Step inside Air Service Production Center No. 2 in France—the largest Allied air service facility of the First World War—and witness the assembly, repair, and operational testing of De Havilland DH-4 biplanes.
Originally filmed in 1918 under the title "AIR SERVICE PRODUCTION CENTER NO. 2 [FRANCE, 1918]," this rare archival documentary captures the massive scale of WWI aviation logistics, showing mechanics, woodworkers, and riggers maintaining and assembling the iconic "Liberty Planes" for combat service.
This historical film has been digitally restored and upscaled to high resolution, featuring informative commentary paired with an original ambient soundtrack and soundscape created specifically to immerse you in the busy 1918 air depot.
0:00 Introduction
1:57 Liberty Engine
3:17 Fuselage Assembly
5:44 Wing Assembly
8:21 Final Assembly
12:16 Test Flight
16:07 Salvage and Repair
19:28 Post War Scrap
--- ABOUT THIS HISTORIC FILM
• Original Title: "AIR SERVICE PRODUCTION CENTER NO. 2 [FRANCE, 1918]"
• Filming Period: 1918
• Location: Air Service Production Center No. 2 (Romorantin, France)
• Aircraft Featured: De Havilland DH-4 (Liberty Plane) biplanes.
• Runtime: 21:52
--- SOUNDTRACK & RESTORATION
• Audio: Historical commentary paired with original music compositions and handcrafted ambient soundscapes.
• Visuals: Historical photos and Scanned historical archival footage, re-timed, noise-reduced, stabilized, and upscaled for high-definition playback.
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