I was absolutely blown away by the work THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD. Mr Jackson deserves to be applauded for this wonderful production which brings WWI to us in a way never seen before and is a brilliant achievement.

What appears very interesting about Peter Jackson is that he has attempted to bring the dreams of his childhood to life: from stories about his grandfather's experiences, model planes, and the books that he read as a young boy in his films. Well done!

In the words of another great New Zealand character, Fred Dagg, 'We don't know how lucky we are!' Thank you Peter and all the incredible talent that you've gathered together to bring together and share this remarkable collection.

I went to watch the movie on a Monday, there was nothing but older men and couples in the theatre. I heard a couple sort of silent cries. This was an amazing documentary to watch.

Wonderful..... and he keeps not only his passion alive, but he keeps the other skills alive, the engineers, the airframe specialists.... Well done sir!

Not only did he make the perfect LOTR trilogy, he's remastered all of this valuable historical footage & it looks absolutely breathtaking. Fine work. Guy should get a Nobel Peace Prize for this

If anyone out there has yet to watch "They Shall Not Grow Old", do yourself a favor and watch it. Mr. Jackson did a phenomenal job bringing those men on film back to life. You'd swear the footage was shot within the last decade. Amazing work.

Incredible! I now want to visit New Zealand and this amazing museum! Thanks Peter and all those who contributed time, talent, materials and other resources to this unique treasure of a museum! Best of its' kind in the world! Well done! MM

What a wonderful achievement. Peter has made some terrific movies and then leveraged the resources he's acquired into some wonderful projects. He's like a fountainhead providing all these other talented people with the means to indulge their passions and skills and creating and re-creating a wonderful resource full of historical memories but even more, the physical artifacts that brings history to life. New Zealand should be proud to have such a uniquely talented man amongst you. People like him are very rare.

I've visited Omaka and was blown away by the display, incredible details. However, on a visit to Hood aerodrome a few years ago, I was spellbound by the aircraft flying there. Not just in ones or twos, but to see a whole gaggle of them coming in was incredible. The sight, sound and yes, even the smell was something you will rarely experience.

This Documentary has just made me not only appreciate, but have a greater respect for Peter Jackson. Wow - Thanks from Indiana, USA!

Never really cared for him, until now. I was so wrong! So much respect! Finally a person with wealth spending it properly!

I like how Sir Peter blesses us all with his private obsessions

I could only wish my dad was alive to see this, for he and his brother used to build model planes in the 1930 s . he went on to fly many aircraft as an instructor pilot in the RAAF, and then flew B- 24 s , he would have loved this production. And we do still have all the photos of the pre ww2 planes and WW2 war planes. well done sir`s.

Sir Peter is a national treasure, along with these aircraft. Makes me so proud to be a kiwi,

I am a model builder and have many of Wing Nut Wings kit sets. Unfortunately the company closed down in March of 2020 amid many rumours and little confirmed facts but they are top notch kits. Mr. Jackson's passion for quality had translated into those models as it does for all of his projects. I just hope that this magnificent collection of artifacts and historical builds can remain protected against any financial issues that could threaten their existence. It is an amazing feat to have collected and created such works in one place.

This was a fantastic documentary. I've followed Sir Peter's WW1 aircraft since he first imported a replica Sopwith Camel in the late 1990s and have been privileged to see many of these aircraft fly on multiple occasions, but to have a glimpse into TVAL's factory is truly remarkable. Thank you!

So excited about this. I used to pour over Bill Gunston books or the line drawings at the back of Billy Bishop's biography and wonder what these machines were like. Thank you Peter and your band of craftsmen for bringing them back to life.

Had the extreme pleasure to visit this exhibit when I visited New Zealand for the second time. Working in the aerospace industry in Québec, Canada, I was really impressed to see that the people who repaired the aircrafts were also so well represented. I had a chat with one of the volunteers, was a superb visit, enjoyed every second of it. Extremely well done, you really felt the emotions etc. Bravo! Thanks a zillion to have given me the opportunity to experience it!

This is something I knew about Peter Jackson. I am extremely impressed by his collection, not to mention his devotion to detail. Thank you Peter.

Fantastic documentary thanks for doing this. My grandfather flew in FE2b and was taken prisoner when downed in 1918 so thrilled to see one of them flying. Thanks to Mr Jackson and Wingnut crew you are all top notch.

It is quite possible he'll be remembered mostly for this, assuming he keeps this up and builds up this collection even more. Fantastic stuff.

I visited the Omaka Museum in 2008. It was an absolutely magnificent facility and if you are ever in Blenhiem NZ it is a must to see.

As a horror movie fan in my teens I read about this new home made movie called "Bad Taste". It took a while before I finally found a copy here in Sweden, pretty much on the other side of the globe from where it was made. It was just amazing seeing what one mans dedication and with help from his friends could achieve. Peter Jackson has come a long way since those humble beginnings, and I'll always be grateful for what he and his team have created over the years.

It is such a labour of love and respect that Sir Peter Jackson is doing. He and his staff are doing great work for remembering those who sacrificed a century ago. He shows admiration to all of the people from so long ago, regardless of their nationality. The museums in Omaka are brilliant and the WW2 museum is stunning as well. The area which shows the sacrifice of the Soviet Union is very touching.

The man is not only a genius film maker, but his interests and passions dovetail very nicely with mine: WW1, Tolkien, the Beatles. Thank you Peter Jackson, I can't wait to see your next project.

I saw this film on the big s reen when it released and I was absolutely blown away! Being from Scotland, I had to travel by car, boat and by foot. The anticipation levels were through the roof having seen the trailer. It did not disappoint! I experienced allsorts of emotions that day from laughter to actually crying! Absolutely nailed it making this! I thank everybody involved for, in a way bringing our boys back home! Never Forget!🤗

My fathers friend Ted Martin (Australian) was a WW1 aviator, he regaled me as a child in the 60’s with stories , he never went home after the war , a real humble gentleman RIP Ted

Had the pleasure of watching some of these aircraft on display at Wings over Wairarapa earlier this year. Being able to watch these old birds dog fight as they would have 100 years ago was a truly thrilling experience. As an aviation enthusiast and pilot, Thanks Peter!

Simply outstanding, a world class collection and superb memorabilia. Was recently lucky enough to vist the Heritage Aviation centre in Omaka and was totally blown away by it all. We are so fortunate here in New Zealand to have a facility like this in our country. Thank you Peter Jackson, you sir, are a living legend and visionary. I look forward to visiting Omaka again one day and also have the Hood Aerodrome on the radar as well. Thank you again.

It's so amazing that these planes can still fly. I can't imagine the cost of figuring out how to restore them

I so want to see him bring his version of The Dambusters to life....

Amazing collection. Great job to Peter for sharing this with the world and for investing in a historical airplane building business. Preserving and learning from history.

amazing... Dad saw a tigermoth land in the paddock next to his family hotel in 1936 Green Island, Dunedin and was smitten with flying... enlisted in the RAF in early 1939, ended flying Hurricanes in the Battle of Britain, across Northern Africa to end up in Singapore.... was the last aircraft to leave there as the Japanese were attacking Kalang strip... crashed landed on an island en route to Palembang.. paired up with dutch farmers boated to Sumatra and made his way to Jakarta by local steamer 1 step ahead of the Japanese.. rejoined his squadron only for them to be crated to Celyon on two cargo ships... his made it,, the other was torpedoed... while waiting for new aircraft in Ceylon volunteered for special service only to find out it involved him being an RAF liaison officer for one of the columns of the first Chindit Expedition behind Japanese lines in Burma... survived the 3 month 1000 mile jungle march and after rest reurned to flying ground attack missions with his Hurricane out of Imphal against the approaching Japanese. I know it is of a different era but it is Peter's amazing generosity and dedication that preserves and respects the memory of all who served in wars and the sacrifices they made for us! and I cannot thank him enough !

I don't like quoting in youtube comments - but "interesting life for a few precious moments" was well said. Impressive collection, a good example how people with means and a passion can do marvels. Greetings from Latvia, thanks for the insights.

My Grandad, a New Zealander was in the trenches of WW1 manning a Vickers gun much to his displeasure, he just wanted to make nice wooden furniture. I have many memories of our chats but one in particular was sitting on his knee and being amazed by him telling me the fastest thing he'd ever seen as a lad was a horse that had thrown it's rider. How so much has changed. He said on inquiry of ' what were the Germans like Grandad'? to which he said 'the Germans like beer and sausages, and so do I, the Germans love their Mothers and God, and so do I, but we both hate politicians' how little has changed. On a foot note his PTS to his dieing day was he couldn't look at a horse without getting upset, the trenches were a living hell for man and horse.

"Because he made my dreams come true." That is one solid dude right there. Also this collection is absolutely mind blowing. As was his documentary.

What a legend, i look forward to visiting the aviation museum one day soon. Thank you Sir Peter.

I dont envy many people but to have a dream job like this working with those old airframes would be nothing short of the best possible job to have!

They Shall Not Grow Old is the most impactful WW1 project of any produced in any format. Just amazing use of tech and filmmaking. It stunned me and I paid to watch it three times.

- Fantastic !!! BOTH Peter Jackson's activities as well as this film .. !!!

From collector, to hoarder, to obsessed, he has now evolved into being a bona fide museum curator.

What a wonderful man and s great team thank you for preserving our heritage.

My ancestor HUGH PRESTON BELL was in the Royal Flying Corp, I have his records, he flew in France in 1919 ...... He survived the war and went on to emigrate to the USA . I found his grave stone in Texas and hope to visit him at some point ....... THANK YOU for a wonderful film.

Sir Peter, you are an international treasure. Saying Thank You is just not enough. As a side bar: Peter actually flew in a Bristol Fighter (gunner's seat) at the Omaka Airshow 2000!

Peter Jackson is such a legend!

The more i learn about Peter Jackson the more in awe i am ! Having seen some of this collection it is truly amazing. But what is more amazing is his attitude and effort , WELL DONE SIR !

Peter Jackson the best way to make a Small Fortune in Aviation, is to start with a Larger one. You are a Saint for giving this very important work the time and effort it requires. By the way the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre is a master stroke of living exhibits, I've not seen this done anywhere so well.

As a kid in NZ, I followed my Dad in model aircraft making and filming them. One time I built a 1/32nd scale Hawker Hurricane, I had my hand wound Std 8 movie camera in one hand & holding the tail with the other (out of shot). With a breeze of wind blowing made quite realistic filming. At the end of their lives I would line up the ‘old’ models & blow them up with fire crackers & bungers on film as well.😁 Peter Jackson, his crew & Aircraft are National Treasures.

Looking at how far aviation has come makes you thankful for the hard work and sacrifice of the early aviators and the men who designed these flying coffins. Egads, they were brave!

Cheers from the USA Peter Jackson! Anyone with a passion for the beauty of these WW1 classic Biplanes shares my very own love for them. I dream all the time maybe one day being wealthy enough to own my very own classic Biplane and learn to fly it whenever I would like to. Great to see someone live their dreams. Gives this old War Vet a feeling of hope for this world. Your Grandfather has to be very proud of you & the support of Veterans you have shown.

Had the same dreams. But had to aim a little lower but love what I do. I'll see that collection one day, Thank you Peter Jackson.

Really love Peter's fantastic positive attitude to life, he's a great character.

Amazing work. I can not express my admiration and thanks to Peter Jackson and the entire team for keeping history alive, and most importantly getting these magnificent birds back in their natural environment.

Like his films and as a fellow aviation enthusiast now have a deep respect for his work in recreating old aircraft

Thank You Peter Jackson. AGAIN! I was a J.R.R. Tolkien reader my whole life, then you made the movies and You DID NOT BOTCH THEM! They were awesome. And now this. 👍

What a beautiful human he is I love to see people that enthusiastic about the past

These are just buitifull. Mr Jackson. Thanks for saving these planes and making great movies

Absolutely stunning unique collection! Truly priceless both financially and as historic artifacts!

Peter, for the love of God, please remake the Wings TV show, or a PROPER WWI AVIATION MOVIE!

What a pleasure to have worked for Peter and help amass this tribute to aviaton. Thank you.

Absolutely incredible collection! So glad that he is investing in the preservation of these WWI artifacts.

Absolutely fantastic. I did not know this aircraft collection and restoration facility existed. Thank you so much for sharing this. I need to think about the collection of stuff my family has got from the two world wars and what to do with it to preserve is for humanity.

A great tribute to all those who served in WWI …big respect to Peter Jackson and his Team 🙏

Peter owns the Red Baron's death Fokker rudder fabric with German cross. Peter, you are so allowed. Your impeccability shines again.

I spent the best part of a day at the Aviation Heritage Center earlier this year. It’s well worth a visit. The full size displays are so detailed.

Peter his fascination is another great example of impressions from his childhood lasting a lifetime. Those are usually the best ones!

So late to the party..., but what an amazing collection this man has! And thank you Forces News to show this to the public. This should be added to the Unesco World Heritage collection!

Thank you Peter,for bringing a huge piece of aviation history into our lifetime,I just might get to see your collection before I also fall off the perch 👍

Thank you for brining this to us. What an incredible collection and story.

Mr. Jackson is like New Zealands Jay Leno. Both super cool guys.

Watching this for the 3rd time - First time I was awestruck as I did not know He was so into this part of history. As someone involved in the creative industries, It just made me think, his attention to detail - obsession, just how well he does things, would make anyone wanting to work for him. Those guys who do are lucky chaps.

Re; 29:25 The Red Baron was not shot down in an aerial battle, he was shot down by an Australian anti-aircraft machine gunner while flying to low over the trenches.

He just sold his CGI company for a tidy sum, so he can afford to do more of this kinda stuff. Good on him!

Very grateful to have had the opportunity to wear some of Sir Peter's collection for various military commemorations.

We are so lucky to have Peter Jackson to finance and lead all of this, here on the other side of the world!

I so appreciate Peter Jackson, his work and his collection. My family lost 7 members in WWI.

I find it hard to articulate how much I enjoyed this video, such beautiful aircraft and dedication to detail thank you for sharing this.

Such beautiful aircraft. Glad to see so many restored.

Another reason I love Peter Jackson. My grandfather fought in WW1, survived, but sadly came home addicted to alcohol. I still love Archer Lynn Clayton for contributions to the success of the war. It's also sad to me that many don't value the lives of these brave souls who sacrificed their lives that we, successor generations. would enjoy freedom.

Peter Jackson has an amazing production on display at the Australian war memorial ...

Just breathtaking in all respects! Also incredible that this and the skill sets needed exist in a country with such a relatively small population of only 5 million. Fantastic!

Incredible! Loved this and had no idea Peter Jackson had WWI aircraft restoration and manufacturing. Just amazing!

Thank you so very much for sharing this fantastic collection Peter. Loved watching this clip of you, and your team.

Fantastic! I love PJ's collection of planes and attention to detail. I had heard he had financial difficulties - i hope not. Also hope WIng Nut Wings comes back, I didn't collect all of those I wanted! Great video. Love it!

Wonderfull stuff! People with passion for history and detail. Wonderfull, absolutely 1st class!

What an amazing guy. I had no idea he was a ww1 aircraft collector. Great documentary. Thank you.

One of the best movie trilogies and best WW1 plane collection. Not bad for a single lifetime.

I have so much admiration for those pilots. It took guts to fight on those aircraft. I have always wanted a Fokker. If I win lottery. I know where I am going to have one built for me. Love your collection. If I lived near by. I would be out there every day watching you guys fly You guys are Great 👍👍👍👍

Strange to think that if Peter Jackson hadn't been brave enough as an eight year old to set his own model aircraft alight he might not have all that he has today.

WWI is such a fascinating subject to study. This collection is marvelous (pusher designs are my passion)

A heart felt Thank you to Peter for his contribution to preserving history thru this beautiful warplanes.

Those early plane amaze me, just motorized kites. Flying them is unbelievable, fighting in them blows me away!

That's a hell of a collection! It's a damn shame that it's not all on public display throughout the year though. It would make for a fantastic museum.

Man i would love to spend a day with Peter Jackson . Viewing his collection. Best day ever !

I was in Omaka last winter (summer holidays for me). Amazing place, amazing items and planes collection. For aviation enthusiasts but not only.

this is so awesome! thank you mr jackson for doing what youre doing.

There is something magical about watching aircraft like these :) While I love more modern planes as well the fact that these hang in the air and you do not have problems following them is amazing. The only modern flights I have seen are helicopters and Harrier displays that have the same intimacy!

Brilliant effort of history keeping & memories guarding. Well done. Thank you for putting this film up. I have shared it with a few friends who I know would appreciate his efforts.

Very remarkable work! These are incredible timepieces! So wonderful to see! Such a contribution! ❤