When A Corsair Pilot Risked Everything to Save His Wingman 

Historical notes - Did the best I could! Technically, I believe this is not the correct Helicopter model. But it was as close as I could get! I hope you guys enjoyed. Obviously these videos are becoming more and more expensive for me to produce. So if you want to support my content, consider joining my Patreon in the description! Thanks to the CAF Airbase GA as well for their continued support. Go like them on FB at the link in description and check out their Corsair!

You forgot to mention, that a Knox Class frigate was named for Jesse Brown USS Jesse L. Brown (FF-1089) . And that Thomas Hudner also has a ship named for him the USS Thomas Hudner (DDG-116). Final note, Hudner along with Browns widow would both be at the dedication/commissioning ceremony in Boston for USS Jesse L. Brown back in 1973.

those 2 men.....man....they embody everything that makes me proud to be an American 🇺🇸🫡🙏✌️

There is a movie being released soon in theaters named "Devotion" about this very story. I strongly encourage everyone who has watched this magnificent and well-done video to see the movie to let the big movie companies know that, we the people, never forget the sacrifices made by others in times of war. Interestingly enough, I watched another video a few years ago about how after Jesse Brown's death he had come back to visit his wife in a paranormal experience. Thank you for not forgetting CJ.

My father who is now 95, was a Marine at the Chosen Reservoir. He always talked about the Corsair saving them. He also still complains about how when he joined the Marine Corps it was his luck that they retreated. I tell him to this day it was a strategic withdrawal. I became such a fan of the plane growing up watching the show Black Sheep. I met Pappy Boyington and got his autograph when The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum put a Corsair on display. I do not fly however I have a large RC F4U Corsair and its name is Marine Dream which I believe was an actual Corsair flown during the Korean War. Good timing as I believe a movie is coming out November 23rd regarding the topic.

Read the book and have to say Jesse Brown was a very special person. I was in tears before I finished reading. A sad end for a great man.

I feel bad for hudner even in his final days he still tried to help his friend return home

I am proud of the 14 men who ignored racial barriers and became pilots. People complaiN about racism now and they have zero clue what racism is . Either way we have come along way and let’s keep working together to treat one another with respect 😊

As I watch this, it is December 4th, the date Jesse was KIA. This is a story, both pilots, that deserves to be taught to all military as a great example of strength and courage

I'm in tears watching this episode 😭😭. So sad and really thought he would have been rescued. I love the way you portray true stories. I'm so fascinated by your work because I have always been interested in military stories. Thank you

A truely amazing story of friendship, thank you for sharing it with us

I invested in a shipping company run by the son of Thomas Hudner. They operated a ship named after him. I read up on his story back then.

The endless acts of dedication and courage should not go untold. Our youth more than ever need inspiration in these role models who in the face of danger rise for was is right. Which we see heros are made of. Actions speak of the character and soul of a man. For which they receive a small ribbon of little value. But to those who know the price one pays to earn the honor and respect it deserves. Heros walk among us you never see, until one is called upon to act.

Hi I want to give my condolences to the CAF family for their loss in dallas yesterday. A tragedy of both men, and planes.

When you are in the military… your brothers in arms are your family, and in most cases… closer.

Legends, both of these Men. Absolute freaking Legends.

in late November we will get this amazing story into theatres - Devotion

I am so looking forward to later this month to see the movie "Devotion"

This story was just heart breaking. I don't normally get emotional about historical event like this one but for some reason this one really touched me.

He tried. He really did try. No man could have done any better. He was a friend and a comrade.

Devotion is a good movie and it’s such a sad story of loyalty and friendship

The Corsairs and the Navy and Marine pilots that flew them provided close air support for all UN forces throughout the Korean war. Even when jets were dogfighting high above, the troops on the ground could depend on the Corsairs. The pilots who flew them were outstanding and brave men. They were willing to give their all for the men on the ground as are Navy and Marine pilots today. This story highlights that bravery.

Read about this a year ago. I have the Greatest Respect for both pilots.

Well done, TJ3 History! Great graphics and research. As a historian, I know how hard getting it right can be. It's why it took me almost 3 years to write my dissertation. And as a Marine, I really want the Corps to get its deserved recognition. If Marines are on the ground, Marines are in the air. General Chesty Puller, then only a colonel, was in command of the 1st Marine Regiment at Chosin. His famous quote about being surrounded was at Chosin. (When the American force is made up of soldiers [Army] and Marines, we prefer to be called "troops" rather than soldier. Marines will fight over this! I know your video--a well done video--is about VF-33 and Brown/Hudner, but there were Marine Corsair squadrons (VMFs 542, 212, 214, 323, et. al. flying support at Chosin. I'm so glad you included General Peterson! He was my CO when he was a colonel as the Commanding Officer of VMFA 314. Again, great work! I look forward to your videos!

Man I love your series keep it up I always love aviation stories like the charlie brown and Franz stigler incident

Far more moving than I was expecting. This was a truly high quality presentation. Thank you.

my grandfather was flying a corsair flying cover fire for him when he went down to save jesse. Him and two other corsairs were flying in a circle formation around the two grounded planes.

The Corsair is a very pretty plane! I bet it probably handles like a Porche'.

When we English hear Corsair we immediately think of the 1970s Ford automobile, it was a rather large and unmissable vehicle that has passed down into contemporary cultural history over here in these sceptered islands. But I digress, I'm a huge fan of our common history and most grateful for all that you share with us and best wishes from Liverpool 🇬🇧

My dad, Jim "Pug" March, crewed for some years During and after WWII, on a *_PB2Y Consolidated "Coronado."_* That's the huge 4-engine Bomber, big sister to the much better known 2-engine PBY Catalina. He had earlier served as an As Aviation Chief Ordnanceman's mate from summer 1941 on the Hornet CV-8, helped load the Mitchell B-25 bombers for the Doolittle Raid on Japanese Home Islands months after the Pearl Harbor attack. During the Hornet's' last day in the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, he was fighting fires with his crew mates to keep them from the magazines. A JIN Val dive bomber crashed on the flight deck near the Island, and its unexploded bomb punched through four decks and ended up rolling with the swells, smacking the walls of the compartment near my father's firefighting team. He and his mates found some timbers, then he sent them away and entered the compartment solo, using the timbers to secure the unexploded bomb. Then re-joined his team and continuing to fight fires until the order to abandon ship came down. For his actions that day he was awarded the Navy Cross. *_There were 35 Hornet sailors, officers and pilots awarded the Navy Cross for their actions in that final battle. Only five survived to receive their medals._* He never talked about combat, I had to dig up the documents. He liked to talk about the friends he made, how they explored the freshly-liberated islands; cobbled together a makeshift sailboat from discarded drop tanks to cruise around the lagoon of whichever base they'd anchored between missions. There were several hundred "Coronados" in the Pacific theater, and although later they did a lot of transport duty, they had FIRST entered service doing combat missions. My dad's flew with his crew mates in a lot of long-distance overnight missions timed to do dawn attacks against isolated Japanese ships that had been spotted hiding in remote anchorages among Pacific Islands. *•* If you could find combat footage featuring the PB2Y Consolidated "Coronado" that would add a a little to seeing how the war was won.

Korean war.. sadly the forgotten war. Mash, one of the greatest tv series of all time, depicted how brutal that war was on the ground, and for all the soldiers involved, but also the doctors and medics that are in the middle of it. Sad war, and they all are. No wars should be forgotten.

They are making a movie about this. It’s called “Devotion” btw

Great story. Fantastic Aircraft from WWII!😀🇺🇸

Enjoyed your rendition of this telling of this Korean War Story. I believe though there may have been one incorrect portion though. From what I heard and and read concerting Ensign Browns lending in the field. He was not trapped under the plane. I think that when his Corsair came into belly land. The firewall between the cockpit and the engine broke/bent. Causing the instrument panel to crush and trap his legs. But hey, I maybe wrong. Another good movie on the air war in Korea is The Bridges of Toko RI (1954) starring William Holden.

This is a inspiring yet tragic story. I read Adam Makos’ book about Jesse Brown and I’m looking forward to seeing the movie that just came out. I’d love to see you do a video on his other book, “A Higher Call.” That is also an inspiring story. Also, some videos about Charles Lindbergh flying combat missions as a civilian.

Damn good on that man. That's a real friend and brother. Must have been devastating

I like this slight change in style

Saw Devotion for my bday, on opening day. Loved it. Bring tissues though.

Good story! Inspiring in a number of ways. Mostly giving hope in these dark times.

Many years ago, I worked with a fellow at a machine shop in Minnesota who was on the USS Leyte Gulf as a deck hand for the pilot of an F4U during this time. He told me that he had gotten injured when he lost his footing on the wing and was blown off to the deck. He had a medical discharge from the Navy because of his injury.

This is the most touching and heartbreaking thing I watch.

I absolutely loved this story it made me cry, I saw the same story by yarn hub a year or 2 ago.

Wow. Just wow. There are no words. What an amazing story ❤

There where many Heroes ,also on the german side! ( Franz Stigler) Leutnant Friedrich Lengfeld,who saved American injured soldiers in the Hürtgenwald!

Such a great channel. Great content with good a nice job on video links. Total respect and admiration for our heroes, with a nice quality voice narrative. Thumbs up TJ3.👍

The rest of the strike group napalmed the aircraft and The Man still trapped in the aircraft, his injuries were probably fatal due to impact and freezing cold conditions. Requiem . I hope the movie doesn't suck because so often great, heroic and tragic stories like

From the Red Ball Express, a famed truck convoy system operated by black soldiers that supplied Allied forces moving quickly through Europe after breaking out from the D-Day beaches in Normandy in 1944, to the famed Red Tail Squadron made up of all black P-51 pilots, black soldiers and Airman were patriots and heroes that have never been recognized enough. They gave us everything they could give. Thank you.

Got hooked on your channel, been binge watching since Tuesday

TJ you always do your best...great story another one I didn't know about 😎👍

Hudner nervously anticipated a court-martial for defying a direct order and willful destruction of a Navy aircraft. Instead, he would receive the Medal of Honor for “exceptionally valiant action and selfless devotion to a shipmate.” When USS Jesse L. Brown (DE-1089) was launched in 1973, Hudner was in attendance, standing next to Brown's widow. In 2017, USS Thomas Hudner (DDG-116) was christened in Hudner’s honor. For Daisy Brown, Hudner reminded her of her beloved Jesse, whose last words to his fellow pilot reportedly were a request to tell Daisy he loved her. Ensign Jesse Brown would posthumously receive the DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS PURPLE HEART AIR MEDAL NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL KOREAN SERVICE MEDAL UNITED NATIONS KOREAN SERVICE MEDAL Born: 13 October 1926 Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S. Died; 4 December 1950 (aged 24) ​💔​🥺​ Chosin Reservoir, Korea Buried Chosin Reservoir, North Korea We will not forget 🌺. ░♡░┳┣I░A░Ⓝ░К▒❀▒УOЦ░♡░ for your service & sacrifices on behalf of a grateful nation. 🫡. ❤🤍💙☆彡　　★彡　　☆彡　　★彡 ☆彡　　★彡　　☆彡　　★彡. ​😪​💐​💐​💐 Thomas Jerome Hudner Jr.​: Born August 31, 1924 Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S. Died: November 13, 2017 (aged 93) Concord, Massachusetts, U.S. Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery. Battles/wars Korean War Battle of Chosin Reservoir Vietnam War Awards Medal of Honor Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Air Medal (2)

An amazing breed of men lived in those times , more so than today . We have good men , but few .

The Navy & Marine Corps had another awesome but little known aircraft between late WWII until the end of the Korean War...the twin-engine Grumman F7F "Tigercat" heavy-fighter. Of course, 1950's jet power made it obsolete but there's an amazing YT vid of a surviving aircraft that demonstrates it's wicked performance & in-flight sound. Highly recommended. 👍

I finished watching the movie and one of the things that didn’t make any sense. The credits was when they were talking about trying to retrieve Jesse’s body. When in the movie, and especially what we’re hearing right now in this video, his body was incinerated. You have napalm incinerate an aircraft that still full of fuel, along with even your whole squadron is enough to basically make you ashes. If somehow the Chinese dead turn his body over to the Korean authorities for sometime now even after or before the nipping, I’ll be like damn that is surprising news to me. Although there have been over 8400 US service members who are uncounted for in Korea.

Really loved filming this with you! cheers lad.

A wonderful story. I hope that the film honours both pilots properly.

ENS Brown did NOT fly a Brewster Buffalo. Ever. The plane was not very good as a carrier fighter and ultimately, the plane was sold to Finland where it actually proved capable during the Winter War by shooting down a lot of Polikarpov I-15s and I-153s. On a positive note, I got to be a friend of CAPT Thomas Hudner and it was a true honor to drink with him while I was the XO of Old Ironsides. I now work as a contractor at NAVSTA Mayport and USS Thomas J. Hudner (DDG 116) is homported here!

Learned about this event a few weeks ago when reading James Hornfischer's 'Who Can Hold The Sea' covering the USN from 1945-60.

Very Nice Video ! Looking forward to seeing the movie !

Amazing and thank you !

The personnel at Chosin reservoir were not troops but U.S. Marines!

Devotion was great.

I loved this video, this video is why the corsair is my favourite warbird

This is a heartwarming and inspirational story.

What a tragic ending ....

4:10: "Would still play a major role" - and the plane flies a barrel roll - nice

Heaven is for Heroes, My They R.I.P.

Keep up the great content man👍

I love these story’s, keep it up bro 🤘🏽👍🏽

Very cool (almost movie-like) production of this incredible yet frustrating and saddening story of bravery and self-sacrifice, TJ!! Jesse Brown surely carried this burden the rest of his life! On a more upbeat (humorous?) note, it's amazing how you got Oscar winning actor J.K. Simmons to conduct an interview for this segment!! Jim C.

Wow. Amazing, inspiring history.

It took real Devotion to do what he did

My Grandfather was the Commanding officer that took VMF 213 Checkerboard Squadron to Korea. He was hit April 4th 1951 by ground fire while out on a recon. Hit plane caught fire and when he went to bailout he struck the rear wing. He laid motionless in a field while his wingman circled until low on gas. Helicopter came and got him, flew him to a hospital ship where he die of his injuries 3 days later. God bless America and God bless our Veterans!!!

saw the movie. jesse brown should receive an oscar for his performance in this factual movie.

It was very emotional to see this movies..

Keep up the great content!

Wonderful tribute.

What a powerful and poignant story. Here's hoping the movie will be half as good.

Love the war thunder clips in the background

Oh my gosh. I'm in tears.

Love your content

Naval Aviator WINGS no Naval Aviator calls it a badge lol

Great video as always

I’m excited for the movie interpretation

Outstanding video

I have watched the movie and have ordered the book. This was truly brave men.

I’ve heard this tragic story once before 😢so sad

Great story once again! I don't know how to put what I'm feeling into words, but it makes me happy that he went back to find him and with the full cooperation of North Korea no less. It's a shame that they couldn't locate their wreck and their brother. I'd assume if they did they would leave the rest of the crash site intact as to preserve it's history, but there's another part of me who would want to preserve the near intact Corsair to further tell this story to future generations.

i swear to god you're gonna make me a pilot

Rest in Peace, mighty warriors.

Can't wait for the movie when it's released in a few weeks

Great story

Yes a devotion movie video

I just love you

You should cover: 1. The story of No Kum Sok, the North Korean MiG pilot who defected to the South 2. Alan Peart, the New Zealand fighter ace who fought off dozens of Japanese fighters by himself when they attacked his aerodrome. He had to run around the base for about ten minutes to calm himself down afterward.

Thank you TJ3! Did you know that they are making a whole new movie based on Jesse Brown?

You did a great job telling this story. I have just one suggestion: please do not use background music while you are talking. I'm not sure why more and more YT channel hosts are doing so, but the music is distracting when one is trying to listen to someone speak and tell us about the subject matter. You might think, well, it's background. True, but we can still hear it. It gets in the way of paying attention to the dialogue. I had one host tell me he thinks it may help folks stay engaged. Beats me. I just know it is extremely annoying.

"Humble beginnings" you can say that again 🤣🤣 Just him being black from Mississippi says enough

Amazing a movie is gonna happen about it, ima go see it.

Love how you used warthunder for most of these clips

The h34 pictured was used in the mountains of Vietnam because it did have the power the h19 is the type most likely used.the 34 was not available in Korea