Wings Over Water
“A History of Naval Aviation and its Relationship to American Foreign Policy”
Synopsis
Wings Over Water tells the fascinating story of naval aviation's critical role in making the U.S. a world power. Film highlights include archival footage of some of the most terrifying and intense airspace battles fought and the intriguing interviews of the veterans who took part in them. This is the story of naval aviation from its conception to the important role it played in battles fought, won, and lost, all the while examining American foreign policy, foreign relations, and long-simmering international conflict. An evocative, powerful, and informative documentary, Wings Over Water is the story behind the story: how and why America developed maritime aviation technology, what it meant to our past, and what it means to our future.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Hoffman
- Screenplay & Story
- Harvey Ardman, David Hoffman
- Original Title
- Wings Over Water
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Varied Directions International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Hoffman
Harvey Ardman, David Hoffman
Gary Steele, Francis Kenny
David Hoffman
Terri Randall, Gordon Bowman
Department Leadership Roster
Terri Randall
Producer
Harvey Ardman
Writer
David Hoffman
Director
David Hoffman
Writer
David Hoffman
Editor
Gary Steele
Director of Photography
Francis Kenny
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wings Over Water
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What is Wings Over Water about?
Wings Over Water tells the fascinating story of naval aviation's critical role in making the U.S. a world power. Film highlights include archival footage of some of the most terrifying and intense airspace battles fought and the intriguing interviews of the veterans who took part in them. This is the story of naval aviation from its conception to the important role it played in battles fought, won, and lost, all the while examining American foreign policy, foreign relations, and long-simmering international conflict. An evocative, powerful, and informative documentary, Wings Over Water is the story behind the story: how and why America developed maritime aviation technology, what it meant to our past, and what it means to our future.
Who directed Wings Over Water?
Wings Over Water was directed by David Hoffman.
Who stars in Wings Over Water?
The principal cast of Wings Over Water includes Not specified.
When was Wings Over Water released and how long is it?
Wings Over Water was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wings Over Water?
Wings Over Water holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).