North American P-51C - Flight & Presentation

North American P-51C - Flight & Presentation - W/Awesome FlyBys!

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3 жыл бұрын

Here's a fun clip with some absolutely terrific shots from a P-51C flight that took place during the filming of the "Wizard of Orlampa" tv show. Almost all these clips have never been seen before, especially an abundance of really awesome fly-bys. And as always, the sound of that Rolls Royce Merlin engine roaring by is music to the ears . . . and soul! Hope you enjoy it.
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@barrygrant2907 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know how someone affords to do what you do, but I thank God there is someone like you to keep these old planes preserved, if not flying.

@keepyourbilsteins 3 жыл бұрын

Bill Allen too! RIP. One day I'll make it across the country to see his collection.

@toddwestin3219 3 жыл бұрын

That sound, that incredible sound.....

@sski 3 жыл бұрын

Yesss. It's music.

@eamo106 3 жыл бұрын

@@sski Allison engine, not a Rolls Royce ?

@klesmer 3 жыл бұрын

As much as I love the big radials there is nothing like the song of a happy , healthy Merlin.

@JohnBare747 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing sounds better than that throaty Merlin sound, never tire of hearing it.

@PrinceAlhorian 3 жыл бұрын

Merlin roars and rumbles, Daimler has a Banshee wail I love and the big radials remind me of Jeremy Clarkson going "POWERRRRRRR"

@dmg4415 3 жыл бұрын

What about the Merlins younger but larger brother, the Griffon?

@PrinceAlhorian 3 жыл бұрын

@@dmg4415 the griffon when on cruise power sings. Especially when it has a multi stage supercharger. It sounds like a tenor humming with a soprano singing along in the background. Cheesy discription I know but thats what I do to engineering I love, I personify it.

@dmg4415 3 жыл бұрын

@@PrinceAlhorian Sounds like a good way to describe it, and yes the pun is intended. In the Swedish Airforce museum in Linköpings, they have a station, where You could listen to different engines, when the planes are flying, It may be reachable on the Internet, I have to try it right now. We have had DB in the 600 series, Griffin, some lower power PW and so on.

@malcolmbrady1958 2 жыл бұрын

Kermit you are surrounded by all those beautiful aircraft ! But do you know something ! The most beautiful thing you have there at your museum is YOU !!!! You make so many people happy, all those smiling faces, and your so good with the people, A True Gentleman Indeed ! May I say a, True Ace God Bless and Fly Safe !!! Malcolm in the U.K.

@KermitWeeks444 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind comments! My dream is to create a place where everyone else discovers theirs! Always be true to yourself and then follow the energies that lead you beyond yourself!

@jovan6485 3 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid and went to fantasy of flight for the first time here in Florida I was just so amazed about seeing all of the beautiful planes and different things about flight, Kermit even took me and my families picture before we knew who he was, This plane was the first plane I ever saw fly why I went to Fantasy of Flight and me being a fan of the P-51's and wanting to become a pilot, I was so happy, kermit is an amazing pilot and ill never forgdt my first time, I hope Fantasy of Flight in florida will come back to the old ways, I miss the huge hangar and seeing flybys

@markfrench8892 3 жыл бұрын

The only way to describe this plane is... Absolutely Gorgeous! ❤️

@lechiffre2617 3 жыл бұрын

Does a three point landing casually with a slick WW2 fighter - well done Sir !

@angelreading5098 3 жыл бұрын

Yes that landing was superb filmed from the high tower.

@JPR3D 3 жыл бұрын

Fantasy of Flight is such a special place, it's more than just a museum collection. I grew up in Tampa, loved getting to visit FoF.

@t.w.3 3 жыл бұрын

I still remember seeing a pair of P-51's doing a lowpass during an airshow back in the early 80's. The Merlins were screaming, and the planes moved so fast it was hard to follow them with the eyes. This flying seems very "relaxed" compared to the military "attack profile" display they showed. Great video as alway from Fantasy of Flight.

@steveshoemaker6347 3 жыл бұрын

A man and his dream and the love of flying....That's you Kermit Weeks....Trying his best to share it with mankind....Such passion such dedication to the cause of old Warbirds like no other...My old hat is off to you my friend....Thanks for sharing this with me for years now....Yours truly Lt Shoe Axel.... PS l remember what Hermann Goering said when when he looked up an saw a P-51 over Berlin, he said he knew the war was over...!

@kermitlynotfound1129 3 жыл бұрын

the Tuskegee airmen were extremely brave and a huge part of history! may those men never be forgotten!

@scottmckague7526 Жыл бұрын

these machines are so beautiful and the sound it's amazing

@coolhand1964 10 ай бұрын

I am yet to get bored watching Kermit's videos, and I don't think that I ever will. What a legend he and his establishment are. Being Australian I cannot wait to see one of his CAC Boomerangs doing the flight of the day, one day also. Cheers 🇦🇺

@mp6756 3 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful machine it is breathtakingly beautiful.

@eamo106 3 жыл бұрын

When you like the video just from the titles! Rare C model ! Mind goes to the Redtails and Col. Bud Anderson P-51 Ace of aces days..Bud still with us I understand >? Such fantastic filmography and flying skills Kermit, I wish I had been there ! Brilliant ! You nailed the landing, the crew nailed every part of the support and coverage ! Thank You Sir.

@pwrplnt1975 2 жыл бұрын

If I could own one aircraft of my choice it would be the P-51! Amazing Video! The sound of that engine is just AMAZING!!

@markthompson8656 3 жыл бұрын

P 51 B/C the most beautiful WWII fighter of them all.

@wilburfinnigan2142 11 ай бұрын

mark P51 D/K's are prettier !!!

@zippitydooda9112 3 жыл бұрын

What a thrill it must be to fly that plane. Thank you Mr Weeks.

@vehdynam 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful aircraft with a most beautiful sound ! Thank you.

@lucianhood 3 жыл бұрын

Love the early cockpit canopy !!!

@jamesburns2232 2 жыл бұрын

The Tuskegee airmen flew these in WWII. After the war was over the Tuskegee experiment was no longer required, so Tuskegee Airmen were integrated into the USAF squadrons. Chappie James was one pilot who made it from Tuskegee Airman to General Officer!

@russellharris5072 3 жыл бұрын

Huge shout out to your crew Kermit,that polish work is above and beyond and to you for the flyby and the beautiful three point landing...............................

@rnginu59 3 жыл бұрын

That right there is a peice of art and history. Amazing.

@keithallen314 3 жыл бұрын

I used to watch you fly in and out of Tamiami airport in your Pitts aerobatic plane- while I was in flight school at Burnside Ott :Cira 1981-1983 .

@ernestpaul2484 3 жыл бұрын

I automatically click on the THUMBS UP just for the joy I get to be able to view these great machines.

@jffrocks 3 жыл бұрын

I still believe the most beautiful P-51 is the C model.

@boss2234 3 жыл бұрын

You are a lucky man to be able to fly these beautiful birds of history.

@whotknots 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kermit, the three point landing was a really nice example of 'something extra'.👌

@tonydeaton2890 3 жыл бұрын

Kermit Weeks is a jewel. To see a piece of American history so well maintained.

@fitzyholden1036 3 жыл бұрын

Forgot she was a red tail, cool !

@Towing417 2 жыл бұрын

What a landing!

@BAZZAROU812 3 жыл бұрын

What type of person would give Kermi a thumbs down..

@boydgrandy5769 3 жыл бұрын

Today, that P-51C is at least 78 years old. Still looks like a million bucks and it still has that aura of being a dangerous aircraft to face in air combat..

@boydgrandy5769 3 жыл бұрын

By the way, same age as my oldest brother..lol

@gcrauwels941 3 жыл бұрын

Edgar Schmued's design is both beautiful and formidable at the same time, and it was later polished to near perfection by the addition of the RR/Packard Merlins.

@wilburfinnigan2142 11 ай бұрын

gcrauwels ALL production merlin engined Mustangs used ONLY the PACKARD Merlin and were ALL Made in AMERICA!!! NO british built by Rolls Royce Merlins were used in any Production mustang ! FYI

@gcrauwels941 11 ай бұрын

@@wilburfinnigan2142 Licensed design.

@craigpennington1251 3 жыл бұрын

Love the C model Mustangs. There's just something about them that's special.

@nissansilviakouki 3 жыл бұрын

The best looking p51 model

@johnschultz9947 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing.

@floridaboy3891 3 жыл бұрын

I miss your airplanes Sir, got to see this one fly twice, goose bumps and hair standing up. Video is nice but to hear and feel that engine. Thank you for sharing

@johndavey72 3 жыл бұрын

Kermit . The Mustang hasn't changed but the pilot ?? 😄 I think l recall you interviewed a RedTail pilot Kermit. You must feel very humble when you met these pilots who gave their lives so we could enjoy our freedom ! Thankyou Kermit .

@rexsmith6495 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen it before and I'll watch it again, watching you go through different planes ,how to ck em, fly em, is the best I've seen, and I believe if I had the chance I could have been one of the best stick and rudder flyers, so my imagination has to do for now, thanks for it all Kermit

@micksmith7587 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all you do in keeping these historic warlords airworthy! Without you and your like we would never have the opportunity to see and hear these wonderful machines in their element! Best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧👏❤

@RunFast64 3 жыл бұрын

Keep the dream alive. Still amazing a/c even today. Can you imagine what it was like to see/hear one back in the 1940's?

@raysmith1630 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful Bird. That polish and red is amazing. I really appreciate your efforts in keeping these pieces of history alive, awesome work Kermit!!! You having been inspired by "Snoopy and the Red Baron" is priceless.

@chrispalmer5662 3 жыл бұрын

Allays nice to see a 'stang flown with love. Accurately and gracefully. "If it looks right, it flies right!", and it does :)

@jphellify 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sir!

@bearbergmann2782 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. In my opinion the 51C in natural metal is the best looking plane of all time!

@akaknowlesy10 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like Kermit needs a Corsair in his life.

@laurencethornblade8357 3 жыл бұрын

He has one

@bluzcompany2293 3 жыл бұрын

My all time favorite airplane, nothing like that sound ,thanks Kermit...

@rnichol22 3 жыл бұрын

Literally looks brand new, stunning. The plane I mean lol

@mikeb7083 3 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful...Amazing...

@harrowtiger 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, thankyou Kermie.

@angelreading5098 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful affinity with the visitors and what a stunning aircraft that Kermit displays with such spirit,yes please more archival footage to enjoy in the near future,thank you sir for this historic aviation fix for us to enjoy.

@MrCarGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful shots. Always a pleasure seeing it

@pbyfr 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful aircraft. As much I like the purity of the Spitfire's lines, the Mustang still have the perfect forms, the best example of "form follows function".

@simonolsen9995 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite plane from the collection of my favorite rich person in the world. Thanks for sharing Kermit!

@brian70Cuda 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like freedom to me!! Thank you Kermit, love to see the Stangs anytime!

@adambadger 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@johnnicatra570 3 жыл бұрын

Just a thing of beauty.

@phooesnax 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible. Thank You Kermit

@davejoynt6276 3 жыл бұрын

Kermitt, what you do is just wonderful.

@chriswilson8757 3 жыл бұрын

What excellent sound ,can never have enough! Another better than new Example of a P51 amazing detail .Touch the Sky FNQ AU

@olewillvarner 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding!!!

@TheMot616 3 жыл бұрын

Just Great Kermit Thanks for all your great dedication

@mstx1007 3 жыл бұрын

Thank Kermit ! Made my day

@sski 3 жыл бұрын

An amazing aircraft. That engine sound. Rekindles that 'get me behind the yoke' feeling. Unfortunately, I'm not in that position any longer sans MS Flight Sim. Physical disabilities and lack of funds prevents. So well done video. What a beautiful airplane. Thank you, Kermit.

@2ND-ID-REENACTOR1944 3 жыл бұрын

SO EXITED TO WATCH THIS!

@RandysFiftySevenChevy 3 жыл бұрын

I had a P-51D fly over today, its a daily occurrence when you live next to Chino Airport. Too bad i cant turn up the volume up any higher. Love hearing those Allison's and Marlins at full throttle.

@hansgruber650 3 жыл бұрын

An Edgar Schmued masterpiece.

@keepyourbilsteins 3 жыл бұрын

I made it to act 1, missed act 2, and cannot wait for act 3. Thanks Kermit.

@didierhautant7128 3 жыл бұрын

Toujours aussi superbe les vidéos la machine est magnifique 👍et le pilotage est super aussi j'attends les autres video avec impatience encore merci

@jamesschaeffer1770 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this.

@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X 3 жыл бұрын

The best looking Mustang, I think

@kobiax9877 3 жыл бұрын

Cool p 51 red tail

@louisfortin7824 3 жыл бұрын

one word .......WOW!

@anonymouse6192 3 жыл бұрын

That is one beautiful aircraft.

@tf51d 3 жыл бұрын

Always love your Mustang videos! Brings back memories of my flight on Crazy Horse with Lee Lauderback, which included a low flyby over your field at Fantasy of Flight!

@BarryHull 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Kermit.

@MrBook123456 3 жыл бұрын

so cool

@Pauls-World 3 жыл бұрын

Red tail, you’re nothing but class Mr Weeks!

@kylekeller9371 3 жыл бұрын

I want to see him get his p51-A done, I really want to see that thing in the air.

@kevinmalloy2180 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! (Thank God for rich guys like Kermit Weeks!)

@-nixwite- 3 жыл бұрын

The most beautiful fighter this world has ever seen, there is nothing more beautiful than this plane.

@enzofitzhume7320 3 жыл бұрын

42-103831 Ina the Macon Belle - based at Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Florida. P-51C - only (5) are listed in the US as flight worthy!! Kermit, this has to be one of your favorite planes.

@fpvoslo 3 жыл бұрын

:) Always nice to that bird airborne Thanks for sharing Yf...

@paulhatcher9767 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful airplane ✈️🛫

@williamedmonds9581 3 жыл бұрын

You are my idol. The wife and I are looking forward to one day coming to Florida and visit your museum. Maybe we’ll bump into you at Chino someday. I work at Chino airport and have the privilege to see the progress on your A-26 day after day.

@cal-native 3 жыл бұрын

There are many days that I like the lines of the P-51C even better than the D - and it's such a rare sight!

@keepyourbilsteins 3 жыл бұрын

The turtleback makes the plane. I know the D had much visibility, because it's good to see! However the profile of the predecessors is perfection.

@ron5935 3 жыл бұрын

LOOK UP ENGINES FOR P 51. B & C are same aircraft, but made in a different factory.

@bullhippo9023 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm... the exhaust manifold tap inspection, lol

@blimpcommander1337 3 жыл бұрын

I had some great air-air shots of this plane while you circled me in the blimp as I flew over in 2014. Sadly, due to a computer malfunction, I lost the pictures.

@davidbarber5356 3 жыл бұрын

Hope to see you at Oshkosh this year.

@olsonspeed 3 жыл бұрын

P-51 Mustang, "Cadillac of the sky"

@jimjenkins673 3 жыл бұрын

👇We want more wizard of orlampa episodes from the vault!

@will10858 2 жыл бұрын

Sound❤

@jaythegreat_wt4964 3 жыл бұрын

Me and my dad are going to the Fargo. ND Airshow I never Sean a aircraft before I so excited to see my first aircraft I've always hade a interest in aircraft especially the C (Cessna)-150 I hope to gett a ride in one someday

@shoominati23 3 жыл бұрын

Cadillac of the sky

@jameskaufmann4260 3 жыл бұрын

Have you done a show on the PBY. That,s a cool plane too. Nothing like the sound of a mustang!!

@lynnkramer1211 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you are still enjoying it (flying) too.

@oldcremona 3 жыл бұрын

Merlin music.

@christopherwilson9979 3 жыл бұрын

Just wind it up ............. damn kinda miss that now

@davelewandoski4292 3 жыл бұрын

Kermit, at 5:30 you pull the prop from an X position to a +, what was the reason for this? Thanks for another great video!

@Galf506 3 жыл бұрын

I think it's for safety, less chances of people accidentally walking into the prop, and nobody else has to touch it to get to the front of the aircraft