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Fisher and Meyers were not the only ones there that day!. My father was the third spad there that day. While fisher made that rescue, dad was strafing the troops trying to capture Meyers and shot up fisher's plane. When he ran out of ordnance to hit the enemy. He would make ultra low passes trying to as he said "cut their heads off". He was awarded the Air Medal for his actions that day. He went on after the military to have a twenty year career with Pan Am. Lost him in '94.

My uncle Joe, a Vietnam vet, told me about a pilot that took off in a C-130 from a runway that was being overrun. Dodged machine gun fire, and an RPG. Never took a hit. I reckon he saved a bunch of soldiers as well.

The guy definitely has a few angels rooting for him. The absolute ballseyness of that pilot is beyond reality.

I had the pleasure to see the A-1 at an air show recently… it’s a beautiful plane, and this is beautiful animation.

The A-1 Skyraider was a supposedly obsolete WWII aircraft. The very things people would see as detractions of such an aircraft also made it invaluable during the Vietnam conflict. It was slow but nimble. It could get down in the weeds where the pilots could tell friend from foe and act accordingly. Unlike the fuel guzzling jets at the time, the Skyraider could both carry a heavy weapons load AND stay on station for quite a while. The Skyraider also could take a beating and still keep flying. Skyraiders would fly into North Vietnam and aid in the rescue of downed American pilots. It was very remarkable aircraft. I do believe that turboprop aircraft like the Super Tucano and others have a place on the modern battlefield where the ultra slow flying, low altitude, maneuverable airplane with a long loiter time backed up by a ton of weapons weapons would be an invaluable asset to our infantry in close combat......

Had the honor of taking care of Mr Fisher in his remaining years. Quite the gentleman. And the stories grandpa has of them in their youth. 👍💪🇺🇸

Fisher’s son was my high school councilor, and did a speech about this very rescue. It was always so cool to hear it from as close to the source as one can get nowadays. If I still knew how to contact him I’d absolutely send this his way.

Fun fact! Something like this had already happened before in WW2, when Flight Officer Richard Andrews landed his P-38 to rescue Captain Richard Willsie from a combat zone. By incredible coincidence, Andrews went on to be the pilot of the second A-1 that fought alongside Fisher in this video.

The animations get better every single video, eventually Yarnhub's animations will look better than real life.

Can we talk about how advanced Yarnhub's animations have become? The way they show planes and people are phenomenal

I was honored to have had the privilege of going up in a twin engine prop with Bernie Fisher back in 2005, at a Gathering of Eagles event my dad took me to; it was there that I also got to meet Gail Halvorsen, the Candy Bomber. One of the highlights of my childhood. ☺️

Whoever the individual is that is in charge of Yarnhub is a phenomenal storyteller.

Absolutely brilliant story - courage like this never ceases to surprise and amaze me - many thanks for telling the story so well!!

There was a similar story in 1944, on the Eastern front. A Hungarian Bf-109 pilot landed behind Soviet lines to rescue his downed wingman, snatching him away from under the nose of Soviet infantry. Quite a feat considering that the Messerschmitt was a single seat fighter, and it was notoriously prone to undercarriage failure, so landing one in deep snow, on unknown terrain was outright crazy.

What a damn hero. Ultimate bro goals. Never leave a man behind.

Amazing mate, please keep making air history, your animations are a huge inspiration for my stop motion, well done 👍

His bravery made me tear up 👏thanks for honoring him Yarnhub

My grandfather served in the war, retiring a Sergeant E7. He would tell us few stories but I remember him saying that whenever he saw an A-1 unleash hell to the Vietcong attacking his men, he knew he would live another day.

The Skyraider Fisher used is now at the Airforce museum. I see it whenever I go in for work. It was sent there shortly after this in 1968 to be fixed back to operating condition and then preserved.

As always an amazing story! It's amazing what these great men do in times of strife. Honorable be these great men!

I swear the A-1 Skyraider is one of the most beautiful aircraft with the most idiotic story of how it came to be used in Vietnam

I never heard of this before , please keep it coming. They are Fantastic and shows Humanity and the mist of total crisis. ❤

The reason plane was struggling to take off after he picked up fellow comrade was due to a heavy balls he had, landing in the middle of no man's land under the fire , that just proves how huge courage he had

One of my favorite rescue stories. Fisher's fellow pilots kept making low level strafing passes even after they ran out of ammo, to keep the VC heads down.One account states Fisher's Skyraider was found to have over 75 bullet holes. That's one tough airplane! Major Myers wanted to buy Fisher a case of booze, but Fisher was a Mormon.

The different shots and transitions hitting me left and right, the simulations and such (though the fire was a bit janky), and especially the takeoff sequence! So many shots, it must've taken some time to render. Doing great as always, Yarnhub. Keep it up!

Holy shit. I can't believe this is a true story. Well deserving of the Medal of Honor. What a brave man!

This story literally had me on the edge of my seat. Excellent video guys. It's amazing that the animations just gets better and better. Bravo!

The Sky raider is one of my favorite planes so this one is a treat!

I had the honor to have met Bernard Fisher. I also learned that he was a family friend and that he knew my grandfather and my parents. He and all the pilots that day are among the greatest role models I could haved hoped to have.

A true friend & hero.Thank you for your service to a FREE and Grateful nation.

Men like this are true heroes. They put their men above their own life. Truly commendable.

The Vietnam war has some of the most insane stories I have ever heard. One being the first supersonic gun kill in history. It was made by the crew of a F-4E Phantom. Maybe Yarnhub can cover that in the future

I kept saying to myself, You gotta land it. You gotta risk it all or your man is gonna die down there. And like the true American hero he is, Fisher landed it and saved his fellow pilot

A wonderful example of how to love your neighbor as your self. Thank you Sir for your service to our country!!

I love these short stories, so much niche info in such little time that I can share with my friends.

This animation truly was a step up from your last. It's incredible and so is the story

Brave men like this should never be forgotten thanks for video🇺🇸⚡️💥🇺🇸

"Gut-wrenching" doesn't even begin to describe this. The animation is constantly improving!

I love your videos Yarnhub. Keep up your work. I remeber when you just started! Keep it up.

Dude I love how the quality just keeps getting better every episode. You guys are just too good!

Fisher didn't have to go back for Myers but the fact he went back and managed to save Myers with almost every odd stacked against him is astonishing and selfless of him.

the evolution of the animation and style of these videos has just been incredible

Bernie's story was one of the high motivators for us, in school. USAFA 73.

The amazing narration and unique style of animation makes Yarnhub a great channel. Bravo Yarnhub!

Boise Idaho, my home. He was a great man and will be dearly missed.

Good attention to detail when Myers lands and his propellers get ruined. Great job!!

I love it when a MoH or VC recipient lives a long life.

Wow. What he did was so incredibly brave. I have such admiration for Vietnam vets.

Amazing video, incredible animation and a story about a Skyraider!! Absolutely wonderful work, Yarnhub ^.^ Carrier based Skyraiders also unleashed two of the oddest bombs ever dropped...a 1000lber with a Kitchen Sink strapped to it and....of all things, a broken porcelain toilet

Holy crap what a bloody story. Greetings from Australia. Lest we forget our comrades in Arms.

He was awarded the silver star for his actions supporting the same SF camp the day before as well.

This man right here was a true hero. He risked it all for his Comrade. Salute

What an extraordinary human being! God bless him his family and all the other amazing men and women that fought and served in Vietnam.

i love the skyraiders and this makes them love them even more

So many real stories of true human bravery, this channel provides old Hollywood levels of entertainment in 10 minutes.

This is one of Yarnhubs best animations. OUTSTANDING!

I've loved every bit of this recreation of an amazing feat of airmanship by Bernie Fischer having taking place during the Vietnam War.

Thank You for sharing this amazing story. With everything that happening to our Country at the moment We really need to hear stories like this of the brave men and women that served our great country.

Every single time I think of the sky raider i don’t think “prop that shot down jet” I think “haha toilet bomb”

Beautiful story, thankfully with a positive ending. Right up to the point you mentioned the Medal of Honor I was in doubt if he would be celebrated or courtmarshalled after the fact. Historically that decision has proven very much subjective in similar situations.

Im very grateful for pilot surviving Vietnam and living peaceful life. Brave mans like him deserve to live.

The animation gets better and better

Gosh, this had me on the edge of my seat the whole time.

amazing as always you always make one the best animated history videos on youtube

Incredible, just incredible. It has brilliant graphics and is very interesting to watch, I suggest it is important every watches this.

It's unbelievable how far yarnhub has come. From the first 2d animations that made me sub to the totally realistic animations of today

And that, is why I always ask to shake the hand of any of our Military veterans I meet. I was deemed medically "Unfit" to serve. GOD BLESS each and every one that did serve in our behalf!

It's always nice to hear some heros are from my home state.

Great video and thank you! My grandfather built ADs at the Long Beach plant. Tough aircraft.

THIS WAS LIKE SOMETHING OUT OF TOP GUN I LOVED IT THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTENT

I have heard about this but with the animation the story was much more emotional. Great job!

A-1 Skyraider and Major Fisher: “I said we landing today.”

Ahhh Another Epic Video By Yarnhub! I love these aviation videos the most!

It really is neat to see amazing stories of uncommon valor- people who go so far above and beyond what could ever be expected of them...more of these stories are out there, so many with little fanfare or just a hint of recognition. Maybe their home country celebrates them, but more people need to know their story. People like Witold Pilecki.

Why is this channel so underrated? Let's help them get to one million Subs!

If you're up near Ogden, Utah, there's a Bernie Fisher A-1H on display in the Hill Aerospace Museum with Fisher's uniform--and the road in front of Hill Air Force Base is Bernie Fisher Highway.

wow that was amazing thank you so much for brining his story to light!!

Thank You for telling us about this amazing history!!

Thanks for telling this story in animated form. Well done!! I created a drawing of this very heroic act and donated it to the University of Utah's AFROTC Det. 850 - UofU was the Alma mater of Bernard Fisher. The drawing hangs there at the school. I have a picture with Bernard Fisher's son, Scott Fisher, holding my drawing there at the school. For references to my art, I did a lot of research, esp. of Fisher's event, the man, and the plane. Fisher's A-1E Skyraider is is now located at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Again. well done! Thank you!

An incredible action to help his friend. Sad to read that he passed away in 2014. His story lives on forever! R.I.P. Hero!,❤❤❤❤

Ah yes the classic and legendary A-1E. In the area of jets this post world war 2 aircraft hold many tails of bravery. This aircraft holds many distinctive and great story's that Hollywood can only try to make reality. I can only wish to see one sometime in this life. Thank you yarnhub. This was a pleasure to see. What video will be next and what subject. As for this animation yarnhub is aiming for the history channel. Time to elevate these brave stories. History channel step up or move aside. This is gold standard of these brave acts of valor to be told. Take notes and learn.

My great grandfather flew sabres in korea, interceptors inter-war and skyraiders in Vietnam, then F16s afterwards. Thankfully, just before he recently passed away this july I had the opportunity to ask him about flying and going mach 2 in the F104, toss bombing nukes and so on. He told me many horror stories about each and every one of his best friends giving their all to save guys on the ground but not making it. The tale that stuck with me the most was about a brand new kid flying an old A1 on his very first mission in country. The kid followed him into a straifing run, but when he called out to him on the radio he heard nothing. Turning around all he could see was a fireball where his wingman was supposed to follow him out of the dive. That wasnt even the worst story, but i would have to ask his son about all kinds of other tales. It's always great to see films like this! One can only wish I might have been able to share them with him. Keep up the good work!

By far the craziest story of all, it’s amazing, I loved it ! Thx for sharing 👍

Sky raiders Rescue Major Benary F Fisher his bravery fighting the enemy such brave man with Rescue operation and Amazing animation 👌 incredible war stories by Yarn Hub team 👏👏👏

Wow.....what a story. Wish I could meet more of these guys. I met some of the Red Tails, but they're all gone now.......so sad they don't teach history in schools anymore.

He Iron Eagled his buddy out of there! If you're wondering how the plane took off on such a short runway with the extra weight, the parts shot off weighed more than the extra man.

Amazing i love your channel, but what do you use for animation?

My favourite part was when he managed to take off even when bullets are flying past him

thank you yarnhub you are my hero

Attacks the enemy and holds them off, Ignores warnings, Lands his aircraft on a short runway under enemy control and avoids a fuel explosion, Saves his crashed friend and takes off under all sorts of enemy fire, Saves the base soldiers by calling in an evac, Has a family and a long happy life and a medal of honor, Refuses to elaborate further. What a mega chad

Wow what guts and determination to save his fellow pilot. The prayer to GOD obviously was heard and granted.

One of my favorite war stories is that of sidi nsir, 1942. A small British artillery position held off an immense attack from the Germans long enough to prevent them from attacking a critical port in North Africa. Forget a lot of the details, but the KZfaqr Lindybeige does a great video on it.

Thanks for the amazing content! I always stop what I’m doing and watch when I get a notification that y’all posted

I've binged almost all of your videos over the last few days. Love this channel so much.

Hell yeah Idahoan representing. RESPECT

Only just learning about these planes recently. Quickly becoming one of my favourites

Maybe AMAZING is not enough to say about your work Yarnhub ! The pilot's face mimic are great !

The production value is off the chart!!

Jesus . What a amazing hero .