First Weapons (2023): S01E01 – The Returning Boomerang

Introduction First Weapons explores the history and innovation behind the weapons used by First Nations peoples. Outline Uncle Moogy and Phil Breslin want to learn what makes the returning boomerang so unique. In the lab, they test the boomerang in a wind tunnel and explain the effects of lift, drag and turbulence. Then, they go…

Andrew Marshall

04/08/2023

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, Military Technology, Military Weapons

Introduction

First Weapons explores the history and innovation behind the weapons used by First Nations peoples.

Outline

Uncle Moogy and Phil Breslin want to learn what makes the returning boomerang so unique.

In the lab, they test the boomerang in a wind tunnel and explain the effects of lift, drag and turbulence.

Then, they go to a park and demonstrate how the boomerang acts like a gyroscope – and why this means it comes back when it’s thrown.

First Weapons Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 2023.
Running time: 27 minutes (per episode).
Rating: All.
Country: US.
Language: English.