R.E.8, B.E.2f and B.E.2c flying in formation

[Olham 164]

This is a brand-new HAFU video - the note reads:

 

Three RAF aircraft, an R.E.8 ("Harry Tate"), B.E.2f and a B.E.2c take to the gloomy skies for a patrol over the front lines.

 

All three aircraft have been built (or in the case of the original 1917 B.E.2f, restored) by The Vintage Aviator Ltd in New Zealand,

specialist World War One aircraft builders.

 

For more info see: http://www.thevintageaviator.com

 

 

 

Plus (OT): Spitfire TR.9 Trainer

 

This video brings you an incredible Rolls Royce sound!

 

[Wayfarer 5]

The only two aircraft I have flown on 'active service' in OFF - together in the same video! Thanks for posting Olham.

 

And that is a great sound. Would it be a 'Griffin' rather than a 'Merlin' for that mark?

[DonL 0]

I agree, you have to love the sound of the Merlin engine.

[Olham 164]

I couldn't really make sure, which engine it is - it is listed under "late Merlin powered variants".

Perhaps you try it - see here:

 

http://en.wikipedia....red_variants%29

 

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Edited April 25, 2012 by Olham

[Pips 5]

Fantastic video, thanks for posting it Olham.

 

Interesting to see that the gunner in the R.E.8 has to actually stand up to achieve full mobility of his MG. Would think that what with the full blast of the wind hitting his back it would be quite hard to actually swing the gun around from side to side, aim and hit something.

 

Another point the video illustrates very well is the slow turning of the big props, common to all WWI aeroplanes.

[Olham 164]

Pips, the propeller turning speed might be visually effected by the frame rate of the camera.

Like the stage coach wheels in Westerns, which even seem to be turning backwards.

 

As for the gunners, I thought they always had to stand up, when using the guns.

Firstly they had no turning turret like WW2 bombers, and then you could only fire

downwards below your tailplane, when you were standing, I guess.

[Flyby PC 23]

I remember a post a short while ago on the subject of sounds, with specific reference to the sampling of sounds for OFF.

 

It suddenly occurred to me whether it might be worth approaching the Vintage Aviator Company and quite literally asking them to sample the actual sounds needed from whichever actual aircraft and engines they might have. I'm thinking of sound samples through the various phases and revs etc.

 

They can only say no, but they also might be quite keen .....

 

 

 

Edit - they might even fire off some guns...

Edited April 27, 2012 by Flyby PC