Film & TV Work

 

    Mach 1 Aviation is a one stop resource for Studios and Production companies to gain access to Military Aircraft for film and television projects. From high speed air-air and air-to-ground camera platforms using our exclusive JETCAMS High G Stabilized Camera and WESCAM Ball Mounts for Film or HD, Mach 1 represents a resource of film and aviation professionals who can deliver high speed, dynamic and breathtaking shots on time and on budget.

We offer everything from static aircraft props to custom painted fully flying aircraft for action sequences and special effects tracking platforms. OOur production staffs film and TV credits include JARHEAD, AIR FORCE 1, HOT SHOTS, PENSACOLA WINGS OF GOLD, THE RIGHT STUFF, FIREBIRDS, NAVY SEALS and specialized aerial work for MTV, CNN, ABC and others. We also offer the L-39 jet fighter and Bell Jetranger Helicopter as a photoship camera platform. The following aircraft can be made available for production work across North America. We have aircraft stationed in Los Angeles and Florida to reduce travel time and expense with trained ground and flying personnel at both locations.

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On the set of FAST GLASS in an aerial chase sequence thru box canyons in Mojave CA.
 
   

90 degrees nose down in the Grand Canyon for the spectacular finale of FAST GLASS

    
   

In a climatic chase sequence from FAST GLASS, the L39 passes a radar patrol officer.

    
   

Pulling vertical into the sunset during the sunset on location for the film FAST GLASS May 2007.

    
   

Multi plane L-39 Formations for Ground Attack scenes and Dogfights.

   
   

Mach 1's WILD CHILD L-39 on the set of JARHEAD with Jamie Fox for Universal Pictures. In this shot WILD CHILD is attacking the friendly troops and will be replaced by Industrial Light and Magic with a Computer Generated A-10 Warthog for the finished film sequence.

   
   


   
   

Mach 1 Aviation has the only Jet Fighter fully wired and equipped to carry a standard WESCAM Ball Mount for Film and HD Shoots. Back cockpit is wired with a remote video assist monitor and all camera controls and can be operational with minimal notice.

    
   

Our one of a kind, nose mount JETCAM is the world's only G Stabilized Camera system and allows POV shots up to 400 MPH and 8G's. This is impossible with any other system in the world!

    
   

Pulling into the vertical with an L39 painted in well known BLUE ANGELS paint scheme.

    
   

Matching L39's painted to conform to the USAF Thunderbirds and Navy Blue Angels paint schemes.

    
   

L-39 with Authentic USAF Thunderbird Paint Scheme creates an easy to identify cinematic subject

    
   

Military Camo paint transforms the L39 into an authentic military fighter/ground attack aircraft.

    
   

The F-104 Starfighter is one of the most well known aircraft of the 20th Century. Mach 1 Aviation can provide one of the only flying examples in civilian hands for your production.

    
   

The hero of the Korean conflict and the terror of “MIG ALLEY” the F-86 Sabre is ideal for capturing the aviation look of the cold war era.

    
   


   
   

The Dornier Alpha Jet is a current production NATO Interceptor available in multi ship formations.

    
   

Flown by the RED ARROWS the British equivalent of the USAF Thunderbirds, the FOLLAND GNAT is an elegant high spirited fighter used in the film HOT SHOTS starring Charlie Sheen.

    
   

Mach 1 Aviation also offers the Bell Jet Ranger for aerial cinematography using a WESCAM Ball mount or Tyler nose or door gyro mounted film or HD Camera.