Great video. I want to say one thing right away. Praise you for no music. Just wanted to say. There are three sounds that will induce instant hard-on for me. A gun chambering a round, an idling v8 with a race cam, and a radial engine starting.
still remember the sound of these birds as they sloooowly flew by I actually miss the old bristol freighter in the skies, i'd love to hear and see it once more well done you blokes, and close that damn bottom hatch next time!!!
Great to see & hear the old girl again. Very nostalgic.... they had 3 of these & flew 2 of em where I learnt to fly in Terrace, BC. Dave Menzies and the boys of Hawkair were serious bush pilots flying supplies into the mines & camps in Nth BC in mid 90's. They taught me many life-saving tid bits which served me well.
Great to hear large radial engines running but a surprise to see the rotation is clockwise as you view it from the front. Nothing wrong with that though.
I would like to have seen him pull a Howard Hughes Surprise:
"We're just going to taxi her a little."
After the flight: "We taxied her at an altitude of 50 feet or so. You just can't keep a good Goose down."
He didn't say that, but it sounds good haha. Thanks for this video I wish the one you referred to could be found. I'd love to see this beautiful fat bird airborne.
Lovely ot see and hear the old girl lumbering around under her own power. Must admit I was worried about the crew hatch too, you certainly wouldn't get away with it here!
A big ups to the then management at Safe Air and the Marlborough Aero Club who made the preservation of this aircraft possible. And to Al Marshal and all the guys who keep her. I worked in the tower at Woodbourne when Safe Air was a going concern and once watched Bob Guard land one of these aircraft on RWY07 with a 25kt quartering tailwind! And it looked like a short field landing too. Someone has video from the tower of an 8+ B170 fly-past the day it all came to an end. Where is it??
Thanks for this wonderful video. Bought back nostalgic memories as I flew in one converted for passengers from Ostende to Southend in 1961. It was wonderful but then I love planes. Many passengers were worried by the flames but I assured them that was normal! I was such a big head at 19! Thanks again.
Safe Air forgot to close the lower hatch ,, just a few inches to dig it into that soft grassy field, just add micro swicth and a light in the panel that read "Lower hatch closed" ,,,,,, greatt ,, great wonderfull looking aircraft, ,,, thank for posting.
What a lovely old aeroplane, just love the sound of these engines. Shame the crew forgot to close the access hatch to the cabin before taxying around on the grass, lucky they didn't hit a bump and damage it.
Holy hell, 20 gallons over 6+ minutes! Never imagined those big boys would burn so much fuel. Good to see her moving under her own power, keep up the good work!
Nice job...I did'nt think that there were any of these in operation anymore. I heard a pilot that flew these aircraft many years ago refer to them as "diabolical contraptions". Good luck with her.
these engines are known to sludge up and block off oilways especally when they sit for long periods of time, did they have to de-sludge the engines before they ran them? the engines wouldnt last long if they are getting no or stuff all lubrication.
Fantastic! Boffo! Brill! Radgenurdle! I love these old bangers, Used to see them flying out over the Isle of Wight. 5 years ago made an Airfix model of a type 32. Great to see this, well done all
i regularly see this bristol parked i throught it was moth ball not going glad to see it still goes i wish someone or some organistion would get it flying again so we can see it at air shows, be great,use to remember seeing it flying between the islands north and south new zealand
Wonderful to see again, reminds me of the early 60s when as a schoolboy I used to lay in the ditch at the end of of the runway 35 Hurn (now Bournemouth) airport (UK) and watch the Siver City Bristols Freighters land and take off just a few feet overhead. Later Siver City moved to Lydd in Kent. I never saw another running until this vid. Thanks for posting and good luck
Bristol Hercules Series 734. Starting one of these engines or if you are lucky enough to start two, is like turning metal into music. There are no B.170's in the world that are doing what ZK-CPT is doing. She would love to tell you all about it at Classic Fighters 2009. See you there!
Nice work Allan, thanks for recording the event and making it available to all. I wish I'd pulled the lower crew door up before taxiing her. There was more ground clearance than it seems but it just looks a bit odd!
Really love the look of this plane.
VideoRoom207 1 month ago
Greets from GreenPeace! ;D
xXhorrschdXx 1 month ago
looks amazing
DrifterThai 1 month ago
Wow... fantastic!
4crevis 2 months ago
i want to see that big ass fly
P.S if that plane cost under 1.000 pon i'l buy that and DONT CORECCT MEH!
TheKerenabiezz 2 months ago
Love your lens. Perfect.
wolf1010 2 months ago
did the entry hatch make it?....
flyingxk 2 months ago
Great video. I want to say one thing right away. Praise you for no music. Just wanted to say. There are three sounds that will induce instant hard-on for me. A gun chambering a round, an idling v8 with a race cam, and a radial engine starting.
c6rocks 2 months ago 2
Why does it suddenly start making that loud noise at 2:14? Did the exhaust system blow up?
TommyWylie 2 months ago
Absolutely useless !
43932 3 months ago
now that is one cold engine !
Sven2Perroy 3 months ago
nothing happens until 3:00
Galifrey109 5 months ago
still remember the sound of these birds as they sloooowly flew by I actually miss the old bristol freighter in the skies, i'd love to hear and see it once more well done you blokes, and close that damn bottom hatch next time!!!
mikeryry 5 months ago
Great to see & hear the old girl again. Very nostalgic.... they had 3 of these & flew 2 of em where I learnt to fly in Terrace, BC. Dave Menzies and the boys of Hawkair were serious bush pilots flying supplies into the mines & camps in Nth BC in mid 90's. They taught me many life-saving tid bits which served me well.
Thanks.
mungomccosker1 5 months ago
Great to hear large radial engines running but a surprise to see the rotation is clockwise as you view it from the front. Nothing wrong with that though.
ricksclick 5 months ago
ale główno...
timek2010 7 months ago
I would like to have seen him pull a Howard Hughes Surprise:
"We're just going to taxi her a little."
After the flight: "We taxied her at an altitude of 50 feet or so. You just can't keep a good Goose down."
He didn't say that, but it sounds good haha. Thanks for this video I wish the one you referred to could be found. I'd love to see this beautiful fat bird airborne.
kevjay777 7 months ago
The 'H' in Bumpfitch stands for hatches
hoppinonabronzeleg 7 months ago
In their zeal to get rollin', they forgot to close the lower fuselage hatch. Nearly took it out on a bump. But, glad they didn't. Amazing old bird.
synthuser 8 months ago
@synthuser i thought the hatch was left open sos they could have a quick out in case of an emergency ...
heettreet 6 months ago
It would be good to see her certified and flying
harryfaber 8 months ago
Definitely a "no frills" ship.
Rickinsf 9 months ago
Hahah Allie...now get the Whistling Tit up and running.
K1w1scot 9 months ago
@HomeLessGuyToDieFOr "I want lots of cargo"
mryellow123 9 months ago
What a good looking plane, way cool!
gymover 9 months ago
Lovely ot see and hear the old girl lumbering around under her own power. Must admit I was worried about the crew hatch too, you certainly wouldn't get away with it here!
bebajoro77 11 months ago
Nice cold start! Around these parts pocket gopher mounds would have taken that nose hatch door right off though;D
356butch 1 year ago
I had the Airfix kit of this - 'Silver City Airways'.
AtheistOrphan 1 year ago
Bebtó Zoltán from Hungary
bebtozoltan55 1 year ago
There are one of these in storage at the airport I fly out of
So ugly! I love it!
chrisjeffsmusic 1 year ago
A big ups to the then management at Safe Air and the Marlborough Aero Club who made the preservation of this aircraft possible. And to Al Marshal and all the guys who keep her. I worked in the tower at Woodbourne when Safe Air was a going concern and once watched Bob Guard land one of these aircraft on RWY07 with a 25kt quartering tailwind! And it looked like a short field landing too. Someone has video from the tower of an 8+ B170 fly-past the day it all came to an end. Where is it??
toycollector10 1 year ago 6
Do let us know if you ever find out who has that video - we'd love to see it!
HAFUVideo 1 year ago
wow so great to see the ressurection of old airplanes!!
Greenhornet270 1 year ago
I bet the plane feels good now. .Ahhhhh that feels better !!!!
fjbutch 1 year ago
just went to the Omaka museum last weekend and sat in the cockpit, you don't know how amazingly high that is until you sit in one. Great video
Dalekfans 1 year ago
does somebaody want to tell him he's left the crew hatch open!!!
Hooky722 1 year ago
Cute.
AndrewMcCheyne 1 year ago
Respect from the Southend posse!
Copermill 1 year ago
Still going strong, a bit of history that's still working today. even if it's only a taxi or two every 20 yrs or so. Well done everyone.
Mitsdat 1 year ago
Very cool!
glhx2112 1 year ago
Ahhhh ! they are forgot to close the forward hatch . :-((
alberttwo68 1 year ago
@alberttwo68
not realy when you are testing her u was to be able to jump out fast . ans not worry about the hatch...
k9daniel2rv 1 year ago
@k9daniel2rv . Oh Yes Thank you! sure i've understood .
alberttwo68 1 year ago
Fabulous video- great to see an awesome piece of aviation history come to life again-congratulations to all involved.
MCCXK120 1 year ago
Thanks for this wonderful video. Bought back nostalgic memories as I flew in one converted for passengers from Ostende to Southend in 1961. It was wonderful but then I love planes. Many passengers were worried by the flames but I assured them that was normal! I was such a big head at 19! Thanks again.
102trafalgar 1 year ago
Dear old thing ,,, beautiful !
fjbutch 2 years ago
Safe Air forgot to close the lower hatch ,, just a few inches to dig it into that soft grassy field, just add micro swicth and a light in the panel that read "Lower hatch closed" ,,,,,, greatt ,, great wonderfull looking aircraft, ,,, thank for posting.
n4120p 2 years ago
Are they going to fly it?
chuanist 2 years ago
Just wonderful!
weaville 2 years ago 2
That brought back a few memories... A great old bird... and work horse in her day.
freshvisionmedia 2 years ago
has it flown yet??
Xantec 2 years ago
applecounty...Yes, Sire, you are absolut right ! cheers !
cherusker001 2 years ago
what an ugly aircraft !!! the spitfire was the only "nice" plane !!
cherusker001 2 years ago
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
applecounty 2 years ago 11
Lovely sound!!
1339LARS 2 years ago
What a lovely old aeroplane, just love the sound of these engines. Shame the crew forgot to close the access hatch to the cabin before taxying around on the grass, lucky they didn't hit a bump and damage it.
foxonefour 2 years ago 2
What kind of props are those?
I can't tell
TwoEyeCyclops 2 years ago
Holy hell, 20 gallons over 6+ minutes! Never imagined those big boys would burn so much fuel. Good to see her moving under her own power, keep up the good work!
northernfirepower 2 years ago 7
@northernfirepower it because of the very uneficiant radials, but man those things soud so beautiful!
flightdeckreviews 10 months ago
@northernfirepower LOL, that's similar fuel efficiency as to pouring it out on the ground and lighting it up. Beautiful plane.
WTFLYR 7 months ago
Ugly like only a mother could love... but wow... some powerful looking and sounding engines! Amazing to see them kick out 20 years of filth!
dregerclock 2 years ago
Cool vid, love those Hercules engines :)
ChargerMiles007 2 years ago
Can it be made airworthy???Classic.Well done chaps
madmatt2002 2 years ago
An outstanding video.
Bristol Hercules - love 'em.
Hanglands 2 years ago
yup, this is what I thought I saw down at the aeropark, I can't believe I got it so wrong.
miserableoldcunt 2 years ago
Brilliant!
aeronco 2 years ago
I saw her today at the Omaka air show,
brilliant sound. Well done guys..
fjbutch 2 years ago
Nice job...I did'nt think that there were any of these in operation anymore. I heard a pilot that flew these aircraft many years ago refer to them as "diabolical contraptions". Good luck with her.
gooneybird47 3 years ago
The term "Bristol Frightener" makes sense watching this video, snorting & wallowing around like that, what a great maw that plane has!
planedrawer 3 years ago
what sort of condition is the fuse and wings etc in?? does it have much corrosion? or is it in pretty good shape??
wrxguynz 3 years ago
these engines are known to sludge up and block off oilways especally when they sit for long periods of time, did they have to de-sludge the engines before they ran them? the engines wouldnt last long if they are getting no or stuff all lubrication.
wrxguynz 3 years ago
read the discription
lamage89 2 years ago
Awesome. For years I had wondered if she was a runner.
listercsman 3 years ago
Great stuff! Awesome to see the old girl chugging away. Congrats on the hard work. We have a new DVD that features a lot of Bristol footage.
axisnorthproductions 3 years ago
nice work - happiness IS big bristols!
Spad93 3 years ago
@Spad93 LOL
dergrossen 1 year ago
Fantastic! Boffo! Brill! Radgenurdle! I love these old bangers, Used to see them flying out over the Isle of Wight. 5 years ago made an Airfix model of a type 32. Great to see this, well done all
CaptBubble 3 years ago
i regularly see this bristol parked i throught it was moth ball not going glad to see it still goes i wish someone or some organistion would get it flying again so we can see it at air shows, be great,use to remember seeing it flying between the islands north and south new zealand
perabrown 3 years ago
Wonderful to see again, reminds me of the early 60s when as a schoolboy I used to lay in the ditch at the end of of the runway 35 Hurn (now Bournemouth) airport (UK) and watch the Siver City Bristols Freighters land and take off just a few feet overhead. Later Siver City moved to Lydd in Kent. I never saw another running until this vid. Thanks for posting and good luck
microcrusader 3 years ago
Bristol Hercules Series 734. Starting one of these engines or if you are lucky enough to start two, is like turning metal into music. There are no B.170's in the world that are doing what ZK-CPT is doing. She would love to tell you all about it at Classic Fighters 2009. See you there!
larrylewislarry 3 years ago
beautiful! i wish i had one of those to taxi around my back yard in!!!! would love to see her fly!
wrxguynz 3 years ago 2
do you know what series the hercules are?
timj41 3 years ago
Absolutely lovely to see a Freighter living again, a huge well done to Alastair and everyone concerned. Big round engines rule the world!!!
delatbtah 3 years ago
I was born 40 years too late!
hangarrat101 3 years ago
Very Well Done, Congratulations from Bristol lovers in the UK
Sheephatch 3 years ago
An absolute treasure
keith6400 3 years ago
What a gorgeous aircraft. So good to see old birds restored and maintained so, wonder if she'll ever take to the air again.
countrycanid 3 years ago
Nice work Allan, thanks for recording the event and making it available to all. I wish I'd pulled the lower crew door up before taxiing her. There was more ground clearance than it seems but it just looks a bit odd!
Cheers,
Al
larrylewislarry 3 years ago