Lots & Lots of Jets and Planes, Vol. 1: Thunder in the Skies!

Talk about truth in titling! This children's program features exactly what its name suggests: nonstop aerial action. The focus here is on the remarkable beauty of a plane in flight, whether it's the awesome power of the F-series fighters (no weapons are fired or displayed) climbing to the heavens, the acrobatics of a prop-driven bi-wing in the hands of a stunt pilot, or the space shuttle riding piggyback on a Boeing 747. Young viewers board an aircraft carrier, marvel at precision military teams flying only feet away from each other's wings, watch as planes soar upward before taking death-defying drops to earth (with the pilot pulling up at the very last minute), and visit the USAF National Air Museum. Also featuring original songs by James Coffey, DVD extras include archival footage celebrating the first 50 years of aviation. The other titles in the series are Volume 2: Adventures in the Air and Volume 3: Jumbo Jets in Action. Recommended. Aud: P. (C. Block)