Model Airplanes from the 1930s-1960s

Compilation of newsreel footage of gas powered model airplanes from the 30's - 60's

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• model
• airplanes
• aircraft
• scale
• radio
• controled
• rc

[tatungo1]

Ahhh, those were the days when men were men, models were models,summers were summers and the " lets ban it " health and safety heirachy were unheard of.

[sinojtjej]

I think Al-Qaida might hijack one of these airplanes and that US should attack a random country.

[chamiliawhitetin]

Amazing footage. please view my channel to see how far RC plane footage has come.

Aerial Video using a GoPro HD vidoe camaera.

[paspax]

I play slot cars, but I totally "get" the whole model aeroplane thing.

I've flown virtual aircraft in games, so I'd like to have a go @ the "real" thing. It's just a little bit out of my price range ATM.

[mrfourtysevenman]

"yes even one is radio controlled"

"yes the iphone even makes calls"

[wwwtotalitaerde]

@sinojtjej Germany first!

[SuperPianowizard]

@bankslord I know... Everyone seems to be going crazy over Xbox and the new Modern warfare 3... It takes one person to say, "oh thats weird" and then everyone else follows... half of the people that play Xbox only do it because their mate does... If people just had a go at flying model planes i'm sure they'll realise how much fun it is being outside, socializing with friends and flying at the same time.. People don't know what they are missing.... on the upside adleast more flying time for us :P

[bankslord]

@SuperPianowizard I was thinking about it recently and its funny. All the people who take the mick all play xbox or playstation, which to me is just the same as RC (just not as involved or as skilled!) - a simulation of the real thing. They still don't get it though, although with all their questions 'how much does it cost?' 'how easy is it?' 'where do you fly them?' ....I have a feeling they want to have a go themselves but think its not 'cool' enough....unlike modern warfare 3.....

[SuperPianowizard]

@bankslord Sorry to taking for ever to respond, i have a new account.. XtremeRCTV anway.. i totally agree i can't be bothered to deny it anymore, its just to much fun!

[bankslord]

@SuperPianowizard You're totally right mate, I used to hide the fact I was into model planes, but I don't now, I get loads of stick of people at work for my 'geeky' hobby, but I don't care anymore, I enjoy it and thats all that matters.

[barnfres60]

catseyes john cunningham, war time ace and judge, perfeto!!!!