Claude Dornier, an aviation pioneer, designed 68 groundbreaking aircraft, some far ahead of their time. This documentary explores his life through rare archives and animations. Today, his grandchildren carry on his legacy, building seaplanes. Dornier's work spans the history of flight, from early aviation to moon landing. His innovative designs, like the Dornier WAL and the DO X, made international waves. But political turmoil challenged his projects, leading to family conflicts and the downfall of a renowned German business. Discover the indelible mark of Dornier in German aviation and technology history.
Claude Dornier, an aviation pioneer, designed 68 groundbreaking aircraft, some far ahead of their time. This documentary explores his life through rare archives and animations. Today, his grandchildren carry on his legacy, building seaplanes. Dornier's work spans the history of flight, from early aviation to moon landing. His innovative designs, like the Dornier WAL and the DO X, made international waves. But political turmoil challenged his projects, leading to family conflicts and the downfall of a renowned German business. Discover the indelible mark of Dornier in German aviation and technology history.