WASHINGTON DC, United States — The Hollywood Knights of the Sky exhibit at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum features a display honoring aviation films, with a focus on Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and the iconic Red Baron plane hanging above a theater sign. The exhibit highlights the connection between aviation history and Hollywood, showcasing the impact of aerial combat in film. The Red Baron plane, a replica of the Fokker used by the famous German ace, adds a dramatic touch to this unique exhibit celebrating the role of aviation in cinema.
Photograph by David Coleman. The Hollywood Knights of the Sky display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, is a tribute to the intersection of aviation history and Hollywood cinema. The exhibit prominently features a replica of the Red Baron plane, the Fokker triplane made famous by Manfred von Richthofen, the legendary World War I ace known as the Red Baron. This iconic aircraft is suspended above a theater sign showcasing Hollywood Knights of the Sky, starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr., a film that captures the excitement and drama of aerial combat during the Great War. Douglas Fairbanks Jr., a prominent actor of the Golden Age of Hollywood, starred in numerous aviation-themed films, bringing the thrill of early aviation to audiences worldwide. The exhibit pays homage to Fairbanks' contribution to popularizing aviation through cinema, highlighting how films have influenced public perception of aviation and its heroes. The display is part of the museum's extensive collection of aviation artifacts, illustrating the role of film in preserving and celebrating aviation history. By combining historical aircraft with cinematic elements, the exhibit provides a unique perspective on how aviation has been portrayed in Hollywood, emphasizing the enduring fascination with flight and the figures who have soared through the skies.
Size: 7360px × 4912px
Location: National Mall, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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