Go for a flight in the CAF's B-25 (PBJ) with Beth Jenkins and Ashley Shelton at the Rose City air Fest 2022 in Tyler Texas.
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@dpool55249 ай бұрын
I had the pleasure to fly in this plane a few years ago, just saw it fly over my house today, near Georgetown Texas. Amazing crew and everyone involved in the maintenance and upkeep of this old bird.. Thank You
@gettinghosed Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Well done!!! This is my favorite Warbird. Been a member of the unit for over 20 years and even got married (in flight) on it 4 years ago. Love the Devil Dog!
@ThomasCrowne Жыл бұрын
I have a lot of respect for Beth.
@markp.97072 жыл бұрын
Very nice video! Nice to see the planes in such great shape. A treasure for all us to still see these WWII war birds still flying.
@fredogden9362 жыл бұрын
I love this! The last you few years I've been looking after my elderly father; he just turned 92 in April. He was a B-25 instructor pilot at Reese AFB at Lubbock, Texas when I was born. Dad has been sharing a lot of old memories with me. One of them was that Travis Hoover, pilot of the second B-25 to depart the Hornet on the Doolittle Raid, was the Wing Commander at Reese when we were there. He mentioned that Mrs. Hoover took a special notice of my Mother while she was expecting me and would drop by the house to check on her. That was very nice and beyond any obligations she might've had a General's wife. Dad also mentioned that now General Hoover said he forgot to deploy the flaps when he left the Hornet; and that's why his plane made a little dip as she left the bow of the ship. It's noticeable in the old news reel film. One of my Mother's West Texas cousins, Arno Fox, was a WASP instructor at Avenger Field near Sweetwater. Fox taught a lady named Janet Hargrave, who later opened a flight school along with another ex Wasp near Nashville, Tennessee. My father later took lessons at that flight school from Hargrave. Dad later ran into Hargrave again while she was working in a tower during the time Dad was undergoing military flight training but not too long after he had been taking lessons at her school. Dad said he mentioned to her that it didn't seem right he was wearing the uniform and she wasn't. She replied it was unfortunate that military based their pilot standards on the kind of plumbing a person was born with. Or, words to that effect. Anyway, all that and $2.00 might get you a cup of Starbucks Coffee. And I might have some of the details wrong, but you can be sure they are at least based on fact! BTW, the Devil Dog was painted by Crider's Aircraft Painting at Mena, Arkansas. I proudly serve as the airport manager there after career in the oil field. You might see me puttering around Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma in an old Piper Cherokee. Thanks to all the spunky women in aviation, whether they're wives, mothers, instructors, air crew or all of the above.
@ErikJohnston2 жыл бұрын
Man that’s a cool story! Yeah I remember that fact about the flaps not being set
@JohnSmith-fg2pk2 жыл бұрын
Great story, Fred. I grew up and to this day, live a mile south of the center runway at the old Reese Air Force Base. I loved when it was open, it was heaven for an airplane nut. I’ve been told that my grandfather (he passed before I was born), helped put down the original runways at Reese.
@fredogden9362 жыл бұрын
@@JohnSmith-fg2pk I'm glad you liked the story. Texas, and West Texas in particular, I think had a big impact on WWII with all the training that took place there. I remember when traveling back and forth to New Mexico and West Texas from points east Dad would have a tale bout every little town we would go through. Many of them were "auxiliary fields". I've had a little experience with laying down new pavement in my role as airport manager. That's hot work!
@jman553219 ай бұрын
I saw this flying while I was at the park with my daughter, 11/05/2023. Above San Jose park. Crazy I found the plane
@boogerdog52472 жыл бұрын
Just sent this video to my youngest daughter, who at four, sat in FIFI's right seat, with both hands on the yoke, like she belonged there. I explained, the high wing load and the handling difference, and the uh, lack of enthusiasm the "men" pilots had for the plane's propensity for crashing. Near me, MacDill A.F. Base was enhanced by the B-26 as "One a day in Tampa Bay." So, as legend has it, the WASP's began ferrying the 26's, and the ego's got the best of the "guys" and they forced themselves to do what any "girl" could do. So today's wonderful presentation features two ladies, carrying on the WASP's tradition. Now, I'll watch the video.
@dexmtb2 жыл бұрын
I get to watch the Devildog fly over on a regular basis here in Georgetown Tx. Such an awesome sound to hear off in the distance as it's coming in on it's final approach.
@ianmangham45702 жыл бұрын
Greased that landing 🙏😎👊
@gilmanhawxhurst51492 жыл бұрын
It is great to see that PBJ in flight. I served with the Marine Corps as a turret gunner during WW2 with VMB 413 and always felt excited when we we went on a mission over the Rabaul area. Thanks for a great video.
@rikijett3102 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service sir!!!!!
@leestewart56732 жыл бұрын
Thanks Erik! Excellent video and editing as usual from you. Your spoiling us with these !
@richd85372 жыл бұрын
Great video! I am fortunate to have seen Devil Dog up close several years ago.
@richd85372 жыл бұрын
I also work with a Marine Aviator who happens to be a woman and she is 100% awesome.
@tmartin67172 жыл бұрын
Vintage aircraft, world class pilots, exceptional video quality, .... great work all.
@tennriverluver35342 жыл бұрын
Awesome multiview video! Thanks for sharing! And stunning on the big screen!
@tjjoseph3332 жыл бұрын
Beautifully shot and produced!
@rikijett3102 жыл бұрын
Just imagine what a rush it was taking off over the Pacific from a carrier deck for the Doolittle raid!! Great video!!! 👍👍
@Mega_Trond Жыл бұрын
Good and safe pilots.
@stenalbertsen24402 жыл бұрын
That was absolutely beautiful 😎👍🇳🇿.
@Flogknaw1012 жыл бұрын
She Flew Over my house while on the way out to Tyler, Someone told me the Devil Dog is the most active CAF Wing.
@therealblue422 жыл бұрын
Is the young lady commanding from the co-pilot seat? If so, she’s putting on a show!
@ErikJohnston2 жыл бұрын
Beth in the left seat is PIC, but Ashley flying from the right seat did great!
@davidholder32072 жыл бұрын
Nice video shots. Is it normal for the pilot in control to wear a crossed safety harness across the right sholder?
@ErikJohnston2 жыл бұрын
Not sure what you mean. Each pilot has a four point harness with a strap going over each shoulder.
@tawilke462 жыл бұрын
Left seater’s right shoulder strap is twisted. Surprised no one else in the cockpit noticed.
@ErikJohnston2 жыл бұрын
@@tawilke46 That happens sometimes. I’ve had it happen to me as well. It’s not that big of a deal
@markwarwick29202 жыл бұрын
Great seeing women at the controls.
@JulieHighland Жыл бұрын
RIP
@ErikJohnston Жыл бұрын
This plane and crew are all safe.
@jacksaloman95132 жыл бұрын
What day was this shot on?
@ErikJohnston2 жыл бұрын
Thursday if I remember correctly
@johnderby89212 жыл бұрын
Ads do nothing for the show!!!
@ErikJohnston2 жыл бұрын
They make it possible for you to keep watching it for free. There is a trade off.