Over 30 years helping Advertising Execs, TV and Film Producers achieve their desired aviation filming shots. Our diverse fleet consists of static and flying aircraft including Boeing 747, Helicopters, Military and commercial jets and piston aircraft. We can help you get the perfect shot and configure the set up of the Boeing 747 to meet your specific filming requirements.
Aviation Filming Ltd is run by Mike Woodley, one of the UK's leading experts in aeroplanes for film and TV, a company with over thirty years experience as aviation consultants helping advertising executives, television and film producers achieve aviation shots. As specialists in TV and Film Aerial Coordination, we've been helping Advertising Execs, TV and Film Producers achieve the aviation shots they've wanted for over 30 years.
Aviation Filming Ltd is run by Mike Woodley, one of the UK's leading experts in aeroplanes for film and TV, a company with over thirty years experience as aviation consultants helping advertising executives, television and film producers achieve aviation shots. As specialists in TV and Film Aerial Coordination, we've been helping Advertising Execs, TV and Film Producers achieve the aviation shots they've wanted for over 30 years.
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Aviation Filming Ltd is run by Mike Woodley, one of the UK's leading experts in aeroplanes for film and TV. With over 30 years experience Aviation Filming is one of the most respected and established aviation film companies. The proof of this is the fact that we have been trusted to work on the last 8 James Bond films, a bastion of quality in British and world cinema.
First flew in 1943. Delivered to RAF at Netheravon as TS423 in 1944 and shortly before the end of the war transferred to 436 Squadron to the RACF at Down Ampney. Heavy Glider Unit Took part in Arnhem and the D Day landings. She was also one of the very few glider (snatchers) recovery aircraft with the RAF this was a difficult and dangerous job.
We source aeroplanes and helicopters from around the world to cater for all your needs. Despite the diversity of our own fleet of aircraft sometimes a project will dictate us having to source a plane or helicopter from the wider market.
When this situation becomes appropriate we'll work with you to suggest a particular type of aircraft that will not only flatter the creative role you have in mind but also satisfy the practical, legal and financial elements of any film or tv shoot.When the decision is made we'll locate suitable aircraft, negotiate their rental or purchase and then, if necessary, repaint and position them to the set both on time and on budget.
When this situation becomes appropriate we'll work with you to suggest a particular type of aircraft that will not only flatter the creative role you have in mind but also satisfy the practical, legal and financial elements of any film or tv shoot.When the decision is made we'll locate suitable aircraft, negotiate their rental or purchase and then, if necessary, repaint and position them to the set both on time and on budget.
As well as aeroplanes we can also provide an extensive supporting cast of aircraft props and ground equipment for filming. Steps, stairs, generators, baggage trucks, cherry pickers, aircraft tugs, jeeps and trucks - its all on site and waiting for you. We can provide authentic and accurate costumes to compliment each of the aircraft we operate, from flightdeck crew and aircrew to ground handlers and airport staff, just let us know what you need.
Mikes flying career initially started with the airlines but finding the work a little dull he soon made the move to a more exciting mix of Police helicopters and vintage World War 2 fighters and bombers. Mike holds Airline Transport Licences for both the USA and Europe and is qualified to fly single and multi engine aircraft, sea planes, helicopters, gyroplanes jets and gliders.
