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Loan of items used as props in a documentary about WW1 pilots. |
- Flyboys Films Ltd. (2006)
Provision of instruments etc. manufacture of props and authentic replica WW1 parts for film 'Flyboys'. |
- Leonardo da Vinci Glider (2003)
In June 2002 Skysport were commissioned by ITN Factual to participate
in a
programme in which they had to design and build a full size, flying,
Leonardo
da Vinci glider. This was achieved using only his original sketches
and materials which would have been available at the time (circa
1500). Numerous flights were made in October and December 2002.
The programme “Leonardo’s Dream Machines” was
shown on Channel 4 in February 2003. |
- Lancaster Rear Fuselage (2001)
An Avro Lancaster rear fuselage section was supplied by Skysport
to the BBC for use in filming the WW2 drama “Night Flight”
starring Edward Woodward and Christopher Plummer. |
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Proprietor Tim Moore and Skysport projects featured in a programme
of the
Series “Plane Crazy” made by the Discovery Channel. |
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The Skysport Vickers Viscount featured in the Channel 4 programme
“Classic Aircraft” |
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Miles Falcon G-AEEG was transported by road to Dungeness beach
where it was used in the filming of a pop video. |
- Harry Enfield TV Show (1991)
A mock up of a Spitfire nose section was made for the “Harry
Enfield Show”. |
- Westland Wallace Replica (1987 – 1989)
The design and manufacture of a full size, flying, replica of the
Westland Wallace was begun for a planned feature film about the
1st flight over Everest.
Funding ceased in 1989 and the project is in storage awaiting possible
continuation. |
- The Great Egg Race (1985)
A team from Skysport took part in the popular television show. |
- Biggles Feature Film (1984/5)
Fixed wing aircraft were supplied and operated (48 hours flying)
for the film “Biggles”. A full size static Sopwith Pup
replica was also manufactured for special effects in the film. |
AVIATION events |
Skysport have been involved in a
number of aviation celebration/
anniversary events. Some of which are:
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| Bleriot XI |
- Freddie March Memorial Trophy (2010)
Won by Hawker Demon G-BTVE at Goodwood Revival. |
- Proprietor Tim Moore awarded the Conrod Trophy by the Historic Aircraft Association
"The award was made in recognition of close to three decades of aircraft restored by Tim and his team, which has since 1982, seen more than sixty rare and historic aircraft emerge from the Skysports Engineering workshops." |
- Bristol 100 Celebration at Filton (2010)
Dismantle and reassemble Bristol Bulldog G-ABBB, on loan from RAFM Hendon, at Airbus Industries in Filton to celebrate the centenary of Bristol's. |
- Bristol Fighters F2b (2006)
Operation of two of the three aircraft in unique flying displays. See a video clip of the Bristol Fighters in flight. Click Here  |
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Avro Avian VH-UFZ was seriously damaged in a crash 9 weeks before
it was due to re-enact Bert Hinklers England to Australia solo flight
of 1928. Skysport was the leading contributor in a team of companies
that almost totally rebuilt the airframe in 8 1/2 weeks. It set
off from Farnborough as per its original schedule and made the trip
from England to Australia. |
- Vickers Vimy Replica NX71MY (1996)
Skysport Engineering carried out repairs and maintenance of the
Vickers Vimy replica during the summer of 1996. |
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Tiger Moth VH-HPH broke a wing spar prior to a UK to Australia
celebratory flight. Skysport manufactured a replacement in quick
time, at very short notice, so that the flight could go ahead. |
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Skysport were involved in the preparation and operation of an 80th
anniversary cross Channel flight, organised by Louis Bleriots’
grandson. An original (including the 25HP engine) Bleriot XI was
used in the attempt. The aircraft was forced to ditch about 1 mile
from Dover due to engine problems. The pilot was uninjured and the
aircraft was recovered from the Channel. It was later rebuilt to
airworthy condition. This was a very high profile and celebrated
re-enactment at the time, sponsored by the Daily Mail. |
