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Hi, can you guys make video about Nguyen Van Bay, an Vietnamese ACE pilot during Vietnam War, who received respect from US pilots were fought against him?
My dad was shot down on his 17th mission, wounded and spent last six months in German prison or war camp. It was liberated by George Patton. He wrote 22 pages of his memories that I cherish today. I really enjoy watching this video it helps me feel much closer to my father who passed 10 years ago. We do not understand the patriotism these men had, and we are far too careless with the freedom they fought for!
Get a chance to check out the inside of a B17 do it. It really puts into perspective what these guys put up with. Then read Masters of the Air it's about the 1st 6 months of the 8th being in Europe.
From down below an enemy spotted So hurry up, rearm and refuel But through the bomber’s damaged airframe See wounded men, scared to their bone Look to the right and then look again And see the enemy in the eye No bullets fly, spared by his mercy Escorted out, out of harm’s way Fly, fighting fair, it’s the code of the air Brothers, heroes, foes Killing machine Honour in the skies B17 Flying home Killing machine Said goodbye to the cross he deserved He risked his life two times that day To save an unknown enemy Escort to safety, out of the killzone A short salute, then departed
The "Throw me out of the B-17" and "Sabatoge saved this B-17" got me feeling the theme of what was going on. I could hear and imagine how scared they were
Wow the old animation from the first video shown compared to the current stuff. Man you guys have came a long way, here to many more amazing war stories. Let the memories of these brave men live on
I would love it if Yarnhub did a video on the Monchy 9 of Newfoundland. 9 men of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment positioned at Monchy-le-Preux during the Battle of Arras in 1917 hid behind shrubbery and defended the town from a German force anywhere from 200 - 300 men strong for 11 hours to prevent a German break through. I think it is a very cool and very underrated battle that sounds like the plot of a movie.
Все экипажи легендарных B-17 настоящие герои! Люди из железа 👍👍👍🇺🇸. Низкий поклон им и наша благодарность. Вечная память погибшим героям. Они сделали победу! 👍👍👍🇺🇸
When i began to watch yarnhub, it was a small history channel, a channel with a ok animation style; now yarnhub is a popular channel with a sophisticated art style and good voice acting
This was a wonderful mash up of stories. No matter the age of the videos they are still the best quality that yall can give us. Cheers you wonderful people, and once again. Thank you for telling these heros stories, even Stiglers.
B-17 “Old 666” and B-17 “All American” were built in Seattle, as were many others. But Lockheed Vega and Douglas both were building Flying Fortresses during the war. “Ye Olde Pub” was built at Douglas. And when I had heard the Stigler and Charlie Brown story, I think Brown was living near his son in Bellingham, WA. But he originally is from West Virginia.
Every story is absolutely worth it to watch to the very end! I love everything about them and the videos that you put out on this channel! The only bad part is having to wait on the edge of my seat for more!
I remember these B-17 stories and loved them when I first heard them and now for the second time. You can also see the evolution of the graphics as Yarnhub keeps improving. Also the narration has evolved even though the narrator was and is very good. Keep up the great work guys! I can't wait for your next video or mash-up of stories of the themes you guys choose! And of course I made it to the end! Who wouldn't?
In the piggy back one, I can just imagine if they had warnings like aircraft do today. Like as they’re going down, I can just imagine the warnings going off like: *Pull up. Pull up. Pull up. Pull up. Terrain. Pull up. Terrain. Terrain. Terrain.*
Some very cool stories. One of my great uncles was a navigator in a b-17. I have a copy of a picture of him showing off his jacket with his various missions written on it. I wish I could hear him tell some stories
You make the story of the Jersey Bounce seem almost as exciting and terrifying here as when I heard it first hand. Thanks for your work. All those brave men are gone now but their bravery deserves to be remembered. Sincerely, JBH. 37:54
Divinine intervention was right in the Todoleno video. The bullets were in that one particular 109 that fired at that one spot on that one B17 that made it home. Some unnamed Czech worker saved that plane...one of thousands unknown rebels in WW2, doing their work in whatever way possible to stop the Nazis
Great compilation, @Yarnhub. ......... Hey, stop apologizing for the visual quality of your earlier videos. "Practice makes Improvement", and you folks have really come a long way with your production abilities. Wishing you all the best for continued success, and to reaching the 1M mark sooner rather than later.
The tributes you have posted reflect the bravery and pure guts of those that served before us, we who did our own tours of duty. I commend you for recognizing the heroes that defended the world's liberty. Good job !
The graphics are perfect.. like when i was a kid i was told a lot, its not about the graphics its about the story. You can use n64 graphics and id be fine with it, because im more interested in the story. Edit: Rest in peace to all the fighter pilots, bomber crews, tank and ship crews and infantry they all fought bravely. (Except for the war crimes committed by any side)
My father in law was a tailgunner on a B-17 over Europe. He joined at 16 (lied about his age) and was flying in bombing missions at 17-18. He’s lucky he made it home. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
It's amazing what you guys are doing...... with not many ww2 vets alive anymore you guys making this channel keep the stories of the men alive one video at a time thank you
I’m more shocked that they use the old version of BF109 spares an b17 video aka Franz Steigler, and Charlie, Brown incident. That is my favourite B17 story. I’m also happy they included ‘the old 666’.
My father was a tail gunner in B-17’s. He was shoot down on his 11th mission. His B-17 was blown in half by a 20mm cannon shell from an Me-109. He had to crawl out of the tail spinning down. His ass full of shrapnel from the ammo boxes and metal from the plane. He spent the rest of the war as a POW. Miss him.
The All American, they took their parachutes stripped off the straps and tied the rear section to the front to hold the tail up. It was bending downwards. Alot of the parachutes were damaged so some of the crew couldn't bail out.
Maybe you should also illustrate some over Aero history but in the civil side ,their is a lot of cool civil avion History too. Thanks for your work i followed you since your 100k and i still enjoyed every video , and you earn in quality !
These stories are fine examples of why they were called the greatest generation. Today we are sorely missing them and their commitment to duty, honor, dignity, integrity, and unquestioned American patriotism.
Not the first time i have come across the Stigler - Brown story but it always warms my heart. Despite all the carnage and suffering in war... There will always be good men and women who do the right thing. That gives me hope.
I remember that last story, just goes to show even a killer ace can say enough is enough & several families in the US now only exist because of him, I'm glad he survived karma owed him big time.
My great uncle was a b-17 bombardier the details are fuzzy but his b-17 got shot down and he was saved by italian farmers they were behind enemy lines this was when the invasion of Sicily happened the farmers protected him and his crew they ended up being saved about a month later the allies pushed up and we have a photo of him standing on the bomber sadly he was shot down and died a few months later
Incredible stories.! Many i know from 23 years in the USAF, and Airforce history of bravery. Our Airmen school at McConnell is called Vosler Academy!! Excellent animation and commentary i had tears in my eyes many times!!! Hoorah!!
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engined heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC). Fast and high-flying for a bomber of its era, the B-17 was used primarily in the European Theater of Operations and dropped more bombs than any other aircraft during World War II. It is the third-most produced bomber of all time, behind the four-engined Consolidated B-24 Liberator and the multirole, twin-engined Junkers Ju 88. It was also employed as a transport, antisubmarine aircraft, drone controller, and search-and-rescue aircraft. In a USAAC competition, Boeing's prototype Model 299/XB-17 outperformed two other entries but crashed, losing the initial 200-bomber contract to the Douglas B-18 Bolo. Still, the Air Corps ordered 13 more B-17s for further evaluation, then introduced it into service in 1938. The B-17 evolved through numerous design advances[4][5] but from its inception, the USAAC (later, the USAAF) promoted the aircraft as a strategic weapon. It was a relatively fast, high-flying, long-range bomber with heavy defensive armament at the expense of bombload. It also developed a reputation for toughness based upon stories and photos of badly damaged B-17s safely returning to base. The B-17 saw early action in the Pacific War, where it conducted raids against Japanese shipping and airfields.[6] But it was primarily employed by the USAAF in the daylight strategic bombing campaign over Europe, complementing RAF Bomber Command's night-time area bombing of German industrial, military and civilian targets.[7] Of the roughly 1.5 million tons of bombs dropped on Nazi Germany and its occupied territories by U.S. aircraft, over 640 000 tons (42.6%) were dropped from B-17s.[8] As of November 2022, four aircraft remain airworthy, none flown in combat. Dozens more are in storage or on static display. The oldest of these is a D-series flown in combat in the Pacific on the first day of the United States' involvement in World War II. On 8 August 1934, the USAAC tendered a proposal for a multiengine bomber to replace the Martin B-10. The Air Corps was looking for a bomber capable of reinforcing the air forces in Hawaii, Panama, and Alaska.[9] Requirements were for it to carry a "useful bombload" at an altitude of 10,000 ft (3,000 m) for 10 hours with a top speed of at least 200 mph (320 km/h).[10] They also desired, but did not require, a range of 2,000 mi (3,200 km) and a speed of 250 mph (400 km/h). The competition for the air corps contract was to be decided by a "fly-off" between Boeing's design, the Douglas DB-1, and the Martin Model 146 at Wilbur Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio. The prototype B-17, with the Boeing factory designation of Model 299, was designed by a team of engineers led by E. Gifford Emery and Edward Curtis Wells, and was built at Boeing's own expense.[11] It combined features of the company's experimental XB-15 bomber and 247 transport.[10] The B-17's armament consisted of five .30 caliber (7.62 mm) machine guns, with a payload up to 4,800 lb (2,200 kg) of bombs on two racks in the bomb bay behind the cockpit. The aircraft was powered by four Pratt & Whitney R-1690 Hornet radial engines, each producing 750 hp (600 kW) at 7,000 ft (2,100 m).[12] The first flight of the Model 299 was on 28 July 1935 with Boeing chief test-pilot Leslie Tower at the controls.[1][13] The day before, Richard Williams, a reporter for The Seattle Times, coined the name "Flying Fortress" when - observing the large number of machine guns sticking out from the new airplane - he described it as a "15-ton flying fortress" in a picture caption.[14] The most distinct mount was in the nose, which allowed the single machine gun to be fired toward nearly all frontal angles.[15] Boeing was quick to see the value of the name and had it trademarked for use.[note 1] Boeing also claimed in some of the early press releases that Model 299 was the first combat aircraft that could continue its mission if one of its four engines failed.[16] On 20 August 1935, the prototype flew from Seattle to Wright Field in nine hours and three minutes with an average cruising speed of 252 miles per hour (406 km/h), much faster than the competition.[17] At the fly-off, the four-engined Boeing's performance was superior to those of the twin-engine DB-1 and Model 146. Major General Frank Maxwell Andrews of the GHQ Air Force believed that the capabilities of large four-engined aircraft exceeded those of shorter-ranged, twin-engine aircraft, and that the B-17 was better suited to new, emerging USAAC doctrine.[18] His opinions were shared by the air corps procurement officers, and even before the competition had finished, they suggested buying 65 B-17s.[19][20] On 30 October 1935, a test flight determining the rate of climb and service ceiling was planned. The command pilot was Major Ployer Peter Hill, Wright Field Material Division Chief of the Flying Branch, his first flight in the Model 299. Copilot was Lieutenant Donald Putt, while Boeing chief test pilot Leslie R. Tower was behind the pilots in an advisory role. Also on board were Wright Field test observer John Cutting, and mechanic Mark Koegler. Tragically, the plane stalled and spun into the ground soon after takeoff, bursting into flames. Though initially surviving the impact, Hill died within a few hours, and Tower on 19 November. Post accident interviews with Tower and Putt determined the control surface gust lock had not been released.[21] Doyle notes, "The loss of Hill and Tower, and the Model 299, was directly responsible for the creation of the modern written checklist used by pilots to this day."[22][23] The crashed Model 299 could not finish the evaluation, disqualifying it from the competition.[20] While the air corps was still enthusiastic about the aircraft's potential, army officials were daunted by its cost;[24] Douglas quoted a unit price of $58,200 (equivalent to $916,000 in 2021) based on a production order of 220 aircraft, compared with $99,620 (equivalent to $1,568,000 in 2021 ) from Boeing.[25] Army Chief of Staff Malin Craig cancelled the order for 65 YB-17s, and ordered 133 of the twin-engined Douglas B-18 Bolo, instead.[19][20] The loss was not total... but Boeing's hopes for a substantial bomber contract were dashed
When the OG Ye Old Pub came on at the end; the nostalgia hit was as hard as the Bismarck on the Hood, as that was my first video and have been a subscriber ever since.
For me b-17 is the best offense and defense bomber ever had by usaaf during WW2 .she was tough sturdy,easy to fly,could take heavy punishment ,can fly even some of its engine die due to battle,still made it back to their bases.its was the b-17 that took sluging fight both d nazi and imperial Japan from the start of the war up to 1945,I love this is US heavy bomber
Anyone else remember that one scene in Memphis Belle? I think it was called they got the Rockies. It terrified me because I know that did happen at one point and a radio man probably had to go through that several times a day.
My Uncle flew the B-17 over Germany on many missions. He and his crew were shot down three different times. He had to make his way back through Germany to safety. He used to go sailing to recover his wits and get back to the job of dropping bombs. He is my Hero.
To all stories, unless you take out the pilot or damage the plane to the point it falls apart by itself, those things couldn't be put down fourth story: that plane wanted to get home and once it did, it finally gave way as it was safe and sound
If true the piggyback episode is absolutely amazing! I’m 62 and have been a WWII buff all my life and I’ve never heard this story and that’s the only reason I said “if true”?
Can we all just take a moment to appreciate and acknowledge the monumental progression of animation quality that we’ve had the privilege of witnessing.
B-17s such as The Little Skipper, Nine Lives, Tondelayo, All American, Jersey Bounce Jr., Old 666: *Exist* Ye Olde Pub: "Look at what they need to mimic a _fraction_ of our power!"
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How's the Edwin Swales vid going btw good vid
Hi, can you guys make video about Nguyen Van Bay, an Vietnamese ACE pilot during Vietnam War, who received respect from US pilots were fought against him?
When YH releases a compilation, u know they're working on something BIG!
My dad was shot down on his 17th mission, wounded and spent last six months in German prison or war camp. It was liberated by George Patton. He wrote 22 pages of his memories that I cherish today. I really enjoy watching this video it helps me feel much closer to my father who passed 10 years ago. We do not understand the patriotism these men had, and we are far too careless with the freedom they fought for!
Damn
Get a chance to check out the inside of a B17 do it. It really puts into perspective what these guys put up with. Then read Masters of the Air it's about the 1st 6 months of the 8th being in Europe.
Amen 🙏
HOO-RAH!
any chance you can share his memories? i can understand if you do not and will respect it.
Man, every B17 story is a heroic story above and beyond!
Exactly. It was a MIRACLE to survive 10 missions.
The average lifespan was I am sure is 4 missions
this is why i love boeing and the b-17 for this reason it's a beast
B-17, definitely one of the most iconic bombers in history.
Facts
Probably the most iconic
And the b-25
Yo another NiC fan!
You play that roblox game noobs in combat?
From down below an enemy spotted
So hurry up, rearm and refuel
But through the bomber’s damaged airframe
See wounded men, scared to their bone
Look to the right and then look again
And see the enemy in the eye
No bullets fly, spared by his mercy
Escorted out, out of harm’s way
Fly, fighting fair, it’s the code of the air
Brothers, heroes, foes
Killing machine
Honour in the skies
B17
Flying home
Killing machine
Said goodbye to the cross he deserved
He risked his life two times that day
To save an unknown enemy
Escort to safety, out of the killzone
A short salute, then departed
i hear sabaton
No Bullets Fly.
I’ve read the book Higher Call. It’s amazing I loved it they should do a movie about it.
One of my top favourites
Franz Stigler was a good man
The "Throw me out of the B-17" and "Sabatoge saved this B-17" got me feeling the theme of what was going on. I could hear and imagine how scared they were
They forgot to add the crew’s voice acting in throw me off the plane
@@Orangethemartian yea I realized that and was confused
Wow the old animation from the first video shown compared to the current stuff. Man you guys have came a long way, here to many more amazing war stories. Let the memories of these brave men live on
Ah yes, the B-17, home to some of the most incredible stories in the sky, loved every minute of it so keep it up my friends!
I agree yo 😁
@@lauraarias909 same
Ending with the classic animation, is a classic act!!
I wish a few of the details would have been in the video with sabaton
It takes an amazingly special kind of person to do what Kingsley did and all the others too. I am in awe of these men.
Have I seen every video that'll be part of this compilation, more than once? Yes
Will that stop me from watching this compilation? Hell no
I would love it if Yarnhub did a video on the Monchy 9 of Newfoundland. 9 men of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment positioned at Monchy-le-Preux during the Battle of Arras in 1917 hid behind shrubbery and defended the town from a German force anywhere from 200 - 300 men strong for 11 hours to prevent a German break through. I think it is a very cool and very underrated battle that sounds like the plot of a movie.
Query: are you from Newfoundland?
@@kristoffermangila What does Query mean, but yes I am.
I would love it too. And no, not from Newfoundland. BTW, it’s amazing there was never a country named Newestfoundland.
Why do you say that there was never a country named Newestfoundland? No one said anything about that in these comments.
@@AppleHistoryGuy Fill me in on Newestfoundland.
Все экипажи легендарных B-17 настоящие герои! Люди из железа 👍👍👍🇺🇸. Низкий поклон им и наша благодарность. Вечная память погибшим героям. Они сделали победу! 👍👍👍🇺🇸
the guy who gave up his parachute is a true hero.
When i began to watch yarnhub, it was a small history channel, a channel with a ok animation style; now yarnhub is a popular channel with a sophisticated art style and good voice acting
They third story brought a tear to my eye selflessness is what this work needs more of for sure
This was a wonderful mash up of stories. No matter the age of the videos they are still the best quality that yall can give us. Cheers you wonderful people, and once again. Thank you for telling these heros stories, even Stiglers.
How coincidental that pilot Charlie Brown was from Seattle...literally the hometown of the Boeing B-17 & it being my favorite Boeing. 👍
B-17 “Old 666” and B-17 “All American” were built in Seattle, as were many others. But Lockheed Vega and Douglas both were building Flying Fortresses during the war. “Ye Olde Pub” was built at Douglas.
And when I had heard the Stigler and Charlie Brown story, I think Brown was living near his son in Bellingham, WA. But he originally is from West Virginia.
That Stigler and Brown story just gives ya goosebumps!!!! Wow.
That was incredible. Bravery on another level. Thank you all so much for your service. Thank you 😢
Very Special Men indeed, great that your keeping their stories and courage alive for new generations to learn about. Good work thank you.
Every story is absolutely worth it to watch to the very end! I love everything about them and the videos that you put out on this channel! The only bad part is having to wait on the edge of my seat for more!
I remember these B-17 stories and loved them when I first heard them and now for the second time. You can also see the evolution of the graphics as Yarnhub keeps improving. Also the narration has evolved even though the narrator was and is very good. Keep up the great work guys! I can't wait for your next video or mash-up of stories of the themes you guys choose! And of course I made it to the end! Who wouldn't?
In the piggy back one, I can just imagine if they had warnings like aircraft do today.
Like as they’re going down, I can just imagine the warnings going off like:
*Pull up. Pull up. Pull up. Pull up. Terrain. Pull up. Terrain. Terrain. Terrain.*
To see a picture of this, in an era far before cell phones, of something this incredible, makes the story hit home even more!
That final story is amazing. It is special to hear that even in the most ruthless of battles there are men of honour.
I like to imagine them flying their respective planes in the heavens side by side. I like to imagine in another time they would've been close friends.
"Our earlier artwork of aircraft was, well, a bit plain"
Why did I laugh at that
Their work has gone from great to greater.. Ending with the classic animation, is a classic act!!.
Some very cool stories. One of my great uncles was a navigator in a b-17. I have a copy of a picture of him showing off his jacket with his various missions written on it. I wish I could hear him tell some stories
I watched all of the videos, but I just love hearing about the B 17’s stories😊
You make the story of the Jersey Bounce seem almost as exciting and terrifying here as when I heard it first hand.
Thanks for your work. All those brave men are gone now but their bravery deserves to be remembered.
Sincerely,
JBH. 37:54
I get completely hooked by your story telling. Amazing what these men did.
Divinine intervention was right in the Todoleno video. The bullets were in that one particular 109 that fired at that one spot on that one B17 that made it home. Some unnamed Czech worker saved that plane...one of thousands unknown rebels in WW2, doing their work in whatever way possible to stop the Nazis
Great compilation, @Yarnhub.
.........
Hey, stop apologizing for the visual quality of your earlier videos. "Practice makes Improvement", and you folks have really come a long way with your production abilities.
Wishing you all the best for continued success, and to reaching the 1M mark sooner rather than later.
As always, great stories! Thanks for the wonderful content.
The tributes you have posted reflect the bravery and pure guts of those that served before us, we who did our own tours of duty. I commend you for recognizing the heroes that defended the world's liberty. Good job !
Bomber Boys and another book I read I can't recall have amazing mission by mission first person accounts. Awesome story telling. Much Love to all
Every B-17 story is epic. These guys had the most dangerous jobs in the entire war by a long way.
Thanks for this. Besides the stories, it was also really cool to see how Yarnhub's art style has changed over time. Way to stick with it!
This was exceptionally well presented. Thank you for your efforts, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Some amazing young men doing the seemingly impossible.
The B-17 bomber is probably the strongest bomber in its days
the old last episode brings back so much memories...i love it
I swear B-17’s are the aircrafts that have survived the most impossible things during the war
Reason of the name fortresses
B17 is is by far my favorite plane of ww2 super excited I’m here early 🎉
The graphics are perfect.. like when i was a kid i was told a lot, its not about the graphics its about the story. You can use n64 graphics and id be fine with it, because im more interested in the story.
Edit: Rest in peace to all the fighter pilots, bomber crews, tank and ship crews and infantry they all fought bravely. (Except for the war crimes committed by any side)
this boutta be epic. lets see what you guys have in the store this time!
b17 is my favorite bomber from ww2 its so amazing looking thanks for this epic compilation of stories about it!
My father in law was a tailgunner on a B-17 over Europe. He joined at 16 (lied about his age) and was flying in bombing missions at 17-18. He’s lucky he made it home. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
It's amazing what you guys are doing...... with not many ww2 vets alive anymore you guys making this channel keep the stories of the men alive one video at a time thank you
Just love the B17, The gunners, so brave and menacing, The gunners Actions Always Looked awesome!
i love it how the first was not texutred that much, more stories go and it gets realistic,at the end a 2D anmimation lol
This was a blast of a premiere thank you yarnhub thank you see you next week.
I’m more shocked that they use the old version of BF109 spares an b17 video aka Franz Steigler, and Charlie, Brown incident. That is my favourite B17 story. I’m also happy they included ‘the old 666’.
This site is incredible. Documentaries show same crap footage. This kinda brings it to life. Great job everyone
My father was a tail gunner in B-17’s. He was shoot down on his 11th mission. His B-17 was blown in half by a 20mm cannon shell from an Me-109. He had to crawl out of the tail spinning down. His ass full of shrapnel from the ammo boxes and metal from the plane. He spent the rest of the war as a POW. Miss him.
I think all ur stories are amazing and this animated stories look cool especially the slow motion bullets
Amazing vid by an amazing animator, glad I could watch it so soon :]❤
I remember the story of the All-American and I also remember you showing a version of it.
Their work has gone from great to greater.
The All American, they took their parachutes stripped off the straps and tied the rear section to the front to hold the tail up. It was bending downwards. Alot of the parachutes were damaged so some of the crew couldn't bail out.
Maybe you should also illustrate some over Aero history but in the civil side ,their is a lot of cool civil avion History too.
Thanks for your work i followed you since your 100k and i still enjoyed every video , and you earn in quality !
I love the b17 because of yarnhub. Keep up the work
Fun fact b17s were made by the top airliner co today
In Kingsley story, does anyone else get goosebumps when you see Kingsley’s face as the tail gunner bails out?
RIP Kingsley may your story, never be forgotten
These stories are fine examples of why they were called the greatest generation. Today we are sorely missing them and their commitment to duty, honor, dignity, integrity, and unquestioned American patriotism.
Wow,, what a fantastic and also amazing storing as well. 😂
Not the first time i have come across the Stigler - Brown story but it always warms my heart. Despite all the carnage and suffering in war...
There will always be good men and women who do the right thing. That gives me hope.
I remember that last story, just goes to show even a killer ace can say enough is enough & several families in the US now only exist because of him, I'm glad he survived karma owed him big time.
I toured a B-17 today it was amazing thanks for the great stories
My son loves your videos. Keep up the good work.
Thank you!
My great uncle was a b-17 bombardier the details are fuzzy but his b-17 got shot down and he was saved by italian farmers they were behind enemy lines this was when the invasion of Sicily happened the farmers protected him and his crew they ended up being saved about a month later the allies pushed up and we have a photo of him standing on the bomber sadly he was shot down and died a few months later
Amazing selfless act, to give up your parachute to a brother in need... That. Generation had qualities that ours are lacking!
There's a section of music with Jedi Knight in the old 666 video! :D
I love the B-17 :)
I can tell
These stories are so amazing that I can listen to them over and over again! Thank you ❤️👍🏽🇦🇺
Incredible stories.! Many i know from 23 years in the USAF, and Airforce history of bravery. Our Airmen school at McConnell is called Vosler Academy!! Excellent animation and commentary i had tears in my eyes many times!!! Hoorah!!
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engined heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC). Fast and high-flying for a bomber of its era, the B-17 was used primarily in the European Theater of Operations and dropped more bombs than any other aircraft during World War II. It is the third-most produced bomber of all time, behind the four-engined Consolidated B-24 Liberator and the multirole, twin-engined Junkers Ju 88. It was also employed as a transport, antisubmarine aircraft, drone controller, and search-and-rescue aircraft.
In a USAAC competition, Boeing's prototype Model 299/XB-17 outperformed two other entries but crashed, losing the initial 200-bomber contract to the Douglas B-18 Bolo. Still, the Air Corps ordered 13 more B-17s for further evaluation, then introduced it into service in 1938. The B-17 evolved through numerous design advances[4][5] but from its inception, the USAAC (later, the USAAF) promoted the aircraft as a strategic weapon. It was a relatively fast, high-flying, long-range bomber with heavy defensive armament at the expense of bombload. It also developed a reputation for toughness based upon stories and photos of badly damaged B-17s safely returning to base.
The B-17 saw early action in the Pacific War, where it conducted raids against Japanese shipping and airfields.[6] But it was primarily employed by the USAAF in the daylight strategic bombing campaign over Europe, complementing RAF Bomber Command's night-time area bombing of German industrial, military and civilian targets.[7] Of the roughly 1.5 million tons of bombs dropped on Nazi Germany and its occupied territories by U.S. aircraft, over 640 000 tons (42.6%) were dropped from B-17s.[8]
As of November 2022, four aircraft remain airworthy, none flown in combat. Dozens more are in storage or on static display. The oldest of these is a D-series flown in combat in the Pacific on the first day of the United States' involvement in World War II.
On 8 August 1934, the USAAC tendered a proposal for a multiengine bomber to replace the Martin B-10. The Air Corps was looking for a bomber capable of reinforcing the air forces in Hawaii, Panama, and Alaska.[9] Requirements were for it to carry a "useful bombload" at an altitude of 10,000 ft (3,000 m) for 10 hours with a top speed of at least 200 mph (320 km/h).[10]
They also desired, but did not require, a range of 2,000 mi (3,200 km) and a speed of 250 mph (400 km/h). The competition for the air corps contract was to be decided by a "fly-off" between Boeing's design, the Douglas DB-1, and the Martin Model 146 at Wilbur Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio.
The prototype B-17, with the Boeing factory designation of Model 299, was designed by a team of engineers led by E. Gifford Emery and Edward Curtis Wells, and was built at Boeing's own expense.[11] It combined features of the company's experimental XB-15 bomber and 247 transport.[10] The B-17's armament consisted of five .30 caliber (7.62 mm) machine guns, with a payload up to 4,800 lb (2,200 kg) of bombs on two racks in the bomb bay behind the cockpit. The aircraft was powered by four Pratt & Whitney R-1690 Hornet radial engines, each producing 750 hp (600 kW) at 7,000 ft (2,100 m).[12]
The first flight of the Model 299 was on 28 July 1935 with Boeing chief test-pilot Leslie Tower at the controls.[1][13] The day before, Richard Williams, a reporter for The Seattle Times, coined the name "Flying Fortress" when - observing the large number of machine guns sticking out from the new airplane - he described it as a "15-ton flying fortress" in a picture caption.[14] The most distinct mount was in the nose, which allowed the single machine gun to be fired toward nearly all frontal angles.[15]
Boeing was quick to see the value of the name and had it trademarked for use.[note 1] Boeing also claimed in some of the early press releases that Model 299 was the first combat aircraft that could continue its mission if one of its four engines failed.[16] On 20 August 1935, the prototype flew from Seattle to Wright Field in nine hours and three minutes with an average cruising speed of 252 miles per hour (406 km/h), much faster than the competition.[17]
At the fly-off, the four-engined Boeing's performance was superior to those of the twin-engine DB-1 and Model 146. Major General Frank Maxwell Andrews of the GHQ Air Force believed that the capabilities of large four-engined aircraft exceeded those of shorter-ranged, twin-engine aircraft, and that the B-17 was better suited to new, emerging USAAC doctrine.[18] His opinions were shared by the air corps procurement officers, and even before the competition had finished, they suggested buying 65 B-17s.[19][20]
On 30 October 1935, a test flight determining the rate of climb and service ceiling was planned. The command pilot was Major Ployer Peter Hill, Wright Field Material Division Chief of the Flying Branch, his first flight in the Model 299. Copilot was Lieutenant Donald Putt, while Boeing chief test pilot Leslie R. Tower was behind the pilots in an advisory role. Also on board were Wright Field test observer John Cutting, and mechanic Mark Koegler. Tragically, the plane stalled and spun into the ground soon after takeoff, bursting into flames. Though initially surviving the impact, Hill died within a few hours, and Tower on 19 November. Post accident interviews with Tower and Putt determined the control surface gust lock had not been released.[21] Doyle notes, "The loss of Hill and Tower, and the Model 299, was directly responsible for the creation of the modern written checklist used by pilots to this day."[22][23]
The crashed Model 299 could not finish the evaluation, disqualifying it from the competition.[20] While the air corps was still enthusiastic about the aircraft's potential, army officials were daunted by its cost;[24] Douglas quoted a unit price of $58,200 (equivalent to $916,000 in 2021) based on a production order of 220 aircraft, compared with $99,620 (equivalent to $1,568,000 in 2021 ) from Boeing.[25] Army Chief of Staff Malin Craig cancelled the order for 65 YB-17s, and ordered 133 of the twin-engined Douglas B-18 Bolo, instead.[19][20]
The loss was not total... but Boeing's hopes for a substantial bomber contract were dashed
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For me b-17 is the best offense and defense bomber ever had by usaaf during WW2 .she was tough sturdy,easy to fly,could take heavy punishment ,can fly even some of its engine die due to battle,still made it back to their bases.its was the b-17 that took sluging fight both d nazi and imperial Japan from the start of the war up to 1945,I love this is US heavy bomber
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My Uncle flew the B-17 over Germany on many missions. He and his crew were shot down three different times. He had to make his way back through Germany to safety. He used to go sailing to recover his wits and get back to the job of dropping bombs. He is my Hero.
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