On the Wings of Eagle
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This feature length high-def documentary tracks the journey of the Coast Guard Cutter Eagle from Portland, Oregon to San Francisco where she leads the Tall Ships Parade through the Golden Gate and into San Francisco Bay. This is Eagle's first trip to the West Coast in over a decade. The Eagle is the largest tall ship flying the American flag and the only square-rigger in active U. S. government service. Its rich nautical heritage begins in the German Navy in 1936. Over the course of this adventure, Eagle's importance becomes clear. On her decks and in her twenty miles of rigging, Coast Guard cadets get their first taste of life at sea. They learn to overcome fear and to work together to tackle the elements and bring their classroom instruction to life. "On the Wings of Eagle" is much more than an ocean expedition--it's the story of the journey from student to Coast Guard officer. In addition to the feature-length documentary, the DVD contains special features including a "Making of..." photo montage and an historical montage of Eagle when she was known as Horst Wessel and was part of the German Navy. -- "The DVD was great. It was like being back on the ship again. Your camera operators got some great shots. The shot at the top of the masts is awesome. Each new shot brings back memories. Every time I see the wave washing over the side I can remember standing there and seeing the cadets. It warms my soul." -- Bill Wisener "This is by far the best documentary I have ever watched. It shows that the training these young people receive is the best. Being retired Navy, I love the sea and sailing. This is excellent, and I plan to purchase more DVDs when they are ready for purchase." -- Richard P. Turner BM1 (SW) US Navy Retired