The Last African Flying Boat (1990)
For the first time in 40 years African skies resound to the roar of a flying boat. Alexander Frater boards a wartime Catalina in search of the romance and adventure of Imperial Airways' legendary route from Cairo to the Cape - down the White Nile to the Rift Valley lakes of Kenya and on to the astonishing Ilha de Mocambique - the forgotten jewel of the Indian Ocean.
Director: David Wallace
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: January 7, 1990
Cast
- Alexander Frater - Self - Presenter
Screenplay
Music: Tim Souster
Cinematography: Nigel Meakin
Editing: Peter Rose
Production: BBC TV, ABC/Kane Productions International
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
aviation, general aviation, air travel
More Films by Director: David Wallace
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Last African Flying Boat about?
- For the first time in 40 years African skies resound to the roar of a flying boat. Alexander Frater boards a wartime Catalina in search of the romance and adventure of Imperial Airways' legendary route from Cairo to the Cape - down the White Nile to the Rift Valley lakes of Kenya and on to the astonishing Ilha de Mocambique - the forgotten jewel of the Indian Ocean.
- Who directed The Last African Flying Boat?
- The Last African Flying Boat was directed by David Wallace.
- Who stars in The Last African Flying Boat?
- The Last African Flying Boat stars Alexander Frater.
- How long is The Last African Flying Boat?
- The Last African Flying Boat has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is The Last African Flying Boat?
- The Last African Flying Boat is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Last African Flying Boat produced?
- The Last African Flying Boat was produced in United Kingdom.