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[jrbirdman]

Any pictures of movie prop aircraft. Aircraft that were seen in movies or TV. Any type is fine but the more the better. I don't want screenshots, I want pictures of the actual aircraft. Thank you. Kind regards, Jeremy

[Hagar]

Do you want the actual aircraft used or examples of the type?

This will give you a start. https://picasaweb.google.com/Grumpix/OldWardenOctober2009

The Bucker Bestmann in my photo is the actual one used by James Garner & Donald Pleasence in the film "The Great Escape".* The Avro 504K is the one featured in "Reach for the Sky" the classic film about legless fighter pilot Douglas Bader. The Avro Triplane, Blackburn Monoplane, Bristol Boxkite & Deperdussin were all used in "Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines".

*PS. At the time the photo was taken the Bestmann was owned by Peter Holloway & regularly displayed at Old Warden. He sold it to a new owner in Germany last year. Sadly it crashed in April 2011 & looks to be a write-off. The pilot was badly injured. I don't know if he recovered. http://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=32298

[jrbirdman]

Actual aircraft. You did a perfect job of what I was asking. Thanks Hagar. Kind regards, Jeremy

[Hagar]

OK. Here's a few more from my own photos. (The names are for the current livery.)

Spitfire LFIXB MH434 https://picasaweb.google.com/Grumpix/DunsfoldWingsWheels2010#5511710177541673602

[jrbirdman]

Awesome photography!! Being that you took the photos, what is the sound of the Lancaster comparable to? Was the B-17 actually dressed as Memphis Belle or was it another ship in the movie? Kind regards, Jeremy

[Hagar]

Glad you like my photos. This will give you some idea of what the Lancaster sounds like. Turn the speakers up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4Gh2DfPkP4

Yes, B-17 'Sally B' played the part of several different aircraft in the film including 'Gee Whiz', 'Babe Ruth', 'My Seito', 'Lady Jane', 'Mary Lou