About Tony Bianchi
60+ years of expertise in aviation, automotive, and film industries
The only Mk1 Spitfire of its kindA Lifetime in Aviation
Tony Bianchi brings over 65 years of unparalleled experience in the aviation, automotive and film industry. As a leading expert in the restoration and operation of historic aircraft, he has advised collectors all over the world, assisting in some of the rarest acquisitions of aircraft, engines and collectables.
Tony's Bianchi Aviation Film Services team provides all elements of aviation and transport to the film and TV industry, with credits running to 120 productions since the 1960s.
The wide range of knowledge gained, with unique connections over many years, prompted the formation of Repertoire Collectables to buy, sell and source rare items for the discerning collector to own…
Our Heritage Businesses
Personal Plane Services
Since Personal Plane Services Ltd was founded in 1947, it has remained at the pinnacle of restoration & maintenance of collectors' aircraft. Today it is internationally acknowledged as one of the foremost restoration companies of fine historic aircraft. The company is fully CAA / EASA approved with excellent licence coverage.
Bianchi Aviation Film Services
Established during the early 1960s by Douglas Bianchi, BAFS has an established reputation of over fifty years within the aviation motion picture industry. Services include Aerial Director of Photography, flying aircraft from 1910 to the present day, precision film stunt flying, and technical advising.
Historic Racing Repertoire
A historic motorsport company built around its own race series for 1950s sports cars, together with race clothing sales and vehicle storage.
Notable Film Credits
Aviation Films
- •Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines
- •The Blue Max
- •Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
- •The Mummy
- •Many more aviation classics
Expertise
- •Aerial Director of Photography
- •Aviation Technical Advising
- •Precision Film Stunt Flying
- •Period Aircraft Reproduction
- •Camera Mount Manufacture
Get in Touch
Based in Tetsworth, Oxfordshire (near Thame). We are always happy to discuss items, share stories, or provide expert advice on historic aircraft and automotive collectables. Available to take calls at anytime, UK hours.