Still shots from the DVD
Classic Wings BAC One-Eleven Part 1 : £17.95 : 60 minutes
Using expertly restored colour cine film from BAE Systems’ archives, and with authentic sound throughout, this DVD tells the story of the BAC 1-11’s early sales success.
Construction, flight testing, route proving, first flights, sales tours -they’re all in this fascinating programme covering that exciting period from 1963 to 1967; when, as the world’s first short-haul jetliner, the BAC 1-11 broke into the all-important US market.
Main features:
Construction, rollout and first flight of the prototype
American, Braniff and Mohawk 1-11s at work in the USA
British United’s route proving and inaugural 1-11 service
British Eagle 1-11s in service and at the Farnborough Air Show
TACA 1-11s at work in Central America
Flight testing Philippines Airlines and LANICA 1-11s
Aer Lingus 1-11s on delivery and in service
Testing and delivery of Channel Airways first 1-11
Air to air with a Laker 1-11
Also included are some of the other airliners seen on the 1-11's world tour. Examples are in the photo gallery
Don't miss the rest of the One-Eleven story in Classic Wings BAC One-Eleven Part 2
Comments from our customers ....
I just received the BAC One-Eleven DVD - just wanted to drop you a note of congratulations on doing a fantastic job. Great documentary, all the relevant information and -stunning- visuals and sound. Listening to the Spey wind-up and scream on takeoff (in stereo no less) brought back happy memories. Can't wait for Volume 2!
M.C.
Just received the BAC One-Eleven DVD, and I would like to congratulate Avionvideo for this superb programme. Having lived close to Hurn all my life I grew up with the sight and sound of these wonderful aircraft. I did not aspire to owing any recording equipment at the time and this DVD makes up for this, and brings back many memories. I will be first in the queue for part 2.
D.L.
Just received my DVD from Avion, absolutely terrrific, something for
everyone in it. Great service from Avion too, I will definitely be ordering part 2.
Mark
The restoration, the colors, the sound and overall quality are fantastic. The use of actual BAC 1-11 sounds (which are disctinctive and easily recognized by Bac 1-11 fans) is a real treat! My whole family (wife and 7-year-old son) enjoyed the DVD, and we very much look forward to part 2!
Louis
Thanks for the super fast dispatch on the above DVDs, they arrived next day. I am saving Part 2 but going by the first DVD, I can't wait. Excellent production and editing. Informative as well, like the Herald volume previously purchased. Great to hear a pair of Speys winding up. Super to see real airliners in the background as well.
J.H.
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