It's in KZfaq algorithm and is bein recommended. Great vid, thank u.

Just appeared in my feed this evening. Not going to ignore as looks good.

Same here. I was watching Ward Carroll’s F-14 tomcat channel and this was the next suggestion. My Marine Corps still had the Cobra. I missed out on the AH-1Z Viper. Great seeing gear I used when I was in. Semper Fi

That is correct.

Its working. And an Excellent Doc. Well done flyboy

Yeah....actually WANTED to watch and didn't have to worry about "American Pickers" or "Pond Stars". Trash TV now....damn shame

Yeah when you actually learned instead of being indoctrinated for a agenda!

@@thewatcher4552 yeah, there is no agenda here, just war propaganda and indoctrination, light stuff….

@@jameshunter744 who cares about somebody's hoarding or sharks, used to love watching ol' gunny on military channel😇

Yeah from 2000 to 03 they were really on point loved tales of the gun if your not familiar check it out also top tens the tv show with the robot voice breakdown

Thank you for your service sir .

You wouldn't happen to know ssgt Johnnie "MFN" white the third? August 20th 1986 I think he goes by the name flyboy - 1? I bought a storage locker that has a diary and I was hoping to return this diary but can't seem to find the guy.

Truth, both for the Armys AH1S Cobra & more so for equally stealthy superfast superbly armed & upgraded USMC AH1Z SuperCobras. Feared & respected worldwide. Amen.

Semper Fi 🇺🇸

@@paulsuprono7225 Always!!!

It didn't finish it's crayons so not allowed to retire

The Cobra takes up less space in a hangar aboard ship.

Coleman Bks by any chance?

Same here.

Love Poland ! Stay strong out there !

I went to Poland in 2013 & stayed in Rybnik but did travel to other parts. I found it to be the best place in the world and very very friendly people. I love the food, that's for sure. The food is so cheap compared to Australia and hopefully after Covid I can again come to Poland for a few months. So miss it and the people. I caught an overnight train up north and stayed in a hotel that overlooked a ww2 batttleship. Love the place and hope to be back soon.

My father was a vet also, he worked mainly with livestock/farm animals. I decided to train in mechanical engineering and am a veteran o 35 years.

Completely agree with your last statement. TV documentaries these days are just loaded with inaccuracies, exaggeration, and cringe-worthy animations when just a sentence or two from a knowledgeable pilot would do. I've found a few very well written documentaries and films from the 90s about military aviation and it honestly doesn't get any better than that. I wonder what happened for low value documentaries to become the norm...

I really don't watch TV, or movies, they are manufactured garbage, my opinion. History is important, that's why it is being erased

@@Celtics-fj5le so true! People don't realize the mind is powerful, What you put into it will control you!

@@hughjaanus6680 Thankfor your service!👊🏾 What branch

What base was it? I was at Camp Gannon 2 in 2008, then the "ball sack" Ubadi, for about a month. Although a Cobra mech by trade, I volunteered to be part of a BTT team.

YOu're darn right! I'm very proud to be an American. Always trying to do the right thing.The Americans are the best!!!!

@@davidlindgren7605 Well; a lot of us still are.

@@davidlindgren7605 All of the Force's and soldiers that were there were the best! Else they would not of been there... They are an entire 'unit' doing exactly what they was trained for ,living on tenterhooks, but consistently aware of there 360° true surroundings, and rethinking and anticipating every move to make , and every move made ; for their own survival and every Comrade/Friend!! We all have to take our 'metaphorical' hat off to each and every soldier. As they was "all" holding their own ,and 'all' doing their best with minimal 'kit'... Every single Soldier is a "Hero" in their own justified way. Whether they believe it or not!!! They're all "Heroes" ! PAST AND PRESENT" ; with balls of steel!!! They made things tactical, and many peoples lives.. were saved from due diligence, and all available 'hardware'! I salute each and every one of our allies for doing their jobs , to the best of their own abilities, and limited resources available at every possible 'God given moment'! And those technological 'whirlybirds' proved to be a veritable essential.. Regards to all military Personnel, 'Past and Present..!!!

11 clicks….. that’s a lot of clicks🤯

Was a crew chief 79-82 crewed both 58 and huey at Ft. Hood A7/17 6th Cav. Got to fire the mini gun on a field exercise and that was awesome. Miss those days our warrants where great pilots. Had a few that flew in Vietnam and they really knew how to fly.

I was never too good in math. Do you think I could have flown one? I did graduate from college? Math was not my strong point.

You really need a strog backgroud in math. there are always calculations you are making when planning ad flying. Here are some examples: fuel flow per hour, airspeed and power management. Armament management, radio frequecies, navagation, mission requirements. The flying portion has to be automatic as you juggle all the other variables..

I forgot to mention "the college thing". In Vietnam, I believe 70% of all Army Heilcopter pilots were Warrant Officers.. The vast majority of them were high school graduates, so lack of college did not hamper our performance.

Thank you for your service. Welcome home

Regarding the "youth" leading our military, in the 2d Brigade, 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam during 1967-1969, our oldest company grade officer was 25 years old. Our oldest Lieutenant was 23. We actually had a 19 year old Second Lieutenant. Back then you did not have to have a college degree to get commissioned. All you had to do was qualify to go to OCS, and six months later you were a brand new Second Lieutenant.

@Matt Hooper just last week I did cry for a reason. We as a society in America haven't given gratitude to our 17 to 25 years old Citizens who are serving. They are the ones who are implementing our objectives in foreign lands. Even now in Afghanistan who are those saving our reputation? They are the 17 to 25 years old Marines, Airforce, Army and Navy service members. I am 52 years old Marine Veteran and not everyday goes by I don't ask higher power to guide this young men and women to come back home in peace. Semper Fi to all those who are serving and those who plan to serve this beautiful country we have.

There were Warrant Officers that were 19 coming out of Rucker or Wolters heading to Viet Nam

@@jackmoore9039 Thank you for your service Sir!. God bless you.

"Puff the Magic Dragon".

When I enlisted they were pushing me to choose a field involving mechanics because my mechanical skills they said were off the chart. I chose combat support and they put me in artillery. In 2003 we deployed to Iraq (Tango 5/11) It was an unforgettable experience with plenty of stories to tell. But I still keep a high respect for the veterans such as yourself. These machines and aircraft would be nothing without the crew members who maintain and service them. Think about how many lives you’ve saved because of your trade, the pilots, crew members, troops on the ground, and countless others by the deletion of terrorists. We prevail because of our teamwork and dedication to country, and your skills and knowledge are just as essential as the rounds in our howitzers, those aircraft up there, the 0311’s and F.O’s down in the dirt, the CO’s calling the shots, to the admin in the rear. We share a roll like individual teeth on a gear. We mesh tightly and work together and as a whole were a fine tuned and well oiled machine. It wouldn’t matter what gear you start removing the teeth from to end up with the same fate in the end. Every tooth is vital. The level of attention to detail, and organization of the aircraft mechanics parts and tools will forever be a skillset I’ll always admire and likely never achieve, and I’m sure you’ve got some awesome stories that I would love to hear! Thank you for service and sharing your experience here with us all!

G here.

I masterbated when i flew it

@Garry 🇬🇧 english is second language but i was with family they let all of us master it.

Me too

@@mgoblue0970 Afghanistan proves that superior military technology doesn't guarantee victory.

@@maitaimik where would you rather be right now?

@@victorhopper6774 I'm happy where I am thanks.

I was able to get a reality check...shitting myself in a fire fight...and saying thank you, too the cobras...and the warthogs....good times!💀

I was never a pilot, front seat was always the smallest guys in the platoon. And we were the gunner. That shooting is likely a 1st year private like I was, but my Major always got the kills.

I shit on the graves of those degenerate war criminals. They slaughtered millions of civilians in Vietnam. Basically everyone running when they seen that awesome flying tank of your hero`s come down on them, was considered a enemy and a legit target. Any civilian who seen that would run and get gunned down. Fuck your propaganda

@@TheTurkturk hahaha sounds like someone else propaganda got to you first 🤣

@@timothy2935 Well said.

@@TheTurkturk You do realize that "Full Metal Jacket" was not a documentary; it was a very complex and often satirical film... right?

@@Archangelm127 He's not 100% wrong. There are a lot of people that have joined the military and done horrible things. But where he is wrong is by judging them all the same. Not everyone in the military is a baby killing murderer. Anyone that's had to fight in a war has seen or done things that nobody should have to see or do. They've seen the absolute worst side of what we can be. And they deserve a hell of a lot better care than a VA hospital.

Jealous I am !

God damn right dude i was thinkin the very same thing

@@hippiesaboteur2556 That’s mind boggling to try, & imagine how that all went down. I would love to find just a interview on that story alone. It has to be absolutely insane.

@@hippiesaboteur2556 & then think about how many 10s, if not 100s of millions of dollars of equipment that was too. He’s gotta get a kick out of that shit.

Now its full of Ospreys, ' 53's, and Zulu model cobras, Vipers.

@@twright3802 53 K's...we were only at E's back then.

Cool that was my last duty station.

@@thewatcher4552 they still have The Hanger Bar just outside the Base off Hwy 17?

If you’re talking right out the main gate at new river it’s called the Eagle Globe and Anchor, as 2013 when I got out

Is a TOW a bit like a maverick missile, either optical, IR or laser guided, or is it something else?

The name “Whispering Death” was first used by the Japanese in ww2 to describe The British Bristol Beau fighter (The 10 gun terror) that was its first use.

@@CameTo tow missle uses an infrared sensor on the missle and bore sight and has a small(and very long) wire connecting the missle to the launcher that then is used to steer the missle relative to the bore sight. If the wire connection breaks you are out of luck. It happens alot. Very effective if the wire stays intact.

Damn right we do.

Thank you for your service

Angels on your shoulders?

Our Marine Corps Super Cobras were in country as well. Especially in Afghanistan. They saved many a ground pounder.

God bless you!!!! Thank you!!!!!

I have to thank you all for what you've done pilots ground troops anybody thank you all for my life in America thank you brothers for what you have sacrificed

Army don’t fly Cobra, it’s an attack helicopter used by the USMC

My job in the marines was avionics for hueys and cobras. 6324- mcas new river. The flir camera fell on my face one time while we were putting it back on. Broke my front teeth. Lol these helicopters are amazing

The USA, the only global superpower to fail in two wars against poorly equipped fanatics. But Top Gun was a great film, and Tom Cruise didn't look like a religious nut then.

Welcome Home Brother 🇺🇸

@@sarge420 Thank you, sir. 👍

Semper Fi to your dad. Great bird he flew

Huge respect for your father! I am 53 now but when I was young technician in the semiconductor industry I worked with allot of these older guys who were Vietnam Vets. I loved thier stories. One like your father had been shot down twice had to blow the bird before leaving. One of favorite stories was the grease pencil he used on the wind shield as sites.

The world safe ? You couldn't even keep New York safe, Americans can talk the talk yet fail to walk the walk.

I was thinking the exact same thing. Like two Ma Duce wasn’t shit….

I was thinking the same thing.

im1who84u you stole the words out of my mouth

Plus the 240B on the Ramp.. that's no slouch either

@@s4ss.m8 I've usually seen the 240 (altho i thought it was the gulf, not the bravo) on the ramp but haven't/don't they also (sometimes) mount the M-2 on the ramp as well??

Sorry for your families loss of your father :( People can’t really relate what the sacrifice is unless it affects someone close. My grandparent’s (being Canadian) lost much family and friends in the Second World War, I still have the memorabilia given to them due to relatives death and cherish them. Your father sent many men home in exchange for his close combat and exposure.

@@JasonBrockStick - Thank you for your kind words.

@@willrussell490 ThankYou for sharing a very personal story about your life and some details about your father’s mission’s. I just watched an eye opening and heartbreaking documentary last night that showed pictures from the First World War and the use of chemical weapons ( mustard gas and so on). I sat in the temporary comfort of my living room seeing men (soldiers), women and children with chemical burns, wandering blinded and suffering with open wounds. Your story hit home after seeing that, I pray these sorts of horrors remain in the past but NEVER forgotten. I don’t blame the soldiers as what they see is death and cruelty coming at them (legally?). I can see myself fighting just the same then grieving and crippled with guilt as well. Sorry again for the loss (too early) of your father but sounds like you know he was someone’s real life hero on the battlefield. Sure being in a Cobra you’d would be an intimidating foe but you’d also be a high value target as well. Talk about stressful!

It doesn’t feel like you’re getting into the Zulu cockpit. It feels like you’re putting it on, just feels right.

Danny Jones...My son was a Marine Corp chopper mechanic. While going to visit him one time, the water pump went out on my pickup. We replaced it, not that big a deal, but some of the bolts were a pain in the ass. After we were done, I made a joke about not having any parts left over, (I'm more of a farmer type mechanic) ya know, if you get it running you're good to go. Anyway he said, "at least we didn't have to wire all the nuts". Made me laugh.

I was a "Snake doctor in the 9th infantry Division from 1975-77. We worked on the AH-1G Cobras. The original models didn't have any access panel on the right side of the cobra where the oil cooler was located. It was a miserable job changing the cooler on the ones that did have a small panel on that side , it was a night mare on the ones who didn't. It seems like it was 17 man hours just to put the bolts in the fan on the cooler . Nylon lock nuts, 1 flat of the nut at a time with an open end wrench seemed like it took an eternity to get them all tightened up.

Yeah. That resonated with me as well. They knew they were close when mosquitoes started hitting their windshields

Why were the mosquitoes bloody?

@@hughjaanus6680 they were filled with blood from feeding on the VC

@@Andingo86 But why were they already bloody hitting the windshield?

@@hughjaanus6680 they were filled with blood in there stomachs from feeding on the VC. They didnt have blood on them

Yuma

Hey you don't live in or around jacksonville, nc and camp Lejeune & MCAS new river do you??

Maybe because of how far away they can shoot at someone?

" Corps....Corps....pronounced " core". A Corp is an abbreviation for corporation...

Why the Beaufighter was called that, is the Bristol Hercules sleeve valve engine's!. Very quiet on the approach!.

The Bristol Beaufighter had 4 canon, six forward firing .303 machine guns, one operated by the navigator at the back. Could carry 1 14 inch torpedo or 8 4 inch rockets for anti ship attacks.

Bravo Troop, 3/5 Cav, Black Knights, 2/75 Inf...Sickels Airfield FRG Thunder Horse, flying the Trace, slick scout eyes, 96B. Blackhorse, aero rifles. Crewchief rules. Brave Rifles!

I was on the evaluation team for the Super Corbra "W" at NAS China Lake in 1986. We maintained two that were retrofitted from "T" models. Now they're gone and the "Z" is the shit. I'm old

@@ghostmost2614 wow that’s interesting and I know that the AH-1T Sea Cobra has the camera on the nose like the Super Cobra and also the flare boxes mounted on the winglets whereas on the AH-1Z those are on the sides of the chopper and built in.

That's what gun sounds like! Plaketplaketplaket!

Pew pewpew!

I think the best gun sound is made by gripping ones cheeks and yelling 'BANGAHH!' - but thats just me.......mmmm

one time i was at my local gun range, and i recalled the segment at 21:02 and i began making those same sounds "gadam gadam heh he heh" while shooting my 38 caliber revolver. For a few seconds, I imagined I was a Huey Cobra!

That young Cobra pilot was my lieutenant in HMLA 269. One of the finest officers I served with and a gentleman. Do not let his boyish demeanor confuse you. He was and is a true warrior.

Amazing story on how they throw deadly chemicals all over Vietnam to fuk generations of ppl?

@@jimmyk1998 that's war

respect to your father

Lucky to have him come back to you.

Everyone of us brought back challenges that only medicinal ( “but natural” ) support keeps us sane. Your Dad is awesome. He made it back.

Priceless!!