75 years

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4 жыл бұрын

Colin Bell flew 50 missions over Germany in a de Havilland Mosquito during WWll, and it had been 75 years since he had flown in one. At 98 years old, we were honored to have him climb aboard once again.

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@msh3188 Жыл бұрын

I had the pleasure of meeting Colin yesterday 10 February 2023 at the RAF Club in London. He is now 102, doesn't look a day of 80! I'm not sure we will see the like of their generation again. Great video and well done LAL.

@martinbell8205 4 жыл бұрын

My sincere thanks to Rod Lewis and his team for arranging for my father Colin to fly in this DH Mosquito. It was very generous and greatly appreciated by all members of his family back here in the UK. My thanks too to American Airlines for getting him there. Martin Bell

@LewisAirLegends 4 жыл бұрын

Martin - It was our sincere pleasure to do so! Colin was a joy to talk with and we feel honored we were able to make this happen for him.

@MrDaiseymay 4 жыл бұрын

@@LewisAirLegends Fantastic story, so gratifying to 'share' Martin's joy.

@marksockwell5500 4 жыл бұрын

I am amazed at his mobility, given his age. He seems 30 years younger. Please thank him for his service from someone in the middle of the US. God Bless!

@v1rotait23 4 жыл бұрын

Much respect to Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell (RAF ret) for his couragous service so long ago. Thank you so much for giving him a lifetime opportunity to fly again in your very rare Mosquito, superbly restored by Avspecs here in NZL! Cheers from Christchurch NZ, David.

@barryhumphries4514 3 жыл бұрын

Oh Wow 😯! It was really nice for him to get to fly in a Mosquito again. A different generation. Thank you for helping us to enjoy freedom! 🙏👍

@snaproll94e 4 жыл бұрын

Never have so many owed so much to so few. Thanks for sharing. So much respect for this man and his generation that have given us the ultimate gift, freedom.

@ivorbisson6801 4 жыл бұрын

Colin, our country is so indebted to the heroism and sacrifice of yourself and the other RAF and allied pilots that fought for our freedom in WWII. Julia and I were overwhelmed to see you back flying in a Mosquito aircraft 75 years later at the age of 98 and your dream come true. Fabulous short video. It is a privilege knowing you personally and being married into your family. Glad to see you safely back from your trip to Dallas and San Antonio

@grahamaindow8894 4 жыл бұрын

Superb!

@jonlogger 4 жыл бұрын

A huge thank you too all who made this possible, what a hero and a wonderful man we should all be truly grateful

@turkey0165 3 жыл бұрын

Did you see that smile at the end? He was 20 years old once again! God bless you all that took him up you are all Saints with the Angels!

@SQK1261 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Beautiful!! Cheers!

@jay600katana 4 жыл бұрын

Everyone in the free world is forever in debt to Colin Bell and the rest of the brave individuals that protected and continue to protect our freedom. Thanks Lewis Air for making this happen.

@johnfisher723 3 жыл бұрын

A lovely video about a brave man, and a great act of generosity on the part of various people. Here is a bit of background from the Royal Air Force Club website... "the visit was arranged by Flt Lt Penny Broadway from RAF Valley in collaboration with a small group of pilots and club members from American Airlines, to take place during their Sky Ball event in Dallas Texas which helps to raise millions of dollars for US military veterans. Colin trained as a pilot in the USA under the Arnold Scheme pre- Pearl Harbour, then stayed on as a cadet pilot instructor for the USAAC. Recalled to the UK in 1943, he flew Mosquitos with 608 Sqn from Downham Market and completed 50 missions over Germany."

@kevinpenney3957 4 жыл бұрын

It's good to be reminded that once some of our old folk were young, and Warriors. Lest we forget!

@rogerbaker1875 9 ай бұрын

Rod and Stu and the rest of the people that make this happen are truly great people, great Americans and their generosity is incredible. Colin and those other brave men that defended freedom in WW2 are treasures to be appreciated and respected because few people alive today understand what they did and how lucky we are to still have some of them around.

@philstyle 4 жыл бұрын

Emotional. Beautiful aicraft, lovely quotes from FltLt Bell. Whomever did the sound mixing deserves some credit. well done.

@LewisAirLegends 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was filmed and edited by Bradley Wentzel kzfaq.info/love/vIy8DGP25GsmMydRV7dRqQ?view_as=subscriber

@BradleyWentzel 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, Phil...much appreciated!

@oldcremona 3 жыл бұрын

It gives one goosebumps when these men get to fly the aircraft they flew to war in some 75 years ago. A well made and edited video of the event is a real treasure.

@Pilotc180 Жыл бұрын

Rod Lewis is a fine and generous man; this damn near teared me up👍

@petercavellini3232 4 жыл бұрын

They should never be forgotten, to do what they did at such a young age was brave beyond compare...

@gratt2 3 жыл бұрын

Love seeing WW2 pilots being reunited with the the planes they flew. Stron work guys!

@Bradburger 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

@Red-rl1xx 4 жыл бұрын

That's great!

@briangreen6602 4 жыл бұрын

Well done to all at LAL who not only went to great lengths to revive another Mosquito, but then honour the amazing FltLt Bell with a flight - much respect.

@davejones4295 4 жыл бұрын

Just sensational!

@visibilityunlimitedmedia Жыл бұрын

The look on his face when he stepped out of the airplane and waved brought tears to my eyes.

@sophiejaysstuff4026 Жыл бұрын

Amazing! And thanks to those who restored her.

@belchnasty 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing, he's looking good for 981/2!

@barrycoomer8137 4 жыл бұрын

That’s absolutely incredible. Literally brings a tear to your eye. Beautiful

@martinbell3175 9 ай бұрын

My father has reached 102 and has just been provisionally listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for abseiling 17 floors down the side of the Royal London Hospital to raise funds for the nurses charity.

@weaville 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful.

@MrDaiseymay 4 жыл бұрын

and wonderful images too, thank's to all involved.

@DanA-zx8jc 4 жыл бұрын

Fabulous

@buffallobill007 4 жыл бұрын

god bless you flt lft colin bell you have done us a great service, I am very proud you have saved us from tyranny !!!!!!!!!!!!

@buffallobill007 4 жыл бұрын

Fabulous you had your dream !!!! Looks like you had a fun time !!

@g.h.t.6881 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely video.

@dale3852 4 жыл бұрын

Just wow 🇬🇧👍 Watch and learn children

@johnbrown-rm8kc Жыл бұрын

the music is very distracting to the Video !!!!!

@rubegoldburg7841 Жыл бұрын

Watching this BEAUTIFUL aircraft literally gave me goosebumps 👍 A marvelous piece (many) of engineering. To think the airframe is built of wood is quite amazing. Also, the freeworld is for ever indebted to Rolls Royce and its fantastic engineers for creating all the excellent & exceptional engines used during WW II👍 The engineers of the US may have created the P51 Mustang, but the Rolls Royce engines made them much better than they would have otherwise been.