Are these older interviews only released once the veterans featured in each pass away? Just wondering, because I see in the description that Col. McClintick only passed away late last year. If that does determine when they are released, It is a great idea, a proper way to truly pay a special tribute to each of the veterans. Thank you for uploading these treasures. They always make me think of my grandfather and how life just seemed so much better having him and others of his generation with their patrioitism, values, honor, work ethic, kindness, and willingness to help others around, The lack of their presence in society really stands out to me, and subsequent generations so far have overwhelmingly failed in picking up where they left off...
Terrific job interviewing these heroes. These are priceless memories of first hand accounts of the job these heroes did and before we know it, sadly they’ll all be gone. It was a very smart thing you did by interviewing these men before they’re gone. I hope you have more of these videos to come and I have really enjoyed watching them over and over. My grandfather was in the Polish Air Force during the war and when Poland was invaded by Germany he made his way to England and flew bombers for the R.A.F. With the 301 and 305 bomber squadron with 75 bombing missions and was awarded the Virtuti Militari by Gen. Sikorski in April of 1942. He flew the Lancaster bomber, Halifax, and the B-17 eventually after his 75 missions were complete he had volunteered for more missions but they transferred him to Air Transport Command to fly heavy bombers, such as the B-17, from the United States to England. Sorry this was a little long but I love your videos and you did such a great job honoring these heroes! I’m a police officer in Pennsylvania and I’ll drive around and just listen to these videos as I’m on patrol. Thanks again and hopefully look forward to more videos soon, take care now! Frank from Philadelphia, PA.
Thank you for sharing your grandfather's amazing story. We taped WWII veterans from 2002-2017. It felt like a race against time to get as many interviews as possible. I only know of 2 veterans, of all the veterans we taped, that are still alive (ages 101 and 105). Thanks for watching this channel. Raymond
@@raymondmcfalone26 your very welcome! The time you put into the work you did to complete all those interviews is just amazing and should be shown to the younger generations coming up in this world to appreciate what others have done and sacraficed for us to be here today. That’s amazing there’s still 2 veteran’s with us today, God bless them! I look forward to watching any new videos that you may have come out and I still watch the others over and over. Thank you again!
Well done Ray. You have some in depth/searching questions. These men get that look for half of a second, wow, haven't thought of that for 60 years. Have you ever approached an official organization, i.e., Smithsonian, U.S. Air Force History Group, to see if they'd want these recordings?
Hi Joe. All the interviews were deposited with the 390th Museum, which is located at the Pima Space and Air Museum in Tucson. The museum plays some of the interviews as part of their displays. We also deposited copies with another air museum in England. All the families of the veterans also received copies. Some were also lodged with the Library of Congress' Oral History Project. But....the most exposure has been uploading the interviews to UA-cam - currently we're at 3.5 million views. Good to hear from you. K. Rouleau says hi - saw her March. Ray
Hello Raymond, Thank you for all you've done to share these important stories. Where and when were these interviews recorded? How did you come to meet these veterans? I think many of us viewers are curious. Are you a vet or the son of a vet? Do you think you could put that info in each video's description? Or perhaps in your channel description under "About" heading?
Thank you for watching. Ellis was taped in 2005 in Washington DC at his veteran reunion. He was a wonderful man that Sally and I formed a friendship with over the years. My background? I've intentionally stayed out of the picture. I always felt this was about the veterans and my job was to ask the question and then get out of the way. Both Sally and I felt honored that these veterans trusted us with their stories. It was a real joy to do this work. We appreciate everyone who watches these interviews. Raymond
@@raymondmcfalone26 "Recorded 2005 at veteran reunion in D.C." Thanks; I think you should put this info somewhere since viewers want to know. Same answer for all other interviews? I understand wanting to keep focus on them. But knowing how hard the subject is for them to talk about makes me curious why they chose to talk to you, and on camera no less. I think you are being too modest and should give yourself SOME credit. It won't detract from their stories, believe me. That's my opinion, anyway.
Raymond fabulous to see you are still producing videos. They’re always fabulous! Cheers
Thank you and thanks for watching. Raymond
Are these older interviews only released once the veterans featured in each pass away? Just wondering, because I see in the description that Col. McClintick only passed away late last year. If that does determine when they are released, It is a great idea, a proper way to truly pay a special tribute to each of the veterans. Thank you for uploading these treasures. They always make me think of my grandfather and how life just seemed so much better having him and others of his generation with their patrioitism, values, honor, work ethic, kindness, and willingness to help others around, The lack of their presence in society really stands out to me, and subsequent generations so far have overwhelmingly failed in picking up where they left off...
Thank you! And thank you Raymond!
This was a great story well told. I hope you have more to share as I have truly missed your videos about these men.
Thank you for preserving the stories of these brave men and women ❤
You are welcome and thanks for watching. Raymond
Rest in Peace , Lt. Mc Clintick. Thank you for your service, sir.
Excellent, just excellent. God bless that man.
Terrific job interviewing these heroes. These are priceless memories of first hand accounts of the job these heroes did and before we know it, sadly they’ll all be gone. It was a very smart thing you did by interviewing these men before they’re gone.
I hope you have more of these videos to come and I have really enjoyed watching them over and over.
My grandfather was in the Polish Air Force during the war and when Poland was invaded by Germany he made his way to England and flew bombers for the R.A.F. With the 301 and 305 bomber squadron with 75 bombing missions and was awarded the Virtuti Militari by Gen. Sikorski in April of 1942.
He flew the Lancaster bomber, Halifax, and the B-17 eventually after his 75 missions were complete he had volunteered for more missions but they transferred him to Air Transport Command to fly heavy bombers, such as the B-17, from the United States to England.
Sorry this was a little long but I love your videos and you did such a great job honoring these heroes!
I’m a police officer in Pennsylvania and I’ll drive around and just listen to these videos as I’m on patrol.
Thanks again and hopefully look forward to more videos soon, take care now! Frank from Philadelphia, PA.
Thank you for sharing your grandfather's amazing story. We taped WWII veterans from 2002-2017. It felt like a race against time to get as many interviews as possible. I only know of 2 veterans, of all the veterans we taped, that are still alive (ages 101 and 105). Thanks for watching this channel. Raymond
@@raymondmcfalone26 your very welcome!
The time you put into the work you did to complete all those interviews is just amazing and should be shown to the younger generations coming up in this world to appreciate what others have done and sacraficed for us to be here today.
That’s amazing there’s still 2 veteran’s with us today, God bless them! I look forward to watching any new videos that you may have come out and I still watch the others over and over. Thank you again!
Your WWII videos are exceptional, Raymond. Thank you for creating and posting them. 👍
You're very welcome and thanks for watching. Raymond
Wonderful gentleman, humble but obviously an exceptional man
Well done Ray. You have some in depth/searching questions. These men get that look for half of a second, wow, haven't thought of that for 60 years. Have you ever approached an official organization, i.e., Smithsonian, U.S. Air Force History Group, to see if they'd want these recordings?
Hi Joe. All the interviews were deposited with the 390th Museum, which is located at the Pima Space and Air Museum in Tucson. The museum plays some of the interviews as part of their displays. We also deposited copies with another air museum in England. All the families of the veterans also received copies. Some were also lodged with the Library of Congress' Oral History Project. But....the most exposure has been uploading the interviews to UA-cam - currently we're at 3.5 million views. Good to hear from you. K. Rouleau says hi - saw her March. Ray
Hello Raymond,
Thank you for all you've done to share these important stories.
Where and when were these interviews recorded?
How did you come to meet these veterans?
I think many of us viewers are curious. Are you a vet or the son of a vet? Do you think you could put that info in each video's description? Or perhaps in your channel description under "About" heading?
Thank you for watching. Ellis was taped in 2005 in Washington DC at his veteran reunion. He was a wonderful man that Sally and I formed a friendship with over the years. My background? I've intentionally stayed out of the picture. I always felt this was about the veterans and my job was to ask the question and then get out of the way. Both Sally and I felt honored that these veterans trusted us with their stories. It was a real joy to do this work. We appreciate everyone who watches these interviews. Raymond
@@raymondmcfalone26 "Recorded 2005 at veteran reunion in D.C." Thanks; I think you should put this info somewhere since viewers want to know. Same answer for all other interviews?
I understand wanting to keep focus on them. But knowing how hard the subject is for them to talk about makes me curious why they chose to talk to you, and on camera no less. I think you are being too modest and should give yourself SOME credit. It won't detract from their stories, believe me. That's my opinion, anyway.