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

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Airframes 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.

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

 
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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.
 
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.
 
Will there be the usual 95 minutes of lovey dovey and 12 minutes of action? 🤨🤔😉
Well, that is less wear and tear on the Lanc...
 
As a vintage motorcycle owner and fan, I hope we see a BSA M20 or Triumph 3HW, the two motorcycles most used by the RAF.

 
As a vintage motorcycle owner and fan, I hope we see a BSA M20 or Triumph 3HW, the two motorcycles most used by the RAF.


I've always had a soft spot for the BSA Y13....

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I've always had a soft spot for the BSA Y13....
Nice. It's a shame that other than the high-end Brough Superior and Vincent HRD bikes the British never offered a large capacity v-twin with rear sprung suspension. Even on small capacity v-twins I can only think of the pre-war 394cc Matchless Silver Arrow. During WW2 the USA's Indian 841 v-twin had plunger rear shocks. I suppose by the time British bikes were introducing postwar rear coil suspension they were focused on parallel twins and singles.
 

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