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Airborne

gameactive7 mentionsFirst seen Aug 5, 2006Last seen Feb 12, 2026

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Airborne is a pinball game from Capcom released in 1996, known for its steep ramps and punchy flippers. The game was programmed by Eugene Jarvis and featured sound design and choreography support from Chris Grantor with contributions by Jeff Powell. Despite its acclaimed design, Airborne remains rare in circulation today and has been used in competitive pinball tournaments, including Starfighters A Division finals.

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  • factualhigh

    Airborne's backglass shattered during shipping

    Source: Jack DangerWe got 4 new (older) pinball machines to set up!
  • factualhigh

    Airborne's left lift ramp is non-functional, stopping balls from going up it

    Source: Jack DangerWe got 4 new (older) pinball machines to set up!

Recent Mentions (8)

  • Capcom pinball machine (1996); used in Starfighters SPC tournament Game 2

    The Score Card: States & StarfightersFeb 12, 2026
  • Capcom pinball machine; arrived with shattered backglass and broken left lift ramp; third machine in setup session

    We got 4 new (older) pinball machines to set up!Jul 29, 2020
  • Capcom pinball game; owned by BigBangJoe; played as comparison point for BBB gameplay and mechanical feel

    Shipping OutAug 5, 2006
  • Capcom pinball game (1996); 1,350 units produced

    Porn and Punching Bags...The Collapse of Capcom PinballMar 31, 2022
  • Capcom 1996 game used in Starfighters A Division finals (Game 2)

    The Score Card: States & StarfightersFeb 4, 2026
  • Capcom Pinball game where Chris Grantor contributed to sound design and choreography support for Jeff Powell

    TOPCast 43: Jeff PowellJul 8, 2007
  • Atari pinball game programmed by Jarvis

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  • Existing: Airborne is a Capcom pinball game from 1996vsConflicting: Episode 119 identifies Airborne as a Capcom title, but Mention 1 identifies it as an Atari pinball game programmed by Eugene Jarvis
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026

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TOPCast 39: Eugene JarvisJun 3, 2007
  • Capcom title; features steep ramps and punchy flippers; rare in circulation

    Episode 119 – Where No Pinhead Has Gone BeforeDec 2, 2019