We all love a TV series with warplanes (and for that matter tanks, guns etc), however it is not always possible to use working versions of the plane (or whatever) in question. So which do you prefer? Using Models of the real thing? Using CGI to create amazing ‘virtual’ copies, or as in many cases to use the wrong plane or vehicle to represent the intended one. For example, Tiger Moths as SE5s in The Blue Max, M47 Patton Tanks to represent German Tigers/King Tigers in the Battle of the Bulge.
My own view is a little mixed, Must confess I hate seeing things like post war US tanks with German crosses pretending to be Panzers (it’s enough to get me to switch off the film), same applies to planes as well. I do love the CGI planes in the Red Baron film even though those responsible don’t know when to stop. For those who have seen 1917, the crash of the Albatross is brilliant.
Just interested to hear others views... obviously there is no substitute for the real thing or a properly made replica.
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