Category: Video

Video: First flight of the IL-2M3 Shturmovik in the US

The sole airworthy IL-2 Shturmovik in the world, which is part of Paul Allen’s Flying Heritage Collection, made its maiden flight since its arrival in the United States. The pilot for the flight was Steve Hinton. Video by Jason R. Fortenbacher.

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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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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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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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Video: Low-level flying by warbirds

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B-29 colour video

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Jimmy Doolittle remembers

Saw this video on Tri-State Aviation, Inc.’s facebook page:

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Video: The Thunderbolts; Ramrod to Emden

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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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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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Fw 190 and Bf 109 at the FHC’s Luftwaffe Day

On August 6, Paul Allen’s Heritage Flying Collection hosted its “Luftwaffe Day” at Paine Field. The date is somewhat unique, as the FHC’s Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-5 made its debut, and flew in formation with one of only two airworthy Messerschmitt Me 109E-3. The Fw 190 is the only airworthy example of its type in the …

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EAA Airventure 2011 video

Grant Leisz has posted a nice video of this year’s EAA Airventure at Oshkosh. Enjoy!

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Breitling announces Reno air racing video game

In collaboration with the National Championship Air Races, Breitling recently announced the launch of Breitling Reno Air Races, an online multiplayer airplane race game. The game is already available on the AppStore and will be available for Android-based devices in September. Click here to download it or view the movie.

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Ford Trimotor aerobatics

Enjoy these stunning aerobatics in the Tin Goose by Harold Johnson!

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Lucas’ Red Tails out in January 2012

George Lucas’ movie about the Tuskegee Airmen will be out on January 20, 2012. A preview is already visible to keep warbird fans patients. 🙂 Enjoy!

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