How DC-3s Flew to England for D-Day

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In 1942 4% of US Army Air Forces flights across the North Atlantic were unsuccessful. Yet we decided to brave another long flight over open ocean in a 75 year old Douglas DC-3. Today the most treacherous part is facing the U.K.'s system of airspace.
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@artheis1342 3 года назад

My Dad just died this month of March 2021 at age 95, 2 months shy of his 96th birthday. In 1943 at age 18, he joined the Army Air Corps and piloted all these planes up to 4 engine. He also was a Korean war veteran (Now the Air Force) and retired from the SAC in 1968. He loved flying, I flew with him on his last piloted flight 25 years ago. He will be buried in his military uniform with honors. The greatest Generation are leaving us by the thousands now. These men and women will leave a great vacuum in our society.

@damnedmisfit 4 года назад

My father was one of the pilots who flew a C-47 from the US to Europe and then in combat. He arrived in England on June 6th 1944

@Ebocraze 3 года назад

Nothing but total and absolute respect for him and his peers back then. They did the same journey with no ipads , spare pilots or mechanics

@toplabels 3 года назад

WOW !!!

@AlanCanon2222 3 года назад

Much respect and thanks to your father for helping save the entire planet from the likes of that Nazi madman. Hitler was so evil that tens to hundreds of millions had to die to take him out, and the young women and men of the 1940 stepped up to take one for the team of all humankind to stop him. I am glad that he had the C-47 around him to keep him as safe as anyone could possibly be in that terrible and tragic time. I am an Apollo 8 era baby but I know that before we had the F-1 engine to take us to the moon, we had the C-47 to help save the population on the origin planet for the Apollo missions.

@AlanCanon2222 3 года назад

@@Ebocraze On the plus side, they did have the C-47 / DC-3. A well designed device, even compared with the iPad.

@jesdadotcom Год назад

Glad he survived and glad youre here!

@stevies.1975 5 лет назад

Got to say, this has been the most amazing coverage of such an amazing project to get this DC-3 back to the UK for D-Day 75. Loved the editing style. Well done Matt.

@whigwood 4 года назад

I have to add my congratulations to everyone on this video - it was quite an accomplishment. The best afternoon's RU-vid watching ever. Thank you.

@terrydossett7468 4 года назад

This thrilled me on so many levels! All I can say is thank you / thank you! What a great experience !!!

@dude1969 4 года назад

Agreed!

@skykingusa 4 года назад

Thank you for putting this together. I am a private pilot who has not flown in a long time and watching this series reminded me of the thrill of flying again. It's difficult not to get emotional when watching this. Very well done, and thank you again!

@Turcian 5 лет назад

I love how the pilots put on the uniform when arriving in Europe =)

@neonhomer 5 лет назад

@@akplanefreak I was wondering why they put on captain's uniforms before landing....

@glennwheeler984 4 года назад

I liked the Pan-Pan T-Shirt the Co-Pilot was wearing.

@verdunluck1578 4 года назад

@@akplanefreak Where do you get the idea that you need to wear a uniform in the UK? It is not true.

@PAS_2020 3 года назад

@@neonhomer yeah it was sweet. If you listen early on in the very first video you will find out that both of these pilots are captains in their own rights - one is captain of a 747. Maybe both. Either way very impressed.

@PAS_2020 3 года назад

@Turick yes…sweet. A perfect final touch.

@HighFlight2k2 5 лет назад

Absolutely loved this series. Thanks so much for sharing!

@getdusty1 4 года назад

HighFlight2k2, I was going to say the exact same thing!!

@taccs27570 5 лет назад

If this Atlantic Crossing Series isn't up for a RU-vid Video Award, something is wrong. I don't usually go in for this kind of hyperbole, but this deserves it.

@RB747domme 4 года назад

Icebox ETACCRG do RU-vid offer an award scheme?

@raconteur5195 3 года назад

I hope that content creators don't start aiming to win awards, it would eventually ruin what makes RU-vid mostly great.

@BruceCarbonLakeriver Год назад

3 years after: Yep, there is something wrong.

@gtoger 5 лет назад

I've followed this with great interest. Thanks, Matt, for putting the video together.

@WarriorN481 5 лет назад

Matt, that was absolutely outstanding. Thank you for bringing us along.

@MattPSU02 5 лет назад

My wife's grandfather flew over D Day and was ultimately shot down in a bomber multiple times over Germany. He was taken prisoner and managed to survive the war.

@arvsupr2354 3 года назад

Excellent three parts. Good to hear the R/T, full messages and replies. Good to hear the checks - glad you didn’t gloss over them. You kept it authentic - with the crew’s thoughts and feelings and the engine problems. Very enjoyable. Well done.

@rayfinkle25 4 года назад

How this hasn’t been commissioned for television I don’t know!. Absolutely fantastic episodes of your journey. I watched all of the DC-3s fly over to Normandy from my home town of Essex and it was such a great sight. I’ve just found your page and the videos are brilliant. I look forward to the next. Well done. Round of applause.

@AureliusR 4 года назад

Because television is dead?

@ala0284 4 года назад

Great town is Essex

@RWBHere 4 года назад

@@ala0284 And I live in the City of England. 🤪

@mfbfreak 3 года назад

Because (cable/commercial/programmed) television is a medium only serving the most average content there is, to appeal to the biggest number of people. In order to do that you would have to sensationalize the fuel tank swichover about 10 times harder than they did, perhaps include some turbulence, overdo the confusion when you don't understand something on the radio etc etc etc. By that time, the programme is utterly ruined. I am so incredibly happy with RU-vidrs making content like this. If it were TV, it would not be as good as it is...

@matiasjacobsen2647 2 года назад

@@mfbfreak England is My city!

@topfelya 5 лет назад

What a stunning footage mate ! Amazing video

@jimmydburrell 5 лет назад

Fantastic Finale! Very well chosen music. The whole story and series was top flight. I don't won't this to end!! Great, great job.

@claztube 3 года назад

You said it Jimmy, just as I was thinking it, 1 year hence.

@stephenjablonsky1941 3 года назад

This reminded my of my first trip to Europe in 1964. I flew on a TWA Constellation from JFK to Gander to Dublin to Gatwick. That took 18 hours. It was an ordeal. This video was great.

@Jimidan1000 3 года назад

Great documentary, just watched the whole thing from start to finish. Very entertaining, informative and educational. Everything from the filming, editing, musical score and dialogue was so well done! I thoroughly enjoyed it. I am now 70 and used to fly on Piedmont Airlines in one of these aircraft out of Frankfort, KY. I had no idea of the work it took to keep one of these birds in the air. It gives me a whole new perspective of just how talented those WWII pilots and crews were making the exact same trip. I am amazed that they could pull it off with primitive instrumentation, radios and navigation systems., and without two mechanics and six pilots on board. Amazing. My Dad was in Tinian during WWII, on the island with the Enola Gay when it took off. We had a love for these warbirds spending a lot of time in Oshkosh, and airshows. He's gone now, but I am still looking up in the sky at airplanes, and watching videos about them on here. Count me as "SUBSCRIBED"!

@jamied7643 5 лет назад

You flew over my house I live near Duxford, I remember this when it happened. Very nice 😀

@jeremyc311709 5 лет назад

The guy in the right seat has an amazing radio voice

@MrGattor33 4 года назад

This whole thing was absolutely amazing. I loved every bit of it, many parts gave me chills. absolutely love to hear the screaming purr of those engines as they too give me chills. The music and editing were spot on, well done Matt! Thank you for this amazing video experience!!!

@frglee 5 лет назад

Beautifully filmed, beautifully done. Very impressive. Thanks very much for some really superlative viewing.

@ryzlot 5 лет назад

The 4% that crashed represents 400 aircraft losses - who knows how many souls were lost in the icy waters JR

@planegaper 4 года назад

that was no milk run, think they had quite a few ladies ferry these things over as the guys were needed for combat, they flew in groups, plus almost always in the range of a catatlina, Short, or a convoy, so if they splashed down ok and got into a raft, a good chance they would get picked up.. but still, tense times..

@bobk2966 4 года назад

Breaks my heart to think about it.

@RWBHere 4 года назад

@@planegaper You can be dead within 2 minutes if you have to be in open Ocean water in Winter or spring. My father witnessed an example of that in November, early in WW2. A damaged German aircraft ditched, and stopped within 100 yards of his fishing boat. The uninjured pilot signalled to them before diving into the water, as the plane started to sink. But the crew could not save the pilot, who was unresponsive as he came up from his dive. His body froze to the deck.

@planegaper 4 года назад

@@RWBHere I could imagine, I read they tried to mitigate losses as much as possible but I've been in frozen water for my MED training, and unless you got GUMBY suite on, yeah , yer pretty much done at those latitudes.. brave people back then..

@bushpilotexplorer1920 5 лет назад

You can just watch the fuel pressure dial-needle starts to buffet and that’s when to switch tanks from the auxiliary tanks to the main tanks. It’s about a 5 to 7 second warning before the engines are starved. Switch over and also hit the fuel boost pump. Of course only do this in a big pinch. It works. I had do it a couple times in my high Arctic expeditions in my DeHavilland Beaver. Funny, the captain’s hand is GLUED on that fuel tank valve just like I used to, and you wouldn’t blink. I hope he is looking at the fuel pressure dial. (ha, now after watching the full video he did exactly as I mentioned, kudos) But this way you’re using every drop, and then you know what you really have left when faced with conditions like increasing headwinds that puts making your destination in jeopardy.

@jeanburk9539 5 лет назад

Lovely to have knowlegeable commenters along.

@bushpilotexplorer1920 5 лет назад

Jean Burk ~ Lighten up, life is good...really...I promise.

@BeechSportBill 5 лет назад

Works in a Navajo Chieftain also...

@jeanburk9539 5 лет назад

@@bushpilotexplorer1920 I have every respect for bush pilots. I live in B.C. Long time hiker mid-coast so i see them all the time. See Joe Robinet videos about getting stranded in the Ontario bush when the flight couldn't get in, to get them. Fabulous set of vlogs.

@andycopland3179 5 лет назад

I used to jump from a beaver down in Headcorn in Kent. Many years ago.

@rorkycorky 5 лет назад

Lovely stuff. I was a structural engineer on the design of the American Air Museum at Duxford. Glad you toured it.

@interweeter 5 лет назад

how those crews made it to the uk during the last war without modern radar and such, is amazing , good old Dakota and the sturdiest of men. i have great respect.

@DavePKW 5 лет назад

This was a wonderful production Matt. Thanks so much for your hard work.

@RepomanGP 5 лет назад

Superbly done, Matt. Thank you for taking us along with you on your epic journey.

@stochasticpixel 5 лет назад

You are an outstanding cinematographer and narrator, Matt! And a damn good pilot as well! Thank you for allowing us all to experience this incredible journey along with you.

@erikg007 4 года назад

Probably only time I'll ever see a guy with a Breitling Navitimer clean someone elses toilet

@LukusCannon 5 лет назад

This series inspires me so much, keep them coming Matt!

@alaingrenier9128 3 года назад

Nice video, and WOW !! That plane ✈️ looks like it’s in mint condition all around, from the cockpit to the passenger section very nice 👍and what I really liked was , I live in Montreal, so it was nice to see you guy’s fly down and stay in Montreal and eat some poutine , thanks for sharing this video 👍🇨🇦🌈☀️

@naftalithaithi4812 5 лет назад

Thank you. Thank you very much for sharing this with us.

@vic2265 5 лет назад

This type of series which is a historic recreation using period aircraft has been spectacular and would love to see more of these. To the Gentlemen that flew the aircraft what an outstanding job of explaining what you are doing and very professional. Would watch any of them do this type of flying anytime! I want to thank you all for taking us along on the flight for Dday!

@raconteur5195 3 года назад

It's not often that I watch 10 minutes of a RU-vid video like this one. I watched the whole series.

@AlanCanon2222 3 года назад

Some thought is hereby offered to the women who put an even half million rivets into each and every DC-3 / C-47. I'm good at putting new strings on my guitar but I never put a half million rivets into anything.

@joescoggins5937 5 лет назад

70 years ago, I traveled in a C-47 from Miami to Puerto Rico and back in the same airplane each of 3 times. The last four didgits of ifs number were 4311. We called it "my plane, " since we flew in it so often. My father was USAF, and arranged for me to sit in the left seat for almost 30 minutes on one flight. For some reason, my favorite parts were "Gear up" and "Gear down." I can still identify a C-47 or DC-3 by the sound of its engines when it flies overhead. My all-time favorite aircraft. Good job, guys.

@RB747domme 4 года назад

Joe Scoggins did your father fly in the war, USAAF? If so, has he told you any interesting stories during the experience?

@MrJeep75 4 года назад

Most all that are still flying are c47

@davidj.7779 4 года назад

On my 8th birthday in 1951, my Grandfather booked the two of us on a Northeast Airlines DC-3 for the short, 30 minute flight, from Logan Airport in Boston to Hyannis, Ma. on Cape Cod where he and my Grandmother lived. I had never before been in an airplane and I was beyond excited. Ten minutes into the flight, the Captain approached my seat and invited me to join him on the flight deck. I stood almost between the seats as he explained all the controls to me. To this day, 69 years later, it remains one of the memorable thrills of my fortunate lifetime.

@LAGoodz 5 лет назад

You keep going on about UK airspace. It’s fundamentally different to the US. The US is a vast country, the UK is very small but the collective London airports (LHR/LGW/STN/LTN/LCY/SEN) by far away have the busiest passenger movements by a CITY in the world. Also London/Scottish/Shanwick Oceanic ATC handle most of Western Europe’s airspace in and out of Europe and North America. Having a flight plan between FarmVille to LittleVille really doesn’t apply here. You’ve got a great system over in the US, based on huge land masses, cheap fuel and several thousand airfields.

@nickgreenacre7820 5 лет назад

Indeed, the British isles areas are numerous but small with complex domestic and intl/routing for Europe - we have an extremely busy airspace (not just G/F) with population/restrictions that are much closer together, hence why we have such a 'confusing' system for leaving uncontrolled airspace - it is borne of necessity. In the UK there is no prohibition on flying below the MSA, IFR, if for the purpose of takeoff or landing -a practice which could/would probably be frowned upon legally in the US . The UK also has fewer airfields with an instrument approach and is unique in that it allows IFR outside CAS, even without radio contact, so with the proviso that it is important to get Notams as for VFR - nevertheless, IFR is usually under radar control. These issues cause many intra-UK IFR flights to be scrapped during planning but would not have affected the flight plan into Prestwick ( in the UK it is normal to arrive IFR, from a Eurocontrol airways flight (Iceland) and be treated as a VFR inbound to the destination airport. - It's a shame that he didn't explain what the planning issues were. Excellent viewing none the less.

@jasonamos7902 5 лет назад

What a fantastic series! Thanks for bringing us all along.

@arboristo4407 5 лет назад

Flying with you guys just makes me happy, what a great aircraft she is, truly amazing ❤️🇺🇸❤️

@ProtruckR 4 года назад

WOW.. This has been the Best RU-vid Video I have ever seen on th Youboob. I have never seen a video Released that has shown the Best Relationship between Highly educated Skilled Group, Not only have to shown to us the flight But your Video Editing and Vision of Releasing Documentary is Better then Discovery channel and National Geographic you had everything and it was perfectly edited for me that was. Truly hope to see you fly again with the 2 men pilot you thanked in this last video for invite and Bald on. LoL Your the Reason I want to be a Pilot I only wish i had the Money to take my Training to be a Pilot skilled as well as you have demonstrated Thank you for taking your time to Make Video Documentary about Flight wish there was More. Showing you all Fly Back to Canada and Usa. Again THANK YOU ! Smashcats

@eduardoblanco4962 5 лет назад

Hi Matt, thank you very much for sharing this great trip on the DC3. I look forward to your posting your trip in the Bonanza to Alaska and Russia! Wow, what an experience. Take care and fly safely, my friend. Regards, Eduardo. ✌️

@nomadzatara 5 лет назад

Matt: What are your professional career plans? You obviously are very smart by attending MIT. Are you planning to continue to get your PhD? Always enjoy your aviation videos. Stay safe.

@awuma 5 лет назад

Matt: Are you studying under Mark Drela at all?

@yamahonkawazuki 5 лет назад

thank you matt for bringing me along. even if only by video, you still brought me along.

@slewofdamascus 4 года назад

I'm a WWII buff. My father fought in North Africa as a demolitions expert. His 4 brothers all fought, 3 of them in multiple theaters. One of his brothers jumped into Italy I can't remember if it was the 101 or 82nd but if I recall the Italian jumps were the very first live-action jumps by American airborne units. Much has been said about that generation of men, but my father and his younger brothers were deeply impacted by the Great Depression, which I think hardened that generation and made them infinitely more seasoned than Hitler anticipated of our "civilian" soldiers. That generation belongs with the founding generation and together they stand alone in the history of America.

@ronleitch7788 5 лет назад

What a fascinating series of videos! Your arrival in Scotland was particularly interesting to me, being Scottish! In fact, as a young schoolboy, I used to spend some of my Summer Holidays in Prestwick, so knew that area quite well! A visit to Prestwick Airport was a MUST! Thank you for posting the whole series of videos covering your journey from the USA to the U.K.!

@josecarpinteiro2689 3 года назад

Remembering that so many times I flew on a DC3 in Azores Islands where my father was a 1º pilot in SATA Air Azores

@t.vanoosterhout233 5 лет назад

Epic adventure, impressive video footage, fine editing. I've been checking yt for this...

@cjalfonso2212 5 лет назад

Amazing, totally in awe of this series of flights. We are spoiled today, a transatlantic flight is so easy for us as passengers today. Yes we all have connections to WWII. My father was attached to a land-based fighter squadron in the Solomons in 1943 - 44. He was a member of the ground crew for a squadron of F4-U Corsairs.

@castinn 5 лет назад

That was just terrific! As an Army Air Corps pilot, my dad flew a C-47 up to BW-1 Greenland in late 1945 or early 1946 with his wife and 7 year old daughter, and there they lived until they returned to the States in late 1947. Dad told me the approach to BW-1 involved a hard turn (left, I think) at the entrance of the fjord and then there was the runway. You landed up hill and took off downhill. Winters were long summer was too short. He loved the C-47 but always said it sort of flew like a truck. Thank you for the ride.

@mikemcpherson5550 4 года назад

Just finished "Fate is the Hunter" Riveting! As a companion piece, it's a must read. 370 pages...2 days. Available free on the internet.

@oliverjh1281 5 лет назад

As Churchill said never have so many owed so much to so few , brave men who flew those aircraft back in the day , what a generation they were 👏👏👏👏

@markhepworth4804 4 года назад

Oliver JH That was specifically about the just under 3000 men of fighter command during the battle of Britain,but I admire you're sentiment in relation to all the pilots of WW2.

@ConalOBroin 4 года назад

Amazing series of videos. Watched them all back to back.

@firstfreonwarrior 5 лет назад

A wonderful series, great job by all of you, thank you!

@375GTB 3 года назад

Only one thing can replace her..... Another DC-3 Many have tried Failed Martin 404 Convair 220/240 < A dozen other pretenders..... Lynard Skinner learned the hard way.... J.C.

@vancouverman4313 3 года назад

I can't imagine how difficult it must've been navigating across the Atlantic in the 1940's with no modern navigation aids, all they had were maps, compasses and sextants, and most of the time it was cloudy and yet they still were able to find their destinations.

@fjimmel 2 года назад

The C47 flight crew were four. Pilot, Co Pilot, Navigator and Flight Engineer. Both Navigator and Flight Engineer were trained to fly the plane when needed.

@campia901 5 лет назад

I have landed on that very runway for my solo cross country

@MattyCrayon 5 лет назад

I'll add my voice to the congratulations for such an amazing video series. Thanks to all for making it possible. It was a joy to watch.

@Scot-Tube 4 года назад

Prestwick, Ayrshire, Scotland - the only place in the UK that Elvis ever visited

@user-ky6vw5up9m 4 года назад

SuperAye 独立 yes but i believe he did not leave the airside.

@neils5539 5 лет назад

Great video throughout, but I especially love those belly-cam shots on takeoff and landing. A view you just never get to see.

@kylestanerickenny 5 лет назад

So glad you were able to be a part of this, thanks for sharing it with all of us!

@slorznovitch 5 лет назад

Fantastic series! History is something that is being rewritten with a disgusting and disturbing lack of accuracy and more often than not, to promote a specific narrative which in itself should be of great concern for everyone. This documentary is absolutely fantastic and brilliantly well done. Thank you to everyone involved with this project. History has, for a change, been accurately documented and transitioned into modern times. Well done. Well done indeed!

@mencken8 7 месяцев назад

“Because that’s history- not what happened, but what people make themselves believe must have happened.” - Alistair Cooke

@dblissmn 5 лет назад

Fantastic view of England's biggest lake, Windermere, and to its right, Coniston Water in the Lake District National Park at 21:16.

@charlescoulson 3 года назад

A terrific piece of film making. The whole team captured the spirit of this trip. The original pilots ,so many of whom gave their lives in WW2 would be proud of your endeavours. Just wish you had been able to use the Clipper call sign.

@user-nd3lx1zg9t 5 лет назад

At 15:34 is that a USAF C-130 that could be at another, less expensive, airport?

@fulwell1 5 лет назад

Simply brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing your journeys with us, and wishing you many, many more!

@tedferkin 3 года назад

The UK airspace is a mess of slivers of uncontrolled and controlled airspace. It's basically making GA impossible.

@johnbolin7098 5 лет назад

Outstanding, the in-cockpit footage really makes me feel like I'm in the airplane. Enjoying how comprehensive your videos are. Thanks Matt !

@paulinfrancis 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for taking us along with you on your journey across the Atlantic!

@stevec00ps 3 года назад

Dunno why this series popped up on my RU-vid recommendations but I just watched all 4 and loved it cheers!

@MrBirdflu1 5 лет назад

Thank you for sharing with us this amazing experience!

@the_grand_tourer 3 года назад

Great to see the chaps smartened up for their landing in Great Britain, good show!

@ArcticMayhem 5 лет назад

When did you fly through Alaska? I've always wondered how hard it would be to fly around the world via Russia. Must be pretty difficult if most people load up with fuel and cross the Pacific. Next time you're in AK, hit me up for a coffee.

@grrlpurpleable 5 лет назад

Have enjoyed every second of this journey with you. The DC-3 is my all-time favourite, so versatile, so rugged and yet so beautiful and graceful in the air. Thank you Matt! I got to see the Dak's at Prestwick and while I spent some time exploring D-Day Doll and talking to the crew, I regret not doing the same for the Pan Am bird, the weather was atrocious that morning though. I did post a couple of pics up but none of this gorgeous aircraft here. flic.kr/s/aHsjH6QSao Thanks again Matt - awe inspiring stuff for an awe inspiring cause.

@fjimmel 2 года назад

Great photography, thank you for the link.

@jeffkelley4055 2 года назад

This is my fourth time watching. Watched this a third time a couple weeks ago and just had to get the book Fate is the Hunter which I just finished. Best book on aviation ever written is right. This is Matt's best work in my opinion.

@herrakaarme 5 лет назад

Thanks for posting these videos! They have been really enlightening to watch.

@greghumnicky2723 4 года назад

Good to see a couple of guys wearing Purdue shirts. Go Purdue!

@MarcvanExel 5 лет назад

Such an epic trip, loved every minute of it, many thanks for sharing!

@OHAREAVIATION 4 года назад

Maybe you’ll never see this comment, Matt but this is such a fantastic series of videos. LOVED each and every one, excellent work. I know it probably took quite a bunch of effort and a long time editing but I’m very grateful you took the time to capture all this for generations to come.

@tectorama 5 лет назад

Lovely video. We saw this aircraft at Duxford, and when it flew over on it's way to Normandy. We shall be at Duxford again this Friday.

@flyingturtle4313 5 лет назад

Tell me about it. I'm doing my PPL in Ireland and me and my CFI hop across to Wales now and again and It's so awkward to get in and out of the U.K. There not very welcoming to GA sometimes.

@JohnChvatalGSTV 5 лет назад

This has to be one of my favorite series of aviation videos I’ve watched here on RU-vid! The perfect mashup of aviation history and practical knowledge!

@seangreene64 5 лет назад

Thanks Matt. Had been truly inspiring. Watching these clips gives one the feeling of what those brave individuals went through 70 plus years ago. Very well done 👍. Did you make the trip back, if so. When will you be posting the clips?

@rupertprice5508 5 лет назад

Thanks for taking me along. I loved the history , engineering and just the whole adventure. Brilliant

@IRAMightyPirate Год назад

Rewatching this; such a good video series. Amazingly filmed and edited. Really neat events and love all the content you have of the crew flying combined with the all the stuff on the ground.

@jimhuntington8692 5 лет назад

Ditto what everyone else said. Thank you for doing an amazing presentation. Felt like we were part of the adventure and the history.

@nomadzatara 5 лет назад

I notice every pilot uses an iPad these days. Even commercial pilots flying passengers. Does anyone know how much easier this makes their job compared to the past when pilots didn't have such technology? I'm just curious. Thanks!

@bardo0007 5 лет назад

What if something goes wrong with the iPad. Do they have a backup ?

@Skyprince27 5 лет назад

@BK007 The copilot’s iPad

@mjphillips76 4 года назад

Matt this was epic, this whole series of videos put me in a state of aww, and amazement. This is inspiring to see these old aircraft still being flown today.

@obelic71 5 лет назад

I hope to see this aircraft also next week for the 75 years market garde remembrance. Next wednesday 2 WWII veterans of the 101st airborne 96 and 98 years old will parachute down togheter with US and Dutch airborne troops. Ofcourse they wil go in a tandemjump from the ramp of a C130. This C130 will be escorted with DC3/C47 Dakota's spitfires and mustangs.. The tribute to those who fought and those who fell and rest in sacred soil in our country is always important. We will never forget them!

@BossaNossa1 5 лет назад

Matt, I could see you pilot this bird for the 80th D-day memorial...

@wi11y1960 5 лет назад

We are forever grateful for those whom paid the ultimate price for freedom in 1944. I am grateful for your Vlogging the journey. Thankyou.

@jazzclarinet2006 5 лет назад

This series was absolutely incredible. I loved every minute of it. Thank you so much.

@Nighthawke70 5 лет назад

Friend of mine, Robert Carpenter, flew the India/China air route, called "The Hump" with the C-46. He maintained his license, but did not talk about it much. Gods knows how many crews and planes were lost on that route.

@BeechSportBill 5 лет назад

Well DONE, good and faithful servant... and SUPER CONGRATS to the CREW!

@davidevans6528 5 лет назад

A beautiful tribute to what my Dad and thousands of others did. Thanks.

@tangerinealarm 5 лет назад

This has been an amazing insight and an adventure to watch, and wonderfully edited. Amazing work all round.

@NoosaHeads 4 года назад

The only plane that could still fly when half the wings were shot off.

@peterweatherley7669 4 года назад

Can’t the A10 do that these days?

@MuitoDaora 4 года назад

Well... half of one wing (singular).

@clovis86 5 лет назад

Fantastic series Matt thank you for putting these together and having us on this amazing trip with a great team on that DC-3

@mdleweight 5 лет назад

This has been a great series. One of the best on RU-vid!

@johnpiper82 4 года назад

I can’t thank you enough for this series, and the wonderful owners and crews who flew this mission . To the owners your contributions to the next generation of pilots is unmeasurable.. I as a just a private pilot, ex Air Force mechanic, can’t thank you enough. Being old I now fly VR sims, and able to join you once again in our wonderful world of aviation. Piper1