WWII Pilot Training Film “Aerial Navigation – Airways Flying”

WWII Pilot Training Film “Aerial Navigation – Airways Flying”

Made by the Department of the Army Air Force in 1942, “Aerial Navigation – Airways Flying” shows various procedures for pilots and air traffic control. The film discusses the need for civil aviation rules, procedures and operations and an air traffic control center and tower, the meaning of green, amber, red and blue airways, recommended procedures when navigation instruments fail, and rules for approaching and leaving airports. Includes interesting footage of WWII era telefax, teletype and interphone systems as well as LINK type trainers. Portions of the film are animated and likely were produced by the Walt Disney Studios.

Cincinnati’s Lunken Airport appears at the 2:39:04 mark.