I love this guy, he’s great. Smart guy, well informed, very respectful. I’m English and glad to have American friends like this on the team. Keep up the great work marine 👍🏽
A number of years back I was returning to the U.K. from Australia on a British Airways flight. We were coming in over Kent when a Royal Airforce fighter plane appeared along side us to everyone's surprise .Our pilot was in radio contact with the R.A.F. pilot and put the conversation over the p.a. system . The R.A.F. pilot asked where the flight had originated from and then welcomed home those from the U.K. followed by welcoming all other passengers to the U.K. Wow ! Said the girl from Australia who was sitting next to me , do they do that all the time ? Yes , I replied , while trying to keep a straight face .
As an Irish person, I too am grateful to the RAF for protecting Irish airspace. I know the act is mutually beneficial, but still. Nice to know someone is keeping an eye on our island.
Every now and then, an unidentified aircraft strays into British airspace and they scramble the jets - they then apologise for the sonic boom. To me, that sonic boom makes me feel safe!
They also scramble to escort airliners in when they go out of contact or report an emergency. We had a sonic boom over Cambridge and Essex a few days ago when they escorted one into Stansted Airport.
And it’s constantly Russian aircraft needing to be warned off constantly. It actually happens a hell of a lot more than people think. It’s constantly going on. But what they don’t tell you is that we do it back.
As a brit I genuinely appreciate a us citizen that's ACTUALLY educated and recognizes the value that other major players bring in international affairs. I especially am impressed by this guys level of education on history and foreign affairs because a large percentage of persons I've experienced from the usa have been educated on a isolationism basis where their knowledge is insulated to internal affairs and history of their country.
And geography.....he knows de UK is composed by England, Scotland, Wales and North Ireland.......The average us citizen got trouble to locate most countries (including their own) in a map...
jimmy Lincoln well I haven't any British force talk about the USA force well, all they say is just give the equipment and we show you how to do the job correctly
they scrambed last year at 4am on sunday morning. i was night fishing waltham abby, the sonic boom was madest sound ive ever heard. the boom was like it bounced off roof of sky and echoed. the last time i heard a boom/explosion like that was when i was 11 and heard IRA bishopsgate bombing.
What I think is ridiculous is that residents complain about this! Like the RAF should be considerate to people sleeping while scrambling in the defence of ours and surrounding nations. Get a grip! They do incredible and brave work and they can boom all they like for all I care, it is the sound of people defending all of us.
Although he doesn’t know much about aircraft, I respect him so much as an individual. Usually Americans are so full of themselves being like ‘america is the best in every way’ but this guy actually supports other countries an dither military’s.
I move that this former Marine and now, US Army Sergeant, be made made wholly or honorary British. He shows excellent videos, top notch and respectful commentary and drinks proper tea!
@@jerryoshea3116 Before I answer that on a public forum, why is that relevant? How does that affect the quality of my comment on here? What are you trying to show?
@@jerryoshea3116 He's not. This man looks at everything that others do and it isn't coated with BS hype. Sorry to say - but other soldiers from US do fall into that. We are bigger and we are the best etc etc. We have the toughest training etc. It becoms tiring. This man is respectful, listens to all and is oen minded and even drinks (and graciously accepts) real English tea. He deserves acknowledgement and would be very welcome in armed forces in the UK, I'm sure. (I am former army). Are you?
@@jerryoshea3116 I wasn't trying to have a pissing contest. I just chose to compliment the presenter. Rather than accept that at face value, you chose to delve deep seeking a Machiavellian root for the comment instead of just reading, full stop 🛑 and moving on. It seems to me that you were trying to find something that wasn't there - why not just read and create your own unique comments rather than subtly attacking others and looking at reasons why they wrote, what I would consider, non controversial. Perhaps you like to create controversy..? I don't know or care. Move on with your life
@@newton18311 My late brother was an MT driver in the RAF and drove the heavies, it was from him that I heard the phrase. Do you mind if I ask you how you knew it was a thing RAF drivers used to say ?
@@patrickmckeon3833 maybe if the Republicans weren't such stingy cunts and could actually make their own money without needing us. But the UK has everything we need 🙂
My great uncle was a Sergeant in the RAF - a wireless operator and gunner. In 1942 he was on a mission when his plane was shot down over Belgium and crashed into a lake. He was just 22 years old. There is a memorial to him and his fellow crew members in the place in Belgium where he died and one day I would really like to visit it. I am immensely proud of him. Rest in peace, Uncle Tommy.
Hearing a US serviceman saying "the RAF don't mess about" made the hair stand up on the back of my neck. Kudos to you sir and thank you for your service. Keep the videos coming and stay safe.
The fate of europe depended on the brits holding the sky..its insane that we did... its almost unbeleivable tbh.. the fighter pilot's from the commonwealth countries aswel as the few americans really helped out..cant forget that..but even with the brave few from said countries..to go to battle outnumbered like that was incredible.. the hurricanes and spitfires were like an 12th man..without them...who knows.. the nazis couldn't have forseen the outcome i don't think.. they must've been sure of victory at first. Its an amazing story
Watch the time line documentary on capt "winkle" brown. His take on it after inveiwing Goring after the war as part of the neuremburg trails Was actually we won only because Hitler moved some of his units from the west to east front. Germany had actually turned the tide and started downing more RAF right upto that decision .... browns words, and he was the chief British test pilot for the fleet air arm In WW11.. I found that very interesting..
Mine too. He flew Hurricanes in the Battle of Britain and North Africa, then Typhoons over Europe towards the end of the war. They were a different breed. He wasn't someone you'd mess with.
@@davidian7787 Ah the old Typhoon, the original Tankbuster. Those old 3" 60lb rockets didn't half pack a wallop. I used to work EOD in the RAF and we blew a couple of those on the beach at Goswick Sand, near Berwick upon Tweed. They go with a helluva crack.
My uncle, who is still kicking, started flying spitfires when he was 17, what most people don’t realise is that they got through all of their ammo in about 15 seconds, once it was gone all they could rely on was the skills they’d learnt during the 10-20 hours training they received, I really appreciate videos like this, the work carried out by the men & women in any of the armed forces around the world to protect their countries should always be applauded
I strongly agree with you about how you say that the work carried out by the men and women of the armed forces around the world should be applauded because not only are they keeping their countries borders secure but they are also risking their lives while guarding their countries borders especially when in combat and where you mention 10-20 hours training in the case of the spitfire especially during ww2 the majority of their pilots roughly 60% were lucky if they got over 6-8 hours of proper training before actual battle deployment occurred and the majority of them never made it back alive before the end of ww2 so those who did survive ww2 that served in the armed forces are the lucky ones to have survived that nightmare of a war especially when you consider the death count in total is insane
Hmmmmmm yes and no They were both incredibly important in their own roles the hurricane wouldnt have had the manoeuvrability to combat the german fighters like the spitfire was And the spitfire wasnt as good as shooting down bomhers due to its speed advantage and the looser grouping of guns in the wings
They were both vital. Hurricanes a stable gun platform to take on the bombers, while Spitfires kept the escort fighters at bay. However, the Spitfire could have filled the Hurricane's role, not so much the reverse.
I must say, I have watched quite a few of your videos and this one is the closest to my background. I am an ex RAF Aircraft Engineer, primarily on x3 Tornado Gr1 & Gr4 Bomber squadrons(27, 12 and 14). Your videos are mainly reactions to other videos, but I get the sense you are genuinely interested and I find you very knowledgeable. My respects to you and the service you provide!
I'm an RAF officer flying helicopters, sadly not as glamorous as fast-movers, but equally valid in other ways. Don't fret about lack of aircraft knowledge - boils down to you guys being 80% bored/20% terrified down there while we guys are 80% bored/ 20% terrified up here lol. Your channel is Outstanding x
Ex helicopter mechanic here. Flying helicopters in combat may not be as glamorous, but much more dangerous. You are flying low, exposed to everything from light arms to MANPADS in a machine that has so many critical moving parts. Helicopters are used to drop off SF forces behind enemy lines, extract them, medevac close to front lines etc... I have seen in what state french helicopters return from Mali, with compressor blades eaten by abrasive sand, shot up with light arms fire and returning to base on fumes and a prayer. I have great admiration for helicopter pilots, their machines may not be as sleek, but they have saved countless lives at sea, in the mountains, and evacuating casualties.
My Dad was in the RAF and he fought in WW2. Then, during the sixties, he helped rescue injured American soldiers during the Vietnam War. Sadly, he passed away in 1994, but, if he was still alive, he would've reached his 100th birthday this coming November. RIP Dad ❤
sick vid mate. i rejoined the raf this september and during my rejoiners course, I spoke with a few pilots who were rejoining as the covid situation took their jobs. very cool blokes, a lot of experience.
I particularly like the 'admission of ignorance', and lord knows, he is of a generation , even 2 generations older than I am, but it Frightens me what our Kids (sorry) are NOT being taught about modern European history, I would recommend starting History at about 1935, or of it is insisted by left wing teachers, at 1925. Napoleon is interesting, but not relevant to our children and grandchildren
I Love THE RESPECT YOU ALWAUS GIVE OTHER ARMYS. Americans in general are tipically too proud and too big on patriotism but you always compare and give examples against what you have learnt in the american forces. RESPECT 🇬🇧👍🏻
This is very much a team effort. The sky is tracked by a whole lot of people. This also means that the Royal Navy also input to this. As a former RN radar operator, I have spent many hours manning JAAWSC talking to our RAF friends. I have even taken part in a modern-day Battle of Britain. and communicating directly with the E3Ds. Miss my former life, but it is a young man's game.
Sir, thank you for this video, the US should be so proud that someone like you is defending their freedom. Furthermore, it’s truly inspiring to see your appreciation and enthusiasm for other countries efforts in battle. Take care mate.
ua-cam.com/video/DuuqgH3AWyk/v-deo.html I wish I’d of posted this link with the original comment for him to see as well 😂 It’s a short movie about the raid itself
I have always wanted to be a Typhoon pilot, watching this gets my heart pumping. In the end I decided it wasn’t for me, the RAF is a very special breed of people. I’m now at Rolls Royce, still aviation, still in my heart.
A dear friend of mine who sadly passed away a number of years ago was a massive aviation fan and plane spotter, he worked for Royce's in hucknall, great bloke and I still miss him like hell.
Thank you SO much for identifying the difference between the UK 🇬🇧 and England 🏴, it’s appreciated and I wish I’d found this channel and military channels sooner. My Grandfather served in the Navy, although God bless him he never really wanted to talk about it much, but my Nanny told us some bits and bobs. I’m 42 and she’s an amazing strong woman, I’m so lucky to have a Grandmother who’s still bright as a spark and so loving. RIP Grandad, gosh I miss his jokes and voice so much, I wish he was blessed with more time. Thank you for sharing these and giving an “inside voice” to behind the scenes of these videos, it certainly gives a greater understanding of what was probably felt or happening.
My Dad was part of the ground crew at RAF Valley. He was part of the fire crew on standby to put out fires any planes landing who had been hit. His love for the Spitfire was passed to me also as is the love of the RAF.
Jez, the old coningsby station commander, is such a nice guy. I was on guard there and he would stop and have a 5 min chat whilst we were on the gate. Super approachable for such a high rank
Having stayed next door to RAF Coningsby at Tattershall Lakes country park many times, I can say that these people have my utmost respect. And when you witness these jets and the Battle of Britain old-timers taking to the skies it really is awesome. The Typhoons actually rattle your innards inside your rib cage.
Maximum respect for you mate. As a former serving member of HM Armed Forces working in aviation, I understand the role of QRA and what it's all about. What I thoroughly enjoyed about your video is your appreciation for the job our guys do and your interest in it. Great stuff!
Love the Yorkshire tea in back ground, great choice. Love hearing these Typhoons training over head, brilliant pilots. Greetings from North Yorkshire, England.
Gotta love the "Her Majesty's Government" which remind you that it is Her Majesty's Royal Air Force with allegiance sworn to her and not to the government.
Every day I wore my uniform and worked on QRA I was protecting the people of the UK; not just the Queen, all of the people from the island of Unst in the North to the Isles of Scilly. Yes I swore an Oath of Allegiance but my job was to keep the people of the UK safe and secure.
I live in a small town in Kent, the south east of England. The countryside is dotted with many pillboxes, these concrete defenders posts. It is fascinating being able to walk in the fields and see these pieces of history that show just how much of a threat land invasion was to my country. Immensely proud of the RAF for protecting the skies above my families’ heads. My grandfather often spoke of the rumble of the Luftwaffe engines on their way to bomb London and Southampton, echoing through the fields of his farm as a boy. Appreciate this video from a cousin across the pond. 🇬🇧 🇺🇸
I remember vividly the sound of German bombers. I used to question whether my memory was genuine or not. But I have read comments from people who were a little older than me, saying the same thing. I lived in the Midlands.
Oh wow is that what they are called? I’m way up in aberdeenshire and as a kid we would see loads near the local airfield but they were slightly different they were brick with mud and grass on top and at least one end ‘looked’ open. Always wondered what you called them. Sadly I think they are gone now as can’t see them from the road like I could as a kid and development has been allowed to happen in and around that old airfield but part of it is still owned by the RAF. The other local airfield from WWII/Cold War is still under the MoD but not in operation. The MoD are based at the gas plant and patrol/monitor the airfields, the gas plant, the radar system that still operates but unmanned since the RAF base was closed in early 2000’s and other MoD property in the area. Where I live was where a big prisoner of war camp was and after the war a lot of the polish and Italians settled after being released from the prisoner of war camp and become important to the local area with all the Italian Ice cream shops etc
@@iriscollins7583 I live in aberdeenshire and as a teenager when history class use to make you interview someone from WWII to learn about it my nannie told me about even hearing them up here, people getting into trouble for not having windows taped in a cross and not having light leak proof curtains. My papa was a farmer so was told he had to stay and farm the land to provide food for the country and my nannie did several jobs from being a bus conductress (man’s job prior) and even a lumberjill
The aircraft are tracked by Radar Stations all over the UK. Each individual aircraft is identified and then tracked to make sure they maintain their flight planned route. The QRA Personel at Conningsby and Lossiemouth are backed up by a large team of Controllers and Sensor operators.
My grandad was in the RAF in WWII although he never actually battled the Luffwaffe he was sent to Canada to train Canadian pilots & some US volunteers so that they were familiar with the aircraft before deploying to the UK.
@@StephenButlerOne Burma was possibly the most harrowing engagement of the war. The inhumanity show towards allied troops was never fully publicised at the time and possibly never will be. The Chindits were mown down but kept on going. My step father and his older brother were both on the Irrawaddy while battles were being fought upstream. The job of collecting the mutilated corpses floating down river was covered by an LCA with my step father leading the ramp team. (Boy service before the war, NCO between demotions for brawling!) He never spoke about the time but his brother, on the Exeter, was more detached from the horror and shared basic details not long before he passed. The Chindits were poorly recognised heroes.
Coming from a family with a lot of military history in it, I have the utmost respect for Her Majesty’s Air Force. One of the world’s finest aerial combat forces. Serving their Queen, defending their country. A rich and proud lineage. God bless the RAF.
Have to say really love your content. As someone from the uk the pride you should not only to your own military forces but ours as well is really nice to see. Much respect. My cousin has been in the military since he was 18 and he’s 40 now.
Yeah. Its bonkers how often the Russians probe. I mean Putting talks alot about wanting sustained peace and how it wouldn't be the Russians that start a conflict but do Americans or any other Nato Countries fly nuclear bombers into the airspace if other countries in the reg? Genuine question.
@@StephenButlerOne we do not do the same to them. The reason why we have to go up and shadow them is because they do not squawk. They are a potential danger to commercial aircraft in the case of collision. What the RAF do is they shadow and squawk for the Russian bomber so they can deconflict from airliners.
I had the luck of having a flying lesson bought for me taking off from Bristol Airport. Whilst I was up in the air a spitfire was also flying and heading into land at Bristol. When we got on the ground the pilot came and spoke to us and we got to see the aircraft up close and to watch it take off again. Such a memorable day. The pilot was a sound guy.
Great content as always. Both RAF Coningsby and Scampton are in the county of Lincolnshire, Scampton was where 617 squadron, The Dambusters were based.
I alway found 35 Sqn the best, at least to work with when the Vulcans were there. The armourers at Scampton where "centralised" there so I worked with them all. Everyone seems to wax lyrical about 617 but they always thought they should take priority, even when they were average!
Richard Vernon the CRC was moved there because Scampton was meant to become the ISTAR hub for all ground based elements. After Neatishead closed and the new CRC was opened at Scampton, the RAF changed its mind and chose Leeming. The whole exercise in setting up Scampton was a farce.
The Battle of Britain was partially fought over where my gran and great grandparents lived. Rumour has it that their village is haunted by a pilot who was down and now wandered across the marshland near my grandparents' house. The Spitfire was an incredible plane. A legend; very maneuverable and deadly against the Luftwaffe. My step grandfather was a squadron commander in the RAF and worked with the allies to design and execute the Berlin Airlift.
Every now and then, usually a few times a year, you'll see news articles about people reporting a loud bang. It's usually the QRA team flying supersonic across the UK to intercept an unresponsive aircraft. I've heard it a couple of times in London myself. It's a great feeling to know that these guys are on standby 24/7.
My great grandfather used to be a mechanic for the Spitfire's in ww2, and my great grandmother used to make the guns for them, it's actually how they met, he was going over a shipment that was to be delivered when they met.
I’ve seen so many review channels and yours is by far the best, equal appreciation for all forces across the globe rather than just ‘MURICA’ at everything. Many props to you
My grandfather was in the RAF in WW2. Not a pilot, but his job had its own challenges, as he was a rear gunner assigned to Lancaster bombers. The first time he saw a Lancaster, they were retrieving a deceased gunner from that very position. Must have been so intimidating..
@@graceygrumble My Dad was an RAF Lancaster instrumentation technician. Some 70 yrs later, with dementia & living in South Africa, he is very happy still working on the Lancasters & listening to them fly overhead (it's actually the noise of motorbikes passing) It's a way of life he loved. Oh he also thinks he's restoring a Lancaster in Cape Town. Why we're not quite sure. So RIP to all our brave military, who have given their lives, so that we may live free.
@@heatherlewis6457 Perhaps, he is. I would like to think of dementia as time-travel. It's hard for us, but as long as they are happy, we have to suck it up. You and your grandfather have my respect, too.
I think I recommended this sometime ago as well. Great video, and great reaction video as always. There will be some good documentaries on UA-cam somewhere regarding RAF Uxbridge.
My grandfather, Joseph McAlea, was part of bomber crew and was shot down over Germany. He was captured but escaped and made his way back to Britain to serve again. We learned all this after his passing as he didn't like talking about the war. I hope I have made him proud although my career has been different.
I'm sure he's proud of you Stephanie. At the age of 42, through some digging and research, I uncovered how my Great Great Grandfather died in WW1 . Nobody in my family had any knowledge because it hadn't been passed down. Last year, we as a family travelled to Cambrai, in Northern France where he died to mark the 100 year anniversary of his passing. He is no longer missing, his family have found him and are still thinking of him. I am so proud of my Great Great (Really Great) Grandfather . Edmund William Hardman. 1st battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. RIP.
Both of my grandfathers signed up for the RAF. One earned his wings the week before the war ended (he knew lads who got theirs a few days before who were killed), the other was diverted to weapons research since he had a 1st class engineering degree. Ended up inventing a load of stuff and working on ICBMs and space launches.
My Dad was in the RAF Engineers during WW2. He was stationed in Egypt, a strategic post. He disnt fly the planes, but he had to repair them ready for quick turnaround during sorties. He told me that the engineers were told they had to make perfect repairs and the planes must return in one piece. It took a long long time to train a pilot, so they were precious lives in precious planes. Also, there were a surprising amount of female pilots flying sorties with "the boys". I'm enjoying your channel. Good luck with the future....xx Louise a Canqdian adopted by british parents, liking in uk....xx
Should check out the Typhoon in the mach loop, with cockpit commentary. The Pilots cool AF. Just a cool vid of the pilot taking you round one of the low level training areas in the U.K
20 or so years ago I was an engineer working on roadside weather stations. There was one on the M6 at Tebay which just at the head of a valley that the motorway winds through (in fact you hear him mention it in the video) and it never failed to astonish me seeing planes flying up there so low over the motorway. One nice day I was sat with my head right in the cabinet working away when one of them screamed past and of course you don't really hear them until they're on you, and in those days they were flying Tornados which are hellish loud. Scared the living crap out of me - almost literally as I wasn't a million miles off leaving some skid marks! Also shot upright and smashed the back of my head on the cabinet and then fell backwards down the embankment. I laugh about it now but at the time I must have looked like a lunatic to passing cars shaking my fist and hurling curses at the now empty sky.
@@TheWatson83 Dragged my wife and kids up the hill after a 'slight detour' home whilst on holiday in North Wales. They lasted about 45 mins in the February cold before going back to sit in the car! Were happy for me to stay and watch a couple of Hawks and USAF F15s playing though. Awesome day, in the true sense of the word. Highly recommended
There was a 3 part documentary on Channel 4 a couple of weeks ago. Very imformative, I hold them in even higher regard than I did before, which was pretty high.
@@baylessnow couldn’t agree more, iirc the men were told they would MOST likely not be coming home... they volunteered anyway! True heroes indeed! Edit* not that the regular bomber crews were not heroes! These men were all made of sterner stuff. I have huge respect for them all
@baylessnow I saw that as well, it was brilliant (I thought it was channel 5 🇬🇧) I think they are getting more facts and figures as more documents are coming to light, so this documentary was more up to date. When it finished I promptly watched the black & white dam busters film.
I do recommend visiting RAF Uxbridge if you're ever in London. It's about 30-45 minutes from central London, only a short walk from transport, and the people who work there know so much about it! There's a museum dedicated to all the things they got up to there, and you can visit the bunker on guided tours at certain times of year.
I wonder what would happen to the military after Scottish Independence. Whether there would be agreements to share bases or whether there would be the usual SNP political games that could endanger lives.
@@Ja-uu9ep i stay along the road from Lossie. If the RAF & Royal Engineers at Kinloss were to leave it'd destroy the local economy. Local independence supporters don't care. Whisky will fill the gap apparently 🤣🤣
@@gregs7562 😂 I think there's an opportunity to share defence commitments because what are the British army going to do, invade Scotland lmao. Its just political games otherwise
@@Ja-uu9ep Scotland would have a Typhoon squadron at Lossie on QRA as part of NATO. I suspect the political leadership in Scotland would react quicker than the usual dithering in Downing Street, that for sure. Can you imagine Boris having to make split second decision?
@@Ja-uu9ep I believe the British Government said that the Scots would get a certain percentage of equipment, the soldiers themselves would get an option of whether to transfer (which I doubt many would), and that all the units would remain in the British Army.
Just found your site. I love history and really enjoyed this. Hello from West Texas! My Dad was at Normandy and his brother was a Japanese POW for 2 years before he returned home.
I was in the RAF for 22 years based at various radar stations in the UK. My job, when I first joined, was to check the radar screens to ensure that every response on the screen had a flight plan to match. If it didn't, launch the QRA. The role was 24/7 365 days a year and I worked 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off. I remember that we actually launched the QRA on Christmas Day one year.
Here in germany we have something similar but with four planes. Two in the north and two in the south. If you live in those regiones you can often see them taiking off and hear their sonic boom.
My late grandad was in the RAF in ww2 as a communications officer it was his job to relay information to difficult bases among other things we as his family were and are proud for what he did. he passed away in 2011 at 92.
My grandad was an RAF Pilot during the Battle of Britain. RIP Thomas Sherratt 💙
Much respect for your grandad mate.
Braves men in history
My grandad had the exact same name, but was a medic in the RN.
Big Amsterdam salute to your grandad. Respect.
@@bigdorkification credit to him 👏🏻
Yorkshire tea in the background, good lad, quality.
Didnt realise Americans actually drank tea!
PG tips too.
Should treat himself to yorkshire gold since it was Christmas time
@Christian SM he is a big fan of English tea, he even has a set of Wedgwood bone porcelain at his home for special occasion tea
@Christian SM none taken, no worries
I love this guy, he’s great. Smart guy, well informed, very respectful. I’m English and glad to have American friends like this on the team. Keep up the great work marine 👍🏽
I will be your 100th like
A number of years back I was returning to the U.K. from Australia on a British Airways flight. We were coming in over Kent when a Royal Airforce fighter plane appeared along side us to everyone's surprise .Our pilot was in radio contact with the R.A.F. pilot and put the conversation over the p.a. system . The R.A.F. pilot asked where the flight had originated from and then welcomed home those from the U.K. followed by welcoming all other passengers to the U.K. Wow ! Said the girl from Australia who was sitting next to me , do they do that all the time ? Yes , I replied , while trying to keep a straight face .
Lol ❤
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My Grandfather was a rear gunner in a Lancaster bomber. He flew 38 missions. Respect. RIP ISAAC SAMEUL GOODMAN.
My dad worked on the Merlin engines on the Lancaster during the war.
My Nana was a riveter making the Lancaster bomber
For us Brits, the RAF is a way of life, and a very proud and honourable way of life, simply because of the history of the RAF.
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Well said man!
It’s the Service for Gentlemen
I'm saluting you and this comment good sir
I couldn’t give 2 fucks about it
As an Irish person, I too am grateful to the RAF for protecting Irish airspace. I know the act is mutually beneficial, but still. Nice to know someone is keeping an eye on our island.
That,s what friends are for neighbours!! 🇨🇮 🇬🇧
When you're Irish and in Australia for 120 years.
Every now and then, an unidentified aircraft strays into British airspace and they scramble the jets - they then apologise for the sonic boom. To me, that sonic boom makes me feel safe!
yeah, rather our afterburners than their afterburners.
They also scramble to escort airliners in when they go out of contact or report an emergency. We had a sonic boom over Cambridge and Essex a few days ago when they escorted one into Stansted Airport.
And it’s constantly Russian aircraft needing to be warned off constantly. It actually happens a hell of a lot more than people think. It’s constantly going on. But what they don’t tell you is that we do it back.
We all know it’s always a Russian
@@AlexNicol2890 war games
As a brit I genuinely appreciate a us citizen that's ACTUALLY educated and recognizes the value that other major players bring in international affairs. I especially am impressed by this guys level of education on history and foreign affairs because a large percentage of persons I've experienced from the usa have been educated on a isolationism basis where their knowledge is insulated to internal affairs and history of their country.
Totally agree
Hes not your average american he is a marine soldier so you would expect him to be somewhat clued up.
@@UncalBertExcretes Marine, not soldier
More of this kind of American
And geography.....he knows de UK is composed by England, Scotland, Wales and North Ireland.......The average us citizen got trouble to locate most countries (including their own) in a map...
So proud of our RAF, my grandfather was a spitfire pilot and a mosquito pilot where he was a pathfinder for the dam busters being led by Guy Gibson.
Your grandfather was a hero who served our country god bless him
Yo this American troop knows quite alot about the British army..... Props for that mate, cheers!
This video isn’t about the British Army though 🤷🏻♂️
All the British troops I’ve spoke to, speak very highly of the US troops . Have a great Christmas 🎄
This is the RAF not the Army ffs
jimmy Lincoln well I haven't any British force talk about the USA force well, all they say is just give the equipment and we show you how to do the job correctly
@@colinmayes5892 .....heck lol , that’s not good
they scrambed last year at 4am on sunday morning. i was night fishing waltham abby, the sonic boom was madest sound ive ever heard. the boom was like it bounced off roof of sky and echoed.
the last time i heard a boom/explosion like that was when i was 11 and heard IRA bishopsgate bombing.
Very morbid story at the end lol
I remember hearing that because I was still awake.
Don't say "the roof of the sky". The flat earthers will say it's proof of the dome that holds the atmosphere in. 🥴
What I think is ridiculous is that residents complain about this! Like the RAF should be considerate to people sleeping while scrambling in the defence of ours and surrounding nations. Get a grip! They do incredible and brave work and they can boom all they like for all I care, it is the sound of people defending all of us.
@@danhodson7187 they could do it tippy toes, how hard can it be?.
Although he doesn’t know much about aircraft, I respect him so much as an individual. Usually Americans are so full of themselves being like ‘america is the best in every way’ but this guy actually supports other countries an dither military’s.
I love the respect and honour that this guy has for the RAF. A true ambassador for his country.
when i see footage of the men who serve and protect my country it makes me extremely proud to be British
I move that this former Marine and now, US Army Sergeant, be made made wholly or honorary British.
He shows excellent videos, top notch and respectful commentary and drinks proper tea!
@@jerryoshea3116 - yes. Just returned from Miami recently.
What is your point?
@@SuperParatech My apologies,I meant to ask u,have u ever lived&worked in the US for a relevant amount of time?
@@jerryoshea3116 Before I answer that on a public forum, why is that relevant?
How does that affect the quality of my comment on here? What are you trying to show?
@@jerryoshea3116 He's not. This man looks at everything that others do and it isn't coated with BS hype.
Sorry to say - but other soldiers from US do fall into that. We are bigger and we are the best etc etc.
We have the toughest training etc.
It becoms tiring.
This man is respectful, listens to all and is oen minded and even drinks (and graciously accepts) real English tea.
He deserves acknowledgement and would be very welcome in armed forces in the UK, I'm sure. (I am former army).
Are you?
@@jerryoshea3116 I wasn't trying to have a pissing contest. I just chose to compliment the presenter. Rather than accept that at face value, you chose to delve deep seeking a Machiavellian root for the comment instead of just reading, full stop 🛑 and moving on.
It seems to me that you were trying to find something that wasn't there - why not just read and create your own unique comments rather than subtly attacking others and looking at reasons why they wrote, what I would consider, non controversial. Perhaps you like to create controversy..? I don't know or care.
Move on with your life
Churchill - ''Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few'
600 v 3000, no contest fittest be one the greatest Military Victories of all time.
Or as the RAF used to say “ Never was so little done by so many for so long”
agree HGV drivers deserve the praise
@@newton18311 My late brother was an MT driver in the RAF and drove the heavies, it was from him that I heard the phrase. Do you mind if I ask you how you knew it was a thing RAF drivers used to say ?
@@ruadhagainagaidheal9398 It is still use today. 90% of goods go by road , without them The planes would not have got their fuel or anything else.
I like when Americans can actually acknowledge that it is northern Ireland in the UK not the republic of Ireland as well
Amen brother
But when they see it on a map they know it should belong to Ireland
@@patrickmckeon3833 maybe if the Republicans weren't such stingy cunts and could actually make their own money without needing us. But the UK has everything we need 🙂
@@patrickmckeon3833 they dont "belong" to anyone. They can choose which nation to be part of. Support for leaving the UK is not that high.
in this case acknowledging that northern Ireland is part of the UK doesn't make a difference since QRA also covers the republic of Ireland
My great uncle was a Sergeant in the RAF - a wireless operator and gunner. In 1942 he was on a mission when his plane was shot down over Belgium and crashed into a lake. He was just 22 years old. There is a memorial to him and his fellow crew members in the place in Belgium where he died and one day I would really like to visit it. I am immensely proud of him. Rest in peace, Uncle Tommy.
Hearing a US serviceman saying "the RAF don't mess about" made the hair stand up on the back of my neck. Kudos to you sir and thank you for your service. Keep the videos coming and stay safe.
Battle of Britain was literally life or death for the UK..
And they bravely chose life!.
yup
The fate of europe depended on the brits holding the sky..its insane that we did... its almost unbeleivable tbh.. the fighter pilot's from the commonwealth countries aswel as the few americans really helped out..cant forget that..but even with the brave few from said countries..to go to battle outnumbered like that was incredible.. the hurricanes and spitfires were like an 12th man..without them...who knows.. the nazis couldn't have forseen the outcome i don't think.. they must've been sure of victory at first. Its an amazing story
Watch the time line documentary on capt "winkle" brown. His take on it after inveiwing Goring after the war as part of the neuremburg trails Was actually we won only because Hitler moved some of his units from the west to east front. Germany had actually turned the tide and started downing more RAF right upto that decision .... browns words, and he was the chief British test pilot for the fleet air arm In WW11.. I found
that very interesting..
Even if we'd lost it the Germans couldn't have won the invasion. They didn't have enough oil.
My grandad was a pilot in the RAF in WW2. I'm super proud of what he and his generation did ❤
And rightly so mate.
Mine too. He flew Hurricanes in the Battle of Britain and North Africa, then Typhoons over Europe towards the end of the war. They were a different breed. He wasn't someone you'd mess with.
@@davidian7787 Ah the old Typhoon, the original Tankbuster. Those old 3" 60lb rockets didn't half pack a wallop. I used to work EOD in the RAF and we blew a couple of those on the beach at Goswick Sand, near Berwick upon Tweed. They go with a helluva crack.
That makes him a legend 👍👍👍
Yeah pretty sad that our grandparents went to war for this nation! Because nearly 70 years later the nation is a disgrace to the born and bred!!!!
RAF Scampton was the home of the legendary Dambusters Squadron .
617 sqn
I've stopped at Woodhall spa, which my grandad made a few stop overs at, he was there returning from Cananda from pilot training our Canadian cousins.
Aka The hole in the wall gang.
Yep and the government have decided to close the base in the next year or two ridiculous decision really.
617 sqd
My uncle, who is still kicking, started flying spitfires when he was 17, what most people don’t realise is that they got through all of their ammo in about 15 seconds, once it was gone all they could rely on was the skills they’d learnt during the 10-20 hours training they received, I really appreciate videos like this, the work carried out by the men & women in any of the armed forces around the world to protect their countries should always be applauded
I strongly agree with you about how you say that the work carried out by the men and women of the armed forces around the world should be applauded because not only are they keeping their countries borders secure but they are also risking their lives while guarding their countries borders especially when in combat and where you mention 10-20 hours training in the case of the spitfire especially during ww2 the majority of their pilots roughly 60% were lucky if they got over 6-8 hours of proper training before actual battle deployment occurred and the majority of them never made it back alive before the end of ww2 so those who did survive ww2 that served in the armed forces are the lucky ones to have survived that nightmare of a war especially when you consider the death count in total is insane
Everybody speaks about the Spitfire the hurricane was the backbone of the British in World War II
Hmmmmmm yes and no
They were both incredibly important in their own roles the hurricane wouldnt have had the manoeuvrability to combat the german fighters like the spitfire was
And the spitfire wasnt as good as shooting down bomhers due to its speed advantage and the looser grouping of guns in the wings
Absolutelybloodyright,though i own a spitfire......Triumph spitfire that is,not supermarine.
@@valhallastiger2960 yep as a fighter aircraft the spitfire was superior to the hurricane.
They were both vital. Hurricanes a stable gun platform to take on the bombers, while Spitfires kept the escort fighters at bay.
However, the Spitfire could have filled the Hurricane's role, not so much the reverse.
@@alanjm1234 agreed
Flt Lt ‘Jon’ in the video is currently the synchro leader with the red arrows 💨
Seen him doing the Red Arrows tour of the US last year
He's red 6 with the red arrow and recently got promoted to squadron leader
What was the point in Hiding his name In the program, When people in the commments Basically tell the Russians Who and where he is? Well done people
@@xrphellcat981 It isn't like they don't already know. The FSB are pretty good at what they do.
I talked to him a few months ago on an online call
I must say, I have watched quite a few of your videos and this one is the closest to my background. I am an ex RAF Aircraft Engineer, primarily on x3 Tornado Gr1 & Gr4 Bomber squadrons(27, 12 and 14). Your videos are mainly reactions to other videos, but I get the sense you are genuinely interested and I find you very knowledgeable. My respects to you and the service you provide!
I'm an RAF officer flying helicopters, sadly not as glamorous as fast-movers, but equally valid in other ways. Don't fret about lack of aircraft knowledge - boils down to you guys being 80% bored/20% terrified down there while we guys are 80% bored/ 20% terrified up here lol. Your channel is Outstanding x
Ex helicopter mechanic here. Flying helicopters in combat may not be as glamorous, but much more dangerous. You are flying low, exposed to everything from light arms to MANPADS in a machine that has so many critical moving parts. Helicopters are used to drop off SF forces behind enemy lines, extract them, medevac close to front lines etc... I have seen in what state french helicopters return from Mali, with compressor blades eaten by abrasive sand, shot up with light arms fire and returning to base on fumes and a prayer. I have great admiration for helicopter pilots, their machines may not be as sleek, but they have saved countless lives at sea, in the mountains, and evacuating casualties.
Your legal killers with blood on your hands!
This guy is very respectful and intelligent, a credit to the US Marine Corps.
My Dad was in the RAF and he fought in WW2. Then, during the sixties, he helped rescue injured American soldiers during the Vietnam War. Sadly, he passed away in 1994, but, if he was still alive, he would've reached his 100th birthday this coming November. RIP Dad ❤
My Grandad died 5 years ago aged 94 and was an RAF instructor during the war. Great video btw
sick vid mate. i rejoined the raf this september and during my rejoiners course, I spoke with a few pilots who were rejoining as the covid situation took their jobs. very cool blokes, a lot of experience.
@E Fig lololololol
I am british and I'm pretty sure you're my favourite american
😁👍
I particularly like the 'admission of ignorance', and lord knows, he is of a generation , even 2 generations older than I am, but it Frightens me what our Kids (sorry) are NOT being taught about modern European history, I would recommend starting History at about 1935, or of it is insisted by left wing teachers, at 1925. Napoleon is interesting, but not relevant to our children and grandchildren
@@rmcguire7033 ??????
@@rmcguire7033 Start at 1901.
@@RichardASK
The death of Queen Victoria?
I Love THE RESPECT YOU ALWAUS GIVE OTHER ARMYS. Americans in general are tipically too proud and too big on patriotism but you always compare and give examples against what you have learnt in the american forces. RESPECT 🇬🇧👍🏻
This is very much a team effort. The sky is tracked by a whole lot of people. This also means that the Royal Navy also input to this. As a former RN radar operator, I have spent many hours manning JAAWSC talking to our RAF friends. I have even taken part in a modern-day Battle of Britain. and communicating directly with the E3Ds. Miss my former life, but it is a young man's game.
Sir, thank you for this video, the US should be so proud that someone like you is defending their freedom. Furthermore, it’s truly inspiring to see your appreciation and enthusiasm for other countries efforts in battle. Take care mate.
Would love to see you react to the Vulcan Black Buck bombing raid on Port Stanley during the Falklands war!
Yeah, this is a really good talk through of the operation ua-cam.com/video/e5yAtuYPHK4/v-deo.html it's not super flashy but is pretty informative.
Yes. Do it. The amount of planning and shee balls that went into this raid was unbelievable.
ua-cam.com/video/DuuqgH3AWyk/v-deo.html
I wish I’d of posted this link with the original comment for him to see as well 😂
It’s a short movie about the raid itself
Anything Avro Vulcan related is always worth watching.
@@andrewlaw 100% iconic aircraft
I have always wanted to be a Typhoon pilot, watching this gets my heart pumping. In the end I decided it wasn’t for me, the RAF is a very special breed of people. I’m now at Rolls Royce, still aviation, still in my heart.
A dear friend of mine who sadly passed away a number of years ago was a massive aviation fan and plane spotter, he worked for Royce's in hucknall, great bloke and I still miss him like hell.
@@martinosborne2842 👍
My grandad worked for Rolls Royce. Fab company
Thank you SO much for identifying the difference between the UK 🇬🇧 and England 🏴, it’s appreciated and I wish I’d found this channel and military channels sooner.
My Grandfather served in the Navy, although God bless him he never really wanted to talk about it much, but my Nanny told us some bits and bobs. I’m 42 and she’s an amazing strong woman, I’m so lucky to have a Grandmother who’s still bright as a spark and so loving. RIP Grandad, gosh I miss his jokes and voice so much, I wish he was blessed with more time.
Thank you for sharing these and giving an “inside voice” to behind the scenes of these videos, it certainly gives a greater understanding of what was probably felt or happening.
My Dad was part of the ground crew at RAF Valley. He was part of the fire crew on standby to put out fires any planes landing who had been hit. His love for the Spitfire was passed to me also as is the love of the RAF.
From a Brit, I can only compliment your good taste with the big bag of Yorkshire tea in the background... :)
And PG, remember the PG
"There's my elf on a shelf over there behind me"
***spots every brand of tea ever made***
I really liked your reaction video - very respectful and appreciative. UK and USA together!
Thank you so much for your respect of our RAF. Thank you for your service sir. 👍
Jez, the old coningsby station commander, is such a nice guy. I was on guard there and he would stop and have a 5 min chat whilst we were on the gate. Super approachable for such a high rank
I'm glad to see the elf's rope has a stopper knot at the end. Attention to detail hasnt been missed 😉👍🏼
hahaha good eye
That’s a hilarious comment 😂
Having stayed next door to RAF Coningsby at Tattershall Lakes country park many times, I can say that these people have my utmost respect. And when you witness these jets and the Battle of Britain old-timers taking to the skies it really is awesome. The Typhoons actually rattle your innards inside your rib cage.
Maximum respect for you mate. As a former serving member of HM Armed Forces working in aviation, I understand the role of QRA and what it's all about. What I thoroughly enjoyed about your video is your appreciation for the job our guys do and your interest in it. Great stuff!
My great uncle was the last ever Lancaster bomber tail gunner, passed away in 2010, what a bloke
As a member of the Royal Air Force I appreciate the video! Awesome team we work with 👍🇬🇧 and thank you 🙏🏻
This guy is amazing, so interesting in British military history past and present...give this guy a medal
What a great guy. I'm sure he'll climb through the ranks, if he wishes. Nice to hear his views on our military. A really good watch!
Love the Yorkshire tea in back ground, great choice. Love hearing these Typhoons training over head, brilliant pilots. Greetings from North Yorkshire, England.
The pilot “Jon” now flys with the Red Arrows. That’s some career 🇬🇧🇺🇸
Respect for this guy who puts this out on UA-cam and a member of one of our greatest allies force's .cheers mate.
Both my Father and Grandfather were RAF, the former during the Cold War and latter during WW2
My grandad flew in a Lancaster bomber in world war 2 great man ✌🏴
So did my Great Uncle, 2 tours as a Rear Gunner..... The fact he survived one, let alone 2 tours as a lancaster Rear Gunner is itself remarkable!
Legend 👍👍
@@sidsnot6952 and I live 3 mile from Lancaster n work there pal 👍 🏴🇺🇲✌❤
Merry Christmas pal from England 🏴✌
So did my father. He was a rear gunner in a Lancaster, stationed in Burma fighting the Japanese in World War 2.
Gotta love the "Her Majesty's Government" which remind you that it is Her Majesty's Royal Air Force with allegiance sworn to her and not to the government.
You don't have to love it. The fact that we still have a Royal Family in this day and age is a disgrace.
My oath 'I swear allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the second, her heirs and successors and the air officers put over me'
Every day I wore my uniform and worked on QRA I was protecting the people of the UK; not just the Queen, all of the people from the island of Unst in the North to the Isles of Scilly. Yes I swore an Oath of Allegiance but my job was to keep the people of the UK safe and secure.
Ian McClellan - What Planes did you fly?
Josef I didn't. I was an Air Battlespace Manager.
I live in a small town in Kent, the south east of England. The countryside is dotted with many pillboxes, these concrete defenders posts. It is fascinating being able to walk in the fields and see these pieces of history that show just how much of a threat land invasion was to my country. Immensely proud of the RAF for protecting the skies above my families’ heads. My grandfather often spoke of the rumble of the Luftwaffe engines on their way to bomb London and Southampton, echoing through the fields of his farm as a boy. Appreciate this video from a cousin across the pond. 🇬🇧 🇺🇸
I remember vividly the sound of German bombers. I used to question whether my memory was genuine or not. But I have read comments from people who were a little older than me, saying the same thing. I lived in the Midlands.
Oh wow is that what they are called?
I’m way up in aberdeenshire and as a kid we would see loads near the local airfield but they were slightly different they were brick with mud and grass on top and at least one end ‘looked’ open.
Always wondered what you called them.
Sadly I think they are gone now as can’t see them from the road like I could as a kid and development has been allowed to happen in and around that old airfield but part of it is still owned by the RAF.
The other local airfield from WWII/Cold War is still under the MoD but not in operation.
The MoD are based at the gas plant and patrol/monitor the airfields, the gas plant, the radar system that still operates but unmanned since the RAF base was closed in early 2000’s and other MoD property in the area.
Where I live was where a big prisoner of war camp was and after the war a lot of the polish and Italians settled after being released from the prisoner of war camp and become important to the local area with all the Italian Ice cream shops etc
@@iriscollins7583 I live in aberdeenshire and as a teenager when history class use to make you interview someone from WWII to learn about it my nannie told me about even hearing them up here, people getting into trouble for not having windows taped in a cross and not having light leak proof curtains.
My papa was a farmer so was told he had to stay and farm the land to provide food for the country and my nannie did several jobs from being a bus conductress (man’s job prior) and even a lumberjill
The aircraft are tracked by Radar Stations all over the UK. Each individual aircraft is identified and then tracked to make sure they maintain their flight planned route. The QRA Personel at Conningsby and Lossiemouth are backed up by a large team of Controllers and Sensor operators.
My grandad was in the RAF in WWII although he never actually battled the Luffwaffe he was sent to Canada to train Canadian pilots & some US volunteers so that they were familiar with the aircraft before deploying to the UK.
awesome, an equally important task
Same Andy.... he returned and flew mosquitos mainly on v1s as he had a bunch of shrapnel in his legs so wasn't deemed able to cross the channel
My grandad s older brother served with Wingate's Chindits.
@@StephenButlerOne Burma was possibly the most harrowing engagement of the war. The inhumanity show towards allied troops was never fully publicised at the time and possibly never will be. The Chindits were mown down but kept on going. My step father and his older brother were both on the Irrawaddy while battles were being fought upstream. The job of collecting the mutilated corpses floating down river was covered by an LCA with my step father leading the ramp team. (Boy service before the war, NCO between demotions for brawling!) He never spoke about the time but his brother, on the Exeter, was more detached from the horror and shared basic details not long before he passed. The Chindits were poorly recognised heroes.
Coming from a family with a lot of military history in it, I have the utmost respect for Her Majesty’s Air Force. One of the world’s finest aerial combat forces. Serving their Queen, defending their country. A rich and proud lineage. God bless the RAF.
Loved the self deprecating eye roll at 11:55 haha. Really enjoyed the video and especially your reverence for the Battle of Britain.
The fact you’re in the US and you’re drinking Yorkshire tea is pretty cool I’m from Yorkshire myself
You can’t compete with Yorkshire tea. Elite brew
Have to say really love your content. As someone from the uk the pride you should not only to your own military forces but ours as well is really nice to see. Much respect. My cousin has been in the military since he was 18 and he’s 40 now.
11:51 “Turns out to be a US Air Force plane” his face got me dying 🤣
Love the lights. I was army . But I adore the RAF. I'm in the UK. They saved our buts a lot. Much respect.
They escort Russian bombers away from UK Airspace more often that is comfortable .
Yeah. Its bonkers how often the Russians probe. I mean Putting talks alot about wanting sustained peace and how it wouldn't be the Russians that start a conflict but do Americans or any other Nato Countries fly nuclear bombers into the airspace if other countries in the reg? Genuine question.
They are just probing our airspace and defence coverage. Same as we do to them.
Considering that the West ie the USA and UK used to fly over Russian territory not just around the edges I don't think we can really complain.
@@StephenButlerOne we do not do the same to them. The reason why we have to go up and shadow them is because they do not squawk. They are a potential danger to commercial aircraft in the case of collision. What the RAF do is they shadow and squawk for the Russian bomber so they can deconflict from airliners.
@@ScotlandTheBrave_1 f-me I didn't mean in the literal sense, but we do our own share of saber rattling of or own.
I had the luck of having a flying lesson bought for me taking off from Bristol Airport. Whilst I was up in the air a spitfire was also flying and heading into land at Bristol. When we got on the ground the pilot came and spoke to us and we got to see the aircraft up close and to watch it take off again. Such a memorable day. The pilot was a sound guy.
Retired military/20 years. Happy to see more military on UA-cam sharing their expertise/knowledge. Stay frosty out there! 😉👍
Great content as always. Both RAF Coningsby and Scampton are in the county of Lincolnshire, Scampton was where 617 squadron, The Dambusters were based.
I alway found 35 Sqn the best, at least to work with when the Vulcans were there. The armourers at Scampton where "centralised" there so I worked with them all. Everyone seems to wax lyrical about 617 but they always thought they should take priority, even when they were average!
Yeah Scampton is also unfortunately being closed down as a base within the next year or two.
@@charliezz6746 Yet another master stroke by our wonderful Government.
@@charliezz6746 Place is falling to bits and has been since the mid 1990's. The CRC should never have been moved there.
Richard Vernon the CRC was moved there because Scampton was meant to become the ISTAR hub for all ground based elements. After Neatishead closed and the new CRC was opened at Scampton, the RAF changed its mind and chose Leeming. The whole exercise in setting up Scampton was a farce.
Love how humble you are about our military, interested in our history.
If you ever want to fly backseat on a Spitfire, just book it at RAF Duxford. A life changing experience!
The Battle of Britain was partially fought over where my gran and great grandparents lived. Rumour has it that their village is haunted by a pilot who was down and now wandered across the marshland near my grandparents' house. The Spitfire was an incredible plane. A legend; very maneuverable and deadly against the Luftwaffe. My step grandfather was a squadron commander in the RAF and worked with the allies to design and execute the Berlin Airlift.
Every now and then, usually a few times a year, you'll see news articles about people reporting a loud bang. It's usually the QRA team flying supersonic across the UK to intercept an unresponsive aircraft. I've heard it a couple of times in London myself. It's a great feeling to know that these guys are on standby 24/7.
My great grandfather used to be a mechanic for the Spitfire's in ww2, and my great grandmother used to make the guns for them, it's actually how they met, he was going over a shipment that was to be delivered when they met.
MY MANS GOT BRITISH TEA LEZ GOOOOO
There's an old video on UA-cam called Tea, Fuel for war.
British tea = best tea 👍. Just a shame it's not Lancashire Tea 🤣
Yorkshire Tea- proper brew !
I’ve seen so many review channels and yours is by far the best, equal appreciation for all forces across the globe rather than just ‘MURICA’ at everything. Many props to you
Great content... we are very proud of our RAF 💪💪
My grandfather was in the RAF in WW2. Not a pilot, but his job had its own challenges, as he was a rear gunner assigned to Lancaster bombers. The first time he saw a Lancaster, they were retrieving a deceased gunner from that very position. Must have been so intimidating..
Most dangerous role, ever! Respect.
@@graceygrumble My Dad was an RAF Lancaster instrumentation technician. Some 70 yrs later, with dementia & living in South Africa, he is very happy still working on the Lancasters & listening to them fly overhead (it's actually the noise of motorbikes passing) It's a way of life he loved. Oh he also thinks he's restoring a Lancaster in Cape Town. Why we're not quite sure. So RIP to all our brave military, who have given their lives, so that we may live free.
@@heatherlewis6457 Perhaps, he is. I would like to think of dementia as time-travel.
It's hard for us, but as long as they are happy, we have to suck it up.
You and your grandfather have my respect, too.
I think I recommended this sometime ago as well. Great video, and great reaction video as always. There will be some good documentaries on UA-cam somewhere regarding RAF Uxbridge.
My grandfather, Joseph McAlea, was part of bomber crew and was shot down over Germany. He was captured but escaped and made his way back to Britain to serve again. We learned all this after his passing as he didn't like talking about the war. I hope I have made him proud although my career has been different.
I'm sure he's proud of you Stephanie. At the age of 42, through some digging and research, I uncovered how my Great Great Grandfather died in WW1 . Nobody in my family had any knowledge because it hadn't been passed down. Last year, we as a family travelled to Cambrai, in Northern France where he died to mark the 100 year anniversary of his passing. He is no longer missing, his family have found him and are still thinking of him. I am so proud of my Great Great (Really Great) Grandfather . Edmund William Hardman. 1st battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. RIP.
Your a woman he doesn’t care for you , it’s fucked up but true
As an English person let me just thank thank you for covering many of our practices! Stay safe !
Both of my grandfathers signed up for the RAF. One earned his wings the week before the war ended (he knew lads who got theirs a few days before who were killed), the other was diverted to weapons research since he had a 1st class engineering degree. Ended up inventing a load of stuff and working on ICBMs and space launches.
My Dad was in the RAF Engineers during WW2. He was stationed in Egypt, a strategic post. He disnt fly the planes, but he had to repair them ready for quick turnaround during sorties. He told me that the engineers were told they had to make perfect repairs and the planes must return in one piece. It took a long long time to train a pilot, so they were precious lives in precious planes. Also, there were a surprising amount of female pilots flying sorties with "the boys".
I'm enjoying your channel. Good luck with the future....xx Louise a Canqdian adopted by british parents, liking in uk....xx
Should check out the Typhoon in the mach loop, with cockpit commentary. The Pilots cool AF.
Just a cool vid of the pilot taking you round one of the low level training areas in the U.K
I was about to write the same :)
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@@siemadademsi5533 Thats the one, he chill af. 8g over the top, weathers clear.. noice :)
20 or so years ago I was an engineer working on roadside weather stations. There was one on the M6 at Tebay which just at the head of a valley that the motorway winds through (in fact you hear him mention it in the video) and it never failed to astonish me seeing planes flying up there so low over the motorway. One nice day I was sat with my head right in the cabinet working away when one of them screamed past and of course you don't really hear them until they're on you, and in those days they were flying Tornados which are hellish loud. Scared the living crap out of me - almost literally as I wasn't a million miles off leaving some skid marks! Also shot upright and smashed the back of my head on the cabinet and then fell backwards down the embankment. I laugh about it now but at the time I must have looked like a lunatic to passing cars shaking my fist and hurling curses at the now empty sky.
@@stevepettifer4896
Still on my to do list, camping in the valley. Missus and kids aint much into aviation though so never really had chance yet.
@@TheWatson83 Dragged my wife and kids up the hill after a 'slight detour' home whilst on holiday in North Wales. They lasted about 45 mins in the February cold before going back to sit in the car! Were happy for me to stay and watch a couple of Hawks and USAF F15s playing though. Awesome day, in the true sense of the word. Highly recommended
I kind of want to see your opinion on the dam busters now given how insane what they did was.
There was a 3 part documentary on Channel 4 a couple of weeks ago. Very imformative, I hold them in even higher regard than I did before, which was pretty high.
@@baylessnow couldn’t agree more, iirc the men were told they would MOST likely not be coming home... they volunteered anyway! True heroes indeed!
Edit* not that the regular bomber crews were not heroes! These men were all made of sterner stuff. I have huge respect for them all
@baylessnow I saw that as well, it was brilliant (I thought it was channel 5 🇬🇧) I think they are getting more facts and figures as more documents are coming to light, so this documentary was more up to date. When it finished I promptly watched the black & white dam busters film.
Thank you for your service, Sir.
Love from UK :)
I do recommend visiting RAF Uxbridge if you're ever in London. It's about 30-45 minutes from central London, only a short walk from transport, and the people who work there know so much about it! There's a museum dedicated to all the things they got up to there, and you can visit the bunker on guided tours at certain times of year.
Great to get a reaction from other professionals. We need good guys on both sides of the pond.
You have QRA North at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland and QRA South at RAF conningsby England
I wonder what would happen to the military after Scottish Independence. Whether there would be agreements to share bases or whether there would be the usual SNP political games that could endanger lives.
@@Ja-uu9ep i stay along the road from Lossie. If the RAF & Royal Engineers at Kinloss were to leave it'd destroy the local economy. Local independence supporters don't care. Whisky will fill the gap apparently 🤣🤣
@@gregs7562 😂 I think there's an opportunity to share defence commitments because what are the British army going to do, invade Scotland lmao. Its just political games otherwise
@@Ja-uu9ep Scotland would have a Typhoon squadron at Lossie on QRA as part of NATO. I suspect the political leadership in Scotland would react quicker than the usual dithering in Downing Street, that for sure. Can you imagine Boris having to make split second decision?
@@Ja-uu9ep I believe the British Government said that the Scots would get a certain percentage of equipment, the soldiers themselves would get an option of whether to transfer (which I doubt many would), and that all the units would remain in the British Army.
Nice video buddy. I'm currently based at Coningsby as an aircraft engineer and done QRA numerous times. Keep up the good work over the pond 👍
I have a healthy envy of all service men. I'm 42 now, wish I could go back a few years, I'd definitely go back and join the military
it makes me feel safer knowing there are people always ready at any time day or night to stop any threats from reaching us
😂 idiot, they cant stop any new missiles that china and russia have, they wouldnt even be able to see the missile
Just found your site. I love history and really enjoyed this. Hello from West Texas! My Dad was at Normandy and his brother was a Japanese POW for 2 years before he returned home.
3(f) Squadron was my first Sqn, I was posted to it in 1985 when it was Harriers at RAF Gutersloh.
I was in the RAF for 22 years based at various radar stations in the UK. My job, when I first joined, was to check the radar screens to ensure that every response on the screen had a flight plan to match. If it didn't, launch the QRA. The role was 24/7 365 days a year and I worked 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off. I remember that we actually launched the QRA on Christmas Day one year.
Quick Reaction Alert! Somebody is having a couple of mates round for a beer in lockdown. Scramble the fighters!
Here in germany we have something similar but with four planes. Two in the north and two in the south. If you live in those regiones you can often see them taiking off and hear their sonic boom.
My late grandad was in the RAF in ww2 as a communications officer it was his job to relay information to difficult bases among other things we as his family were and are proud for what he did. he passed away in 2011 at 92.