We love the impact of a video particularly if it involves old style aircraft, and two good ones have come across our desk this week.
The first involves a much neglected icon of WW2, the Vickers Wellington. The Vickers Wellington was a long range twin engined Medium Bomber, first introduced in 1932 and making a significant bombing contribution in the early years of WW2. It was later replaced by the "heavies" like the Lancaster but continued in service throughout the war in alternative duties.
The aircraft in this video doesn't actually get off the ground. It is the subject of a long term restoration, and has been unveiled at the Royal Air Force Museum, Midlands, U.K. It is believed only two Wellingtons are currently undergoing restoration globally.
The second video comes from Committee Member, Greg Smith, and was filmed in his back yard at Tooradin, not far from the Tooradin Airport. The aircraft is a biplane, believed to be a Pitt's Pro, and it was performing aerobatics as part of a nearby tractor show. The aircraft's climb, stall, and plunge to the ground certainly created dramatic effect.
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