Interest in Warbirds is at an all time high! Now the new four volume video collection, THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF WARBIRDS, from Aviation Media, Inc., lets warbird fans experience front seat flyjng action and behind-the-scenes warbird activity from their living rooms. "It's like the old saying: 'Nobody doesn't love warbirds", says producer Steve Kahn. This series is designed to bring home all the tradition and history of the world of warbirds, in addition to seat-of-the-pants flying excitement. The Collection will satisfy the fans' craving for the smell of avgas, the sound of radial engines, and the feel of stepping into and flying these beautiful aircraft. At the controls is internationally recognized warbird expert, JEFF ETHELL: "I love these airplanes, beautiful examples of some of the most fabled aircraft in military history. Flying'em, talking about 'em ... it is a thrill to share this experience with everyone in these videos." |
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Here is a fitting tribute to our dear friend Jeff Ethell. "The Warbird Trainers", features 3 of the training aircraft that helped train a nation of pilots to ultimately win the war. In this exciting program, Jeff flies the PT-22 affectionately known as the "Maytag Messcherschmitt" because of it's takety tak engine sound, the Vultee BT-13 nicknamed the "Vibrator", and the venerable At-6. Also featured on this tape is a tribute from Jeff's family and some of his many friends. |
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VOLUME 1 - features a pilot report on the legendary P-51 Mustang. Also featured is an exciting flight in the PT-17 Stearman, an airplane that was so hard to fly, that it earned the nickname "Washing Machine"; it washed out so many cadets. And finally, If you've ever wanted to own a warbird, Jeff has a story that will make your dreams come true.
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VOLUME 2 - features the P-40 Warhawk, the bare-toothed fighter of Flying Tiger Fame. You'll get thrilled with a left seat checkout in a vintage 1943 UC-78 affectionately known as the "Bamboo Bomber", and get a checkout in a 1950 RCAF British Chipmunk, the standard primary trainer to the RAF reserve flying schools.
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VOLUME 3 - features the A-26 Invader, the single pilot attack bomber, which was put into service near the end of WWII. It was also used in Korea and Vietnam. The A-26 has a cruise speed equal to the P-51, 100 mph faster than a B-17. Also featured is a seat of the pants aerial combat sortie at a civilian Top Gun School. Finally, a visit to one of the world's premier warbird museums tucked away in upstate New York.
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VOLUME 4 - spotlights WW II's Grumman Wildcat, the beginning of the "Cat" series of American fighter aircraft. Jeff Ethel will introduce us to the historic aspects of the Grumman Wildcat as we meet one of the original test pilots from "Linden Five", and fly in this restored Warbird. The venerable T-28 trainer and Jeff also demonstrate the unique characteristics of the North American T-28C Trojan. With its big round engine, huge cockpit, and excellent performance it is one of the most desirable historic aircrafts on the market today. Volume 4 also includes a pilot report on the upscale Spartan Executive of aviation's Golden Age. | |
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Full Set of $69.95 |
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