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Full Documentary: Edward’s Flying Boat – The White Elephant

Ben Branch June 6, 2021
Edward's Flying Boat Collage 1
  • British
  • Films
  • Planes

Edward’s Flying Boat is one of those vintage documentaries that almost seems like it could be a very well-acted deadpan comedy. The film is…

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For Sale: A Rolls-Royce Merlin V12 Aero Engine

Ben Branch May 29, 2021
Rolls-Royce Merlin V12 Aero Engine
  • British
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale
  • Planes

This is a Rolls-Royce Merlin V12 aero engine, or more specifically it’s a Mk.113A model dating from 1946 that was originally fitted to one…

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Full Film: The Vickers Supermarine Spitfire Documentary

Ben Branch May 16, 2021
Vickers Supermarine Spitfire Collage Documentary
  • British
  • Films
  • Planes

This is a vintage documentary about one of the most important aircraft of WWII and arguably one of the most important of the 20th…

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For Sale: A Rolls-Royce Merlin/Meteor V12 Engine Zero Timed By The MOD

Ben Branch May 4, 2021
Rolls-Royce Meteor V12
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale
  • Planes

This is an original Rolls-Royce Meteor V12 engine, the less-famous sibling to the Rolls-Royce Merlin V12 that was originally developed using Merlins from crashed…

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For Sale: An Airworthy Grumman Avenger – A WWII Torpedo Bomber

Ben Branch April 28, 2021
Grumman Avenger
  • American
  • Military
  • Planes

This is a Grumman Avenger, or more correctly this is a 1945 Grumman TBM-3E Avenger, that’s being offered for sale for $495,000 USD –…

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WWII U.S. Army Air Forces Survival Training Film: Land and Live in the Desert

Ben Branch April 25, 2021
Land and Live in the Desert 2
  • American
  • Films
  • Military
  • Planes

This is a training film from World War II for aircrews who might find themselves flying over desert environments, particularly the Sahara of North…

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Documentary: The Design, Development, And Construction Of The Rolls-Royce Merlin Engine

Ben Branch April 18, 2021
The Design, Development, And Construction Of The Rolls-Royce Merlin Engine
  • British
  • Engineering
  • Planes

This documentary shows the design and development of the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine starting with early prototypes and small models, following the process through to…

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Gabb Accro-Matic Vintage WWII Radial Engine Compression Testing System

Ben Branch April 17, 2021
Gabb Accro-matic radial engine compression testing system
  • Engineering
  • Planes

This is a complete Gabb Accro-Matic radial engine compression testing system that dates back to the Second World War. Rather than having to test…

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1945 North American P-51D Mustang “Little Rebel” – $2,250,000 USD

Ben Branch April 7, 2021
North American P-51D Mustang
  • American
  • Military
  • Planes

This is an original 1945 North American P-51D Mustang, it’s been comprehensively restored and it now has just 88 hours of air time since…

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Full Film: The Riddle of the Stinson – 1987

Ben Branch March 28, 2021
The Riddle of the Stinson
  • Australian
  • Films
  • Planes

The Riddle of the Stinson is a dramatic retelling of the story of the 1937 Airlines of Australia Stinson crash at Lamington in Queensland…

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For Sale: A Rare LeBlond Ken Royce Radial Aircraft Engine

Ben Branch March 23, 2021
LeBlond Ken Royce Aircraft Engine
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale
  • Planes

This is a rare original Model 90-5F LeBlond radial aircraft engine from Ken Royce, it’s capable of 90 hp in operating condition, and it…

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Deck Landing – A WW2-Era Instructional Film For Aircraft Carrier Landings

Ben Branch February 14, 2021
Corvair Crash WW2 Aircraft Carrier
  • British
  • Films
  • Planes

Deck Landing is a World War II era instructional film designed to help new pilots landing on Britain’s vitally important aircraft carriers. The systems…

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