WARBIRD | Official Trailer | WWII Bomber Command Film | 2026 (1 Viewer)

[Admiral Beez]

I hope this will be better than the CGI nonsense of Masters of the Air.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhmOIxE6QT4


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[Airframes]

Hmm, US trucks on a RAF airfield?
But it looks like it may be good, if the story line isn't crap. They're certainly doing a god job on the Lanc, so I hope it works for them and wish them luck.

 

[Admiral Beez]

Airframes I wondered about that US truck too, so we'll need to see the context. The film is an independent British production paid for by public subscription, without apparent involvement of Apple, Bezos or Disney, so if they wanted a typical RAF station Bedford or Ford UK (like below) truck I'm sure they had a dozen museum-maintained examples to pick from.

The film was originally called Good Time Charlie, see Warbird Movie Homepage (dev)

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[Airframes]

Yep, I agree. There may be a context reason within the storyline for the US truck, so we'll have to wait and see.
I saw something about this production online a couple of days ago, and for an "amateur" company they seem to be doing the right things.

 

[Admiral Beez]

I wonder if either of Lancaster PA474 ("Thumper") operated by the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight or Lancaster NX611 ("Just Jane") housed at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre (former RAF East Kirkby) will have played a role. While not yet flyable, Just Jane has been making takeoff runs.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsr3AJlHEvw

 

[Airframes]

It looks like production is taking place at East Kirkby, judging by the buildings seen in the background, and farm equipment in the construction shed.
It's possible that "Jane" might have been/will be used for some sequences, depending of course on budget restraints (it ain't cheap running four Merlins !). However, at the moment she is in a further stage of restoration, and about to have the newly restored aft fuselage section fitted.
Likewise with the BBMF's PA474, which is currently undergoing deep maintenance at ARCo, Duxford. Although not impossible, the BBMF Lanc is less likely to be available for filming purposes, as she has a strict annual limit on use/engine hours etc., although "general" shots may be possible where it doesn't interfere with the air show and other display calendars.