๐ฅ Film and Media
2024 Flights
๐ฅ What can we offer?
We have hired out the “Wacky Wabbit” T6 Harvard on many occasions for Film and Media work. If you would like to hire our stunning Harvard, please contact me at [email protected].ย
Aircraft hire available for ground static work- Available for flying with Passenger in the rear
- Filming for Flypasts and bespoke airshows
- Cameras may be fitted internally and externally.
- Original vintage WW2 uniforms available on request
- Re-enactors are available on request.
๐ฅ We have worked with the following Film and Media productions.
- Guy Martin – North One
- Restoration man – Channel 4
- Call of Duty – Code Strike
- Empire of the Sun – Steven Spielberg
๐ฅ Harvard AJ841 1941 – 46 in authentic Desert Air Force colours available for film and mediaย
About AJ841 – Our Desert Air Force (DAF) Harvard AJ841 is available for film or media work. The Harvard provides an excellent prop for any WWII period setting. The Harvard was the primary advanced trainer and company โHacโ during WWII and was ubiquitously seen on airfields not just in the United Kingdom but Worldwide. We are proud to say that the camouflage scheme, serial number and RAF decals are totally authentic to an aircraft that did exist from 1941 – 1946 down to the last detail.
Flying – Our Harvard looks not only great but also flys great as well, having a full certificate of airworthiness and on the public transport register. This means that withย one of our instructors, you may even take the controls during flight.
Static Display – Available also for static ground display and filming. As you can see from the gallery, she is just as stunning on the ground as she is in the air.
Authentic Uniforms –ย We have a wide selection of British and American WW2 uniforms and flight gear available. We can supply consultants to ensure your film shoot’s historical accuracy is completely accurate for any wartime period. Kit and equipment changed many times between 1939 and 1945, and we strive for authenticity.
๐ฅ FILM AND MEDIA – SOME OF OUR MOMENTS OF FAME
Guy Martin – Theย Storyline
Guy Martin has mastered many machines, but would he have made the grade as a ‘Battle of Britain’ pilot? The two programmes crank up the jeopardy as to whether he will make it through a Second World War training course to face a Battle-of-Britain-style dogfight with a Messerschmitt. In the first part, Guy Martin’ learns how to fly in a ‘Tiger Moth’ bi-plane, before progressing to the much faster ‘Harvard’ aircraft and combat manoeuvres.
Guy flew the Wacky Wabbit Harvard with Instructor Anna Walker.ย Cameras were strapped all over the aircraft which allowed for some stunning views as Guy flew the aircraft.
Guy Martin also tries his hand at clay pigeon shooting, which was used as a training exercise to help rookie pilots shoot fast-moving targets. In the second part, Guy’s training ramps up at the UK’s only aerial combat school, where he must master dog-fighting at 200mph, handling extreme g-force, and flying upside down.
Guy Martin (born 4 November 1981) is a British motorcycle racer, television presenter, and heavy vehicle mechanic. Martin started racing in 1998, and in 2004 competed on a road circuit for the first time at the Isle of Man TT. He has a total of 17 podium finishes at TT events over several years.
Youtube link – Link –ย ย Go to 33:44 to see the Wacky Wabbit in action
Code Strike 2017 – CALL OF DUTY
October 2017 saw the Wacky Wabbit being used in an advert to promote the Call of Duty Code Strike. The actor wore a B type flying Helmet and a D type mask, the exact copies of what was worn in the Battle of Britain. A stunning short clip and a great edit.
CHANNEL 4 FEBRUARY 2014 – ‘Restoration Man’
Restoration Manย – 11th February Channel 4 at 8.00 p.m. Brown has big ideas about turning the 15,000 sq ft historic WW2 RAF bunker into his new home. However, with the bunker totally encased in earth, with no natural light, and the back section submerged in water, his wife, who is about to have their first baby, isnโt sure. With its fascinating history and draw-dropping engineering, George helps Jamie tackle this huge bunker and discovers the Coventry Blitz’s important role.
At the Bunker before restorationย – Furniture maker Jamie Brown has big ideas about turning a colossal and historic 15,000 square foot RAF bunker from World War II into his new home. However, with the Nottinghamshire bunker totally encased in earth, with no natural light, and the back section submerged in water, Jamie’s wife, who is about to have their first baby, isn’t so sure. With its fascinating history and jaw-dropping engineering, George helps Jamie tackle this huge undertaking and discovers the important role in the blitz. Filmed at theย Duxford Imperial War Museum
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Empire of the sunย
The Harvard bears a resemblance to the Japanese Mitsubishi Zero and, to this end, makes the Harvard perfect aircraft of choice for WW2 Japanese movie reenactments. Many T6 Harvard’s were converted for the film ‘Tora Tora’, and G-BJST was actually used in the film ‘Empire of the Sun’
Harvard (G-BJST) was used during the making of the film โEmpire of the Sun” It is shown here (left) painted up to look like a Mitsubishi Zero. Apparently, she was used as a ground prop surrounded by explosions in one of the bombing scenes. Unfortunately, we don’t have any further information on its staring roll!
Apparently, at this time, G-BJST was part of the Jeff Hawks collection that supplied aircraft to the film industry. If you have any further information on its part in the film, please let us know.
OUR OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE
T6 Harvard Conversion training
T6 Harvard Warbird experience flights
Please takeย a look at our exciting T6 Harvard videos
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