The Flying Heritage Collection’s F6F Hellcat was recently restored and its first post-restoration engine runs were carried out yesterday, January 25. The aircraft is yet to receive its definitive markings.
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- Captain Ken Jenner †
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- Sir Alan Smith †
- Lieutenant-Commander Peter (“Toby”) Davis †
Category Archive: Video
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Jan 21 2013
Video: Planes of Fame D4Y Judy’s first engine test
The Planes of Fame Museum’s Yokosuka D4Y “Judy” went through its first post-restoration engine run on December 1st in Chino, with Steve Hinton in the cockpit. The aircraft is equiped with a Pratt & Whitney R-1830, replacing the original Japanese engine. There are presently only two preserved Judys, the other one being located in Japan. …
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Dec 24 2012
Video: Spitfire Mk IX RR232′s first flight at Filton
Uploaded by Oldham Video Productions on Youtube.
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May 29 2012
Bloody Foreigners: Polish pilots in the Battle of Britain
This documentary tells the story of the Polish pilots of No 303 Squadron during the Battle of Britain.
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May 22 2012
Video: first flight of Memorial Flight’s Sopwith 1B2 1½ Strutter
Memorial Flight has posted a video of the first flight of its Sopwith 1B2 1½ Strutter, which flew on April 30. More information is available on Memorial Flight’s website. Comme promis, l’équipe de Mémorial Flight vient de diffuser une vidéo plus étoffée du premier vol de son Sopwith 1B2 1½ Strutter, qui a eu lieu …
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Mar 19 2012
A trailer for Flying Legends 2012
The people from The Fighter Collection have created a trailer for the upcoming Flying Legends meeting in Duxford (Saturday 31st of June and Sunday 1st of July) Enjoy!
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Oct 15 2011
Video: Captured Japanese and German aircraft in Wright Field, 1945
This rare colour video shows captured Japanese and German aircraft and equipment being presented in Wright Field, Ohio, in October 1945.
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Sep 06 2011
Video: Blakesburg 2011 fly-in
Seen on AntiqueAirfield.com: James Savage converted photos taken at the Blakesburg 2011 fly-in into videos. Over 300 aircraft attended the event.
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Aug 09 2011
EAA Airventure 2011 video
Grant Leisz has posted a nice video of this year’s EAA Airventure at Oshkosh. Enjoy!
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