I was absolutely blown away by the work THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD. Mr Jackson deserves to be applauded for this wonderful production which brings WWI to us in a way never seen before and is a brilliant achievement.
There are very few movies that I regard as important to humanity. “They shall not grow old” is one of them. It restores and preserves the memory of that terrible war in marked detail. “Lest we forget - lest we forget!”
@@panzerlieb Seeing this movie/Documentary brings to life those flickering stilted images of a War largely forgotten by todays generation. Those men now seem totally relevant as if this was a video from only a previous decade and not 100 years ago. These men are now seen in a new light.
What appears very interesting about Peter Jackson is that he has attempted to bring the dreams of his childhood to life: from stories about his grandfather's experiences, model planes, and the books that he read as a young boy in his films. Well done!
Gee, all the books I read as a young boy are now banned! All the woke idiots have declared many books RACIST! Eventually, I may have the only remaining copy, even though it's in horrible condition after so many years!! Let's admit it, any interesting book is probably going to be frowned upon by the Left, since they are so stuck up!!
@@lachlanmayfield4599 I bought a new copy of Mein Kampf from a major book store here in NZ back in the 80s. It isn't banned but it comes with a preface warning readers of the misguided content and contains detailed notes and references all the way through debunking the author's claims.
In the words of another great New Zealand character, Fred Dagg, 'We don't know how lucky we are!' Thank you Peter and all the incredible talent that you've gathered together to bring together and share this remarkable collection.
I went to watch the movie on a Monday, there was nothing but older men and couples in the theatre. I heard a couple sort of silent cries. This was an amazing documentary to watch.
Wonderful..... and he keeps not only his passion alive, but he keeps the other skills alive, the engineers, the airframe specialists.... Well done sir!
If anyone out there has yet to watch "They Shall Not Grow Old", do yourself a favor and watch it. Mr. Jackson did a phenomenal job bringing those men on film back to life. You'd swear the footage was shot within the last decade. Amazing work.
Agree. I saw it on the big screen during a limited run in the US and it was brilliant and so moving. I’ve watched it on streaming several times as well. An amazing tribute and memorial.
I am a model builder and have many of Wing Nut Wings kit sets. Unfortunately the company closed down in March of 2020 amid many rumours and little confirmed facts but they are top notch kits. Mr. Jackson's passion for quality had translated into those models as it does for all of his projects. I just hope that this magnificent collection of artifacts and historical builds can remain protected against any financial issues that could threaten their existence. It is an amazing feat to have collected and created such works in one place.
Not only did he make the perfect LOTR trilogy, he's remastered all of this valuable historical footage & it looks absolutely breathtaking. Fine work. Guy should get a Nobel Peace Prize for this
What a wonderful achievement. Peter has made some terrific movies and then leveraged the resources he's acquired into some wonderful projects. He's like a fountainhead providing all these other talented people with the means to indulge their passions and skills and creating and re-creating a wonderful resource full of historical memories but even more, the physical artifacts that brings history to life. New Zealand should be proud to have such a uniquely talented man amongst you. People like him are very rare.
@@ardshielcomplex8917 Maybe, you need to look into the problems and factors that caused him to close. I have misjudged people...try walking in his shoes, amigo. Paz
@@ardshielcomplex8917 Yes and a lot of Kiwi's do not like him,owes over a million to mold makers in China,hasn't paid a cent since 2016,Tax breaks in NZ and is trying to sue Border Models over the Lancaster soon to be released and a employee run sale scam in his Aircraft restoration business.Going by the comments here the majority know nothing about him.
My ancestor HUGH PRESTON BELL was in the Royal Flying Corp, I have his records, he flew in France in 1919 ...... He survived the war and went on to emigrate to the USA . I found his grave stone in Texas and hope to visit him at some point ....... THANK YOU for a wonderful film.
I've visited Omaka and was blown away by the display, incredible details. However, on a visit to Hood aerodrome a few years ago, I was spellbound by the aircraft flying there. Not just in ones or twos, but to see a whole gaggle of them coming in was incredible. The sight, sound and yes, even the smell was something you will rarely experience.
The more i learn about Peter Jackson the more in awe i am ! Having seen some of this collection it is truly amazing. But what is more amazing is his attitude and effort , WELL DONE SIR !
Incredible! I now want to visit New Zealand and this amazing museum! Thanks Peter and all those who contributed time, talent, materials and other resources to this unique treasure of a museum! Best of its' kind in the world! Well done! MM
I could only wish my dad was alive to see this, for he and his brother used to build model planes in the 1930 s . he went on to fly many aircraft as an instructor pilot in the RAAF, and then flew B- 24 s , he would have loved this production. And we do still have all the photos of the pre ww2 planes and WW2 war planes. well done sir`s.
Fantastic documentary thanks for doing this. My grandfather flew in FE2b and was taken prisoner when downed in 1918 so thrilled to see one of them flying. Thanks to Mr Jackson and Wingnut crew you are all top notch.
@@NoOne-kr4jc he died in 1944 so I never got to meet him. I researched the camp he was in and it sounded very grim. He also had serious mental health/illness after he got home and was in mental hospital when he died.
FE2bs were just one of several obsolescent aircraft the RFC/RAF continued to use right up to the end of the war. I've read of the severe mental strain this put on the young men ordered to fly them.
It's IS a Nationality to be proud of! I've so far only visited once, and New Zealand really is a stunningly beautiful country with lovely people! Looking forward to visiting again one day!
Had the extreme pleasure to visit this exhibit when I visited New Zealand for the second time. Working in the aerospace industry in Québec, Canada, I was really impressed to see that the people who repaired the aircrafts were also so well represented. I had a chat with one of the volunteers, was a superb visit, enjoyed every second of it. Extremely well done, you really felt the emotions etc. Bravo! Thanks a zillion to have given me the opportunity to experience it!
Thank You Peter Jackson. AGAIN! I was a J.R.R. Tolkien reader my whole life, then you made the movies and You DID NOT BOTCH THEM! They were awesome. And now this. 👍
I agree with the guy. Look what Musk, Trump and other rich guys do, buy politicians, judges, conspicuously spread CO2 around by the showy big-ticket items they own. Jackson seems to have an interest in something beyond his own influence, power and glory.
This was a fantastic documentary. I've followed Sir Peter's WW1 aircraft since he first imported a replica Sopwith Camel in the late 1990s and have been privileged to see many of these aircraft fly on multiple occasions, but to have a glimpse into TVAL's factory is truly remarkable. Thank you!
The man is not only a genius film maker, but his interests and passions dovetail very nicely with mine: WW1, Tolkien, the Beatles. Thank you Peter Jackson, I can't wait to see your next project.
Genius film maker? Wow, the bar for genius has collapsed on the modern era. The lord of the rings movies were ok. Not great. And my God what he did to the hobbit was horrible.
@@keithshackleton3173 Ah, yes, because I am a film maker. Your line of reasoning would mean that any form of criticism is null and void. You are either 12 or you have an extra chromosome to think the Hobbit trilogy he made was anything but complete garbage.
What an extraordinary comment! Do you really rate LoR as ok, not great? The project was enormous in scope, way too big for most directors (have you any idea how many times different film companies had earlier considered LoR, but rejected the idea, because it presented so many difficulties?), but Jackson produced a highly successful blockbuster series which delighted most Tolkien fans. The Hobbit films weren't quite to the same standard, but nonetheless, I saw nothing ''horrible'' about them at all.
My fathers friend Ted Martin (Australian) was a WW1 aviator, he regaled me as a child in the 60’s with stories , he never went home after the war , a real humble gentleman RIP Ted
Simply outstanding, a world class collection and superb memorabilia. Was recently lucky enough to vist the Heritage Aviation centre in Omaka and was totally blown away by it all. We are so fortunate here in New Zealand to have a facility like this in our country. Thank you Peter Jackson, you sir, are a living legend and visionary. I look forward to visiting Omaka again one day and also have the Hood Aerodrome on the radar as well. Thank you again.
Cheers from the USA Peter Jackson! Anyone with a passion for the beauty of these WW1 classic Biplanes shares my very own love for them. I dream all the time maybe one day being wealthy enough to own my very own classic Biplane and learn to fly it whenever I would like to. Great to see someone live their dreams. Gives this old War Vet a feeling of hope for this world. Your Grandfather has to be very proud of you & the support of Veterans you have shown.
So excited about this. I used to pour over Bill Gunston books or the line drawings at the back of Billy Bishop's biography and wonder what these machines were like. Thank you Peter and your band of craftsmen for bringing them back to life.
It is such a labour of love and respect that Sir Peter Jackson is doing. He and his staff are doing great work for remembering those who sacrificed a century ago. He shows admiration to all of the people from so long ago, regardless of their nationality. The museums in Omaka are brilliant and the WW2 museum is stunning as well. The area which shows the sacrifice of the Soviet Union is very touching.
Had the pleasure of watching some of these aircraft on display at Wings over Wairarapa earlier this year. Being able to watch these old birds dog fight as they would have 100 years ago was a truly thrilling experience. As an aviation enthusiast and pilot, Thanks Peter!
Love your videos !. He had a awesome exhibition ( 'the great War exhibition' ) here in Wellington NZ which finished maybe 2 years ago now , but it was so well put together , and is deserving of a permanent standing somwhere. It would have made for a great history underground video !!!!
They Shall Not Grow Old is the most impactful WW1 project of any produced in any format. Just amazing use of tech and filmmaking. It stunned me and I paid to watch it three times.
I saw this film on the big s reen when it released and I was absolutely blown away! Being from Scotland, I had to travel by car, boat and by foot. The anticipation levels were through the roof having seen the trailer. It did not disappoint! I experienced allsorts of emotions that day from laughter to actually crying! Absolutely nailed it making this! I thank everybody involved for, in a way bringing our boys back home! Never Forget!🤗
Amazing collection. Great job to Peter for sharing this with the world and for investing in a historical airplane building business. Preserving and learning from history.
Amazing work. I can not express my admiration and thanks to Peter Jackson and the entire team for keeping history alive, and most importantly getting these magnificent birds back in their natural environment.
I don't like quoting in youtube comments - but "interesting life for a few precious moments" was well said. Impressive collection, a good example how people with means and a passion can do marvels. Greetings from Latvia, thanks for the insights.
Absolutely fantastic. I did not know this aircraft collection and restoration facility existed. Thank you so much for sharing this. I need to think about the collection of stuff my family has got from the two world wars and what to do with it to preserve is for humanity.
Great video. Mr.Jackson has made a valuable great contribution to history. Thank you, Mr. Jackson. My love of aircraft is the era of fighters from those of WW 1.
If you’re in the US, you might be able to see some of his aircraft, several have been acquired by Kermit Weeks of Florida, he’s flown them in to Sun ‘n Fun and a couple other flyins. The part that still astounds me on these aircraft is the barebones simplicity, for example, YOU are the carburetor. That sound during landing of the engine sputtering? They’re bleeding airspeed by, quite literally, stopping the engine for small periods. The fact that a human crawled in there, took it up in the air then purposefully flew into combat with them? Nuts.
I met Jackson in a Hobby Shop in Portland Oregon while he was visiting. He also owned an awesome ww1 model aircraft kit Co, wingnut wings sadly now defunct😢
Peter Jackson the best way to make a Small Fortune in Aviation, is to start with a Larger one. You are a Saint for giving this very important work the time and effort it requires. By the way the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre is a master stroke of living exhibits, I've not seen this done anywhere so well.
Looking at how far aviation has come makes you thankful for the hard work and sacrifice of the early aviators and the men who designed these flying coffins. Egads, they were brave!
Fantastic! I love PJ's collection of planes and attention to detail. I had heard he had financial difficulties - i hope not. Also hope WIng Nut Wings comes back, I didn't collect all of those I wanted! Great video. Love it!
Thank you Peter,for bringing a huge piece of aviation history into our lifetime,I just might get to see your collection before I also fall off the perch 👍
Another great Kiwi. The more respect you have for others, the more self respect you have. People want the friendship of self respecting fellows. New Zealanders are great. The number of clubs, associations, interest groups, the strength of character they represent is a joy to see. A very happy nation.
Such craftsmanship, skill, attention to detail, meticulous planning and a dogged determination to get the job done properly, a team of experts led well and who's contributions are highly valued. A combination of the type of skills and attitudes which helped us to overcome our enemies in two world wars. I'm throwing up a salute to you all.
amazing... Dad saw a tigermoth land in the paddock next to his family hotel in 1936 Green Island, Dunedin and was smitten with flying... enlisted in the RAF in early 1939, ended flying Hurricanes in the Battle of Britain, across Northern Africa to end up in Singapore.... was the last aircraft to leave there as the Japanese were attacking Kalang strip... crashed landed on an island en route to Palembang.. paired up with dutch farmers boated to Sumatra and made his way to Jakarta by local steamer 1 step ahead of the Japanese.. rejoined his squadron only for them to be crated to Celyon on two cargo ships... his made it,, the other was torpedoed... while waiting for new aircraft in Ceylon volunteered for special service only to find out it involved him being an RAF liaison officer for one of the columns of the first Chindit Expedition behind Japanese lines in Burma... survived the 3 month 1000 mile jungle march and after rest reurned to flying ground attack missions with his Hurricane out of Imphal against the approaching Japanese. I know it is of a different era but it is Peter's amazing generosity and dedication that preserves and respects the memory of all who served in wars and the sacrifices they made for us! and I cannot thank him enough !
As a horror movie fan in my teens I read about this new home made movie called "Bad Taste". It took a while before I finally found a copy here in Sweden, pretty much on the other side of the globe from where it was made. It was just amazing seeing what one mans dedication and with help from his friends could achieve. Peter Jackson has come a long way since those humble beginnings, and I'll always be grateful for what he and his team have created over the years.
Just breathtaking in all respects! Also incredible that this and the skill sets needed exist in a country with such a relatively small population of only 5 million. Fantastic!
So late to the party..., but what an amazing collection this man has! And thank you Forces News to show this to the public. This should be added to the Unesco World Heritage collection!
Brilliant effort of history keeping & memories guarding. Well done. Thank you for putting this film up. I have shared it with a few friends who I know would appreciate his efforts.
Another reason I love Peter Jackson. My grandfather fought in WW1, survived, but sadly came home addicted to alcohol. I still love Archer Lynn Clayton for contributions to the success of the war. It's also sad to me that many don't value the lives of these brave souls who sacrificed their lives that we, successor generations. would enjoy freedom.
As a kid in NZ, I followed my Dad in model aircraft making and filming them. One time I built a 1/32nd scale Hawker Hurricane, I had my hand wound Std 8 movie camera in one hand & holding the tail with the other (out of shot). With a breeze of wind blowing made quite realistic filming. At the end of their lives I would line up the ‘old’ models & blow them up with fire crackers & bungers on film as well.😁 Peter Jackson, his crew & Aircraft are National Treasures.
Watching this for the 3rd time - First time I was awestruck as I did not know He was so into this part of history. As someone involved in the creative industries, It just made me think, his attention to detail - obsession, just how well he does things, would make anyone wanting to work for him. Those guys who do are lucky chaps.
WOW 😯. This is PHENOMENAL! WWI aircraft are so rare. Especially airworthy examples. Thank you Peter Jackson for your efforts to restore and maintain this collection. By the way! Having read Tolkien’s Hobbit Trilogy I very much enjoyed your production of those movies. They were excellent.
Sir Peter, you are an international treasure. Saying Thank You is just not enough. As a side bar: Peter actually flew in a Bristol Fighter (gunner's seat) at the Omaka Airshow 2000!
Peter J .. thank you so much for keeping their spirits alive and their feats in our memory. My garndfather flew Sopwith Camels. He was posted to North Africa and did many recce missions drawng a route for allied troops to negotiate the great deserts. He met T E Lawrence in the Savoy bar in Damascus after he had crossed 'God's Anvil'.
And all in the most beautiful country! Europe is stuffed, take this pom's word for it, and you guys are so lucky to be where you are. Please don't ever wish yourselves anywhere else, you're on the RIGHT side of the world.
I can’t think of a better reason to visit New Zealand which has been on my bucket list for a while. But being a cranky traveler and spoiled from the days when I flew on the corporate dime, I still have to earn a bundle more reward miles to upgrade to First Class. I just couldn’t bear flying that distance in steerage class. Talk about first world problems. 😉
I was absolutely blown away by the work THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD. Mr Jackson deserves to be applauded for this wonderful production which brings WWI to us in a way never seen before and is a brilliant achievement.
There are very few movies that I regard as important to humanity. “They shall not grow old” is one of them. It restores and preserves the memory of that terrible war in marked detail.
“Lest we forget - lest we forget!”
@@panzerlieb Seeing this movie/Documentary brings to life those flickering stilted images of a War largely forgotten by todays generation. Those men now seem totally relevant as if this was a video from only a previous decade and not 100 years ago. These men are now seen in a new light.
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Absolutely agreed 1000%. After TSNGO I'm looking forward to this. Love tech, even if it's "low", "early" tech.
What appears very interesting about Peter Jackson is that he has attempted to bring the dreams of his childhood to life: from stories about his grandfather's experiences, model planes, and the books that he read as a young boy in his films. Well done!
Gee, all the books I read as a young boy are now banned! All the woke idiots have declared many books RACIST! Eventually, I may have the only remaining copy, even though it's in horrible condition after so many years!! Let's admit it, any interesting book is probably going to be frowned upon by the Left, since they are so stuck up!!
@@garybulwinkle82 what books have you read that have ben banned?
@@b.a.beterman8455 probably mein kampf
@@lachlanmayfield4599 I bought a new copy of Mein Kampf from a major book store here in NZ back in the 80s. It isn't banned but it comes with a preface warning readers of the misguided content and contains detailed notes and references all the way through debunking the author's claims.
In the words of another great New Zealand character, Fred Dagg, 'We don't know how lucky we are!'
Thank you Peter and all the incredible talent that you've gathered together to bring together and share this remarkable collection.
Fred Dagg for King!
John Clarke was a NZ treasure, his work is a joy to listen to even today. This collection looks equally as wonderful.
He's actually Australian not a New Zealander.
@alister_grigg He's a Australian .
Vale Mr Clarke!
I went to watch the movie on a Monday, there was nothing but older men and couples in the theatre. I heard a couple sort of silent cries. This was an amazing documentary to watch.
Wonderful..... and he keeps not only his passion alive, but he keeps the other skills alive, the engineers, the airframe specialists.... Well done sir!
A bit of trickledown - employing those who restore & maintain his collection & others. Good for him!
@@kathypiazza7228 now unemployed.
If anyone out there has yet to watch "They Shall Not Grow Old", do yourself a favor and watch it. Mr. Jackson did a phenomenal job bringing those men on film back to life. You'd swear the footage was shot within the last decade. Amazing work.
Agree. I saw it on the big screen during a limited run in the US and it was brilliant and so moving. I’ve watched it on streaming several times as well. An amazing tribute and memorial.
I am a model builder and have many of Wing Nut Wings kit sets. Unfortunately the company closed down in March of 2020 amid many rumours and little confirmed facts but they are top notch kits. Mr. Jackson's passion for quality had translated into those models as it does for all of his projects. I just hope that this magnificent collection of artifacts and historical builds can remain protected against any financial issues that could threaten their existence. It is an amazing feat to have collected and created such works in one place.
Which ones do you have ? I did get a snipe, pup and triplane from Sopwith plus a RE8, Salmson and Halberstadt CL II.
Thank god for people like this
Not only did he make the perfect LOTR trilogy, he's remastered all of this valuable historical footage & it looks absolutely breathtaking. Fine work. Guy should get a Nobel Peace Prize for this
Agreed, 110%
Nobel peace for war footage?
@@krotchlickmeugh627 remembering history will keep us from repeating it. At least we hope.
What a wonderful achievement. Peter has made some terrific movies and then leveraged the resources he's acquired into some wonderful projects. He's like a fountainhead providing all these other talented people with the means to indulge their passions and skills and creating and re-creating a wonderful resource full of historical memories but even more, the physical artifacts that brings history to life. New Zealand should be proud to have such a uniquely talented man amongst you. People like him are very rare.
Well he let a lot of people down and unemployed when he folded his "Wingnut Wings" model aircraft company in NZ.
@@ardshielcomplex8917 Maybe, you need to look into the problems and factors that caused him to close. I have misjudged people...try walking in his shoes, amigo.
Paz
@@ardshielcomplex8917 Yes and a lot of Kiwi's do not like him,owes over a million to mold makers in China,hasn't paid a cent since 2016,Tax breaks in NZ and is trying to sue Border Models over the Lancaster soon to be released and a employee run sale scam in his Aircraft restoration business.Going by the comments here the majority know nothing about him.
@@meteor2012able Yes and you misjudged again,amigo.
@@ianrabbas9618 Many AWAKE
My ancestor HUGH PRESTON BELL was in the Royal Flying Corp, I have his records, he flew in France in 1919 ...... He survived the war and went on to emigrate to the USA . I found his grave stone in Texas and hope to visit him at some point ....... THANK YOU for a wonderful film.
I've visited Omaka and was blown away by the display, incredible details. However, on a visit to Hood aerodrome a few years ago, I was spellbound by the aircraft flying there. Not just in ones or twos, but to see a whole gaggle of them coming in was incredible. The sight, sound and yes, even the smell was something you will rarely experience.
Hood aerodrome in Masterton is set in some beautiful countryside. Looks even better from the air!
The more i learn about Peter Jackson the more in awe i am ! Having seen some of this collection it is truly amazing. But what is more amazing is his attitude and effort , WELL DONE SIR !
Incredible! I now want to visit New Zealand and this amazing museum! Thanks Peter and all those who contributed time, talent, materials and other resources to this unique treasure of a museum! Best of its' kind in the world! Well done! MM
I live just a few hours flight away in Australia... I've got no excuse now!
Had the same dreams. But had to aim a little lower but love what I do. I'll see that collection one day, Thank you Peter Jackson.
I could only wish my dad was alive to see this, for he and his brother used to build model planes in the 1930 s .
he went on to fly many aircraft as an instructor pilot in the RAAF, and then flew B- 24 s , he would have loved this production.
And we do still have all the photos of the pre ww2 planes and WW2 war planes. well done sir`s.
This Documentary has just made me not only appreciate, but have a greater respect for Peter Jackson. Wow - Thanks from Indiana, USA!
Fantastic documentary thanks for doing this. My grandfather flew in FE2b and was taken prisoner when downed in 1918 so thrilled to see one of them flying. Thanks to Mr Jackson and Wingnut crew you are all top notch.
Did he tell u his POW experience?
@@NoOne-kr4jc he died in 1944 so I never got to meet him. I researched the camp he was in and it sounded very grim. He also had serious mental health/illness after he got home and was in mental hospital when he died.
@@christopherbrown3695 What did you find in the camp?
FE2bs were just one of several obsolescent aircraft the RFC/RAF continued to use right up to the end of the war. I've read of the severe mental strain this put on the young men ordered to fly them.
Sir Peter is a national treasure, along with these aircraft. Makes me so proud to be a kiwi,
It's IS a Nationality to be proud of! I've so far only visited once, and New Zealand really is a stunningly beautiful country with lovely people! Looking forward to visiting again one day!
Had the extreme pleasure to visit this exhibit when I visited New Zealand for the second time. Working in the aerospace industry in Québec, Canada, I was really impressed to see that the people who repaired the aircrafts were also so well represented. I had a chat with one of the volunteers, was a superb visit, enjoyed every second of it. Extremely well done, you really felt the emotions etc. Bravo! Thanks a zillion to have given me the opportunity to experience it!
Thank You Peter Jackson. AGAIN! I was a J.R.R. Tolkien reader my whole life, then you made the movies and You DID NOT BOTCH THEM! They were awesome. And now this. 👍
Never really cared for him, until now. I was so wrong! So much respect! Finally a person with wealth spending it properly!
Another comment with the tag of ‘sour grapes’ attached.
I agree with the guy. Look what Musk, Trump and other rich guys do, buy politicians, judges, conspicuously spread CO2 around by the showy big-ticket items they own.
Jackson seems to have an interest in something beyond his own influence, power and glory.
Still wouldn’t be be overawed by him he’s a movie director that’s all in other words BIG DEAL good for him
Imagine having all that money and time to spend it, and not finding an hour or so a day to get in shape.
@bvrcavalera2786 If you think looks is everything try again.
This was a fantastic documentary. I've followed Sir Peter's WW1 aircraft since he first imported a replica Sopwith Camel in the late 1990s and have been privileged to see many of these aircraft fly on multiple occasions, but to have a glimpse into TVAL's factory is truly remarkable. Thank you!
The man is not only a genius film maker, but his interests and passions dovetail very nicely with mine: WW1, Tolkien, the Beatles. Thank you Peter Jackson, I can't wait to see your next project.
Genius film maker? Wow, the bar for genius has collapsed on the modern era.
The lord of the rings movies were ok. Not great. And my God what he did to the hobbit was horrible.
@@Groovy_Bruce I am sure that you could have done better
@@keithshackleton3173 Ah, yes, because I am a film maker.
Your line of reasoning would mean that any form of criticism is null and void. You are either 12 or you have an extra chromosome to think the Hobbit trilogy he made was anything but complete garbage.
@@Groovy_Bruce You really are a rude arrogant person.
What an extraordinary comment! Do you really rate LoR as ok, not great? The project was enormous in scope, way too big for most directors (have you any idea how many times different film companies had earlier considered LoR, but rejected the idea, because it presented so many difficulties?), but Jackson produced a highly successful blockbuster series which delighted most Tolkien fans. The Hobbit films weren't quite to the same standard, but nonetheless, I saw nothing ''horrible'' about them at all.
This is something I knew about Peter Jackson. I am extremely impressed by his collection, not to mention his devotion to detail. Thank you Peter.
Really love Peter's fantastic positive attitude to life, he's a great character.
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My fathers friend Ted Martin (Australian) was a WW1 aviator, he regaled me as a child in the 60’s with stories , he never went home after the war , a real humble gentleman RIP Ted
It is quite possible he'll be remembered mostly for this, assuming he keeps this up and builds up this collection even more. Fantastic stuff.
it's a hip to the hop to the flop in the drop cannon shot
Simply outstanding, a world class collection and superb memorabilia. Was recently lucky enough to vist the Heritage Aviation centre in Omaka and was totally blown away by it all. We are so fortunate here in New Zealand to have a facility like this in our country. Thank you Peter Jackson, you sir, are a living legend and visionary. I look forward to visiting Omaka again one day and also have the Hood Aerodrome on the radar as well. Thank you again.
Cheers from the USA Peter Jackson! Anyone with a passion for the beauty of these WW1 classic Biplanes shares my very own love for them. I dream all the time maybe one day being wealthy enough to own my very own classic Biplane and learn to fly it whenever I would like to. Great to see someone live their dreams. Gives this old War Vet a feeling of hope for this world. Your Grandfather has to be very proud of you & the support of Veterans you have shown.
- Fantastic !!!
BOTH Peter Jackson's activities as well as this film .. !!!
So excited about this. I used to pour over Bill Gunston books or the line drawings at the back of Billy Bishop's biography and wonder what these machines were like. Thank you Peter and your band of craftsmen for bringing them back to life.
It is such a labour of love and respect that Sir Peter Jackson is doing. He and his staff are doing great work for remembering those who sacrificed a century ago. He shows admiration to all of the people from so long ago, regardless of their nationality. The museums in Omaka are brilliant and the WW2 museum is stunning as well. The area which shows the sacrifice of the Soviet Union is very touching.
Had the pleasure of watching some of these aircraft on display at Wings over Wairarapa earlier this year. Being able to watch these old birds dog fight as they would have 100 years ago was a truly thrilling experience. As an aviation enthusiast and pilot, Thanks Peter!
Absolutely incredible collection! So glad that he is investing in the preservation of these WWI artifacts.
Kinda feel like he needs to make this a museum... so everyone can get to see these things.
Love your videos !.
He had a awesome exhibition ( 'the great War exhibition' ) here in Wellington NZ which finished maybe 2 years ago now , but it was so well put together , and is deserving of a permanent standing somwhere. It would have made for a great history underground video !!!!
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@@VitaKet it is in Omaka.
They Shall Not Grow Old is the most impactful WW1 project of any produced in any format. Just amazing use of tech and filmmaking. It stunned me and I paid to watch it three times.
It's so amazing that these planes can still fly. I can't imagine the cost of figuring out how to restore them
I saw this film on the big s reen when it released and I was absolutely blown away! Being from Scotland, I had to travel by car, boat and by foot. The anticipation levels were through the roof having seen the trailer. It did not disappoint! I experienced allsorts of emotions that day from laughter to actually crying! Absolutely nailed it making this! I thank everybody involved for, in a way bringing our boys back home! Never Forget!🤗
What a legend, i look forward to visiting the aviation museum one day soon. Thank you Sir Peter.
Amazing collection. Great job to Peter for sharing this with the world and for investing in a historical airplane building business. Preserving and learning from history.
Amazing work. I can not express my admiration and thanks to Peter Jackson and the entire team for keeping history alive, and most importantly getting these magnificent birds back in their natural environment.
I don't like quoting in youtube comments - but "interesting life for a few precious moments" was well said. Impressive collection, a good example how people with means and a passion can do marvels. Greetings from Latvia, thanks for the insights.
What a pleasure to have worked for Peter and help amass this tribute to aviaton. Thank you.
Like his films and as a fellow aviation enthusiast now have a deep respect for his work in recreating old aircraft
Absolutely fantastic. I did not know this aircraft collection and restoration facility existed. Thank you so much for sharing this. I need to think about the collection of stuff my family has got from the two world wars and what to do with it to preserve is for humanity.
Great video. Mr.Jackson has made a valuable
great contribution to history. Thank you, Mr. Jackson. My love of aircraft is the
era of fighters from those of WW 1.
I find it hard to articulate how much I enjoyed this video, such beautiful aircraft and dedication to detail thank you for sharing this.
What a wonderful man and s great team thank you for preserving our heritage.
These are just buitifull. Mr Jackson. Thanks for saving these planes and making great movies
Such beautiful aircraft. Glad to see so many restored.
I spent the best part of a day at the Aviation Heritage Center earlier this year. It’s well worth a visit. The full size displays are so detailed.
Lots of praise for Peter Jackson!
What a beautiful human he is
I love to see people that enthusiastic about the past
If you’re in the US, you might be able to see some of his aircraft, several have been acquired by Kermit Weeks of Florida, he’s flown them in to Sun ‘n Fun and a couple other flyins. The part that still astounds me on these aircraft is the barebones simplicity, for example, YOU are the carburetor. That sound during landing of the engine sputtering? They’re bleeding airspeed by, quite literally, stopping the engine for small periods. The fact that a human crawled in there, took it up in the air then purposefully flew into combat with them? Nuts.
Thank you for brining this to us. What an incredible collection and story.
I met Jackson in a Hobby Shop in Portland Oregon while he was visiting.
He also owned an awesome ww1 model aircraft kit Co, wingnut wings sadly now defunct😢
Peter Jackson the best way to make a Small Fortune in Aviation, is to start with a Larger one. You are a Saint for giving this very important work the time and effort it requires. By the way the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre is a master stroke of living exhibits, I've not seen this done anywhere so well.
Peter his fascination is another great example of impressions from his childhood lasting a lifetime. Those are usually the best ones!
Looking at how far aviation has come makes you thankful for the hard work and sacrifice of the early aviators and the men who designed these flying coffins. Egads, they were brave!
What an amazing guy. I had no idea he was a ww1 aircraft collector. Great documentary. Thank you.
Fantastic! I love PJ's collection of planes and attention to detail. I had heard he had financial difficulties - i hope not. Also hope WIng Nut Wings comes back, I didn't collect all of those I wanted! Great video. Love it!
Absolutely stunning unique collection! Truly priceless both financially and as historic artifacts!
Thank you Peter,for bringing a huge piece of aviation history into our lifetime,I just might get to see your collection before I also fall off the perch 👍
Another great Kiwi. The more respect you have for others, the more self respect you have. People want the friendship of self respecting fellows. New Zealanders are great. The number of clubs, associations, interest groups, the strength of character they represent is a joy to see. A very happy nation.
I like how Sir Peter blesses us all with his private obsessions
His wing nut wings failure was a shame. The Lancaster model saga is on going and a legal mess.
@@PeteCourtier I did get a Wingnuts Sopwith Snipe . A model of Will Barker's plane. My greatest canadian hero.
Very remarkable work! These are incredible timepieces! So wonderful to see! Such a contribution! ❤
Wonderfull stuff! People with passion for history and detail. Wonderfull, absolutely 1st class!
Such craftsmanship, skill, attention to detail, meticulous planning and a dogged determination to get the job done properly, a team of experts led well and who's contributions are highly valued. A combination of the type of skills and attitudes which helped us to overcome our enemies in two world wars. I'm throwing up a salute to you all.
amazing... Dad saw a tigermoth land in the paddock next to his family hotel in 1936 Green Island, Dunedin and was smitten with flying... enlisted in the RAF in early 1939, ended flying Hurricanes in the Battle of Britain, across Northern Africa to end up in Singapore.... was the last aircraft to leave there as the Japanese were attacking Kalang strip... crashed landed on an island en route to Palembang.. paired up with dutch farmers boated to Sumatra and made his way to Jakarta by local steamer 1 step ahead of the Japanese.. rejoined his squadron only for them to be crated to Celyon on two cargo ships... his made it,, the other was torpedoed... while waiting for new aircraft in Ceylon volunteered for special service only to find out it involved him being an RAF liaison officer for one of the columns of the first Chindit Expedition behind Japanese lines in Burma... survived the 3 month 1000 mile jungle march and after rest reurned to flying ground attack missions with his Hurricane out of Imphal against the approaching Japanese.
I know it is of a different era but it is Peter's amazing generosity and dedication that preserves and respects the memory of all who served in wars and the sacrifices they made for us! and I cannot thank him enough !
I dont envy many people but to have a dream job like this working with those old airframes would be nothing short of the best possible job to have!
As a horror movie fan in my teens I read about this new home made movie called "Bad Taste". It took a while before I finally found a copy here in Sweden, pretty much on the other side of the globe from where it was made. It was just amazing seeing what one mans dedication and with help from his friends could achieve.
Peter Jackson has come a long way since those humble beginnings, and I'll always be grateful for what he and his team have created over the years.
you also need to see Braindead, also known as Dead Alive from Peter Jackson, just after bad taste.
@davidrenton i believe "Meet the Feebles" was the 2nd movie.
Just breathtaking in all respects! Also incredible that this and the skill sets needed exist in a country with such a relatively small population of only 5 million. Fantastic!
So late to the party..., but what an amazing collection this man has! And thank you Forces News to show this to the public. This should be added to the Unesco World Heritage collection!
Brilliant effort of history keeping & memories guarding. Well done. Thank you for putting this film up. I have shared it with a few friends who I know would appreciate his efforts.
A great tribute to all those who served in WWI …big respect to Peter Jackson and his Team 🙏
A heart felt Thank you to Peter for his contribution to preserving history thru this beautiful warplanes.
"Because he made my dreams come true." That is one solid dude right there. Also this collection is absolutely mind blowing. As was his documentary.
Irwin is a top bloke...
@@MrLeeziebee He’s a rare breed for sure!
Truly, just an amazing collection, of not only aircraft, but the dedication of so many talented people’s..
Another reason I love Peter Jackson. My grandfather fought in WW1, survived, but sadly came home addicted to alcohol. I still love Archer Lynn Clayton for contributions to the success of the war. It's also sad to me that many don't value the lives of these brave souls who sacrificed their lives that we, successor generations. would enjoy freedom.
THIS is how you spend your millions. Preserving the great past. Not trying to look great in the present. Good man.
As a kid in NZ, I followed my Dad in model aircraft making and filming them. One time I built a 1/32nd scale Hawker Hurricane, I had my hand wound Std 8 movie camera in one hand & holding the tail with the other (out of shot). With a breeze of wind blowing made quite realistic filming. At the end of their lives I would line up the ‘old’ models & blow them up with fire crackers & bungers on film as well.😁
Peter Jackson, his crew & Aircraft are National Treasures.
Watching this for the 3rd time - First time I was awestruck as I did not know He was so into this part of history. As someone involved in the creative industries, It just made me think, his attention to detail - obsession, just how well he does things, would make anyone wanting to work for him. Those guys who do are lucky chaps.
I so appreciate Peter Jackson, his work and his collection. My family lost 7 members in WWI.
Post the names? So that we may remember...
That is so sad.
Both my grandfathers served in France and lived
Incredible! Loved this and had no idea Peter Jackson had WWI aircraft restoration and manufacturing. Just amazing!
Peter Jackson has an amazing production on display at the Australian war memorial ...
WOW 😯. This is PHENOMENAL! WWI aircraft are so rare. Especially airworthy examples. Thank you Peter Jackson for your efforts to restore and maintain this collection. By the way! Having read Tolkien’s Hobbit Trilogy I very much enjoyed your production of those movies. They were excellent.
Sir Peter, you are an international treasure. Saying Thank You is just not enough. As a side bar: Peter actually flew in a Bristol Fighter (gunner's seat) at the Omaka Airshow 2000!
One of PETER JACKSON'S greatest gifts, HE'S CONTAGIOUS! ❤ I loved it. Thank you very much...
Peter Jackson is such a legend!
he should remake braindead with his fortune!!
Truly amazing collection and getting aircraft back in the air where they belong is a mesmerizing feat.
I so want to see him bring his version of The Dambusters to life....
I worked on it in 2009...me too m8.
@@MrLeeziebee So what's the story? Any idea what's going on with it?
@@minuteman4199 It was a film looking for a studio funding it never found. Mortal engines got made. Dambusters didnt.
The movie is not being made. Problems with the name of Guy Gibsons dog. They don’t want to change it and can’t use the original.
@@XxBloggs That;s just crazy. It's not like Gibson's dog is an indispensable character
Peter J .. thank you so much for keeping their spirits alive and their feats in our memory. My garndfather flew Sopwith Camels. He was posted to North Africa and did many recce missions drawng a route for allied troops to negotiate the great deserts. He met T E Lawrence in the Savoy bar in Damascus after he had crossed 'God's Anvil'.
Mr. Jackson is like New Zealands Jay Leno. Both super cool guys.
Thank you so very much for sharing this fantastic collection Peter. Loved watching this clip of you, and your team.
this is so awesome! thank you mr jackson for doing what youre doing.
You certainty did a good job of cleaning up the film, particularly the colouring. Magnificent in fact.
We are so lucky to have Peter Jackson to finance and lead all of this, here on the other side of the world!
And all in the most beautiful country! Europe is stuffed, take this pom's word for it, and you guys are so lucky to be where you are. Please don't ever wish yourselves anywhere else, you're on the RIGHT side of the world.
One of the best movie trilogies and best WW1 plane collection. Not bad for a single lifetime.
Great to see this wonderful collection! Can't wait to return to NZ and see them again x
Hi there how are you doing?
I can’t think of a better reason to visit New Zealand which has been on my bucket list for a while. But being a cranky traveler and spoiled from the days when I flew on the corporate dime, I still have to earn a bundle more reward miles to upgrade to First Class. I just couldn’t bear flying that distance in steerage class. Talk about first world problems. 😉
What an amazing story! I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it..