Originally released on video, this fascinating story of the development of Kai Tak as a major international airport is now available in DVD. Starting with the pre-war era of flying boats in Hong Kong harbour, Cathay Pacific's early days and subsequent growth into a major carrier, right up to the construction work at Chep Lap Kok - it's all here. The DVD includes unique footage of early Kai Tak and its aircraft, exclusive interviews with some of the early pioneers and a flightdeck seat for the electrifying approach into Kai Tak.
The DVD has five chapters:

• Introduction and Early Days
• China Clipper
• Post-War and Cathay Pacific Airways
• The Jet Era and the new Kai Tak
• Modern Kai Tak and The Future

Kai Tak International Airport in Hong Kong is like no other in the world. During their final approach, massive 747 jumbo airliners have to bank 47 degrees, avoiding large mountains in order to land on what has been described as a postage stamp. Experience this landing from the cockpit of a jumbo airliner. A quote from the DVD describing landings at Kai Tak: The first time is hair raising - every time is breathtaking

The early pre-war days of Kai Tak are covered with shots of Sunderland flying boats and Pam Am China Clippers. Then post-war aviation with Douglas C-47s and other aircraft of the era. The growth of Kai Tak is chronicled from a airstrip reclaimed from the sea to an audacious runway protruding 8000 feet into the sea.
With the closing of Kai Tak Airport in 1998 and the opening of Chek Lap Kok, the program is the ultimate tribute to aviation in Hong Kong.