The Night Fright C-47 Restoration Project
The Night Fright C-47 Restoration Project
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RIAT 2024
We had our full ground display on show, including a Willy's Jeep, our C-47 Cockpit (with Night Fright nose art for the weekend) a VR experience (showcasing the Night Fright Restoration) and @elliecarter74 and our L-4 Grasshopper.
We also had some very special friends with us for the weekend, we welcomed the 79th Air Refuelling Squadron with their KC-10 from Travis AFB in California, checkout why in the video!
Thanks for having us @airtattoo 😀
#riat2024 #c47skytrain #kc10extender
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Видео

Night Fright progress update May 24.
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We’ve been conspicuous by our absence in terms of updates on social media recently, most of that has been deliberate, so we thought it was about time we gave you an update… There are a couple of things that we have been saying for a while now, firstly, we are 100% committed to detail and being as historically accurate as possible. Secondly “all good things come to those who wait”. This coming w...
Night Fright Winter Update
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🚨❄️🔨Winter Update The Heritage Air Services team have been as busy as ever in Hangar 6 over the last few months. In our latest video update, Charlie shares some details on what the team have been up to over the past few months and talks about what's to come over the rest of the winter. Next year is a big one, D-Day 80! We have confirmed our participation in the celebrations, joining up with the...
2022 Progress
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2022 Progress
Night Fright 2021 in a nutshell.
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2021 has been another strange year for everyone, not least the Night Fright team. Progress with the restoration itself has been slow but there have still been some great achievements, including the complete overhaul of Night Fright’s original wings. It’s been another busy year away from the hangar as well, our first Airshow at Abingdon being a particular highlight. Let’s hope 2022 is a much bet...
Night Fright D-Day +77
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Today is the 77th Anniversary, a very significant day for the Night Fright team. Honouring and remembering are right at the forefront of what we are about as a project, as well as preserving history for future generations and creating an educational platform. In this D-Day tribute video Charlie brings you up to date with progress on Night Fright and a few other areas of the project whilst Neil ...
Warbird Coffee x Night Fright
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There are a few things we’re pretty serious about, C-47s, history and coffee! Our partnership with @warbirdcoffee combines everything we are passionate about. We had great fun making this video with one of the founders of Warbird Coffee, @adamdad517 Adam demonstrates how to make the perfect cup of Night Fright Coffee. The coffee accurately recreates the 60/40 blend of Brazilian Bourbon Santos &...
Night Fright progress update - March 2021
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This video is a little different in the way we filmed it and put it together due to COVID and current restrictions. Since the turn of the year the team have been busy continuing work on the wings, excellent progress has been made and the end is in sight. As with most other aspects of the project the restoration of the wings has been way more involved than we thought but we're still happy we dec...
Night Fright 2020 Review
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I don’t think any of us could have imagined 2020 would have turned out as it has. Just like everyone else we have had our plans and timescales changed in light of current events. That being said it’s still been a very busy year for the team with lots of exciting things happenning. 2021 promises to be the most exciting year for the project so far, hopefully things will become slightly easier for...
Night Fright Restoration Update - August 2020
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Catchup with all things Night Fright as Charlie recaps the goings on from Coventry over the past couple of months. Focus has mainly been on progressing the cabin. Tom has been looking at details such as litter straps and the parapack manual release bracket. This will allow some really good visual progress in Sep and Oct including the final paint finish in the cabin. As always there is plenty ha...
Night Fright Update - June 2020
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With restrictions gradually easing work is now getting back underway on Night Fright, albeit with a small team. Join Charlie as he talks you through what the team have been working on and what’s coming up over the next few weeks. We’ve also got something new and exciting for you. Joe who you will all know by now is the man behind the camera and all of our awesome content has been working on a 3...
VE Day - 75th Anniversary at Membury
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It's hard to imagine how the men of the 436th Troop Carrier Group felt 75 years ago when victory in Europe was announced. I think they all knew it was imminent as a number of men from the 79th Troop Carrier Squadron had flown to Cannes where they celebrated for a number of days. 75 years later, the Night Fright team are extremely thankful of the sacrifices made by all the Allied forces to ensur...
Membury 436th TCG Double Glider Tow Archive Footage
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Some truly fascinating footage showing double glider tow practice taking place at Membury during WW2.
All Things Night Fright With BBC Radio Berkshire - March 2020
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Charlie joins BBC Radio Berkshire’s Sarah Walker on her breakfast show to chat all things Night Fright. The team have been keeping the station regularly updated with progress. We look forward to continuing to do so and welcoming them to Membury to see Night Fright arrive for the first time
Warbird Workshop C-47 Canada Trip
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Well it's about time we let the cat out of the bag. For the past 18 months we've had Air TV following our restoration as part of a new documentary series they were producing called Warbird Workshop. The six part series follows six different aircraft restorations and we're really pleased to announce that Warbird Workshop premières on Yesterday channel on Thursday 5th of March at 9pm. Night Frigh...
Night Fright Update - February 2020
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Night Fright Update - February 2020
Night Fright - Christmas 2019
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Night Fright - Christmas 2019
New Night Fright Artwork Reveal.
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New Night Fright Artwork Reveal.
Night Fright - Remembrance Sunday 10/11/2019
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Night Fright - Remembrance Sunday 10/11/2019
Night Fright - November 2019 update
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Night Fright - November 2019 update
The Devil is in the Detail
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The Devil is in the Detail
Remember Membury - Operation Market Garden 75th Anniversary
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Remember Membury - Operation Market Garden 75th Anniversary
Operation Market Garden at Membury - Coming Soon
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Operation Market Garden at Membury - Coming Soon
Night Fright - August 2019 update
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Night Fright - August 2019 update
Night Fright - The Inside Track with Charlie Walker
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Night Fright - The Inside Track with Charlie Walker
C-47 cockpit tour
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C-47 cockpit tour
C-47 Cowlings and Cowl Flaps Explained
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C-47 Cowlings and Cowl Flaps Explained
Night Fright Volunteers - Mark Young.
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Night Fright Volunteers - Mark Young.
Night Fright on BBC Coventry & Warks Radio - 17th June 2019
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Night Fright on BBC Coventry & Warks Radio - 17th June 2019
Filming Guy Martin's D-Day with the Night Fright Team
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Filming Guy Martin's D-Day with the Night Fright Team

Комментарии

  • @crushingvanessa3277
    @crushingvanessa3277 2 месяца назад

    Going to miss the tri engines. I never saw them much though.

  • @crushingvanessa3277
    @crushingvanessa3277 2 месяца назад

    Nice to see, been watching since Mikey first showed this. Love the cap. Just to let you know, I can't get Night Fright coffee shipped into Canada now. Some kind of shipping issue from the US. I still have a little left at least. Glad you guys aren't rushing getting the plane done, do it properly and safely.

  • @solarBumbleCat
    @solarBumbleCat 2 месяца назад

    awesome well done

  • @flypawels
    @flypawels 2 месяца назад

    👍

  • @stenalbertsen2440
    @stenalbertsen2440 2 месяца назад

    Great stuff 😎👍.

  • @sallycullum6034
    @sallycullum6034 4 месяца назад

    ❤she is beautiful ❤awesome thanks ❤

  • @1962Tel
    @1962Tel 4 месяца назад

    Shame about her not being in Normandy , will she be dropping parachutists at Market Gdn 80?

  • @MayhemMarshy
    @MayhemMarshy 4 месяца назад

    huge congratulations to everyone, on what is going to be a fantastic restoration. She is already looking magnificent and the level of detail is awesome

  • @flypawels
    @flypawels 4 месяца назад

    👍 from 🇨🇦

  • @Spitfiresammons
    @Spitfiresammons 4 месяца назад

    I know the night fright will miss the 80th anniversary of D-Day but it doesn’t matter she will be among many airworthy US skytrain’s and RAF Dakotas soon.

  • @tomkendall5320
    @tomkendall5320 4 месяца назад

    Stunning, can’t wait to meet her

  • @stenalbertsen2440
    @stenalbertsen2440 4 месяца назад

    She looks incredible, well done to everybody.

  • @ThomasRaffs
    @ThomasRaffs 4 месяца назад

    P.S. Do not rush now to finish her. Go on like you did up to know. There will be future commemorative events to participate in. Nice patch.

  • @ThomasRaffs
    @ThomasRaffs 4 месяца назад

    Superb paint job! Just like you guys are technically doing with the overall airframe. Once finished, she'll be better than new and a living tribute to history!

  • @andyd6104
    @andyd6104 4 месяца назад

    Quality of this project is mindblowing! Ive been following for a very long time and to see how close to showing Night-Fright and it's story off to the world must be an amazing feeling. That commemorative patch is pure genius!

  • @johnbell8155
    @johnbell8155 4 месяца назад

    Are you going to appear at RIAT Fairford

  • @markodeen4105
    @markodeen4105 4 месяца назад

    Looks great! Ironic how much effort you put into the invasion strips considering the order to apply them came out just before the invasion, so they were haphazardly applied by the ground crew with whatever was handy, brushes, mops and probably rarely with a spray gun and masking.

    • @thenightfrightc-47restorat43
      @thenightfrightc-47restorat43 4 месяца назад

      Thanks Mark. Appreciate your comment. Whilst you are correct, the application of the stripes was better on some C-47s than others. The stripes on Night Fright were hand painted as we always maintained they would be, its a balance between authenticity and application. We think it looks great but appreciate your comment. Charlie

    • @markodeen4105
      @markodeen4105 4 месяца назад

      @@thenightfrightc-47restorat43 believe me, I understand this is a once in a lifetime overhaul and you guys are doing a fantastic job! I hope to see her at some point.

    • @robertfeeley8269
      @robertfeeley8269 4 месяца назад

      Good to see life at Coventry, wish you all the luck

  • @Cornography1996
    @Cornography1996 4 месяца назад

    AWESOME! Congratulations to the entire Night Fright crew on this accomplishment. I’m in the states so it’ll be a bit before I can see Night Fright up close, but when I finally make it out there I will absolutely be stopping to see her. She’s been my favorite restoration project to follow since I learned of her story in 2019. Again, congratulations to the entire crew!

  • @Oligodendrocyte139
    @Oligodendrocyte139 4 месяца назад

    5:31 Ham licker gliders 😂

  • @claireparr4489
    @claireparr4489 7 месяцев назад

    This is a great video. Thank you Garrett for you narrative. Love Placid Lassie and Betsy's Biscuit Bomber ✈️❤️

  • @claireparr4489
    @claireparr4489 8 месяцев назад

    Fabulous! Is there a second half showing the paratrooper drop please?

  • @HarrietsChariot
    @HarrietsChariot Год назад

    Any new updates?

  • @michaellaird6192
    @michaellaird6192 Год назад

    Nice one Greg on donating the drift meter.

  • @claireparr4489
    @claireparr4489 Год назад

    Thank you for explaining it so clearly.

  • @fdebou
    @fdebou 2 года назад

    Le parachutage sur Saint-Germain-de-Varreville lors des commémoration du D-Day 75 : ruclips.net/video/SO7rV7WrNqM/видео.html

  • @downwindchecklist6567
    @downwindchecklist6567 2 года назад

    Great effort here! Keep it up, keep us posted!

  • @scottjoseph9821
    @scottjoseph9821 2 года назад

    I can't understand why people always dress up as yanks yes they did play a part but what about the English rembering Britain was in world war 2 first 🤔

    • @thenightfrightc-47restorat43
      @thenightfrightc-47restorat43 2 года назад

      Because its an American aircraft operated by American crew dropping American paratroopers from an American occupied airfield. Our interest is centred around the US involvement as they were based in the local area.

  • @downwindchecklist6567
    @downwindchecklist6567 2 года назад

    Thx for sharing. Do you have any new updates? Also, are you still looking for donations? I would be happy to contribute with my little grain of sand.

  • @MrJeep75
    @MrJeep75 2 года назад

    Nice work

  • @ShutUpBubi
    @ShutUpBubi 3 года назад

    Warms my heart and is really wonderful to see English & French folks dressed up and respecting our soldiers, god bless you guys from across the pond and bless the Englishmen & French who also fought in DDay and helped liberate France as well

  • @johnny_pilot
    @johnny_pilot 3 года назад

    4 positions... open, closed, trail and off. You explained the first three but didn't tell us what "off" means. I can't picture where "off" fits in. Closed seems to be the same as off to me... without an explanation.

  • @flypawels
    @flypawels 3 года назад

    Thanks for the nice update. Greetings from Canada. 👍♥️🇨🇦🇵🇱

  • @nickolasmallcott4399
    @nickolasmallcott4399 3 года назад

    Doing "Bridge too Far " Film a few years back in Holland was more authentic - different from these 'Brit accent' people in this movie....but we only had a dozen C-47's.....besides the big movie stars some of the older pilots actually flew in the battle....one was a P-51 American ace who still flew!

  • @dennisporter753
    @dennisporter753 3 года назад

    Wonderful update on Night Fright!.. Totally awesome history lesson of Membry Airfield and the 36 C-47 Skytrains That flown in the Night of Nights and the support missions afterwards.. Wow.. 100 bullet holes damage on the second mission! Says alot right there.. Thank you for this presentation. Cheers from Missouri USA.

  • @dalewilson8159
    @dalewilson8159 3 года назад

    Great video as always. Fantastic to get such detailed run down of the history of Membury site, and the future. Good luck with the remainder of the restoration.

  • @crushingvanessa3277
    @crushingvanessa3277 3 года назад

    Is the final colour going to have the rough finish that the paint did back then? I actually felt a C-46 door that was an original unused part when I worked at Air Manitoba. It did feel like coarse sandpaper. I guess Night Fright was still very new on June 6th.

  • @stenalbertsen2440
    @stenalbertsen2440 3 года назад

    Great update and thank you all for sharing

  • @watchfordpilot
    @watchfordpilot 3 года назад

    Brilliant video guys, many thanks.

  • @MartynStubbsTBS
    @MartynStubbsTBS 3 года назад

    Pity you can't do something with the old runway? The old runway perhaps a tourist attraction

    • @thenightfrightc-47restorat43
      @thenightfrightc-47restorat43 3 года назад

      It would be a mammoth task but we hope that one day we may be able to do something with the main runway. Watch this space!

    • @MartynStubbsTBS
      @MartynStubbsTBS 3 года назад

      @@thenightfrightc-47restorat43 looking forward to this , thsnkyou

  • @sheriffshifty1953
    @sheriffshifty1953 3 года назад

    Thanks for keeping all this :). If i where rich,i would be glad to help

  • @Zazu2You
    @Zazu2You 3 года назад

    A very worthwhile endeavor for all involved with the project. Thank you for the update, especially on this important day in history. Keep up the great work!! Cheers!! 😎

  • @stegradon7827
    @stegradon7827 3 года назад

    Thanks for the update. Nearly there.

  • @crushingvanessa3277
    @crushingvanessa3277 3 года назад

    Sad to say, the shipping from UK to Canada is a lot. About $41 so I have to pass, but I'll try to support somehow.

    • @thenightfrightc-47restorat43
      @thenightfrightc-47restorat43 3 года назад

      Sorry, shipping is a challenge at the moment, the coffee will be available to buy in the US shortly which might help. Thanks for your support.

    • @crushingvanessa3277
      @crushingvanessa3277 3 года назад

      @@thenightfrightc-47restorat43 Yes it might help thanks, would it be the site mentioned in the video?

    • @thenightfrightc-47restorat43
      @thenightfrightc-47restorat43 3 года назад

      @@crushingvanessa3277 I think an upgrade to the site is due shortly, keep an eye on their social media channels for an update 👍

    • @aml258
      @aml258 3 года назад

      Now in the US! I’m having some this morning…

    • @crushingvanessa3277
      @crushingvanessa3277 2 года назад

      @@thenightfrightc-47restorat43 Finally got around to buying some coffee. The shipping from the U.S. site works good, I'm in Canada. Four packages all have the same shipping cost, I guess it fits in one standard box, better to get four at a time.

  • @crushingvanessa3277
    @crushingvanessa3277 3 года назад

    I can use coffee more than a t-shirt right now. Hope the bean growers are paid good since I only buy air trade. This goes to a good cause to.

    • @Warbirdcoffeeco
      @Warbirdcoffeeco 3 года назад

      Sorry for such a delayed reply, we're pretty late to the RUclips Party. We have a great relationship with our suppliers, and can assure you the bean growers are paid fairly and well looked after. Whilst our beans are not fair trade, we're proactive in ensuring that our growers are treated fairly.

    • @crushingvanessa3277
      @crushingvanessa3277 3 года назад

      @@Warbirdcoffeeco Sounds good.

  • @flyingkub
    @flyingkub 3 года назад

    A good ad and better still good information on coffee. I have linked the video to try to get it out there for you.

  • @dennisporter753
    @dennisporter753 3 года назад

    Thanks for the update!.. Quite impressive on the wings actually.. Looking forward to lockdown to be over so Night Fright project can move forward.. The Land Rover looks great too with all the badges! That's cool.. Cheers from Missouri USA Charlie and crew!

  • @e-rj8984
    @e-rj8984 3 года назад

    Fantastic care of details! I wish You ALL a GREAT luck forward🌷👍

  • @flypawels
    @flypawels 3 года назад

    Great job!!! 👍

  • @stegradon7827
    @stegradon7827 3 года назад

    Well done guys. Really missed you. Impressive.

  • @Zazu2You
    @Zazu2You 3 года назад

    The team's attention to detail is quite impressive. Keep up the great work!! Cheers!!