http://www.sabenaoldtimers.be/?NEWS_-_NEWS_-_NEWS_-_NEWS
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2012-01-26
Video ImperialWarMuseum Volunteers at IWM North
A very interesting video about volunteering in one of the greatest Museum
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Since opening in 2002, IWM North has set out to create an innovative volunteer workforce. Find out more at http://www.iwm.org.uk/connect/volunteers. More
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Ailes Militaires Belges ERJ 135/145
A la fin des années 90, la Force Aérienne envisageait de rationaliser ses moyens de transport aérien à courtes et moyennes distances. Le 15ème Wing de Melsbroek utilisait à cette époque quatre types d'appareils pour assurer ce genre de mission. Parmi ces avions figuraient trois HS 748 et cinq Merlin III. Ces bimoteurs à turbopropulseurs, qui étaient en service depuis plus de vingt ans, n'offraient qu'un confort marginal, n'étaient pas suffisamment rapides et nécessitaient une maintenance de plus en plus lourde. De plus, leurs équipements de bord ne satisfaisaient plus aux normes internationales en vigueur. Read more on http://www.ailes-militaires-belges.be/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=303&Itemid=486
Ailes Militaires Belges Falcon 20E
Falcon 20E
Les années 70 sont synonymes de profonde mutation pour les escadrilles de transport de la Force Aérienne, stationnées à Melsbroek. En effet, dans la foulée du rééquipement de la flotte d'avions de transport tactique en C-130H, le 15e Wing perçoit deux appareils de liaison de type Dassault Mystère 20. Le premier, immatriculé CM-01, est réceptionné le 26 mars 1973. Le CM-02 le rejoint deux mois plus tard.
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2012-01-25
Ailes Militaires Belges A109BA - Demo 2011 - 65 ans FaéB
A109BA - Demo 2011 - 65 ans FaéB.
Unité : 1er Wing
Base : Beauvechain
Année : 2011
Immatriculation : H24
Occasion : Appareil démo 2011 - 65 ans FaéB.
http://www.warbirdrestoration.co.nz/current.html#ka114
Avspecs
Limited was formed
in 1997 by Warren and Colin Denholm. Originally based at Rotorua New Zealand,
the company was established to provide a fully dedicated restoration facility
for Warbird and Vintage aircraft. The company moved to Ardmore, South Auckland
in 2000 and is now run by Warren and his wife Shona.
The staff at Avspecs have a wide range of expertise rebuilding Vintage and Warbird aircraft since 1986 and have experience on the following types:
http://www.warbirdrestoration.co.nz/current.html#ka114
Thanks Didier for sharing
The staff at Avspecs have a wide range of expertise rebuilding Vintage and Warbird aircraft since 1986 and have experience on the following types:
| De Havilland Tiger Moth |  | |
| Hawker Sea Fury | ||
| De Havilland Venom | ||
| North American T6 Harvard | ||
| Lockheed 10A Electra | ||
| Boeing Stearman | ||
| Cessna Bird Dog | ||
| Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk | ||
| Supermarine Spitfire |
http://www.warbirdrestoration.co.nz/current.html#ka114
Thanks Didier for sharing
Video B-17 Daylight Raid
Thx to Phil for sharing
You can watch it here:
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B-17 Daylight Raid
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"The B-17 was primarily employed in the daylight precision strategic bombing campaign of World War II against German industrial and military targets. The U.S. 8th Air Force based in England complemented the RAF Bomber Command's nighttime area bombing in Operation Pointblank, to help secure air superiority over Western Europe in preparation for Operation Overlord. Despite their legendary ability to absorb damage, especially in belly-landings and ditchings, aircrews faced a 1 in 3 chance of not returning from their missions." |
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2012-01-24
Video: "Last Bristol Beaufighter Engine Run 1983 at Moorabbin Victoria Australia."
Ever dreamed to see a Beaufighter ?
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This is a mix of clips from old and mutilated VHS footage shot 1983-84. This was to form part of a documentary project, "Ride The Whispering Death", since abandoned as another similar project was discovered to be in parallel development at the time.
The original VHS camera tape of the engine run was in poor shape when it was copied for me and likely may be in even worse condition now. I have cut the worst defects in the vision and manually fixed the worst jumps in the vision frame-by-frame and attempted to grade the colours as best I can. The engine sound is not all rowdy like other aircraft. The Beaufighter was not called the Whispering Death for nothing. At climb the prop sound was about 40Hz and the exhaust was fed by double stubs from each of the fourteen cylinders to a circular collector at front of the cowling, thence to a stub exhaust inside of a flame supressor. Each of the sleeves was driven by a squarecut gear. Fourteen of t... more | |
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Video: "Resurrecting the Timber Terror - Demo"
They do it because this is impossible
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World renowned aviation restoration company, Victoria Air Maintenance has rebuilt dozens of historic planes over the years but are deep into a project that will test their formidable engineering, mechanical and detective skills to
the limit as they work to get The Mosquito, the fastest fighter, bomber and reconnaissance plane in World War II back into the air. Around the world, teams are racing to be the first to get a Mossie airborne. Resurrecting the Timber Terror is a character driven documentary that chronicles the obsessions, challenges and commitment of dedicated professionals as they work to restore Mosquito B35 CF-HML to her former glory. This one hour multi-platform, interactive documentary follows the process of bringing this magnificent military plane back into the air while reliving, through archival film, photographs and interviews with pilots, mechanics, navigators and enthusiasts, the fascinating history of this remarkable plane. What makes the Mosquito restor... more | |
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2012-01-23
Ailes Militaires Belges Gossoncourt - EBTN
Gossoncourt - EBTN
Historique de la base de Gossoncourt
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La construction de l'aérodrome de Gossoncourt débute dès 1921. La plaine d'aviation, puisqu'il n'existe aucune piste à l'époque, s'étend sur 39 hectares. Elle est bordée par six hangars disposés en arc de cercle. Les installations sont complétées par des blocs de casernement. La première unité à occuper le terrain est le 1er Groupement d'observation et ses six escadrilles équipées de De Havilland DH4, de SPAD XI et de De Havilland DH9. See more on http://www.ailes-militaires-belges.be/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=344&Itemid=719
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