I met Mr. Gatling earlier today at my store. His enthusiasm for telling his story was incredible. I must have sat and listened for 15 minutes, but it felt like a few moments. A true pleasure to meet someone so important to our country's history. Very proud of Mr. Gatling!
@judymorgan9463
9 жыл бұрын
For all of these years, I knew you had a story to tell but because you never applauded yourself...we never heard your story. My mother and daddy ( your brother) told me little bits and pieces...but they knew your heart...sinking that destroyer carried deep emotions for your entire lifetime. We now have a new grandson that carries your name and thankfully your story will be passed on for generations to come. The gratitude I feel knowing my father and his brothers served this country gives me great pride, but the ability for you to share your story, Uncle David, is a blessing ...remarkable and I THANK YOU for sharing! xo
@bastogne315
5 жыл бұрын
He was a killer.......he did the right thing killing those nazi fucks.
@hodaka1000
3 жыл бұрын
The greatest generation
@davidvines6498
3 жыл бұрын
That’s wonderful that you get to hear a bit of your uncles story. My Dad was a Seabee in the Pacific Theatre and never would talk about what happened. Sadly he passed away in 1995 and we will never know.
@BoxofRain-ff4td
3 жыл бұрын
The term “ The greatest generation “ couldn’t be more appropriate.
@hodaka1000
3 жыл бұрын
My father fought the Japanese He passed away in 1997 but still speaks today on video in a specially dedicated area of the National War Memorial Canberra
@KingDogfl
9 жыл бұрын
A friend introduced me to Mr. Gatling. I had the privilege of meeting with Mr. Gatling, along with my friend, and he shared his story to the both of us. He brought his books and his photographs and I was clinging to every word as he shared his experiences with precise detail. It was as though he was telling what he did just last week. Mr. Gatling has an amazing story to share and I hope that everyone here will get the chance to hear it. Mr. Gatling, thank you for your service to your country. You, Sir, are an American hero.
@INSTMILTECH
5 жыл бұрын
It is with heavy hearts that we would like to announce: Major William David Gatling was laid to rest May 11, 2018. Family and friends gathered in Washington D.C. at the Arlington National Cemetery to witness his honors service on a beautiful sunny day in our awe inspiring Nation's capital. Thank you of the support. He will be missed, God bless.
@motogp001
5 жыл бұрын
My hat is off to Major Gatling. It sounds as if he lived a long and strong life. The WWII Vets are becoming fewer each year. I miss the strength of character and their conviction to family and country that set them apart from the modern generations. If I could grow up to be 1/2 the man that these men are and were, I would be satisfied with my life. Gods Speed Major Gatling.
@aaronjohn6586
5 жыл бұрын
He served his country, saw what needed to be done, did it to the best of his abilities and asked for nothing in return. That is the true definition of a citizen soldier. He was a living embodiment of what duty, honor and country means!
@benlaskowski357
4 жыл бұрын
He now flies for another Air Force.
@Sshooter444
4 жыл бұрын
I wish we had more films like this of other veterans
@INSTMILTECH
4 жыл бұрын
@@Sshooter444 We sure do too
@Buckeye67
9 жыл бұрын
Mr. Gatling, You and the warriors of your generation quite literally saved the world from an evil the likes of which the world has never seen. I really don't have the words to thank you, the heroes of World War 2, enough. God bless you all.
@onlythewise1
5 жыл бұрын
wrong
@kystars
5 жыл бұрын
@@onlythewise1 and WHY is what he said, wrong?
@onlythewise1
5 жыл бұрын
@@kystars YOU NEED TO READ and leanr more or donate ten thousand dollars to me ill tell you
@k.w.churchill4397
5 жыл бұрын
@@kystars hes a troll....thats why......just another idiot. Ignore him.
@onlythewise1
5 жыл бұрын
@nuff said its already in usa
@NatureismyHome-cu6zs
5 жыл бұрын
The Warhawk was a great plane and didn’t get enough credit. These men were gallant warriors
@wilburfinnigan2142
5 жыл бұрын
Ranger How so very TRUE !!!! The Brits drool and slobber over the Hurrycane yet the P40 actually out performed it, and there were 14,000 of them made !! !third most produced USAAF fighter of WW II !! It did the job although it was only the best at roll rate but good enough to get the job done !!! Fought in all theaters flown by all Allied nations !!!
@waveman2952
3 жыл бұрын
@@wilburfinnigan2142 Could out fly the P51 below 15000 feet. Just a little slower but a great weapon!
@wilburfinnigan2142
3 жыл бұрын
@@waveman2952 YOU will have to prove that statement !!!! It is absurb !!! P51 would eat it for breakfast and lunch and dinner !!!!
@INSTMILTECH
8 жыл бұрын
This past Veteran's day 11/11/16 we had the pleasure of speaking to Mr. Gatling and reading him some of your comments. Thank you very much for all the encouraging and kind comments. It was an honor to share and be the messenger. Thank you all !
@carrickrichards2457
3 жыл бұрын
Worth remembering, thank you. P40 was maligned as it was behind P38, P47, P51, Corsair and Spitfire and the best German aircraft. This is undeserved, it made 200 aces, was considered superior to the Hurricane (which it replaced in North Africa by 1942 and in Asia soon after), was broadly equivalent to the Machi-202 and BF109E, better than these in it's main low altitude roles and remained in production until November'44.
@genekelly8467
3 жыл бұрын
Indeed-in China, it was flown with great results by the "Flying Tigers" (US pilots commissioned in the Republic of China AF). Using General Chennault's tactics, they destroyed 694 Japanese aircraft will the loss of only 76 planes. True-it could not match the Japanese Zero in ROC or maneuverability, but it was armored and had self sealing fuel tanks.
@ohger1
8 жыл бұрын
10:35 "I guess I was scared". The bravest men I ever met were never afraid to admit when they were afraid. My dad was awarded a bronze star for an incident during the Bulge, and many of my dad's stories were about situations that scared him. Great story Mr. Gatling, and thanks for your service.
@30AndHatingIt
5 жыл бұрын
Anyone who says they aren't scared in combat is either lying, or they're crazy and need to be immediately removed from the front lines.
@zeppelino243
8 ай бұрын
"There's People that claim Not to be scared in combat, they are either liars or psychopats, and then there's People which are scared but still do what is necessary" Patton
@ohger1
8 ай бұрын
@@zeppelino243 Exactly. I once asked my dad after hearing one of the stories that scared me after listening to it how he managed to serve 3 years in combat and keep his sanity. He told me he reached a point where he didn't care if he died. That shocked me.
@em1osmurf
5 жыл бұрын
after leaving my father's grave (usmc capt, combat field commission, ww2, korea, and vietnam vet), i realized i was witnessing first-hand the passing of the greatest generation of warriors the USA had ever fielded. god bless them all.
@jameswallis6093
5 жыл бұрын
traitors rule the media..and send our fathers not to save liberty or freedom,but to in debt nations to owe billions in blood money,and save communist Russia ,who butchered millions,and destroyed every democractic government in Eastern Europe'.Respect is due to the soldier.sailor,and aviators who fought! But never Swallow the patriotic babble of fat Politicians,and their smarmy speech writers whose words send children to die,while they gleem at their bank balance..
@30AndHatingIt
5 жыл бұрын
@@jameswallis6093 Your comment has merit, but try to show some respect... considering the circumstances and context here...
@mmcss1155
5 жыл бұрын
Not just the greatest generation of warriors. THE Greatest generation ever!
@hodaka1000
3 жыл бұрын
@@mmcss1155 And not just American
@tango6nf477
5 жыл бұрын
These people, what they did, it defies description. When I look around at people today, expecting more and more but not willing to work for it, moaning and whining about petty things, and refusing to take personal responsibility I think about people like Maj Gatling. We need more like him today, not to fight wars but to put things right.
@brockrylander3401
9 жыл бұрын
Mr. Gatling, thank you for your service! My grandfather was Lt. James D. Rylander who also flew P40's in 324th Fighter Group in the MTO from 1943-1945. I have always wondered what his experience was like. Sadly, he passed away in 2011. It is such a pleasure to hear the story of the 324th FG and the important role it (and you) played. I wish I could thank you in person.
@INSTMILTECH
9 жыл бұрын
Brock Rylander Mr. Gatling had a special comment for you Brock Rylander. He remembers your grandad. He also remembers who he thinks was your father coming to see him at his home in FL and discussing the 324th and your grandad. He also remembered this story: "the 324th was all gathered around one day. Your grandfather, Lt. James D. Rylander was known as a jokester with the guys, and he pulled out a dummy grenade (which no-one else knew was a dummy), and pulled the pin, needless to say Mr. Gatling said that everyone scattered quick! - your grandfather pulled a fast one on the guys and everyone had a good laugh."
@nathanbeach
5 жыл бұрын
My grandfather flew with your grandfather... I see Rylander's name on missions reports.
@brockrylander3401
11 ай бұрын
@@nathanbeach sorry Nathan! Just saw your comment. Would love to know where I could find mission reports...I don't think I've even seen any. Would love to connect.
@nathanbeach
11 ай бұрын
@@brockrylander3401i've just been going down the rabbit hole of mission reports this week for the first time in a while. the stuff is fascinating. i'll see what interesting stuff i can find for the Rylanders.
@paulpowell4871
5 жыл бұрын
I learned more on that subject listing to that man than in 60 years of study and military service and life. Bless his soul!
@houseofcharm
8 жыл бұрын
It was more than an honor to meet you last night, hear you recount your mission and shake you hand, Mr Gatling even in an inauspicious location as Sam's. I was the one who;d dad invaded Tarawa on the other side of the globe. I'm passing this video along to our friend, the one I'd mentioned was the bomber pilot in Europe and also Korea. And I hope you got your iPad connection working...!
@jacobaddavide1911
6 жыл бұрын
My grandad was a radio officer aboard the Pancaldo when it was sunk in this video and without it happening I wouldn’t have been born! He was knocked off the boat and into the sea where he stayed for 24 hours before being picked up by the British destroyers in pursuit. He was taken to a POW camp in Africa and later moved to England where he remained. Never forget your heritage and in a weird twist of fate, I thank Mr Gatling for his actions that day :)
@INSTMILTECH
5 жыл бұрын
WOW, that is amazing. We thank you and appreciate your comments.
@diggerau698
5 жыл бұрын
@Mr. Shlock you're an idiot
5 жыл бұрын
@Mr. Shlock : Hey bonehead, the way I see it he had the good sense to recognize a hopeless situation when he saw one and had enough intelligence to abandon ship. You can bet your ass a lot of Americans did the same in similar circumstances.
@The_Original_Brad_Miller
5 жыл бұрын
@ Meh, don't let the troll bait you, they get off on jumping in and stiring up bullshit. You have to admit though, they have a pretty good vocabulary for a 13 year old girl.
@mongolike513
5 жыл бұрын
Mr. Shlock dear Mr Schnott the US is currently bombing and strafing tribesmen in Afghanistan and Iraq and Somalia and Yemen and Syria and not many of them are armed with anything because the are civilians . A lot of people would agree with you that the US are greasy fascists.
@johninnh4880
5 жыл бұрын
P-40 is the best "looking" and most iconic WWII fighter. IMHO. I have a painting of one in my livingroom. The P-40 is the reason I learned to fly.
@buster117
5 жыл бұрын
The most underrated plane for it's time.
@warbuzzard7167
7 жыл бұрын
I was deeply humbled by this old hero's simply-told recollection of his experience of the war. God Bless him and the folks who gave us a successful conclusion to the most monstrous of wars.
@morganpirate9127
3 жыл бұрын
Those men were STUDS in the very BEST sense! The kind of men the rest of us tried to live up to!
@kentleykingtaggart7034
6 жыл бұрын
21 years old and already a major pain to the axis. HERO thank you god bless.
@johnfranks
9 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fascinating story! Thank you to Mr. Gatling and the Institute for the excellent presentation.
@motogp001
6 жыл бұрын
“The Greatest Generation” with out a doubt.
@kystars
5 жыл бұрын
@Mr. Shlock You got THAT RIGHT!
@roscothefirst4712
5 жыл бұрын
I had a relative who flew P40's for the Canadian air force in North Africa, he got shot down by flak; did a wheels up crash landing and then got strafed by a Bf109. He thought it was very unsportsmanlike to be strafed after already crashing. He was wounded and had permanent damage to one eye and bullet wounds to both legs. After his leg wounds healed, he flew ferry missions to bring fighters to forward airstrips.
@markrobinson1135
3 жыл бұрын
I could listen to Sergeant Gattling for hours and hours. This guy can tell A story
@americangangster1911
6 жыл бұрын
Shot at some shadows a few times and then shipped off to war, amazing.
@TheDustysix
5 жыл бұрын
Please don't confuse the two.
@danielburgess7785
5 жыл бұрын
200 consecutive sorties. Someone knew, or learned quickly, what he was doing.
@Corintbarchialla
5 жыл бұрын
my uncle died on the Leone Pancaldo in this video... Honor to him and to all the sailors
@dave-in-nj9393
5 жыл бұрын
@Mr. Shlock : My respect to the troops, who are acting under orders. But I also have to agree with Slock that the sinking of a ship saved many more people than were lost on the ship. the USS Ward sunk one mini sub and may have saves thousands of lives.
5 жыл бұрын
@Mr. Shlock : The only thing soldiers, sailors and airmen know is what their superiors tell them. No matter what side they fight on they're no better than pawns in the greater scheme of things.
@xaenon
5 жыл бұрын
@Mr. Shlock Shut the fuck up. You have absolutely no concept of what military service involves, and you've clearly demonstrated as much. Go back to playing COD in your mom's basement and let the adults talk.
@psychiatry-is-eugenics
5 жыл бұрын
Ww1 - ww2 , terrible tragedies for all people
@Falzarar
5 жыл бұрын
@Mr. Shlock If you see the world wars at a whole then you may be right about Mussulini and such... but seen on an individual scale both World Wars are FULL of tradegy on all sides. It wasn't just "JADADADA KILLING NAZIS BITCH!" It was a period of time were many MANY people suffered. People loosing their lifes, loosing their children, their husbands and wifes... not only Soldiers but civilians aswell. And even on the Soldiers side many were drafted into this and didn't have the choice. The only ones who did have this choice where some of the US Soldiers. And well... the concept of killing more Enemy Soldiers than you loose is more Battlefield or RTS shit... but does not apply in a real war. Real war isn't about tickets and the one that reaches zero first looses.
@davidstewart5811
3 жыл бұрын
I grew up with black and white TV and watched the movie Flying Tigers. Sure looking back today it was hooky but I loved it in 1950. I did not know we used the P40 in Africa and Europe, all I had heard of was the P38, P51, P47 and of course the Spitfire and Hurricane. You learn something every day. My uncle died in France in the fall of 1944 so there is a family connection to what Major Gatling did. His generation truly saved the world for democracy. An amazing man and likewise amazing history. His decorations clearly reflect what he went through.
@Minoltalphafan
3 жыл бұрын
I had never heard of the "shadow" gunnery practice. Brilliant.
@INSTMILTECH
9 жыл бұрын
IMT would like to thank everyone for your messages to Mr. William David Gatling. He was very happy to hear the kind and encouraging comments, and it was an honor to pass them along. Thank you so very much Mr. Gatling had a special comment for you Brock Rylander. He remembers your grandad. He also remembers who he thinks was your father coming to see him at his home in FL and discussing the 324th and your grandad. He also remembered this story: "the 324th was all gathered around one day. Your grandfather, Lt. James D. Rylander was known as a jokester with the guys, and he pulled out a dummy grenade (which no-one else knew was a dummy), and pulled the pin, needless to say Mr. Gatling said that everyone scattered quick! - your grandfather pulled a fast one on the guys and everyone had a good laugh." Thanks again everyone for your comments, and please keep them up, we will still be delivering messages to WDG as we get them. Thank you
@joge3976
5 жыл бұрын
There is a saying about the p40 kitty/warhawk , " damed by words flowin to glory"! Without that aircraft my country Australia would not have been able to defeat the Japanese airforce in New Guinea during WW2.
@u2mister17
3 жыл бұрын
You chaps used her well. The main thing about the 40 was, she was there when the world needed her.
@Minong_Manitou_Mishepeshu
5 жыл бұрын
I sat in a P-40 with the Burma skull when I was 12 years old at Oshkosh in 1989. Ill never forget that. Thanks to the owner, that 5 min. experience changed my life.
@jimmyc3238
3 жыл бұрын
6:40 Shadow shooting! I had never heard of this before. Simple, effective, brilliant.
@INSTMILTECH
3 жыл бұрын
We were blown away as well and that they only had two missions of shadow gunnery training before combat!
@billgatling4835
9 жыл бұрын
thank you jake. I have shown this video to many friends and family. we have all enjoyed it very much. My dad speaks highly of you and your work. Thanks again.
@GTX1123
3 жыл бұрын
I got to climb up onto a P40 parked on an airfield on Ford Island in Pearl Harbor when I was 7 years old in 1969. The movie "Tora, Tora, Tora" was being filmed and the USN dragged this damaged P40 out of a warehouse onto the air field as a prop for the movie. This was not a wooden mock up but a real P40 that had been damaged during the bombing of Pearl Harbor 28 yrs earlier. It still had bullet holes up and down the wings where it had been strafed and one of the landing gear had a bad bend in it where the pilot hit some debris on the runway as he had just started to taxi trying to get airborne during the attack. My older brother jumped into the cockpit so I spent most of my time standing on the wing, yelling at him to give me my turn LOL.
@timothyoneill981
3 жыл бұрын
Lucky😅
@DAREDEVILBKLYN
8 жыл бұрын
A very humble man and a great American. Very nice to see enlisted WW2 pilot stories involving such feats of bravery, salutes !
@larrylogue1578
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir. It was an honor to hear your story. God bless you and your fellow comrades for the sacrifaces you made.
@Outlier999
3 жыл бұрын
A long life well-lived. RIP Major Gatling.
@Dana9437
9 жыл бұрын
I had the privilege of meeting Mr. Gatling at the Edgecombe County Veterans Museum in Taboro, NC, in 2004. He shared his story and signed copies of his book, Critical Points. I'm happy to hear that at 93, he is still educating us about his World War II experiences. Just spoke with him on the phone this Memorial Day and he is strong and alert!
@brianpesci
3 жыл бұрын
Built in Buffalo, NY, this aircraft won an astounding kill ratio vs the Mitsubishi Zero and Imperial Japanese forces of nearly 25:1 in the early days before Pearl Harbor with the legendary Flying Tigers! While the nation struggled to get industry up to it's potential, the flyers and their underrated planes like the P-40, the Hellcat, the SBD Dauntless did their jobs.
@donaldreach760
5 жыл бұрын
Major, Thank you for your service and the sacrifices you made to keep us free. All you aviators were a great inspiration to me. I rode USMC Helicopters in airborne assaults during my time in S.Vietnam. Wounded after ten months in country, I was medevaced and retired having served two years out of a four year enlistment. I earned my wings, Commercial fixed and rotary, and enjoyed every moment in and around aircraft and pilots. Never got my hands on a PFour Oh, but I have seen them in air shows and up close. They look so sleek and graceful it's hard to believe the age of their design.I always say a prayer for those who flew them in combat. I was grateful to be a peace time aviator.
@INSTMILTECH
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for you comment and thank you for your service.
@joezavacky720
3 жыл бұрын
Bravo sir! A grateful nation salutes you!
@GeoffLatterAirshows
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely tremendous video. Truly a great tribute to the men and machines who were the greats we pay tribute too, and fly in thier shadows.
@skywatcher651
4 жыл бұрын
Love and admiration to all the men and women of the Allied Forces and others who fought for liberation. You are the finest generation indeed
@peterszar
5 жыл бұрын
My Father worked at Curtiss after he graduated from high school and prior to joining the military. He always like to talk about Curtiss, loved working there. After the military he went to work for Boeing.
@robertjohnson8938
5 жыл бұрын
I believe the only plane to serve in every theater of the war
@2098elk
5 жыл бұрын
My favorite aircraft of WWII. Always an AVG fan but P40 just looked he part of a fighter. Amazing what the pilots and planes did during that time.
@waveman2952
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome my favorite WWII fighter!
@robertmorey4104
5 жыл бұрын
Great Video! I'm a ww2 buff and never heard of this guy. Fantastic, and in his own words! The p40 doesnt get much respect but it was a good plane and was all we had for a while. Very few pilots stories about Africa as well. Really neat video! Thank you Mr Gatling!
@MajorCaliber
6 жыл бұрын
One more Salute for David Gatling--started in the enlisted ranks, proved his mettle time and again, wound up a Major! And still kicking at age 93+... few of us will cheat death as many times as this gent. Well done, sir, well done.
@forumboss2620
3 жыл бұрын
The greatest generation. True courage at age 21. Both my father (Army) and uncle (Navy) served in combat in WWII. Today, what do we have? 21 year olds who need safe spaces and can’t change a light bulb ... how the world has changed.
@dutchman4098
5 жыл бұрын
Man, I love their stories and I make a point to shake the hand of any vet from WWII.
@frigidmonk
2 жыл бұрын
Sooo underrated but, soo devastating! I salute you P-40 chariot driver’s! Furious, deadly, determined men of action. Gods speed.😎🙏
@johnteng9553
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome pilot and awesome plane and extraordinary accomplishment!
@nathanbeach
5 жыл бұрын
This is a great little documentary, can't wait to watch more. My grandfather, Capt. E.C. Beach Jr., flew with him later in Italy from October - December 1943. I've just discovered Gatling's name along with my grandfather on mission reports from that time. I would be really interested to know if he remembers him. He was the "old man" in the group at age 24.
@INSTMILTECH
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing, we will go through our records and look for your grandad's name, it sounds familiar... Major William David Gatling was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery surrounded by friends & family, on May 11th, 2017. Thank you for your comments and for your grandfather's service! We will get back to you on your inquiries if we find something.
@davidperry970
5 жыл бұрын
great story I've never heard in all my years. Thanks Mr. Gatling.
@josephnardone1250
5 жыл бұрын
As an Honorably Discharged Veteran of the US Army who enlisted to serve his country and served with a disability and whose father was a tanker in the US Army who served from D+10 to VE day, I salute you and thank you for your service in WW2. You and my father were members of the Greatest Generation.
5 жыл бұрын
He probably had to fight like hell to keep his flying status.
@renardgrise
5 жыл бұрын
This is a top-notch video... why is this channel not more prolific?
@merlemorrison482
9 жыл бұрын
I'd like to add my personal congratulations, and express my gratitude for a job well done. I'm glad you made it home!
@CB-ei6ez
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely the greatest generation that saved the world from darkness, we shall never see another generation like this ever again, or understand what they really experienced, rest in peace, God Bless, thank you for your service.
@INSTMILTECH
3 жыл бұрын
We agree. The sacrifices made by so many men, woman, and families of the time can never and will never be fully appreciated to the level they deserve. Thank you for your comments. Never forget WWII.
@JoeBlow-fp5ng
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Major.
@danthemansmail
5 жыл бұрын
I always thought the Warhawk was a beautiful plane.
@stephengardiner9867
5 жыл бұрын
The P-40 was NOT a "fighter-bomber". It was designed as a fighter (pursuit aircraft), pure and simple. It made it's mark in history by fighting enemy aircraft, not by bombing. Could it carry bombs, hell yes, could it strafe, hell yes, but that was not its purpose. The P-47 WAS a fighter-bomber. It could raise merry hell on ground installations yet, in its later variants, could duel with the German jets. Was it "better" than the P-40? Well, BOTH were still flying combat missions at the end of hostilities. The P-40 was a pre-war design (actually a development of an earlier fighter) which, in truth, made it a contemporary of the Wildcat, Hurricane, the early Zeros and the BF-109. While it was not quite the equal in performance to any of these aircraft, it was close enough that in the hands of an experienced and skilled pilot, it could prove deadly. Curtiss should have been able to develop a worthy successor but, for some reason, they started work on some , plainly, foolish ideas (along with the Helldiver... not as much a disaster as has been recorded but still, well.. Corsairs and Helcats could do the job just as well). Meanwhile, a small, hitherto unknown outfit called North American Aviation (who had never designed anything more sprightly than a trainer) offered a new design to the British. The rest is history. Curtiss SHOULD have been able to produce the next fighter but they failed rather miserably.
@kittyhawk9707
5 жыл бұрын
Not true .. the Kittyhawk served with the RAF as in the fighter bomber role.. much like the Hurribomber (Hurricane converted to carry bombs and the 20mm cannon armed Hurricane. Both these performed in the Desert for ground attack duties .
@altatude9677
5 жыл бұрын
Right on and thank you for your service.
@LeftyLucyRightyTyty
5 жыл бұрын
Good Lord...this is such an AWESOME DOCUMENT...there need to be MORE OF THESE MADE...in general...The "poor dumb bastards"(a description of combatants used by General Patton) have so much info that will go with them to the grave...or evaporate in the nursing home...even the lowly infantryman can shed light on his equipment...his actions...The military accountant could shed light on bureaucracy...your vids are high quality and FULL of stuff that MEANS SOMETHING...please keep diggin'!!
@paullowes2658
3 жыл бұрын
Stories about this war are being ignored and ridiculed by the youth of this country. They are and always will be the greatest generation. Thank you for your service and rest in peace
@paullowes2658
3 жыл бұрын
It was also nice to see the P-40 get some love as well. Not the best fighter, but rigged, tough and like the B-17 could take a beating and make it home.
@jthunderstriker
6 жыл бұрын
Whoa this is awesome are there more videos like this? Just listening to some old timer tellin war stories with visual aids and animations and footage in a 15 minute or so package. A series of cool old stories this is perfect I love this.
@INSTMILTECH
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We appreciate the support
@johnthompson6550
8 жыл бұрын
No high altitude blower, kept her down low. Turns tighter than 51, 38, F4-u, wild and hellcats! Sexy aircraft!
@edwardpate6128
5 жыл бұрын
@soaringtractor Totally not true, most any of the other later war aircraft had two stage two speed superchargers but even the good old F4F Wildcat had one at the start of the war which gave it a great fighting chance despite some other weaknesses.
@wilburfinnigan2142
5 жыл бұрын
@@edwardpate6128 Hey dumb ass !!! You contradicted yourself !!! Like I said at the start of the war the only plane to have a 2 stage supercharger was SOME of the F4F's the -3 and the F4U Corsair !!!! P47 added a turbocharger to feed the mechanical supercharger for a quasi 2 stage supercharger !!! Even the Merlin did NOT get a 2 stage supercharger until late 1942 in service 1943 !!!! Most of the Merlins used in WW II were a SINGLE stage supercharger with an added 2 SPEED !!!! NOT stage !!! They simply turned the impeller FASTER !!! A 2 stage supercharger has 2 Impellers !!!! YOUR key word that you are mistaked about MY previous statement is LATER !!! B17 B24's used a TURBO charger as a 2nd stage as did the P38 and the P47 !!!!!!
@Falzarar
5 жыл бұрын
No Altitude and better in turning than the 51s and 47s. This type of abilities made it a perfect fodder for the Japanese A6M which was a plane that had the same abilities but better. You had to outrun it or attack it from above and then outrun it if you missed. Trying to dogfight it in a P40 was not a good idea.
@wilburfinnigan2142
5 жыл бұрын
@@Falzarar But asshole the P40 had a better kill ratio over the Zero than the Zero over the P40 !!! About 5 to 1 !!!!!! Pilots had to learn to use the atibutes of the P40 against the weaknesses of the Zero !!! And it came out on top !!!! P40 with the Allison still went to 30,000+ feet altitude !!!!! DUUUUUUUHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
@30AndHatingIt
5 жыл бұрын
@@Falzarar The Flying Tigers beg to differ...
@BJBFOREST
7 жыл бұрын
An older type aircraft at the commencement of hostilities yet it was produced almost right throughout the war. The right aircraft for the time and relativity cheap to manufacture.
@30AndHatingIt
5 жыл бұрын
Not to mention it did some seriously good work with the Flying Tigers in China!
@kystars
5 жыл бұрын
@@30AndHatingIt hey hey , Finally someone else recognizes the GREAT FLYING TIGERS! The Chinese nick named them Fei Weng ....Flying Tigers after their first battle at Cunming. The P40 WAS NOT a bad aircraft. It was actually more maneuverable than the P51 Mustang. A lot of guys flying the P40 still preferred it over the P51. I'm not a pilot, just saying what I know. I have read soooooo many books on world war 2 and especially aircraft. They performed the IMPOSSIBLE in China and Burma.
@30AndHatingIt
5 жыл бұрын
@@kystars I'm a little bias, as they were made in my hometown of Buffalo NY, but it was still a good aircraft nonetheless. I always wondered how the P40 would have performed if it received the same engine swap that the P51 got. And yeah, the Flying Tigers really did work miracles with what they had, a truly incredible story... especially considering they were essentially state sponsored mercs!!
@DoctorShocktor
5 жыл бұрын
30 And Hating It P-40F did get the Merlin, which gave it much better high altitude performance due to the supercharger. Great aircraft often derided by ignorant reporters.
@garyolivier792
5 жыл бұрын
That was great. Thank you for posting this. Thank you Mr. Gatling!! God bless
@jerryumfress9030
5 жыл бұрын
You are a true hero sir, may you rest in peace
@dominickarruzzo197
3 жыл бұрын
My dad was on the ground crew for the Flying Tigers. He loved that plane and passed that love to me.
@INSTMILTECH
3 жыл бұрын
The lines, Its a beautiful plane. They had the iconic paint jobs as well! Thank you and your family for his service.
@tomreid5002
3 жыл бұрын
You Mr. Gatling will live on forever
@carlosnattera2644
3 жыл бұрын
amazing report thank you so much to sharing it
@INSTMILTECH
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support
@sidneycook8878
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service sir👍
@edwinmorene2817
8 жыл бұрын
My Uncle flew a P-40 until His Plane crashed. He is Buried in Hawaii.
@keegan773
3 жыл бұрын
2:25 called Link Trainers in the UK. Still being used in the 1950’s
@foxtrotcharlie7294
5 жыл бұрын
Badass man, badass video, thank you for showing me both.
@30AndHatingIt
5 жыл бұрын
Love the identification plate on that P-40... made in my hometown of Buffalo NY, baby!
@Rocketsong
3 жыл бұрын
Love the Link Blue Box trainers at 2:28
@pgroove163
3 жыл бұрын
Legendary workhorse of world war II...what an incredible fighter plane.. very few better
@robertsnyder5149
5 жыл бұрын
Good story, I had no idea they put Merlin engines in the P-40 later on. That would make one hell of a plane.
@firefightergoggie
5 жыл бұрын
Jeff Ethel said the P-40 was a much more maneuverable aircraft than the P-51. Royal Canadian Air Force pilots who flew later P-40's with Rolls Royce Merlin engines installed called them the very best fighters of the war.
@peterbreis5407
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic detail. Learnt a lot. Amazing detour just to get to The Front and learning on the way!
@wschorer
5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic production! Love the work. Way to bridge the gap between "old news" and modern technology and ways to make it "cool" and relatable to the current generation. 5x5. 👍
@timdake
3 жыл бұрын
This amazing man had 200 combat missions & 5,000 hours in P40s and P47s! Just think about those numbers!! 200 COMBAT missions!!!
@INSTMILTECH
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Its hard to even comprehend those numbers. It is nice to take a minute and really let them sink in... Thank you for your comments.
@garystone3476
3 жыл бұрын
Great story. Thank you for helping to save the world.
@INSTMILTECH
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for listening.
@jazzandbluesculturalherita2547
3 жыл бұрын
The twin engine, twin tail, light bomber pathfinder aircraft used to guide Major Gatling's group across Middle Africa appear to be a variant of the North American B-25 Mitchell, if the video here was of the actual pathfinder aircraft.
@emitindustries8304
3 жыл бұрын
Nicely made video. Really informative.
@randommindz6782
3 жыл бұрын
I salute the Tuskegee Airmen who also pilot the P-40 Warhawks
@ditzydoo4378
3 жыл бұрын
I would amend the intro at the 0:16 marks to state: The P-40 Warhawk Fighter/Bomber was a re-engined variant of the Inter-war P-36 Hawk Fighter in 1938...
@fredflintstone1761
3 жыл бұрын
Shot at a couple of shadows before going in to combat? Wow!
@robertboykin1828
3 жыл бұрын
It was also called The flying tank. Out of ammo going home over the english channel, shot to ribbions by a german fighter, that saluted him and continued to pound him till he ran out of ammo also saw the P-40 continue home, to servive to fight another day, in a different plain.
@DDay-vv9ec
5 жыл бұрын
True heros..
@richardputz3233
5 жыл бұрын
Good God , man! 200 consecutive missions !!!! You sir should be the poster boy for brass balls !!
@bluesman1063
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir for your bravery and service to our great nation. I personally always thought the P-40 and the F4U were the best looking fighters in WW2. Love the sound of those Allison V12s.
@bluesman1063
7 жыл бұрын
soaringtractor; What plane is on this video? The P-40. But I will refrain from insults.
@INSTMILTECH
9 жыл бұрын
The comments to Mr. Gatling made by werecow68 - jjroll32 and Liberty59 were a hit. Please keep this up friends, it is such a pleasure and honor to be part of thanking this humble hero for his service and sacrifice. Thank you, IMT
@Von45Rose
5 жыл бұрын
How many great natural pilots do we miss by requiring a college diploma as a requirement to enter flight training for fixed wing aircraft?
@sonnyburnett8725
5 жыл бұрын
AMEN!!! I never received my diploma in underwater basketweaving so couldn’t prove I had the determination and wit. ; -)
5 жыл бұрын
Chuck Yeager was denied entry in the Astronaut program because he wasn't a college grad.
@Name-ps9fx
5 жыл бұрын
Sonny Burnett Actually, in today’s environment a degree in science and/or mathematics is required, because a LOT of fire and maneuvering involves keeping track of and quickly/instinctively knowing angles, arcs, and velocities. Back in the day (WWII, Korea) fighters were eyeball-to-eyeball and seat of the pants flying...today those techniques will quickly kill the pilot doing them.
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