Eleven B-25 Mitchells Land For Doolittle Raid 75th Anniversary

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Eleven B-25 Mitchells Land For Doolittle Raid 75th Anniversary - Dayton, OH

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Eleven B-25 Mitchell bombers from World War II landed at the National Museum of the United States Air Force (NMUSAF) to mark the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Tokyo Raid in April of 2017. After sitting on static display, the aircraft took off and performed flybys over a memorial service for the raiders.
Bonus footage: two B-1B Lancer bombers also performed a high speed flyby over the ceremony at the museum, located on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH.
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@AirshowStuffVideos 5 жыл бұрын

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@ericlloyd9024 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant stuff. Reminds you of the opening scenes in Catch 22

@edwardeverson7039 4 жыл бұрын

Nice ! USA 1 !!!!

@JohnCunningham-sy5ug 2 жыл бұрын

Made it to that air show with my son grandson and wife we had a great time

@donaldhill2972 5 жыл бұрын

I met General Doolittle when he was making barracks inspections at Chanute AFB in 1978. Was just 18 and didn't know who he was. Several years later I did. Just blew me away that this great man would speak to young Airmen as he would to his own sons. He showed us what a great leader he was in his calm but persuasive manner. I wish I could have that 10 or so minutes back knowing who he was.

@tobiasfreitag2182 3 жыл бұрын

I thought that he retired from the air force in 1959? In '78 he would have been 82 years old.

@pierredecine1936 Жыл бұрын

I trained at Chanute in 1974. OMS - went on to work C-5's and 141's.

@Cuzilla47 3 жыл бұрын

I was at this show. It is always great to see this many WWII planes in one place. I personally knew two of the Raiders, Travis Hoover (#2) and Bill Bower (#12). I have flown with Travis, in a B25, with him at the controls, a high point in my life.

@Jplent1 5 жыл бұрын

My Dad was a tail gunner in Mitchell B25's. CBI theatre, Burma. 10th AAF, 12th Bomb Group, 81st Bomb Squadron. Thank you for your service Dad.

@tomasinacovell4293 5 жыл бұрын

That's great, but increase the minimum wage to a Japanese equivalent of $25.00 an hour!

@jamesmcglinchey2295 4 жыл бұрын

My Dad was a B25 pilot in the 81st. Flew out of what was then Feny India. I was lucky enough to go to several of the 12th Bomb Group’s reunions including the last one in Seattle.

@lewsphincter 4 жыл бұрын

My dad was also in the CBI theater with the 12th Bombardment Group, 83rd Bomb Squadron. He flew 77 missions, almost half as lead navigator, between August, '44 and April, '45. He didn't talk much about it, but one time I told him that I had vacationed in Thailand and visited "the bridge on the river Kwai" and the associated museum. He said that was one of their frequent targets. He also said it didn't look anything like the one in the movie. I have his Earthquakers history and reunion book. Very interesting. What a brave bunch of guys!

@talcoge67 5 жыл бұрын

Just “Plane” Kick Ass!!! I live right near Eglin AFB and I find it so cool that the Doolittle gang practiced taking off from such a short field. I recently found out at my Dad was a Waist Gunner on the B24s for the 8th Air-force under Doolittle..I found his flight schedule, pics of the planes with nose art..What a class act of men they were!! He never said a word about it!!

@nancychace8619 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Was that every last functioning B-25 we have left in this country? An important bit of history. Thanks and appreciation to anyone who ever served in these aircraft, and to all veterans for their service.

@jakerazmataz852 Жыл бұрын

I had no idea there were that many of any kind of WW2 aircraft still flying. They are so tiny.

@katsu-graphics5634 Жыл бұрын

No, Daisy Jean, was in a Pennsylvania cemetery, and then the Southern Air Force bought it, and it's flying again. . .It was painted with a Big MM under the pilot for Milo Minderbender in the 1960's movie "Catch-22"

@OneLastHitB4IGo 5 жыл бұрын

Those planes represent the period when America was the greatest it's ever been...and ever will be. And, a shout must go out to those who have preserved these planes and the history they represent. Well done and thank-you!

@toddprifogle7381 5 жыл бұрын

Quit it . please. How would you actually know ? Have some hope brother . this nation is still operating as it was intended . please im asking you to muster up the faith ... The same faith wich must have been flexed in our past of inspirational accomplishment. Those things we share in common belief . Those victories we share in national pride .

@QiuyuanChenRyan916 5 жыл бұрын

Well you guys win the world series each year anyway.

@steveg8322 5 жыл бұрын

Who groans beneath the Russian curse? And strangles on the strings of purse? Must sicken worse,before she mends No man shall live to mark her end

@wilburfinnigan2142 5 жыл бұрын

@@toddprifogle7381 Onelasthit has nailed it !!!! The nation was great and had people running the country and armed forces that had balls and were not afraid to speak their mind and lead the country !!! Today we have a bunch of arrogant pretty boys and a false sense of leadership that they are too busy fighting amongst them selves to fight the common enemy of mankind !!! Sad and pathetic !!!!

@alainbellemare2779 5 жыл бұрын

20 millions dead

@azmike3572 5 жыл бұрын

I read that after the filming of "Catch-22" (1970) was completed, the pilots of the 18 B-25s in the movie were sad because they felt it would be the last time that many B-25s were flying together.

@aliciajoseph7821 Жыл бұрын

But it is not

@azmike3572 Жыл бұрын

@@aliciajoseph7821 Do you mean there's been shows where 18 or more B-25s were flying together?

@cw2gtc Жыл бұрын

This is so historical. Most peeps just have no idea. Failed pubic education.

@meangene98 Жыл бұрын

I also read that the pilots they hired for the movie were actually WW2 bomber pilots.

@mahasir Жыл бұрын

pilots of B-25s in film Pearl Harbor 2001?

@dburns8381 5 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for a video WITHOUT needless chatter and WITHOUT stupid music! Magnificent!

@Sandsculptor 5 жыл бұрын

My grandfather was a Commanding Officer of a Squadron of B-24s in WW2. They flew missions in North Africa and then they moved on into Italy. He retired in 1962 as a Lt. Colonel. He passed away in the Spring of 1968, the day before I got married, just weeks before I went to the Vietnam War. My other grandfather was a First Sergeant in World War One. May they both rest in peace with their Greatest Generation fellow soldiers.

@rayivie4880 5 жыл бұрын

I just viewed this video today, but fantastic it is to see our proud history on display. I cannot thank the ones enough who made it possible. From a proud American thanks so much. We have a small air show here each year and the B25 Devil Dog always proudly thrills the crowd.

@AllanSitte 5 жыл бұрын

Flying history. Beautiful to behold. Emotional to consider all who flew and fought with them. Thank you all for this event and for recording it.

@Me-yh4uc 5 жыл бұрын

Doolittle’s RAID. Historic n so heroic. These men were unbelievable. From the planning to execution to the journey home! What a memorable read.

@OldMtnGeezer 5 жыл бұрын

Man, talk about some greased landings! Those pilots knew exactly where the wheels were. Beautiful sight!

@hirameberhardt8643 5 жыл бұрын

You know what' s amazing, America had to fight on the Pacific Islands and in Europe and we can not forget our ALLIES .....the Greatest Generation made the ultimate sacrifice for democracy.

@billyjoe415 5 жыл бұрын

These guys did FANTASTIC landings. slick as butter

@terryrack2534 5 жыл бұрын

couldn't tell when some of them actually touched the ground.

@soppdrake Жыл бұрын

Very slick landings, indeed

@stevemcdonald1033 Жыл бұрын

Do these planes have reversible prop-pitch? It seemed that one of them was revving its engines after touchdown and slowing very fast.

@biggootz 5 жыл бұрын

30 Seconds Over Tokyo is never named but is one of the best war movies ever made.

@jkorshak 5 жыл бұрын

It's an even better book.

@marcelorondan2525 5 жыл бұрын

I remember Van Johnson as Lt. Ted Lawson and Spencer Tracy as Doolitlle a big,big movie !!

@jesspeters1213 5 жыл бұрын

The book was even better.

@timbuckto1329 5 жыл бұрын

@@jesspeters1213 probably read it 5 times by the age of 18.

@stephenburgess5109 5 жыл бұрын

To even fly one of these birds of a Carrier was incredible to fly off a whole squadron is unbelievable

@wilburfinnigan2142 5 жыл бұрын

Stephen It helps there was a 30 MPH head wind and the carrier had about the same speed !!! Very possible !!! Watch the actual film of the take offs !!!

@BobH809 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning to see this on video. To have been there must make you feel so good. I love second world war planes, mostly the sounds they make, but some more than others. The B-25 is another favourite of mine, all that armament kicking ass. Yeah.

@charlesmiddleton3247 Жыл бұрын

My favorite war-bird besides the P-51D Mustang. I served in aviation in the Marine Corp in the early 70's and there's nothing more that I'd rather do than to be around flying machines. I worked at the old bomber plant in Ypsilanti Michigan for a number of years called Willow Run. The massive overhead cranes and hanger doors brought thoughts of years gone by of finished bombers heading to unknown destinations. My one Aunt worked there during the war as a "Rosie the Riviter". It was a privilege to have been able to walk around that complex. Thank you to all those who have kept these beauties together and flying. And to all those brave and courageous veterans who so honorably served.

@bluarcher5941 Жыл бұрын

amazing that there are eleven air-worthy B-25s still out there. Great stuff.. : )

@woffus 5 жыл бұрын

The Mitchell had beautiful but also workmanlike lines. One of my favourite planes ever!

@davidmcleod7202 5 жыл бұрын

i didn't know that many b25's were still flying just a testament to how well they were built

@FalconXE302 5 жыл бұрын

Wow... pretty amazing. those world War II guys were absolute heroes. I take my hat off to them.

@jackmehoff2312 5 жыл бұрын

Fabulous display of beautiful vintage warbirds!!

@diamondharp Жыл бұрын

Wow! What a sight to see! Thanks to all the brave men that flew into harms way seventy five years ago, and to all the men and women since! We owe all of them everything!

@jeffreymcfadden9403 5 жыл бұрын

this is at the museum in Dayton,Oh. My hometown and hometown of Richard Cole. At 103 and still going strong.

@Folma7 5 жыл бұрын

jeffrey mcfadden NICE! I had the privilege of meeting & speaking with Mr. Cole at the ‘Wings Over Houston’ airshow in 2017. I was blown away. Now I have to visit the USAF Museum in Dayton.

@itsjohndell 4 жыл бұрын

Sadly i know that since you Posted this Lt.Col Cole has left us. I had the honor of sitting with him during Lunch at the Valiant Air Command Show in Titusville Florida some 8 years ago. A fine man and should have been awarded Full Colonel long ago.

@smiley3012 7 жыл бұрын

Wow what a bunch of beautiful planes thanks for the video.

@bobmajew53 5 жыл бұрын

This video is a couple years old but it's just as valid today, thank you.

@ChitFromChinola 5 жыл бұрын

Those landings were sweet - like a butterfly with sunburned feet.

@bobwright1773 5 жыл бұрын

The B-25 was my sister's favorite plane. She even "flew" one very briefly. She was an instructor at Brooks Field, Texas, during WW II and the B-25 was the plane they trained on. My sister died in 2016, and her daughter recently got a flight in a B-25 that visited Memphis. How did she fly a B-25? Well, when you're an attractive young WAC...............

@chuckkelly1225 5 жыл бұрын

WE THANK YOUR SIS AN YOUR NEACE FOR SERVING. I'M RET AF. Never got near a B-25. Saw some B-17's. The P -48 Lightning was one of my Fav planes an the. Mustang

@mattinsley1721 5 жыл бұрын

@Matthew Caughey That's a great story Matthew. My dad was an Army Med Evac. pilot in Korea and Viet Nam. I have had the good fortune to meet and speak with a couple of the guys he pulled out. He and his fellow pilots went thru hell to save these guys. Dad could never talk about it to the day he died. Sad really that so many of these stories get lost.

@stevek8829 5 жыл бұрын

@@chuckkelly1225 P-38

@Jplent1 5 жыл бұрын

My Mom was a WAC, 1944.

@chuckkelly1225 5 жыл бұрын

@@stevek8829 ya I had my. # No's scrambled thanks..

@halcopeland1462 5 жыл бұрын

History relived!!! Long live the B25 and all WW2 BOMBERS and War birds. God bless all the courageous pilots and crew who lost their lives in the great war. Thank you for sharing!!

@InGratitudeIam 5 жыл бұрын

My father served in the Army Air Corps, 446th Bomber Squadron, 321st Bomber Group. He was the waist gunner and radio operator. How you can combine those two I'll never know! His group was awarded the Air Medal in February, 1945. He flew on the "Sweet Sue/Kathy Jeanne" which later became known as just, "Sweet Sue." Pilots to this day LOVE the B-25. Thanks dad, for being willing to fly 52 missions. And thanks to all of our "Greatest Generation" and all of our Veterans who have been willing to risk it all.

@damnyankee656 Жыл бұрын

That's really something to see all these vintage B25s together

@cambo1200 5 жыл бұрын

And not even one aircraft carrier bothered to show up.

@kencohagen4967 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite bomber from WWII, before I learned about the A26. The B25 was the most versatile aircraft of the war. And I'd love the chance to fly in one. So far, I haven't come any closer than a C47/DC3. That was an awesome bird to fly in. Much more comfortable at low altitudes than a Dehavilland Dash 8. Fun to ride in too, listening to those big radials. Some day maybe a B25 ride will be in my future. For now, nothing but respect for those who piloted, manned and maintained them as well as the guys who modified them in the field to take on some otherwise unforeseen mission!

@doverbeachcomber 5 жыл бұрын

ken cohagen: Google the Collings Foundation. They tour the country annually with a small fleet of WW2 warbirds on which 30-minute rides can be bought. They always have a B-25 in the mix.

@rontredway5815 5 жыл бұрын

A26 had a visibility problem..like the TigerCat.

@daniellastuart3145 5 жыл бұрын

The B25 was a fantastic aircraft used both USA and UK military's but the most versatile aircraft of the war ???????? pleases that goes to the DH Mosquito the B25 mybe the most versatile USA aircraft of the war. but that DH Mosquito still get top overall versatile aircraft of WW2, but the B25 is a great looking aircraft have made several plastic modals over years i will say this i think the C47/DC3 or the Dakota was the most important aircraft of the war and was vital in the allies winning the war

@danor6812 5 жыл бұрын

I didn't know there were 11 of them left that could still fly.. Cool as anything.

@1stinsonguy 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite WWII airplane. They are beautiful! Thanks very much for this video!

@davewilliams5102 5 жыл бұрын

B24 was a much better bomber. Still quite a few of them still around.

@richardprzybylek2690 5 жыл бұрын

It's been 70 years sense this many B-25's have gathered beautiful all of them

@jkorshak 5 жыл бұрын

The film production of Catch-22 in 1970 had 17.

@chuck8835 5 жыл бұрын

I saw 14 at a Doolittle reunion in Merced CA about ten years ago.

@Heathh49008 5 жыл бұрын

We had that many at High on Kalamazoo in 1992...

@rontredway5815 5 жыл бұрын

@@chuck8835 Yes, Chuck, was there with my 345th/500th vet Dad. Have some great video of the event!

@chuckster3629 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing so many are still flying. Great planes! Very versatile.

@longshot7601 5 жыл бұрын

THAT is a lot of pistons going up and down. The sound of all of them at idle must have been amazing.

@billbright1755 5 жыл бұрын

William “ Billy “ Mitchell proponent of air power. James “ Jimmy “ Doolittle skilled airman.

@robertmorris2388 4 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful, my father flue the Mitchell in Europe’s Italian theatre. Wow. Thank you so much.

@redjohn1805 5 жыл бұрын

Id love to see them all flying in formation

@hoppermantis7615 4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see them launch from a flight deck.

@vernonmeyer5261 3 жыл бұрын

I am from Cali but have family that live in Dayton so I have visited Wight Pat many, many times so thanks for the awesome video.

@vaughnmcmillan8400 Жыл бұрын

Wow! That first one in the polished aluminum B-29 skin was the showstopper! What a gorgeous, pretty, pretty birdie!

@dptcruiser 5 жыл бұрын

So amazing, beautiful. This is part of our history. So sad many have no clue what this was all about

@christopherrepp7773 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best if not THE best Medium Bombers used by the USAAF during WWII. The B-26 Maurader though a toughie to fly was not far behind. What a beautiful and Iconic bomber and a salute to those who flew them to free the opressed!

@brettlloyd4446 6 жыл бұрын

One of the best ww2 medium bombers, made legendary after Doolittle raid on Tokyo in 1942, b25s were later excellent gunships in pacific against japanese ships

@vonhalberstadt3590 Жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful aircraft ever flown.

@2098elk 5 жыл бұрын

Born in 1942 but always admired the Dolitte Raid and the AVG. They were heroes and made America great.

@comicmania2008 5 жыл бұрын

Respect from the UK, for a great video of these fantastic aircraft, my friends in the USA. Much appreciated, thank you!

@wilburfinnigan2142 5 жыл бұрын

comicmania2008 Eat your hearts out limeys, this was one of the planes the USA gave to the Brits about a 1000 that you flew for coastal patrol and a host of other missions....Including ferrying Churchills fat ass around the country !!!! But respect to YOU for recognizing the role the USA played in saving the Brits asses in WW II !!! Thank you !!!!!

@silvergtotwinturbo9984 5 жыл бұрын

@@wilburfinnigan2142 Aka Soaring Tractor, you must have read my reply citing a guy named Tony Foulds who, even into his 80th year has maintained a gravesite dedicated to airmen of a B17 which crashed when he was a boy. He made a memorial and has kept it going since. Hell, even the Yanks, oh! sorry, you Irish Immigrant who hates anything British, put on a Flypast with the RAF, in their and his memory. He couldn't stop the tears, he, unlike you has no hate, just a deep respect. Go spout your hatred somewhere else you utter tiny brained man.

@wilburfinnigan2142 5 жыл бұрын

@@silvergtotwinturbo9984 I will give the ungrateful Bastard Brits every chance I can until they climb down off their high horse of arrogance and ago and just give credit where due to the USA for the USA saving the limeys asses in WW II !!!!!

@rotorheadv8 5 жыл бұрын

All nice and shiny. Would be nice to see one that looks like it has flown 30-40 combat missions.

@belladonnasmoonstardust6474 5 жыл бұрын

Hey honey! Get the kids.... Me and ten other guys from the club,are gonna go to a celebration! I'll go start the plane🛩 ! What a hoot that would be !!!! Amazing...thank you for sharing this 🕊🙏🏻😎

@vaq137 6 жыл бұрын

Long live the B-25

@c431inf 5 жыл бұрын

This should have been nationally televised

@scottgorman7166 5 жыл бұрын

Unreal, beautiful planes, thanks for the video.

@Tonetwisters 5 жыл бұрын

Always been a fan! In fact, only (surprisingly) learned about B-24's a couple years ago! I had NO IDEA there were this many anywhere!! So glad to see this. I'll bet that was a COOL sound, with that many engines running and props turning!

@mikegrossberg8624 5 жыл бұрын

The B-24 was the four-engine Liberator. These were B-25 Mitchells

@kukko83 Жыл бұрын

I never knew there were so many, airworthy Mitchells around. This is really cool! I hope they keep flying safely, for years to come.

@alanfaulkner6329 5 жыл бұрын

A thing of beauty (or eleven).

@streetsmart1164 Жыл бұрын

Excellent camera ,sound and editing, (Great to hear that characteristic , lope at idle, of the Pratt and Whitney )

@N-Scale 5 жыл бұрын

Oh My , such graceful birds. I have always loved them. Just Beautiful. Mike

@SuperOldandSlow 2 жыл бұрын

The B-25. Brought to you by the same fine folks who built the P-51. Guy I worked for for many years flew in B-25s in Europe during WWII. He had said a number of time that he felt confident the B-25 would get them back to base no matter what. His plane had gotten shot up several times, but always managed to stayed airworthy. A true testament to Republic Aviation's engineering skill and American industrial might.

@timothysmith8300 5 жыл бұрын

i must say a big well done to you who preserve these fantastic air craft iam a big fan but my big love is steam locomotives may both the planes and steam loco,s live on.

@johnmanes8195 5 жыл бұрын

I was there that day, it was an amazing site to see all those planes.

@fterrysmith6753 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the upload. I cannot imagine what a wonderful club these fellows could form - I'm jealous of that but of course not the battles they had to endure - Kudos' to them all.

@sawtoothbygeorge 5 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful machine, the B -25.

@johnholliday5874 Жыл бұрын

I saw these planes put on a Doolittle Raid launch reenactment at Oshkosh for the 50th Anniversary in '92. The last one revved and launched in less than 100 feet. Honestly, it looked like 50.

@stephengardiner9867 5 жыл бұрын

I like ALL aircraft, particularly those of WWII and earlier but the B-25 has to be top of a BIG list. As far as I know, the only thing that this aircraft was NOT adapted for was night-fighting (it did do night bombing!). Great to see the earlier models restored and flying.

@mikeytran408 Ай бұрын

Just saw the one at the 6:10 mark. Livermore Airport July 4th, 2024 event. Missed it flying by my house on the way to the airport but saw it up close at the event. Commemorative Air Force owns and flies it (and a lot more different WW2 aircrafts). Never realized how small old bombers were compared to modern jets.

@larrynunnery7914 5 жыл бұрын

"30 Minutes Over Dayton"

@brettlloyd4446 6 жыл бұрын

B25s are among my favorite ww2 planes. They became legendary after the doolittle raid in 1942, they later saw much action in Europe Mediterranean and the Pacific where they were modified into gunships for attacking Japanese ships, etc. Great american plane for sure

@user-st4gq2ox8m Жыл бұрын

Jimmy Doolittle the Greatest Airman that ever lived...From the Bee- Gee air racer's to A General of the Army Air Core. To the first to make an Instrument landing. Plus a graduate PHD of MIT .... Even Chuck Yeager saluted this Man as anyone that touched a Yoke or Stick has....He was the GREATEST.....

@timbuckto1329 5 жыл бұрын

A beautiful plane. Always my favorite .

@richardfollettjr.393 5 жыл бұрын

Impressive aircraft and what a story behind the Doolittle Raid ... and what it meant to our nation at the time

@sonora108 Жыл бұрын

I spent a lot of time on the flight deck of several different US Navy Aircraft Carriers two were smaller carriers as compared to todays carriers , the Oriskany CVA-34 and Coral Sea CVA-43. For General Doolittle and his men to just take off from the flight deck of a WWII carrier was absolutely amazing not to mention they all knew it was a one way trip. I sometimes wonder if we could find such men today?

@richardbaird9932 4 жыл бұрын

I earned my wings in the Mitchell at Goodfellow AFB in June 1956.

@jeffreyburley4033 4 жыл бұрын

WOW. What more could you say about this beautiful piece of history?

@chuckokelley2448 3 жыл бұрын

How great is it so many planes named after Billy Mitchell still survive

@rockhopper2971 5 жыл бұрын

The blue one is Devil Dog, based in Georgetown, Texas. US Marine version.

@yahoo3811 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Love those B-25s.... saw them in Fresno, Ca

@DennisAllen-oy7gi Жыл бұрын

I flew on pacific princess in 2008 out of Warhawk in Nampw I'd. And seen Show Me a couple years later in outside of St.Charles Missouri. It was the most original B 25 from WW2 I have seen.

@mr.bonesbbq3288 5 жыл бұрын

Damn fine video, many thanks fer sharin! gets me all teary-eyed, realizin th sacrifices made by these brave men. My father was in WWII, but not AAF.

@stevenroland7472 5 жыл бұрын

It had to be noisy at those Doolittle Raiders Reunions what with all those brass sets clanking around. My god can you imagine taking off in a B-25 off a carrier deck?!

@lorenzodunn3226 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent film footage and sound.

@Steez51 5 жыл бұрын

Should be titled: Squeaker Fest 17'.....11 super beautiful, pillow soft landings in a row. Wish I coulda been there.

@kgs42 5 жыл бұрын

A really handsome aircraft ...... superb to see such a gathering.

@robbylock1741 Жыл бұрын

I had no idea there were that many B-25's left in flying condition! WOW!

@bessie1854 5 жыл бұрын

There is something about a Radial Engine that simply sounds proper for a warbird.

@nathanroberts6880 5 жыл бұрын

They are fantastic peice of aviation mechanical engineering and to fly long live the flying eagle

@pattywillis9447 4 жыл бұрын

Brings tears to my eyes .. glorious!

@josephpuchel6497 Жыл бұрын

Hey I love the planes of WW2 AWESOME flying machines each and every one. Excellent video

@michaelwebb8771 5 жыл бұрын

My dad flew one in the Pacific theatre. Never talked about the war until I asked him one day with him approaching 80, thought better ask now. Question: How big of a crew was on board on a typical mission? Answer: Crew hell, I was by myself with a Jerry rigged apparatus lever attached to a cable when it was time to drop the bombs!! Always thought my dad made John Wayne look like Per Wee Herman, he was one tough SOB, GREATEST GENERATION

@stevecobham9682 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@woffus 5 жыл бұрын

Your dad sounded like one helluva guy.

@michaelwebb8771 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your replies, first time I have ever made a comment and yeah he was that guy you hear in country songs that could change a tire without a lugwrench

@longshot7601 5 жыл бұрын

@David Tucker Yep. I doubt we can duplicate their accomplishments today. Heck, it if were up to the environmentalists we wouldn't even have Boulder Dam which powered much of the West Coast building of airplanes.

@patrickrobinson-mh5jw 5 жыл бұрын

great to see this lovely aircraft

@alanhahn5162 5 жыл бұрын

my AC as Crew Chief 1950-52---at Andrews AFB---- Wow to see them again

@Redmow51 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful aircraft. These and the B-17's.

@robertdanley8486 5 жыл бұрын

Thirteen thumbs down for this video as I write this. For eleven beautiful birds that helped save the world...thirteen down. Who does that?

@johnoakes3106 5 жыл бұрын

Shitheads and apologists for the U.S. being the greatest country in the world.

@robertdanley8486 5 жыл бұрын

I almost took that out context and misunderstood it John. Sorry.

@DickieDelouise 5 жыл бұрын

Lowlife sleazos put a thumbs down. They should be ashamed! We will never see a generation the likes of that again. And it was a beautiful sight seeing that many B-25's at one time. Marvelous.

@imvandenh 5 жыл бұрын

@@DickieDelouise You will never see a generation like any of the past generations ever again. Everything changes, people and times change. Besides, the greatness of a handful of exceptional men is hardly representative of an entire generation. Surely this generation had plenty of low lives and scumbags, as many as any other. I don't get why people say this. It's wishful thinking at best

@Skyprince27 5 жыл бұрын

Robert Danley Tailwheel enthusiasts?

@johnosbourn4312 7 жыл бұрын

WHAT A GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!!! NOW, DO YOU HAVE ANY FOOTAGE FROM THE 70TH ANN., AS WELL?

@ronhoffstein8142 7 жыл бұрын

How did they ever find that many of them at once to work together? Very impressive display.

@375GTB 6 жыл бұрын

See: Catch-22

@AAPatriot 6 жыл бұрын

37 LEFT FLYING IN WORLD.

@northwestprof60 5 жыл бұрын

Money and a phone. Not that hard. Many were used by the USFS and other agencies well into the 60s and 70s. This community knows each other, believe me

@pheels 5 жыл бұрын

B25s still kept flying for the US airforce into the 50s then as a waterbomber so by the time people realized it was worth saving planes from world war 2 there were still a decent number around

@jonathontyynismaa5310 5 жыл бұрын

@@AAPatriot we need to build them for defense of this country