Synopsis
A Boeing 4X-JYI, once owned by Howard Hughes and later used by the Israeli Airforce, ended up in a California junkyard before being destroyed for a movie.
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Synopsis
Howard Hughes once acquired the Boeing 4X-JYI for TWA. This aircraft later served the Israeli Air Force before it was sent to a junkyard in the Californian desert. In Free Fall investigates how planes are stored and recycled during economic downturns. It connects stories of crashes with themes of economic decline, violence, and spectacle, revealing cycles of capitalism and the fate of commodities. The film runs for 32 minutes and was released in 2010.
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Why Watch
- See the journey of the Boeing 4X-JYI from TWA to Hollywood.
- Find out how aircraft reflect economic cycles.
- Meet the people connected to these planes in junkyards.
Did You Know
- The film features the Boeing 4X-JYI, once owned by Howard Hughes.
- The aircraft was flown by the Israeli Airforce before being destroyed.
- The documentary runs for 32 minutes and was released in 2010.
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What is the duration of the documentary In Free Fall?
The duration of In Free Fall is 32 minutes.
Who first acquired the Boeing 4X-JYI aircraft?
The Boeing 4X-JYI aircraft was first acquired by film director Howard Hughes for TWA.
What happened to the Boeing 4X-JYI after it was flown by the Israeli Airforce?
After being flown by the Israeli Airforce, the Boeing 4X-JYI was sent to the Californian desert to be blown up for the Hollywood blockbuster Speed.
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