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Cherokee Indians and Charles Lindbergh (1954)

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About this film

This episode is about Cherokee Indians' use of masks to chase away evil spirits, and about Charles Lindbergh and the medals he received. Footage of Lindberg's plane and flight attempts by other aviators is shown.

Directors & creators

National Educational Television and Radio Center

Subjects

public broadcasting, AAPB, Aviation, Aeronautics, Aerodynamics, Airplanes, Engineering, The Finder (Television series), 1950s television, Educational programs, Charles Lindbergh, Cherokee Indians, Native Americans, Robertson Skylark, Wing design, Lift (Aerodynamics), Flaps (Aeronautics), Short takeoff and landing (STOL), Flight technology, Aircraft performance, History of aviation, Experimental aircraft, Technical education, Mechanical engineering, Physics of flight, Aviation innovation, STOL aircraft

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