Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In May 2013 Newsletter

Hello World War 2 & jet aircraft fans –

You are invited to drop by Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com to view our May selection of eight exciting classic aviation videos streaming over the Web in broadband.

As always, all of the videos showing on our web site are for your free viewing pleasure. Please help "spread the word" by liking us on Facebook!

Now showing in May "At the Matinee" at Zeno's Drive-In. www.zenoswarbirdvideos...TINEE.html Free admission!

* Flying the Boeing B-47 Stratojet NEW! (Restored) This comprehensive training film was produced by the US Air Force to familiarize pilots and aircrew transitioning from prop driven aircraft like the B-29 to the new world of the B-47, the USAF's first jet bomber.

* The 365th Fighter Group "Hell Hawks" Exclusive original documentary from Military Arts Pictures Col. Ray J Stecker leads the men of the 386th, 387th, and 388th Fighter Squadrons into action. Watch extensive color footage of the 365th Thunderbolts in their forward bases in France and Belgium and exciting air-to- air and air-to-ground attacks, including rare gun camera film of the shoot down of a Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter!

* German World War 2 Newsreels: JG 26, Rommel, Nachtjäger, Panzers & more. See World War 2 the way it was shown to the German people.(Also available on our World War 2 through Axis Eyes DVD ,)

* Black Cat PBYs What was that mysterious plane swooping down out of the night sky on unsuspecting Japanese ships and bases, hundreds of miles from any known American airstrip? The answer was, as you'll see in this good humored, affectionate film, the slow, ungainly, but deadly "Black Cat" PBY.

* B-58 Hustler 1st Test Flight in resorted color NEW! On Veterans Day, Nov 11th, 1956 Convair's revolutionary delta wing B-58 "Hustler" supersonic bomber took to the skies for the first time, piloted by B. A. Ericson, who flew the first test flight of the company's giant B-36 "Peacemaker" intercontinental bomber.

* Recognition of the Japanese Zero with Ronald Reagan Lieutenant Jimmy Saunders (Ronald Reagan) learns how to tell a US P-40 from a Japanese A6M Zero fighter the hard way.

* Operating Light & Medium Tanks in World War 2 NEW! Restored. Not only does this film cover the basics of operating World War 2 era American tanks, it offers a rare look at two seldom seen early examples, the M-3 Medium "Lee," (British "Grant") and the M-3 Light "Stuart." A Lee was featured in the 1943 Hollywood classic motion picture "Sahara," starring Humphrey Bogart. The Stuart appeared in many episodes of DC Comic's "Jeb Stuart and the Haunted Tank," often in the unlikely role of taking on German Tigers.

* Operating the Browning automatic rifle "The BAR" One of the iconic weapons in the US arsenal. (Also available on our German & American Automatic Weapons DVD ,)


We also show 1940-45 vintage WWII Army & Navy films and pilot's manuals on how to fly the F4U, F6F, P-38, P-39, P-40, P-47, P-51, P-61, TBF/TBM, AT-6/SNJ, B-17, B-24, B-25, A-20, A-26, B-26, B-29, and Stearman N2S. Alert! - don't miss the F-86 & B-58!

Zeno

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Web Videos: B-47s, JG 26 & Nachtjägers, Hell Hawk P-47s, Hustlers, Tanks, PBYs, Zeros & the BAR

Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In April 2013 Newsletter

Hello World War 2 & jet aircraft fans –

You are invited to drop by Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In
www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com/
to view our April flight of seven exciting classic videos streaming over the Web. And there's five premiers!

As always, all of the videos showing on our web site are for your free viewing pleasure. Please help "spread the word" by liking us on Facebook!

Now showing in April "At the Matinee" at Zeno's Drive-In Free admission!
www.zenoswarbirdvideos...TINEE.html


* Recognition of the Heinkel He 177 Bomber - 1942 New - Premier! The Heinkel He 177 Greif (Griffin) was intended to be the Luftwaffe's number one long range heavy bomber in World War 2. Designed before the war, it was built in large numbers. Unfortunately for its crews, it was also tasked with performing precision dive bombing. That resulted in an unusual low drag design where two engines were grouped in a single nacelle on each wing. That proved to be the aircraft's Achilles heel. He 177s had a habit of bursting into flames!

* B-29 Flight Engineer - 1944 New - Premier Excellent B-29 footage showing the aircraft in detail, inside and out. Systems management on the very complex (and often unreliable) B-29 was a critical function. The Flight Engineer was responsible for everything from an extensive per-flight check, through managing engines and other critical systems in flight to ensuring that all necessary repairs and maintenance were preformed after landing. Narrated by Ronald Reagan.

* US Navy Fighter Tactics - 1952 (Color) Digitally restored. Fascinating look at US Navy carrier jet aircraft tactics in the "guns only"' Korean War era. "Aerial Tactics: High Speed, High Altitude Flight Problems" was produced by the Navy Department. This unique film is compelling for two reasons. First, it features truly outstanding color footage of McDonnell F2H-2 Banshee fighters operating singly and in squadron formation, dancing agilely among towering cumulus clouds and flying off carriers. Second, it opens a fascinating window on US Navy carrier launched fighter operations and tactics at the time of the Korean War.

* Ramrod to Emden - 1943 Remastered from a new archival copy. See the P-47 Thunderbolts of Hub Zemke's renowned 56th Fighter Group take on the Luftwaffe in an action packed escort mission over Germany.

Saipan Superforts -1945 Stereo Sound, Color Remastered for broadband streaming Exclusive original documentary from Military Arts Pictures This recently discovered footage shows the 73rd Bomb Wing, based on the island of Saipan in the Marianas, operating against Japan in early 1945. You'll see B-29 pilots & crews on R&R and on mission in their magnificent Superfortresses. The fates of many of the B-29s seen in this picture are documented during the film.

* Employing Heavy Machine Guns in the Attack" 1943 New - Premier!- Restored In the popular mind, the heavy machine gun is usually thought of as a supremely effective defensive weapon. This unique film shows various infantry tactics that can be used to make it a potent part of offensive operations as well.

* The Bulge -- the Battle at St Vith New - Premier! - This remarkable documentary combines eyewitness testimony from an all star cast of key participants on both sides of a critical engagement in the Battle of the Bulge with outstanding archival footage, detailed maps, and a return to revisit the actual terrain where each phase of battle was fought

* New! I've just added B-17 Ground Operations to our "How to Fly the B-17" flight training page -- a great preflight check & takeoff film!
www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com/B17.html
We also show 1940-45 vintage WWII Army & Navy films and pilot's manuals on how to fly the F4U, F6F, P-38, P-39, P-40, P-47, P-51, P-61, TBF/TBM, AT-6/SNJ, B-17, B-24, B-25, A-20, A-26, B-26, B-29, and Stearman N2S. Alert! - don't miss the F-86 & B-58!

Zeno
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World War II Aviation Videos Playing Online 24/7
www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com
Now on Twitter @ZenosWarbirds

Web Videos: He 177s, Thundering B-29s, Navy fighter tactics, Zemke’s P-47s, Heavy MGs

Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In BIG March 2013 Newsletter

Hello World War 2 & jet aircraft fans --

You are invited to drop by Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com/ to view our March lineup of eight exciting classic videos streaming over the Web. There's four premiers showing for the first time!

As always, all of the videos showing on our web site are for your free viewing pleasure. Please help "spread the word" by liking us on Facebook!

Now showing in March "At the Matinee" at Zeno's Drive-In
zenoswarbirdvideos.com/MATINEE.html Free admission!


Recognition of the Focke-Wulf FW 190 Fighter. - 1943 New - Premier! The FW 190 was many Luftwaffe ace's favorite fighter: fast, heavily armed and maneuverable, with an outstanding roll rate. One of the highlights of this film is a mock dog fight between a captured 190 in RAF roundels and a P-47 Thunderbolt.


Recognition of the Junkers Ju 88 - 1943. New - Premier! Originally designed for the Luftwaffe as a fast ("schnell") medium bomber in the 1930s, the '88 ended up performing more roles than any other aircraft in World War 2, including bomber, dive bomber, night fighter, torpedo bomber, reconnaissance aircraft, heavy fighter and as a flying bomb late in the War.


Thunderbolt! Exclusive - Digitally restored with additional footage & stereo sound . " Thunderbolt!" chronicles the exploits of the P-47 Thunderbolt pilots of the 65th Fighter squadron, 57th Fighter Group. Based on the island of Corsica off the northwest coast of the Italian boot, the 57th FG flew from behind the enemy's flank. As part of "Operation Strangle," they continuously attacked highways, bridges, ammo dumps, railroads and just about anything that moved to choke off the flow of supplies to the Axis front line.


Bombers Over Africa - Remastered from a new archival copy. This is a rare look at early war US air operations in North Africa. B-25 and B-17 bombers of the 321st and 97th Bomb Groups going after Rommel's Afrika Corps in Tunisia.


The Capture U-505. Remastered for broadband streaming This film takes a memorable look at World War II advanced anti-submarine operations. In June, 1944, Task Force "Guadalcanal," commanded by Captain Daniel V. Gallery, composed of the escort aircraft carrier USS Guadalcanal (CVE-60), and five destroyer escorts under the Commander Frederick S. Hall were on station off the Cape Verde Islands, where code intercepts placed German U-Boats.


John Huston's "Let there be Light" 1943. New - Premier! Restored For the first time on film, Huston explored the diagnosis and treatment of what used to be called "battle fatigue" or "shell shock" among returning service men. This condition is now know as PTSD - post traumatic stress disorder. The film follows 75 returning U.S. soldiers who have sustained severe emotional trauma and depression while serving their country.


The Great Battle on the Volga (Stalingrad) New - Premier! This World War 2 documentary, released by the Soviets (with English narration) in 1962, is notable as much for what isn't shown as what is. There's extensive footage from both the Soviet Film Archives and captured German sources showing action on the Eastern Front, with an emphasis on the Battle of Stalingrad. This film is well worth watching for this unique documentary footage alone. On the other hand, virtually no mention is made of "Supreme Leader," Joseph Stalin - big news at the time! This is our first video from "The Former Soviet Union."


Mastering the Thompson Sub Machine Gun - Marksmanship Everything you need to know to become a crack short with a "Tommy Gun:" Blackening your sights using an open flame. Triangulating your sights for accuracy. Estimating range. Firing positions: Standing, kneeling, prone and seated. How to neutralize muzzle climb, even during extended bursts. See the Thompson used in a training field exercise. Firing at aircraft.

We also show 1940-45 vintage WWII Army & Navy films and pilot's manuals on how to fly the F4U, F6F, P-38, P-39, P-40, P-47, P-51, P-61, TBF/TBM, AT-6/SNJ, B-17, B-24, B-25, A-20, A-26, B-26, B-29, and Stearman N2S. Alert! - don't miss the F-86 & B-58!

Zeno

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Web Videos; FW190, Ju88, P-47s, U-Boat Hunters, Bombing Rommel, Stalingrad & more

Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In February 2013 Newsletter

Hello World War 2 & jet aircraft fans --

You are invited to drop by Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com to view our February flight of six classic aviation streaming over the Web. I'm showing "Target for Today" and "Target for Tonight" as a double feature so you can compare the way the US 8th Air Force and RAF Bomber Command went about their business, and there's a Drive-in premier, "Sky Troopers." I re-mastered all the videos we're showing this month for high quality broad band streaming.

As always, all of the videos showing on our web site are for your free viewing pleasure. Please help "spread the word" by liking us on Facebook!

Now showing in February "At the Matinee" at Zeno's Drive-In www.zenoswarbirdvideos...TINEE.html
Free admission!


"Back Door Gang" P-38s in action over Germany - 1945 (Restored Color) Exclusive Original Production. Newly discovered color film of the 430th FS, 474th FG, 9th Air Force. From the get go, the 474th was configured as a ground attack unit, but they also provided bomber escort and level bombing, led by Norden bomb sight equipped "Droop Snoots," which are shown here. Great air action! I created this original documentary from undocumented, unedited, silent archival footage. Where possible, I identified the pilots shown. Color film of P-38s in action is very rare,


Expansion to Air Power: The Rise of the US Army Air Force 1939-1943 Between the eve of World War 2 in June 1939 and December 1943, the US Army Air Force grew from 2,402 aircraft and 24,700 personnel to 65,000 aircraft and 2.4 million personnel - an unprecedented leap. FDRs goal of producing 50,000 planes a year was met and surpassed! This engrossing film combines easy to grasp information with memorable graphics and dramatic historic film footage that makes it all real.

World War 2 Bomber Double Feature:

Target for Tonight follows the crew "F for Freddie," a Vicker's Wellington medium bomber (Millerton Station, Group 33), through an entire low level night mission attacking a oil storage depot at a rail yard.

Target for Today This is THE classic World War II feature length documentary detailing a "maximum effort" American daylight bombing mission deep into Germany. There are no actors or recreations in "Target For Today. All aspects of an actual major raid in 1943, from early planning through final touch down and crew debriefings, are covered in this very thorough account.


X-15 Flight Test Report - 1960 (Restored Color) This documentary was produced by North American Aviation to show the early testing and development of the record breaking X-15 rocket plane, including the first flight on September 17th, 1959. The legendary test pilot, Scott Crossfield, was at the controls.


Sky Troopers: 1st Cavalry Division, Air Mobile -1965 NEW! The 1st Cavalry Division is one of the oldest units in the US Army, with regimental histories going back to 1855, participating in all major conflicts since then through several incarnations. This film covers the development of the "1st Air Cavalry Division, Air Mobile," from it's constitution and operational field testing in the Fall of 1964 as the 11th Air Assault Division, through 1st Cavalry divisional activation at Fort Benning in July, 1965, to rapid deployment to Vietnam in October of the same year.

We also show 1940-45 vintage WWII Army & Navy films and pilot's manuals on how to fly the F4U, F6F, P-38, P-39, P-40, P-47, P-51, P-61, TBF/TBM, AT-6/SNJ, B-17, B-24, B-25, A-20, A-26, B-26, B-29, and Stearman N2S. Alert! - don't miss the F-86 & B-58!

Zeno
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Videos: P-38s Attack, RAF & 8th AF Bombing, X-15 & more

Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In January 2013 Newsletter

Hello World War 2 & jet aircraft fans –

You are invited to drop by Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com
to view our January flight of six exciting classic aviation streaming over the Web. I just re-mastered all the videos we're showing this month for high quality broad band streaming - and there's a premier!

As always, all of the videos showing on our web site are for your free viewing pleasure. Please help "spread the word" by liking us on Facebook!

Now showing in January "At the Matinee" www.zenoswarbirdvideos...TINEE.html at Zeno's Drive-In Free admission!

* “Hook Down, Wheels Down! The Story of the US Navy's Aircraft Carriers” (Color) - NEW, Premier! This fine one hour documentary was produced by the Department of the Navy to celebrate the first 50 years of carrier based aviation, with an emphasis on World War II operations. The Navy Archives were opened to provide footage ranging from precarious landings on the old Langley, to the Battle of the Coral Sea, to CVEs facing the Japanese at Leyte Gulf and more. Along with some great Navy action, highlights of the film are numerous interviews with famous naval aviators, including George Gay, the only survivor at Midway from Torpedo Squadron 8, John Thach, who tells how he invented the famous "Thach Weave," Gene Valencia, a top USN ace, and Adm Wade McClusky, also of Midway fame.

* “Uncrating and Field Assembly of the P-47 Thunderbolt” This truly remarkable step-by-step training film shows how a ground support crew of fifty men could assemble a P-47 in a field using nothing more than muscle, unpowered hand tools, and pieces of the shipping crate it came in. This film is one of my personal favorites and always gets a lot of positive feedback from our fans.

“ *Bird Dog FAC for F-100s Supports US Army” (Color)This short film is a real gem. You'll see an Air Force Forward Air Controller (FAC) assigned to the 1st Division, flying a tiny Cessna O-1E Bird Dog operating in conjunction with three F-100 fighter bombers out of Phan Rang. Their mission is in support of 1st Infantry Division, 3rd Brigade air mobile operations against VC bases near Lai Khe, 50 miles from Saigon (

* “The Fight For The Sky - Allied fighters win air superiority over Europe” In February of 1944, General Jimmy Doolittle "turned loose" his fighters to go after the Luftwaffe where they lived. This marked a radical change in strategy from the disastrous tactics of 1943 that kept escorting fighters chained to bombers. Now, US fighters, including the P-51, probed deep into Germany, catching the opposition on the ground, inflicting mortal damage. This feature combines thrilling combat footage filmed by 8th Air Force combat cameramen with some of the most action packed, down and dirty World War II gun camera film you'll ever see.

* “White Tailed Marauders: The 323rd Bomb Group and their B-26s” (Color) Exclusive Original Production - Rare color film of B-26 Marauders in action in the Spring of 1945. See the 453rd, 454th, 455th, and 455th Bomb Squadrons operating against Germany from their base in Laon, France. All color footage really brings this bygone era startlingly back to life. Where possible, individual aircraft and their crews are identified. Special treats include escorting P-38s and a round trip mission. A must for Marauder fans everywhere!

*”Aerial Torpedo Attack - High Speed High Altitude” Originally World War 2 US Navy training film was produced to educate pilots about newly developed torpedoes that could be dropped from higher (and therefore less vulnerable) altitudes and speeds. It also gives a thorough grounding in torpedo attacks in general. You'll learn about depth setting, range estimation, target angles, leading the target, the effect of crosswinds, working with fighters and dive bombers during an attack, using radar, countering evasive ship maneuvers and much more.

We also show 1940-45 vintage WWII Army & Navy films and pilot's manuals on how to fly the F4U, F6F, P-38, P-39, P-40, P-47, P-51, P-61, TBF/TBM, AT-6/SNJ, B-17, B-24, B-25, A-20, A-26, B-26, B-29, and Stearman N2S. Alert! - don't miss the F-86 & B-58!

Zeno
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World War II Aviation Videos Playing Online 24/7
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Web Videos: USN Carriers, P-47 Assembly, WW2 Fighters, B-26s, USN Torpedo Attack, FAC Vietnam

Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In December 2012 Newsletter

Hello World War 2 & jet aircraft fans --

You are invited to drop by Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com to view our December flight of six exciting classic aviation showing over the Web. All our films are now streaming in high quality, cross platform & device broadband video.

As always, all of the videos showing on our web site are for your free viewing pleasure. Please help "spread the word" by liking us on Facebook.

Now showing in December "At the Matinee" at Zeno's Drive-In Free admission!

www.zenoswarbirdvideos...TINEE.html

The 362nd Fighter Group On the prowl over Germany in Color - NEW Remastered for broadband streaming . Exclusive documentary! Select 362nd Fighter Group P-47 Thunderbolt fighter/bombers were specially equipped with color movie cameras to capture thrilling ground and air attacks as they happened. These squadrons were tasked with striking targets inside Germany as the war against the Third Reich entered it's final act in Spring, 1945. The result is unique "from the cockpit" views putting you in the middle of attacks on tanks, airfields, trucks, rail yards, bridges, trains, fighters, and more.

Collecting and Reporting Enemy Information by Fighter Pilots in World War 2 - NEW This training film features P-39 Airacobras of "the 181st Squadron" carrying out a complete mission, with an emphasis on briefing sessions, gathering intelligence during a combat mission, and how to give accurate after action reports. Basic squadron tactics are also covered. This is a very rare look inside fighter pilot tactical training in World War 2.

Research Test Flight of Convair Model 7002 - XF92A Airplane - 1948 New This little gem would be right at home in the movie "The Right Stuff," showing early delta wing jet flight testing at Muroc Air Force Base. The print had severe color shifts & fading that I digitally corrected. This rare color film shows the 7002 being tested by Consolidated (Convair) in 1948 at the Muroc Test Base in California, (later Edwards Air Force Base). Although reportedly underpowered & a handful to fly, it's hard to imagine a more influential aircraft. The delta wing was not only adopted in the Convair's F-102 and B-58, but also in a long series of other US, British, French, and Russian designs

John Huston's "Report from the Aleutians" (Restored Color) NEW Remastered for broadband streaming. This classic color film, directed and narrated by Academy Award Winner John Huston, shows the first offensive steps of the rapidly expanding Army Air Corps at the dawn of World War 2 in the Pacific. Rare early war color footage includes P-39 Airacobras, the first operational deployment of P-38E Lightning fighters, B-25 Mitchells, Navy PBYs and some of the first missions flown by B-24 Liberator bombers by US forces
The Fighting Lady (Restored Color) follows the fictional career of an Essex Class aircraft carrier from the Marcus Islands campaign, through Tinian, Truk, the "Mariana's Turkey Shoot" and much more. But don't let the term "fictional" miss lead you. All of the footage shown in this fascinating composite documentary is real -- shot by combat cameramen on board ship and in the air, showing actual Navy and Marine pilots and crewmen up close and personal.

B-52 Vietnam: Operations Out of U Tapao Air Base, Thailand The focus of this dramatic film is an "Arc Light" bombing mission flown by Pilot Captain George Dietrich and the crew of B-52 D "075," 4258th Strategic Wing out of U Tapao, Thailand in support of the besieged Marine base at Khe Sahn in 1968. You'll see every aspect of the mission from Wing briefing, pre-fight check & takeoff, through the bomb run and final touch down. This film is a favorite among B-52 vets!

We also show 1940-45 vintage WWII Army & Navy films and pilot's manuals on how to fly the F4U, F6F, P-38, P-39, P-40, P-47, P-51, P-61, TBF/TBM, AT-6/SNJ, B-17, B-24, B-25, A-20, A-26, B-26, B-29, and Stearman N2S. Alert! - don't miss the F-86 & B-58!

Zeno

Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In
World War II Aviation Videos Playing Online 24/7
www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com
Now on Twitter @ZenosWarbirds

Web Videos: P-47 Action, WW2 Fighter Tactics, XF92A, WW2 Carriers, B-52s & more