No Signals Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 The other day I caught a small part of a film on Sky called the Sky Riders which I cannot recall having seen before. Most of what I saw was a bit on the 'slow' side compared to more modern fare but what I did see that intrigued me was a Wellington bomber that apparently was capable of moving under its own steam, at least on the ground. (In the part of the film I saw - flying sequences in other bits? dunno) Bit of an eye opener I thought given that the film is credited with having been made in 1968. Well after the date generally passed around for those in 'the west' to not be 'mobile'. Anyone know anything more about a Wellington in the Czech Republic region? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 It has been discussed on the Flypast forum. Apparently the Wellington is a highly modified Douglas C-47 Skytrain, but not capable of flight. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Signals Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 Thanks for that Steve. I did a search where you said - interesting article. I have to say that in the short bit of film I saw it was quite convincing. Maybe others who have seen more of it are less impressed ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woa2 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I found a photo from the film. Looks convincing in this shot. Anyone actually seen th efilm and where can you get a copy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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