of World War II; it fought alongside the Hawker Hurricane, and in Essex a team of archaeologists have discovered one such aircraft buried in the ground. Meanwhile veteran Hurricane pilot Archie McInnes, one of the last of “Churchill’s few”, tells his astonishing story of survival in the face of almost certain death…
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ed Avern, Whitworth Media Limited, Al Murray, 1968-
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Orange Smarty
Series
Inside the Spitfire Factory
Speaker / Narrator
Al Murray, 1968-
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2020 Orange Smarty Limited
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Inside the Spitfire Factory, Episode 4, The Flying Circus
produced by Ed Avern, Whitworth Media, in Inside the Spitfire Factory, Episode 4 (Hove, England: Orange Smarty, 2020), 52 mins
Led by a cast of wonderful characters, this observational documentary series follows factory owner, Peter Monk, and his crew of engineers, pilots and historians as they restore rusty remains of the iconic Second World War flying machines. Over the course of a year, this six-part series discovers the surprising st...
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produced by Ed Avern, Whitworth Media, in Inside the Spitfire Factory, Episode 4 (Hove, England: Orange Smarty, 2020), 52 mins
Description
Led by a cast of wonderful characters, this observational documentary series follows factory owner, Peter Monk, and his crew of engineers, pilots and historians as they restore rusty remains of the iconic Second World War flying machines. Over the course of a year, this six-part series discovers the surprising stories of this iconic flying machine, whilst following the restoration of a particularly special aircraft, the 1943 Mark IX Spitfire....
Led by a cast of wonderful characters, this observational documentary series follows factory owner, Peter Monk, and his crew of engineers, pilots and historians as they restore rusty remains of the iconic Second World War flying machines. Over the course of a year, this six-part series discovers the surprising stories of this iconic flying machine, whilst following the restoration of a particularly special aircraft, the 1943 Mark IX Spitfire. With £2 million at stake there’s no room for error and the pressure is on to deliver on time. As Peter hunts down parts and oversees construction, a large cast of characters – from pilots and engineers to historians and WWII veterans – are on hand to explore the Spitfire’s rich history and uncover its surprising stories. This is the Spitfire Factory, a place dedicated entirely to resurrecting one of the most famous aeroplanes and returning it to the skies. Episode 4 – The Flying Circus It’s the biggest week of the year for Peter Monk and his Spitfire Factory team with their warbirds due to play the starring role in the annual Biggin Hill air show. But first they need to get their Greek Spitfire restoration back to the paint shop and they’re missing some crucial wing components. Factory tour guide Austin heads to an historic pub to recreate the story of his greatest Battle of Britain hero. Ground crew chief Ray meets a WAAF veteran who recalls her experiences working on Spitfires during the war. And at the air show the festivities culminate in an extraordinary solo display by Peter Monk’s favourite Spitfire.
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Peter Monk, Ed Avern, Whitworth Media, Al Murray, 1968-
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Orange Smarty
Series
Inside the Spitfire Factory
Speaker / Narrator
Al Murray, 1968-
Topic / Theme
World War II, 1939-1945, Science and Technology
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2020 Orange Smarty Limited
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Inside the Spitfire Factory, Episode 5, Power of the Merlin
produced by Ed Avern, Whitworth Media Limited, in Inside the Spitfire Factory, Episode 5 (Hove, England: Orange Smarty, 2020), 46 mins
Led by a cast of wonderful characters, this observational documentary series follows factory owner, Peter Monk, and his crew of engineers, pilots and historians as they restore rusty remains of the iconic Second World War flying machines. Over the course of a year, this six-part series discovers the surprising st...
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produced by Ed Avern, Whitworth Media Limited, in Inside the Spitfire Factory, Episode 5 (Hove, England: Orange Smarty, 2020), 46 mins
Description
Led by a cast of wonderful characters, this observational documentary series follows factory owner, Peter Monk, and his crew of engineers, pilots and historians as they restore rusty remains of the iconic Second World War flying machines. Over the course of a year, this six-part series discovers the surprising stories of this iconic flying machine, whilst following the restoration of a particularly special aircraft, the 1943 Mark IX Spitfire....
Led by a cast of wonderful characters, this observational documentary series follows factory owner, Peter Monk, and his crew of engineers, pilots and historians as they restore rusty remains of the iconic Second World War flying machines. Over the course of a year, this six-part series discovers the surprising stories of this iconic flying machine, whilst following the restoration of a particularly special aircraft, the 1943 Mark IX Spitfire. With £2 million at stake there’s no room for error and the pressure is on to deliver on time. As Peter hunts down parts and oversees construction, a large cast of characters – from pilots and engineers to historians and WWII veterans – are on hand to explore the Spitfire’s rich history and uncover its surprising stories. This is the Spitfire Factory, a place dedicated entirely to resurrecting one of the most famous aeroplanes and returning it to the skies. Episode 5 – Power of the Merlin There’s something missing on the Spitfire Factory’s main restoration project: the engine! Peter Monk sets off to Gloucestershire, where the newly restored Merlin is about to be put through its paces…but will it be up to Peter’s perfectionist standards? Pilot Jez explores the little known history of the Spitfire as a reconnaissance aircraft, playing a vital role in D-Day and the attacks on Germany’s biggest battleship. And ground crew chief Ray meets a Fleet Air Arm Veteran who flew the naval version of the Spitfire, known as the Seafire, and survived two kamikaze attacks in the final weeks of the war.
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ed Avern, Whitworth Media Limited, Al Murray, 1968-
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Orange Smarty
Series
Inside the Spitfire Factory
Speaker / Narrator
Al Murray, 1968-
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2020 Orange Smarty Limited
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