Icelandic Film Centre
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Tony Jónsson, Flight Certificate #13

Thorsteinn Jónsson is a living legend in both the aviation world and the "regular" world. When he flew his last flight in 1988, after 46 years in the air, he was the pilot with the highest amount of flight time in the world: most of it employed in adventurous and dangerous flights. This film follows Thorsteinn in his last flight, and walks down memory lane with him where his sparkling recital, and period footage, tells of his years as a pioneer aviator in Iceland, fighting pilot in the second world war, salvation flights into war-torn Biafra, and numerous other interesting and amusing tales.

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About the film

  • Type
    Documentary
  • National Premiere Date
    March 26, 1989
  • Length
    44 min.
  • Language
    Icelandic, English
  • Original Title
    Þorsteinn Jónsson, flugskírteini nr. 13
  • International Title
    Tony Jónsson, Flight Certificate #13
  • Production Year
    1988
  • Production Countries
    Iceland
  • Premiere TV Channel
    RÚV
  • Icelandic Film Centre Grant
    No
  • Production Format
    Betacam
  • Color
    Yes

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