Best warbird movies?

[F106DeltaDart]

I am waiting for HBO's Masters of the Air. It is also going to be a series about the 8th AF done in the same style and quality as Band of Brothers and the Pacific. Personally the CGI in the Mighty 8th looks a bit over the top, and rather unrealistic to me, but I'll reserve judgement for the final movie.

[F106DeltaDart]

And I see where my confusion came from now. According to this article: http://hbowatch.com/the-mighty-eighth-is-gearing-up/ the footage you posted is just sort of a test reel to pitch the concept to the studio. The final project should be much better and far more realistic.

[jagdpanther9]

yes,it is all i could find for video. it is suppose to be the next HBO mini series following band of brothers and the pacific.i should expect a much better product than the trailer as well.

[Seafury]

Topgun
Iron Eagle
Tora Tora Tora!
Midway
Redtails
Flyboys

In no particular order.

[Grossman56]

I am waiting for HBO's Masters of the Air. It is also going to be a series about the 8th AF done in the same style and quality as Band of Brothers and the Pacific. Personally the CGI in the Mighty 8th looks a bit over the top, and rather unrealistic to me, but I'll reserve judgement for the final movie.

Masters of the Air has been renamed the Mighty Eighth. Looks great though, I wondered if they'd get into the Airforce and surprise!! Now, if they'd only cover the
Fly Tigers, with these guys at the helm of a project like that.......

Grossman56

[AkumaZeto]

That was not a test real but rather a mashup of like 5 different war movies scenes. I researched that reel when it came out and that is what I found. Ok after reading the footage was shot by a amateur band of people and the sounds are from Memphis Belle.

[AkumaZeto]

I will say I enjoyed this. The CGI is ok but its watchable.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1558575/

[F106DeltaDart]

That was not a test real but rather a mashup of like 5 different war movies scenes. I researched that reel when it came out and that is what I found. Ok after reading the footage was shot by a amateur band of people and the sounds are from Memphis Belle.

That explains a lot! I knew it just didn't seem right.. And thanks Gman, I figured that out about 5 minutes after I posted it. Should have done my research first..:p

[Grossman56]

Should be a cool show, watch the numbers on line in the forum drop for the hour hour that its being aired.

Grossman56

[weedsnager]

Any good warbird movies/documentaries/footage on YouTube?

[F106DeltaDart]

Any good warbird movies/documentaries/footage on YouTube?

A lot of the old "Great Planes" and "Wings" Documentaries from Discovery Wings are on YouTube. These are my favorites:

https://youtu.be/Rd0mSLv7zoA

https://youtu.be/rq-ob6PRvdY

[weedsnager]

A lot of the old "Great Planes" and "Wings" Documentaries from Discovery Wings are on YouTube. These are my favorites:

https://youtu.be/Rd0mSLv7zoA

https://youtu.be/rq-ob6PRvdY

Thanks...I need something to watch at work !!

[Oxotnik]

I just finished watching the Sir Douglas "This is your life" on YouTube. It was awesome seeing some the greats from the BOB, especially Galland and Johnson.

[F106DeltaDart]

Thanks...I need something to watch at work !!

No problem! If just want a great series on airplanes in general (not really warbirds), the BBC Century of Flight Series is excellent as well. Unfortunately, there are quite a few parts missing, but it is very well done: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...zyw0el86vb8_oe

[TiredIronGRB]

I always liked Forever Young...

[StormyDog1962]

I have an affection for WWI aircraft as these guys were flying contraptions that they thought were the greatest thing in the world so Flyboys gets my nod but I have yet to see Hell's Angels by Howard Hughes. Those guys had Stones!!

[AkumaZeto]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2704752/

Watched this the other day. FANTASTIC!

[wvrailfan]

The Final Countdown. It's technically si fi, but still some good footage of mixing eras. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyjNInIH4Hw

[Westsider]

Sorry Aros, don't know how to switch chamnels now...Chain Lightning, 1950, Humphrey Bogart. The beginning has some early jet test pilot action and scenes of B-17's being attacked by what looks like a Komet. On last night on TCM (hate commercials). Not my favorite flick, but how could you not like a warbird movie with a "Bogey" as the lead?

[jagdpanther9]

Feb. 2017 for the mighty 8th so i heard from a reliable source. one summer two Messerschmitts is a great documentary on you tube. i just love to hear these 109s!