John Leonard is a theatre and exhibition sound designer and effects recordist from London. With a history of 30 years in the sound business, John brings us some dynamic and rare sound effects. His Hong Kong Terminal Ferry chimes the full Westminster clock then strikes 12, plus a Spitfire Mk IX takes a pass so fast and low you'll duck for cover! He now records in B-Format Surround at high sample rates and bit-depth, so his SFX are of the highest quality. John's theatre work has been heard all over the world and his effects are used in many other theatre, film and TV productions.
Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX medium fast overhead pass with summer birdsong in background. Excellent effect for any second world war scenario. Aircraft, Spitfire Mk IX
A group of Spitfires in a chase formation, dodging and weaving around the sky as if in battle. Add your choice of weaponry and you have a fantastic WW2 aerial battle scenario in glorious full frequency stereo sound. Aircraft,
Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX fast approach and very low pass with some distant rooks. Excellent effect for second world war scenario, flying aces, young pilots, et. Aircraft, Spitfire Mk IX
Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX lands with distant background of rooks. Faint tire squeals and slight engine splutters with good close pass. A recording made later in the day that others in this sequence. Aircraft, Spitfire Mk IX
Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX lands with some engine splutter and backfire. Faint tire squeals and very faint birdsong as the plane passes close to the microphone and and into the distance. Aircraft, Spitfire Mk IX
Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX lands with distant tire squeals and passes close to microphone before taxiing to hangar. Fairly intense English countryside birdsong in background, but good for summer second world war scenario,, Aircraft, Spitfire Mk IX
Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX Pilot execute a diving pass then climbs quickly away. Perfect for second world war battle scenario. Aircraft, Spitfire Mk IX
Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX executes fast and low pass along airfield runway prior to landing. Excellent clean recording, slightly less close and more cautious than version one in this series. Aircraft, Spitfire Mk IX
Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX executes low pass across airfield runway. Clean and clear recording, capturing the excitement and skill of the young pilots of the second world war. Aircraft, Spitfire Mk IX
Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX taxis past from left to right slowly, prior to taking off. Long and detailed track with great personality and close up sound of the engine as the plane passes. Some birdsong in background. Perfect for any second world war scenario in Britain. Aircraft, Spitfire Mk IX
Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX fast take off and fly away. Clean, close up recording, perfect for any second world war scenario in Britain and Europe. Aircraft, Spitfire Mk IX
Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX Takes off fast and flies away. Perfect for anything to do with war scenario in Britain and Europe. Clean recording, great stereo pan. Aircraft, Spitfire Mk IX
