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Aviation Archeaology Documentaries

Posted by Richard Woods on Thu Feb 12, 2004 07:12:31 AM

Hi all...

As a result of poking round various TV companies while trying to sort out Easy Elsie, I've just received an e-mail from one of them who is interested in doing something as regards avaiation archeology/excavations. I don't think I'll be able to get my project ready in time, so I thought I'd put it to you guys...

Dear Richard Woods,

I was in touch with you some time ago, regarding aviation archaeology and Time Team specials.
I am still involved with specials, but am also developing a series for Channel 4 on aviation archaeology, for the other company based here in the building - so it won't be a Time Team thing, but will be made by the same people (hope that makes sense!)

Anyway, Channel 4 have given a strong indication that they are interested in a series so I just need to go back to them with some strong stories to clinch it! I wondered if you might be able to help. This is what we are after: -

We are looking for excavations that would be happening in 2004 (or early 2005). We would consider following excavations that may already be planned to go ahead, but if the story was strong enough we could potentially make a significant contribution financially if a group had a burning desire to locate, research and excavate a specific plane. (i.e. if there was a particular plane for which a group or individual had long been searching, but perhaps never had the resources to do any further work, then we could step in and help in many ways).

The main criteria for which we are looking are: -

1. Sites in Britain

OR

2.Sites with a British connection (or a famous/intriguing plane/pilot/story)

3. They have to be casualties of war or wartime

We would be looking to tell the story of the person who died, as well as doing some detective work into what may have caused the crash. There has to be an element of mystery and a real reason to be digging. We would ultimately aim to make a graphic reconstruction of the sequence of events leading up to the fatal crash. We really are looking for stories that would grab people?s attention ? perhaps the holy grails of aviation research and archaeology!

As a company, you'll know we have experience of making aircraft archaeology documentaries, and handle them with great sensitivity, and would obviously be guided by the experts as to directions taken. We would like to add something to someone's quest, or help to answer burning questions - ultimately paying tribute to those who lost their lives during war.

I hope you can help and I look forward to hearing from you.

All the best,

Si?n Price

I have her contact e-mail if anyone is interested.

Bye for now!
Richard W

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