Author Topic: Aviation movie reccomendation (Read 1570 times)

pipz · « **Reply #15 on:** June 10, 2007, 12:32:05 PM »

heheheh good for you lengro!!!!

And remember
There are two kinds of spurs my friend,those that come in by the door and those that come in by the window..

Pipz

lengro · « **Reply #16 on:** June 10, 2007, 12:49:09 PM »

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Originally posted by pipz

There are two kinds of spurs my friend,those that come in by the door and those that come in by the window..

You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig.

...its just an awesome movie

wabbit · « **Reply #17 on:** June 10, 2007, 01:03:05 PM »

Battle of Britain, and Twelve O'clock High are my favorites, and let's not forget Midway.

I just put 'Air Force' on my rental list, and will be keeping an eye out for 'Dark Blue World' to show up for rental also, (I"m too CHEAP to buy it!)...

I finally pulled the Intro song from the Bob DVD. It's a great song!

Ten years ago, I was part of a local group flying the Warbird circuit. We had a PV-2 Harpoon Bomber, an L-bird, A civilian version of the AT-11, a number of T-6's, and a Harvard Mark II, which was the export version of the T-6, (complete with donut stick.) I'm proud to say I was half owner of the Harvard.

Anyways, we did a show down in Texas, and my group was invited to a party at this billionaires house, out in the middle of the flat lands.

He had a Goose, a PBY, a sherman tank, which had the propane system for it's main gun, and which he used to call everyone for lunch, and a six-by to drive them to his house from his private airfield. When we landed in our PV-2, he met us at the runway in a jeep, and dressed up as a German Sub Commander. He had a portable Drink system in the back of the jeep, with a spout for Beer, and one for Pepsi. As Soon as we de-planed, he came up saluted, and offered us either a beer or a pepsi.

The best part of the party getting a personal tour of his hanger. Inside were Seven P51-D's, and almost all of the ME-109's that were used in the making of 'The Battle of Britain'. He was one of the pilots that flew for the movie.

The second best part was the airshow the next day. There was no FAA on site, until the 2nd day. This was an airshow for airshow pilots, not the public. We had a big party in-between the hangars with tables setup, and surrounded by two jeeps with mounted 50's, and a half-track, (all propane fired.). While we were eating some of the aircraft made strafing runs on the party, coming down just above the hangars. When they made their runs, the guys, in the jeeps and Half-track, let loose with a barrage of 50 cal fire. Then a B-25 came down and made a pass so low, the draft sucked half the paper plates and cups off the tables.

It probably the best time I had doing the airshow circuit.

Wabbit

Guppy35 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 10, 2007, 01:30:33 PM »

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Originally posted by wabbit
Battle of Britain, and Twelve O'clock High are my favorites, and let's not forget Midway.

I just put 'Air Force' on my rental list, and will be keeping an eye out for 'Dark Blue World' to show up for rental also, (I"m too CHEAP to buy it!)...

I finally pulled the Intro song from the Bob DVD. It's a great song!

Ten years ago, I was part of a local group flying the Warbird circuit. We had a PV-2 Harpoon Bomber, an L-bird, A civilian version of the AT-11, a number of T-6's, and a Harvard Mark II, which was the export version of the T-6, (complete with donut stick.) I'm proud to say I was half owner of the Harvard.

Anyways, we did a show down in Texas, and my group was invited to a party at this billionaires house, out in the middle of the flat lands.

He had a Goose, a PBY, a sherman tank, which had the propane system for it's main gun, and which he used to call everyone for lunch, and a six-by to drive them to his house from his private airfield. When we landed in our PV-2, he met us at the runway in a jeep, and dressed up as a German Sub Commander. He had a portable Drink system in the back of the jeep, with a spout for Beer, and one for Pepsi. As Soon as we de-planed, he came up saluted, and offered us either a beer or a pepsi.

The best part of the party getting a personal tour of his hanger. Inside were Seven P51-D's, and almost all of the ME-109's that were used in the making of 'The Battle of Britain'. He was one of the pilots that flew for the movie.

The second best part was the airshow the next day. There was no FAA on site, until the 2nd day. This was an airshow for airshow pilots, not the public. We had a big party in-between the hangars with tables setup, and surrounded by two jeeps with mounted 50's, and a half-track, (all propane fired.). While we were eating some of the aircraft made strafing runs on the party, coming down just above the hangars. When they made their runs, the guys, in the jeeps and Half-track, let loose with a barrage of 50 cal fire. Then a B-25 came down and made a pass so low, the draft sucked half the paper plates and cups off the tables.

It probably the best time I had doing the airshow circuit.

Wabbit

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Sounds like you are talking about Connie Edwards. He's selling that entire collection. Problem is he wants to sell it as a collection and isn't selling it off bit by bit. He has crated Daimler Benz engines apparently. The B of B Buchons as well as a Spit and some Honduran 51s that are basically stock.

Seeing his collection is a bit like seeing the grail as not just anyone can get in to see it. I'm quite jelous

Fencer51 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 10, 2007, 02:01:14 PM »

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Originally posted by Treize69
"Fighter Squadron" is well worth the price if for nothing other than P-47s in glorious 1940s color.

Plus its got Robert Stack so young I didn't realise it was him for years. His voice isn't even deep, I think hes about 12 in it.

I don't think this is out on DVD yet, correct me if I am wrong.

DamnedRen · « **Reply #20 on:** June 10, 2007, 02:05:17 PM »

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Originally posted by lengro
Its expensive reading this bbs....

You guys just made me order "Battle of Britain (new DTS version)", "Dark Blue World" and "Twelve O'Clock High".

So next weekend it is me, the TV, the surround sound setup and some good danish beer...

Gotta find a way to send wife and daughter on family visit or something...

When yer done, tell us which one you like the best, then 2nd best, etc.

Ren
The Damned

morfiend · « **Reply #21 on:** June 10, 2007, 03:04:56 PM »

Flying Leathernecks...... John Wayne.... need I say more.

Blue Max.... K not WWII but still excellent,and Ursala undressed.

Bridges of Toko Rii,{sp} Korean conflict,William Holden.... Wow those F9F's:aok

pipz · « **Reply #22 on:** June 10, 2007, 03:26:14 PM »

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Originally posted by lengro
You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig.

...its just an awesome movie

Pipz

Viking · « **Reply #23 on:** June 10, 2007, 03:49:24 PM »

I already own most of the films mentioned so far, but I'm surprised no one has mentioned Tora Tora Tora yet. It's one of the great WWII films easilly on par with BoB.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066473/

wabbit · « **Reply #24 on:** June 10, 2007, 04:23:39 PM »

Guppy35,

You're right. I couldn't remember the name of the guy, when I entered my reply, but that's it. And yes, I felt very lucky to be invited to his house. The guy is something else. One of the most easy-going, and friendly people I've ever met.

His house was like a gothic castle, complete with gargoyles. He has a roman pool that went inside the house, and down in the basement his wine cellar was an ancient torture chamber, complete with torches on the walls, and skeletons hanging in metal baskets. There was a coffin mounted on a pedestal in the middle of the room. When he opened the coffin, it was stocked full of iced beer!

Wabbit

lengro · « **Reply #25 on:** June 10, 2007, 05:20:05 PM »

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Originally posted by DamnedRen
When yer done, tell us which one you like the best, then 2nd best, etc.

Yes, I will do that Ren - though the many great reviews on the movie sites tells me its gonna be difficult to choose the better one...

DamnedRen · « **Reply #26 on:** June 10, 2007, 07:51:52 PM »

We all end up with our own favorate...Just curious as it shows the differences in folks perceptions.

Ren

yanksfan · « **Reply #27 on:** June 11, 2007, 02:41:27 AM »

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Originally posted by DamnedRen
When yer done, tell us which one you like the best, then 2nd best, etc.

Ren
The Damned

I like jello!

Serenity · « **Reply #28 on:** June 11, 2007, 08:12:08 AM »

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Originally posted by john9001
12 O clock high

chaplain, "i think i may have shot one down."

general, "ours or theirs?"

One of my favorite lines too!

I like the idea of Memphis Belle (The original). I say idea, because there is not a single place on the island ive been able to find a copy (rent OR buy) of either the original, or the remake. Ive found the original on google vids for $.99 but my mum wont let me use her CC to get it

Treize69 · « **Reply #29 on:** June 11, 2007, 08:17:19 AM »

You can probably find the DVDs of both on Amazon, or try pawn shops. I often find VHS or DVD copies of Memphis Belle in the $.99 bin at the local hock shop. IMO they should pay you to take it off their hands. Hate that movie.