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Great Moments in Aviation (Original title)
Dates: 1994 (Copyright), 11 November 1995 (Television)

Countries: United Kingdom, USA

Director: Beeban Kidron

Synopsis: Comedy opening in the West Indies during 1950's. Gabriel sails to England where she hopes to become an aviator, and as a result of a booking mix-up she shares her cabin with Duncan Stewart and a mutual affection grows. Their romance is thwarted by other passengers.

Genre:
Comedy

Series title:

TV Transmissions
Date: 11 November 1995Broadcast channel: BBC2Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:50-23:20Slot duration: 90 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour - Sound

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (3)
In: Premiere v8 n2 October 1994  Page: 24
Title: Wings of DesireAuthor: CHAMBERS, Veronica Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Short report from the set of GREAT MOMENTS IN AVIATION.

In: Variety 13 Jun 1994  Page: 58
Title: [Variety - 13 Jun 1994: no known title]Author: ROONEY, David Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n870 14 Aug 1992  Page: 6
Title: Top UK talent aboard BBC Screen Two slateAuthor: BATEMAN, Louise Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The BBC is to make 8 new feature films, 4 of which will be intended for theatrical release. The films will all air in the Screen Two slot