This 1975 educational film, part of the âHow An Aeroplane Fliesâ series, delves into the principles of aeroplane balance and stability. During level flight at a constant speed, lift and weight act as opposing forces, as do thrust and drag. However, lift and weight are approximately eight times greater than thrust and drag. These unequal pairs of forces act at right angles to each other.
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Shell Historical Film Archive
Shellâs surprising and captivating Historic Film Archive dates from 1934 and covers a rich mix of topics from technology, science and engineering to craftsmanship, motorsport and travelogue.
The Shell Film Unit, responsible for the content, was a highly celebrated part of Britainâs Documentary Movement. Key figures from that movement were involved, including: Jack Beddington, Edgar Anstey, Arthur Elton, John Grierson, Kay Mander, Stuart Legg and Douglas Gordon.
Its films were wide reaching, often screened in cinemas and through the non-theatrical film distribution circuit, which brought film to educational establishments and organisations across the UK. While many films covered technological themes related to Shellâs activities, others were entirely unrelated and served purely to educate the general public.
As Shell innovated in technologies that would provide oil and gas products for the world, the Shell Film Unit also innovated in the technological advancement of film, incorporating graphics and different forms of animation as early as the 1930s.
During WW2 the Shell Film Unit was co-opted into war effort, making films for the Ministry of Informationâs film division. Its prowess in technological documentary suited the MoIâs need for technical training films.
While the name and the medium has changed many times over the years, the documentary tradition lives on at Shell. Its contemporary film team is part of Shellâs multi-disciplinary in-house agency, Creative Solutions. It continues making award-winning factual content that informs and educates the public, now usually released on social media platforms.
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