In this very first bonus episode, Tim and Kevin continue their deep dive on the evolution of airplane design, revisit some of their favourite plane movies and hatch a plan about taking their own Spitfire and Harrier Jump Jet for a test flight.
Tim and Kevin chat about a few movies during this episode including
The V.I.P.s (1963)
Mortadella (1971)
The First of the Few (1942)
The Dam Busters (1955)
Battle of Britain (1969)
Correction - Kevin mentioned a book by Matt White, but it is actually by his brother Rowland White (whoops) and is called Vulcan 607, details here:
https://www.rowlandwhite.com/?portfolio=vulcan-607
And the book about the making of the film, Battle of Britain is by Leonard Mosley
(published 1969, ISBN 0297179098)
You can find pictures and videos on our Instagram page - @big_design_adventure
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Big Design Adventure is proudly sponsored by Space Furniture (@spacefurniture), the
Australian Institute of Architects (@aus_institute_architects) and is produced with the
support of the Alastair Swayn Foundation (@alastairfoundation).
Hosts: Tim Ross and Kevin McCloud
Big Design Adventure is produced by Modernister Films on Wallumedegal land, Australia.
Executive Producer: Shelley Kemp
Audio Production: Madeline Joannou – Mylk Media
Video Production: Ned Williams
Music: Kit Warhurst (@kitwarhurst)
Please note this podcast is not currently available in the UK or Ireland.
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