Another great video and what a cool new aircraft for the collection and I like that it’s come home. Would love to see a mechanics corner review of the Bf-109 just a look over it would be great. Thanks Kermit!
Thanks for another great video. It was interesting and enjoyable. Wow. Fresh from England one airplane. Nice job of unloading all the parts and wings and motor and fuselage itself. Had a lot in that container. My compliments to all of your staff. They did a great job of unloading this remarkable aircraft. Lots of history there. History in person. Love to see this one flying. Thanks Kermit. Retired Air Force veteran.
Remember many sublime trips to TallMantz aviation at Orange County (now John Wayne) airport back when I was a kid. My favorite airplane on display was the Grumman Duck - it was so big, with the cool float, and so funky looking that I thought it was beautiful! I get the impression that it's just a fun plane to scoot around and shoot water landings - it was always my dream to take a ride in that one (probably fostered by the Peter O'Toole movie). I think I also remember a red P-51C, and several WWI replicas. I was like a kid in a candy shop, only better! These experiences really helped instill a love of aviation in me (thank you Dad❤). I was very sad to learn the news when Frank died, but elated to hear that you acquired the collection. Thanks for helping to keep these memories alive!
I her you, my family went there once when we had a trip to Disneyland, I was 16 and still remember this plane, the Mustang (which, Kermit told me, is now his Tuskegee P51B!) and the B17, somewhere I have pictures. I'm now the same age as Kermit, how time flies!!
Mr. Weeks - Big fan of your channel. I was fortunate to visit Fantasy of Flight when I was in High School, what an amazing place. Thanks for sharing your collection with the public. I have told the story numerous times through the years about the collection of engines you have. Please do a video on that, please…I am begging you. That was something that stuck with me.
I remember Talmantz air museum at Orange County airport back in 70’s. Was this one in that museum? Later now at FoF? If so I think I remember this plane. I volunteered at Planes of Fame chino for several yrs I appreciate what you both are doing giving life back to several WWl to WWll then some years of aviation. You all sure stay busy with many planes various conditions
Good morning! As I was watching this it occurred to me how much trust you were putting in the integrity of that wooden pallet for the engine. I'm nervous just watching the fork lift get ready to lift it!!
Looks like that little Fokker took a few hits to its canvas fuselage during transit. Kermit’s Team will have it lovingly assembled and back in top shape quickly. What a gem of a guy, and a great operation and collection of historic aircraft at Fantasy of Flight outside of Orlando. Put it on your Bucket List if you are an aviation enthusiast. And these Videos are a priceless treat. Life is Good!
Now how cool is this? How many movie stars arrive in a shipping container? If you're a fan of those classic old aviation fims from the 1930's seeing this airplane restored and flying again will be like seeing an old friend. Best of luck with it Kermit!
You have an awesome collection there. I visited fantasy of flight many times.Too bad most of it is hidden away. I live nearby and always love to see you flying one up overhead. My radar for the sound of round engines and v12s is always on..lol
Kermit, cant let you casually mention 2 tempests like that. Why not get Ian from Typhoon Legacy down for a visit. Would make a great Kermie cam and maybe there could be some collaboration
Bianchi Autos rides for another season! 😂 Glad all the hard work that Ian put into those wings might finally bear some fruit, I seem to recall one of the tip ribs having a reinforcing strip made from an old orange tin can! Tallmantz saved the best for their repairs 😉
There is a story from the Marines on Guadalcanal. When they first got there, patching bullet holes in the skin of one of their planes "by the book" could take an afternoon. By the time they had been there a couple of weeks, that time was down to a few minutes. Typically they would just use a bit of tin can and rivet or screw it into place, rather than a proper repair. It worked fine for as long as the plane survived, which wasn't long under war conditions.
A right nice acquisition, if a little off your beaten path. 🙂 Kermit, if it were me (and of course it isn't) I wouldn't replace the engine on that bird unless the original is seized or otherwise broken. That machine has a defined history, with photos, of it being in the current configuration when it was used. I'd want to preserve that history, and maybe only remake that chicken-wire grill that seems to be falling apart.
I think the Talmantz B-17 was also used in the "1000 Plane Raid." Tallman did the incredible flying on that movie. There are TH-cam vids of his flying in that movie. I actually Frank Tallman on the movie set at Santa Maria Airport.
Kermit needs this T shirt I saw at the last car & air show . The guy was an RC guy and was like 65 and had a Fokker model plane the T shirt read “ Old Fokker “
Dear dear Kermit (and associates), I love your channel and all things aeronautical, but please please please please please please please get one of those Tempests in the air. Tempest and Typhoon (2 other airworthy restos in progress) are the most rare WWII birds, I will come from the netherlands to Florida to see one….
Yes...I just wish the Kawasaki Ki-61 would begin restoration...I have anticipated the restoration beginning on it since I was in my early 20's...in just over another couple years, I will be 60...would be nice to see an airworthy Ki-61 before my days on this earth are through..I've dreamed of seeing one firing up, taxiing, in the air since I was a teenager..I assume Kermit still has his. I think there are maybe one or two others that could be rebuilt(reconstructed), but I am not aware of any that are in the process of being restored to airworthy. If an original Kawasaki Ha 40 engine cannot be found that could be made airworthy, perhaps a DB 601 or 605 could be substituted(yes, I know those are rare, also)...
Still active? In Saipan now and actually thought about what you used to do... Whatever happened to all those neat aircraft you used to have at your Lakeland location???
Can we please just check the structures and systems, repair what needs it, cover the wings and put the Hispano on and fly it? Must we really take it apart into 10,000 pieces?
Visited FoF in April, terrific guides! Great displays! Incredible collection! Terrific! Only one thing . . . Only a fraction is on display, and that was disappointing. Can’t afford the larger tour unfortunately. ☹️ Hope it all gets on display some day.
We currently offer private tour bookings to view the collection housed in our other hangars, as well as our restoration, maintenance, and storage areas. Any requests for viewing specific aircraft will be accommodated as best possible. Private tours must be booked in advance and are given based on availability of our staff. Cost: $500 plus tax Number of guests: up to 5 guests. Each guest beyond the initial 5 is $100 plus tax per person additional. Limit 8 guests total. Available times: Monday thru Friday - 9am OR 1pm Length: 3 to 3.5 hours To get more information or to book a private tour please contact Raven at 863-984-3500 ext. 282 or rhintz@fantasyofflight.com.
What an interesting unboxing of an interesting „Movie“plane. Nice add for sure. Any chance on another unboxing KermieCam? Just a hint: the other unboxing Fokker was a Messerschmitt..... just saying ...
@@KermitWeeks444 That‘s the one! Thanks so much for the great content you provide,, very much appreciated. Not only entertaining, but educating as well. One learns a lot just by following your channel. 👍
Kermit, an idea for the channel. Like Jay Leno's garage and his periodic updates, how about a project update talking about what stage of completion all of your projects are at?
Leeggewicht means empty weight but that isn't what it writes. It says leegewicht, they forgot an R though. It has to be Leergewicht, which means the same in German. Furthermore Nutzlast means payload and Gesamtgewicht means total weight. It's all in German, no Dutch words written on it. Made in the Netherlands, okay, but in service in the German airforce
Cool video, and we got to Meet the Fokkers at the end!
So awesome. I love going up to Rhinebeck Aerodrome watching the old bi-planes flying.
@32:35 They forgot an 'r' in the 'Lee(r)gewicht' on the side there. German for empty weight.
Another great video and what a cool new aircraft for the collection and I like that it’s come home. Would love to see a mechanics corner review of the Bf-109 just a look over it would be great. Thanks Kermit!
Whenever my model kits stash increases I show one of your videos to her 😅
Those are awesome airplan😅
Got to admit, no other TH-camr does a better "unboxing video" than you do.
OMG! Thanks Mr. Kermit.
Man those wings look to be in good shape.
Great as always! And, while spotting Paul - I´d LOVE an Bf-108 update video 😃
Thanks for another great video. It was interesting and enjoyable.
Wow. Fresh from England one airplane.
Nice job of unloading all the parts and wings and motor and fuselage itself. Had a lot in that container.
My compliments to all of your staff. They did a great job of unloading this remarkable aircraft.
Lots of history there. History in person. Love to see this one flying.
Thanks Kermit.
Retired Air Force veteran.
Remember many sublime trips to TallMantz aviation at Orange County (now John Wayne) airport back when I was a kid. My favorite airplane on display was the Grumman Duck - it was so big, with the cool float, and so funky looking that I thought it was beautiful! I get the impression that it's just a fun plane to scoot around and shoot water landings - it was always my dream to take a ride in that one (probably fostered by the Peter O'Toole movie). I think I also remember a red P-51C, and several WWI replicas. I was like a kid in a candy shop, only better! These experiences really helped instill a love of aviation in me (thank you Dad❤). I was very sad to learn the news when Frank died, but elated to hear that you acquired the collection. Thanks for helping to keep these memories alive!
I her you, my family went there once when we had a trip to Disneyland, I was 16 and still remember this plane, the Mustang (which, Kermit told me, is now his Tuskegee P51B!) and the B17, somewhere I have pictures. I'm now the same age as Kermit, how time flies!!
I remember this Aircraft at Wycombe Air Park, before pps closed down!
Mr. Weeks - Big fan of your channel. I was fortunate to visit Fantasy of Flight when I was in High School, what an amazing place. Thanks for sharing your collection with the public.
I have told the story numerous times through the years about the collection of engines you have. Please do a video on that, please…I am begging you. That was something that stuck with me.
Thanks and Congratulations Kermit!! You are the Vintage Aeroplane Champion.
I always love it when the boss gets his hands dirty too!!! LOL!
I work for Mrs Boots For two years at the Museum I’ve been in every single aeroplane.
Right on Mr. Weeks, living the dream! Thank you for your dedication to saving these beautiful old birds. WW1 Aerocraft are my favorite.
Interesting video, right at the end, the Me 108 looked like a lot of work's been done...when is the next update video on it appearing, please?
Thanks Kermit and crew.....
Shoe🇺🇸
That's the best man to have all those airplanes! 👍
Thanks Kermit! 🛩
Wow, what a great video. Thanks Mr Weeks
MOTHER FOKKER......!!!!!!
BEAUTIFUL...!!!!!
ANTHONY FOKKER.....COMES ALIVE....
I remember Talmantz air museum at Orange County airport back in 70’s. Was this one in that museum? Later now at FoF? If so I think I remember this plane. I volunteered at Planes of Fame chino for several yrs I appreciate what you both are doing giving life back to several
WWl to WWll then some years of aviation. You all sure stay busy with many planes various conditions
Nice to see that gentleman using a cut off wheel with out a guard on the tool and not wearing a face shield while cutting the lock on the container 🤔
The bullet holes are delightful
It appears the Waldo Pepper J-1 has a new friend. Movie buddies? 😉
Great vid , nice history on the aircraft, always wondered what they used /adapted to make them movies , thanks for sharing 👍
Meet the Fokker lol 👍😀👍
Please Mr Weeks, an update on the fantastic Me-108 would be nice, thanks.
Great to see the Fokker back where it belongs. Thanks for sharing Kermit!
alwasy good to see Mr. Paul!
Usually when somebody greases a palm, there is money involved. @11:12
Absolutely phenomenal!!.
Piece of cake. Great videos, thank you.
Sweet.
Pretty cool.
Good morning! As I was watching this it occurred to me how much trust you were putting in the integrity of that wooden pallet for the engine. I'm nervous just watching the fork lift get ready to lift it!!
Looks like that little Fokker took a few hits to its canvas fuselage during transit. Kermit’s Team will have it lovingly assembled and back in top shape quickly. What a gem of a guy, and a great operation and collection of historic aircraft at Fantasy of Flight outside of Orlando. Put it on your Bucket List if you are an aviation enthusiast. And these Videos are a priceless treat. Life is Good!
That thing had me stumped - I saw a D7ish cowl, and four wings, that certainly weren't D7!
Thanks for the explanation!
Was cute at the end, baby Fokker next to mother Fokker.
12:44 oh my god.....KW you are so privileged to have that, and I can't think of anyone better to have those airplanes.
The very first balsa and paper model I built was this Folker, over sixty years ago. Been hooked on aircraft my whole life.
Nice! great video Mr. Kermit, you just can't have too many Airplanes.........:-)
Now how cool is this? How many movie stars arrive in a shipping container?
If you're a fan of those classic old aviation fims from the 1930's seeing this airplane restored and flying again will be like seeing an old friend.
Best of luck with it Kermit!
You have an awesome collection there. I visited fantasy of flight many times.Too bad most of it is hidden away. I live nearby and always love to see you flying one up overhead. My radar for the sound of round engines and v12s is always on..lol
Hisso powered Travel Air was known as the Model 3000. What a rare aircraft.
the dude forming a scuadron
Kermit, cant let you casually mention 2 tempests like that.
Why not get Ian from Typhoon Legacy down for a visit. Would make a great Kermie cam and maybe there could be some collaboration
Bianchi Autos rides for another season! 😂 Glad all the hard work that Ian put into those wings might finally bear some fruit, I seem to recall one of the tip ribs having a reinforcing strip made from an old orange tin can! Tallmantz saved the best for their repairs 😉
There is a story from the Marines on Guadalcanal. When they first got there, patching bullet holes in the skin of one of their planes "by the book" could take an afternoon. By the time they had been there a couple of weeks, that time was down to a few minutes. Typically they would just use a bit of tin can and rivet or screw it into place, rather than a proper repair. It worked fine for as long as the plane survived, which wasn't long under war conditions.
Kermit you should have been wearing one of your shirts" Old Fokker"
AMAZING THANKS FOR PRESERVING THIS GEM
100 of hours just to catalogue and inspect. Then the “WORK” begins!
So, it went from California to Florida the hard way, via England!
In time you will get her flying again boss.
A right nice acquisition, if a little off your beaten path. 🙂
Kermit, if it were me (and of course it isn't) I wouldn't replace the engine on that bird unless the original is seized or otherwise broken. That machine has a defined history, with photos, of it being in the current configuration when it was used. I'd want to preserve that history, and maybe only remake that chicken-wire grill that seems to be falling apart.
I think the Talmantz B-17 was also used in the "1000 Plane Raid." Tallman did the incredible flying on that movie. There are TH-cam vids of his flying in that movie. I actually Frank Tallman on the movie set at Santa Maria Airport.
Kermit needs this T shirt I saw at the last car & air show . The guy was an RC guy and was like 65 and had a Fokker model plane the T shirt read “ Old Fokker “
That’s my shirt! I designed and sell it in my store. store.kermitweeks.com/
I acquisitioned a cheeseburger today.
A B-17 for a Duck? That was a BAD trade. Murphy's War was a good movie and It was on TH-cam.
Dear dear Kermit (and associates), I love your channel and all things aeronautical, but please please please please please please please get one of those Tempests in the air.
Tempest and Typhoon (2 other airworthy restos in progress) are the most rare WWII birds, I will come from the netherlands to Florida to see one….
Yes...I just wish the Kawasaki Ki-61 would begin restoration...I have anticipated the restoration beginning on it since I was in my early 20's...in just over another couple years, I will be 60...would be nice to see an airworthy Ki-61 before my days on this earth are through..I've dreamed of seeing one firing up, taxiing, in the air since I was a teenager..I assume Kermit still has his. I think there are maybe one or two others that could be rebuilt(reconstructed), but I am not aware of any that are in the process of being restored to airworthy. If an original Kawasaki Ha 40 engine cannot be found that could be made airworthy, perhaps a DB 601 or 605 could be substituted(yes, I know those are rare, also)...
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What was that Fokker tri-engine that flew passenger service in Kansas. The wood rotted when it got wet. I think there is one still air worthy.
was there after snf lucky to see bf109 up close
if only the red baron could see this.
I bet those wing racks were a 6 week project for Ken.
Incrideble! Is the same balsa wood that I ' m used tô build my air models? And the same paper with dope?
29:55
Now that’s how you should pronounce the name Fokker! 👍🏼
Still active?
In Saipan now and actually thought about what you used to do...
Whatever happened to all those neat aircraft you used to have at your Lakeland location???
Can we please just check the structures and systems, repair what needs it, cover the wings and put the Hispano on and fly it? Must we really take it apart into 10,000 pieces?
I was wondering if Kermit Weeks ever got that Bristol Beaufighter. It was many years ago I talked to him about it. One day I might finish my book.
Visited FoF in April, terrific guides! Great displays! Incredible collection! Terrific!
Only one thing . . . Only a fraction is on display, and that was disappointing. Can’t afford the larger tour unfortunately. ☹️
Hope it all gets on display some day.
How much is the larger tour? If I get to FoF i want to see all.
@@guyfaux5010
$500.00
Gulp!
We currently offer private tour bookings to view the collection housed in our other hangars, as well as our restoration, maintenance, and storage areas. Any requests for viewing specific aircraft will be accommodated as best possible. Private tours must be booked in advance and are given based on availability of our staff.
Cost: $500 plus tax
Number of guests: up to 5 guests. Each guest beyond the initial 5 is $100 plus tax per person additional. Limit 8 guests total.
Available times: Monday thru Friday - 9am OR 1pm
Length: 3 to 3.5 hours
To get more information or to book a private tour please contact Raven at 863-984-3500 ext. 282 or rhintz@fantasyofflight.com.
$500 for a private tour! Worth every penny. Truly a once in a lifetime collection. Just the items hanging from the walls makes me SCHOOL GIRL GIDDY!
@@guyfaux5010 To be clear, I’m sure it’s worth absolutely every penny. No disrespect.
I have two Blackburn Cirrus Minor 2 engines 1947
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4:13 Damn! I was expecting a load of carjacked SUVs bound for Libya.
But... That Bf 109 G-6!!
Speaking of the Messerschmitt’s,how are they Both progressing? I wasn’t aware you had a 109. What’s the status on your Kingfisher?
how’s the old duck? need to look into big rc models to fly cheaper to. be neat if they had one of your duck.
What an interesting unboxing of an interesting „Movie“plane. Nice add for sure. Any chance on another unboxing KermieCam? Just a hint: the other unboxing Fokker was a Messerschmitt..... just saying ...
There’s a 109 unboxing coming up soon
@@KermitWeeks444 That‘s the one! Thanks so much for the great content you provide,, very much appreciated. Not only entertaining, but educating as well. One learns a lot just by following your channel. 👍
29:50 smoothest land that's ever had I bet.
Ohh to have all that money grandpa left me
Crazy cause I had to deal with some fker up in Witchita one time! Dude was a son of a ... OH Fokker. never mind KTHNXBAI
Maybe nice to know that fokker means breeder in Dutch.
New Acquisition? Here I was expecting some 40yr old Divorcee 🤣
Nah..if that were the case, would probably spell the end of any new aircraft acquisitions...
A jet??!!
Curious how much u paid to buy it back n how much you will have to spend to it airworthy
If you ever need a paint an detail guy. Im intersed
Dons not working on your me109 anymore??
Hey Kermit, you still have that rum for sale? No joke.. m
Why...
Are containers not moved on side loader trucks ????
Or unloaded in buildings with ramps ..
Haha,,, thats my kind of luck Kermit,,,,if theres grease around, i'll find it without lookin !!!! 🤣🤣👍👍👍Private Pilot since 1959 !!
Kermit, an idea for the channel. Like Jay Leno's garage and his periodic updates, how about a project update talking about what stage of completion all of your projects are at?
Kermit . Don't tell me you got it at a knockdown price 😂😂😂😂
Not if Bianchi was involved 😂
Meet the Fokkers.
Are there any projects nearing completion?
i don t understand the text on this !dutch! airplane one word dutch nl leeggewicht and than two german words
Leeggewicht means empty weight but that isn't what it writes. It says leegewicht, they forgot an R though. It has to be Leergewicht, which means the same in German.
Furthermore Nutzlast means payload and Gesamtgewicht means total weight. It's all in German, no Dutch words written on it. Made in the Netherlands, okay, but in service in the German airforce
Why is your collection not open to people in 2023 ?
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When you just can’t have too many projects ……
Oh my God
Frank Tallman's "funky" engineering killed Paul Mantz.