Historical Aviation Film Unit
HAFU's aviation channel features WW1 & WW2 warbirds, military and vintage aircraft, and anything else related to aviation in general. Don't forget to check out our other (Military Vehicle and Motorsport) channels as well.
If you want serious power, speed and engine noise, then we've got it on our full online advert-free streaming platform at Historical Machines TV (www.historicalmachines.TV), and it'll cost you less that the cost of a cup of coffee per month. Check it out.
Historical Aviation Film Unit
We've just released a video on one of the WW2 Loyd Carriers in New Zealand, on our sister channel "Steel, Steam & Diesel".
Remember, all our non-aviation, military vehicle and general history material is now being published on that channel, so please head on over there, check out the new video and Subscribe to that channel to help us get to the magic 1000 Subscribers mark - we're not far away now! ;-)
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Historical Aviation Film Unit
New Video: a rare air-to-air sequence of the RAAF F-111 over the Southern Alps, filmed in the lead-up to Warbirds Over Wanaka 2006. This strike-capable swing-wing jet operated by the Royal Australian Air Force served from the early 1970s to 2010, and this video offers a unique perspective of the aircraft in New Zealand skies.
No narration, just the aircraft, the terrain and the sound of flight. If you’re into warbirds or vintage military jets, this one is for you -- you don't often get to see such amazing air-to-air video. Hit play and enjoy the ride.
6 months ago | [YT] | 20
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Historical Aviation Film Unit
We've released previously unpublished footage of the Soviet T-55 tank (filmed at The Victory Show in the UK some years ago) on our sister channel "Steel, Steam & Diesel".
Remember, all our non-aviation, military vehicle and general history material is now being published on that channel, so please head on over there, check out the new video and Subscribe to that channel to help us get to the magic 1000 Subscribers mark! ;-)
7 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 5
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New on the channel: Experience the 1917-era Sopwith Camel in full flight at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome – finished in the markings of WWI ace Norman MacGregor and powered by an original 160 hp Gnome rotary engine. See the take-off, air-to-air sequence and landing in rare live footage. Click the link to watch and tell us your favourite part of the flight! #SopwithCamel #WWIAviation
7 months ago | [YT] | 17
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Historical Aviation Film Unit
We asked viewers on our Steel, Steam and Diesel (military vehicle) channel, to vote on which New Zealand National Army Museum vehicle we should do our first feature video on for SSD, and they responded: the Valentine Mk.V tank. OK, so here it is, Part 1 of our look at the Valentine. Why not jump over, take a look and Subscribe to our sister channel: https://youtu.be/UvLdximiCZA
7 months ago | [YT] | 6
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Historical Aviation Film Unit
Two World War Two Spitfires. One Merlin, one Griffon. Both flying low and loud in perfect formation. Our latest video features the Spitfire Mk.XIV (NH799) and Spitfire Tr.9 (MH367), captured without narration—just pure Rolls-Royce power. From sweeping passes to a dramatic low final approach, this is warbird flying at its finest.
7 months ago | [YT] | 13
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Historical Aviation Film Unit
New video out now! 🚀 Join us for an exclusive inside look at the Ashburton Aviation Museum, home to NZ’s only Harrier GR3 in the Southern Hemisphere, an A4 Skyhawk, DC-3, Canberra cockpit, and dozens more historic aircraft. Hear from Owen Moore about how this volunteer-run museum was built, how it works, and how you can help make its big future hangar a reality. Don’t miss the full tour and stories—great for aviation lovers & families alike. 👉 Watch now and share if you believe heritage matters!
8 months ago | [YT] | 22
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Historical Aviation Film Unit
Don't forget we have a new military vehicle and heavy machinery channel too: Steel Steam and Diesel.
Drop on by to see the latest video showing a selection of running military vehicles at the National Army Museum -- and do Subscribe to the new channel while you're there! ;-)
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Our most recent video places you inside the blister of a World War Two PBY-5 Catalina flying boat where you can experience a water takeoff like never before in full 360° Virtual Reality. Shot from inside the rear fuselage blister, this immersive video lets you hear the deep roar of the twin Pratt & Whitney R-1830 engines and feel the spray of water against the perspex as the aircraft accelerates across the lake and lifts gracefully into the air. With no narration, this video can be enjoyed by aviation enthusiasts worldwide, no matter their language.
8 months ago | [YT] | 8
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Don't miss our new video featuring the beautiful sound of three WW2 Spitfires in unison:
8 months ago | [YT] | 23
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