It's an explosive charge placed at the end of a long, flexible tube used in clearing mines, barbed wire, and other obstructions. In World War I, they were usually 5 foot long threaded pipes and combat engineers were able to keep adding pipe from the relative safety of a trench. The basic design is still in use today.
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- How long is Wings?2 hours and 24 minutes
- When was Wings released?January 5, 1929
- What is the IMDb rating of Wings?7.5 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in Wings?Mary Preston, Jack Powell, David Armstrong, Cadet White, and Carlton Blanchard
- What is the plot of Wings?Two young men, one rich, one middle class, who are in love with the same woman, become fighter pilots in World War I.
- What was the budget for Wings?$2 million
- How much did Wings earn at the worldwide box office?$1,680
- What is Wings rated?PG-13
- What genre is Wings?Action, Drama, Romance, and War
- How many awards has Wings won?9 awards
- How many awards has Wings been nominated for?10 nominations
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