A Wristwatch Worth Millions?? | EAA Airventure in Oshkosh 2023

This watch was appraised for more than the airplane!! I had an opportunity of a lifetime to be able to go up in this beautiful B-25 with my wife and friends. Loved every minute of EAA Airventure this year and was so glad I could meet so many of you! I'm already looking forward to next year! Back to work!
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[@mattanastas7750]

Thank you for doing this video Mike. I am an Air Force Academy grad, and the school is taking alot of heat for the football uniforms they will be wearing this year in honor of the Doolittle raiders. The importance of this aircraft, and the courage of the men who participated in that mission should never be forgotten.

[@aggiewoodie]

I think too many people, likely in relation to timing just after Oppenheimer film release, think it’s a reference to the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. Arguably, there’s more reason to express negative sentiment as to those attacks (wrongly, in my opinion).

[@cjbotkin1]

They will never be forgotten! What the Raiders did was selfless and it changed the world after we were hit at Pearl. It was a huge boost for the USA.

[@sledawgpilot]

Love the Raiders and the AVG

[@sledawgpilot]

@@cjbotkin1the winning of WWII was no forgone conclusion. Japan and Germany had far larger armed forces than the Allies.

[@josephvalentjr7677]

Thank you Mike .I would have never experienced these dreams ,if it wasn’t for your Videos . Be Well Be Safe ❤️

[@elosogonzalez8739]

Years ago when I was a boy, I met Gen. Jimmy Doolittle. It was the Antique airplane fly-in in Watsonville,CA. I walked up to a crowd around my fathers airplane. My dad called be over and asked me, "Son, Do you know who this man is?" I looked at a older gentleman sitting along with his wife next the airplane. I reached out my hand and made the introduction. He reached out with a big smile and said " My name is Jimmy Doolittle". I was shocked. I grew up in an aviation household. Did I know Jimmy Doolittle, Damn right! Famous Air Racing pilot in the 1920s. Chief Pilot for Shell Oil in the 30's and the man who led a bombing flight of B-25s over Tokyo in 1942. We also shared the same birthday Dec.14th! I had been educated about early aviation by my dad. To meet a pioneer of aviation was the highlight of the trip. Aviation is a small world, and if you make enough air shows your bound to run into Mike and Chandra sooner or later! Hopin' so! Back to Work! Another great video.

[@christianjforbes]

I’ve got the same story but I can’t remember which airshow it was at … at another instance my dad took me to meet some cast members of Black Sheep Squadron … I shook Robert Conrad’s hand and reminded him that he’s not Pappy Boyington because I had met Pappy at a book signing. How precocious could I have been a a youngster

[@kentmckean6795]

Cool. I got to ride in a B-25, converted to a water bomber in the mid 70's, shortly after I got my private pilots license. Went out for two water dump runs sitting in the co-pilots seat. The pilot asked me to hold the throttles as the one for the right engine wasn't holding and would slowly lower the engine RPM. At the end of the day, when the fire was contained, it only took a couple of minutes to tighten the friction lock, but there wasn't time to do that when the fire was raging. I will never forget the rush when the water was released and the plane lept up several hundred feet just from the sudden loss of weight!

[@dksaevs]

WOW Mike, THANK YOU so very much for taking us along.

[@davidgun6826]

My father was on the Hornet, from the time it took on aircraft until he was taken off just before she was sunk by our destroyers, he was an aviation Sheetmetal smith- structures engineer, with bomber squadron 8. When his watchband broke on the way to take Doolittle to Tokyo and ships stores had no replacements he made one out of stainless steel. I still have it to this day. this story made me think of that,

[@Dick_Shinn]

I was in Glendale, CA near the intersection of I-5 and the 134 when Mr. Doolittle passed away in 1993. I clearly remember the flight of B-25's over the facility doing the honor flight. What a contrast...pilots with gray hair flying Mike and family, contrasted with the "kids" who flew those things 80 years ago!

[@thejournalinggypsy2914]

I spy me! What a fun experience with you guys. And an incredible story told by Larry Kelley.

[@GeorgeEmperor]

Mike, seeing the emotion and joy in your eyes from that flight is a testament to your great heart and love of aviation. I wish you and your wife all the best

[@DavidReese2ndA]

My Grandfather flew 62 missions to Germany as a navigator, shot down twice over/in the ocean, He lived almost until he was 90.. That aircraft is a Beast!

[@carlhendricks349]

Tank you for sharing the flight. My son and I had the privilege to fly in a B-25 and what an experience that was. I will never forget it.

[@TesserId]

What a treat. I got addicted to the channel for build vids. But, the variety just keeps getting better.

[@MikePatey]

That means a lot, thanks!

[@wrstew1272]

The case of the Patey Crew getting together with thousands of their friends. Well deserved jaunt 😊

[@goontheracoon]

​@@MikePatey hey, you should check out INNENGINE, id love to see you get in touch with these guys- this engine can adjust to air mixture as it goes, think a micro with twin engines would go like heck at 120hp for 30kg each..

[@terrallputnam7979]

I got to see Panchito Fly over my house in Dayton, Ohio and got to walk around and take pictures of it at the Dayton Air Show. To imagine these huge planes taking off from a relatively small aircraft carrier is mind blowing. Jimmy Doolittle and his raiders all took off from the deck and many had to ditch in the ocean or crash land in China. God bless them for their acts of heroism and the tireless efforts of the Chinese people who helped them escape.

[@tsmngt]

What an amazing experience! Thank you so much for taking us along for the ride.

[@stevenhorney7735]

Such a cool opportunity! What a privilege. Thanks for sharing!

[@UncleManuel]

"Only at Oshkosh." There, Mike already said it. What an awesome treat of living history! 😎🤟

[@donaldparlett7708]

Well you finally got to meet Larry. I’ve known Larry Kelley for more than 30 years. I still remember him calling me at home and excitedly telling me that he had bought a Mitchell and when he told me “Panchito” I knew it well. Tom Reilly is the guru for Mitchell’s they both are on speed dial when needed. I will well remember when we blew an engine at the test pilot school at Pax Rvr, we were changing the engine the old salts just looked admiringly at us oil coated nuts as the new guys were cringing. The old salts kept reminding them that we were eat mechanics doing real work. It was the funnest week getting it all done. It was the can do attitude that we showed.

[@aarontucker1783]

I cant click fast enough when Mike puts out a video!!

[@yuGtahT]

4:58 Punta Gorda! That's my home town!!

[@tonyczuleger4591]

Jimmy worked here in Redondo Beach at TRW and they have a road named after him, Doolittle Drive, its off Manhattan Beach Blvd. My dads Cousin delivered Mail to his office.

[@1966pahandyman]

IMHO Panchito is the best B-25 out there, seems like she is flown the most that i see. Being based out of Delaware she is based relatively close to where i live i see her quite often. Glad you got experience a ride in her. My wife and I arrived at the show at the end of the week ( fri, sat) and was dissapointed i couldn"t seem to find you.

[@richhudnut5110]

I bought my dad and I a ride in the Collings foundation B-17 for his 70th birthday, I was amazed at how small they are inside vs. how big they look from the ground, and sitting in the nose with the ground going under your feet was really special...

[@smacfe]

Longings Lindbergh Hour Angle watch. The ultimate aviator’s watch. I chose it over a Navitimer without even a second thought. Still marvel at it every time I put it on.

[@paulsmith1494]

I've got photos of this beauty taken at Wichita Falls airport on the Oklahoma/Texas border. It was May 1989 and I was hour building from Addison field in Dallas. Thanks for the video Mike. It rekindled some terrific memories of a time long passed.

[@drbooo]

On my bucket list, My Father and His brother flew on the B-25 Mitchell in Germany in WWII. One of the greatest airplanes ever built.

[@flyermarkbig465]

The sound of those radials just never gets old. So much character. My ride in the B-17 Yankee Lady is an experience i will never forget. Brave ypung men. There was very little between them and the bullets coming at them. Very somber at the moment i got i to it and realized what it must have been like. Still gives me chills.

[@robertlafnear7034]

And I thought I was a sheet metal worker,.. what a project....So Glad there are folks with the skills and time to bring these aircraft back to life..... Thank You Mike for posting this ! and BRAVO to the gentleman that did all the work.... it is Beautiful.

[@wrstew1272]

But definitely a dying breed, unfortunately. Kids don’t seem to have the desire to build and / or maintain such demanding skills as are required to refurbish this old school classic. Wonderful that history lives on in such a lovely aircraft.

[@j-techadventures6312]

Amazing video! Did I see Mike getting a little misty-eyed at the wonder of flying in this beauty? If so, I don’t blame you.. what an incredible piece of history, and you are all so so lucky to be a part of it ❤️

[@markhooper5824]

A flight you will never forget. My father in law flew in a Concorde many years ago on a leisure flight. Still talks about it to this day . Unforgettable experiences are fantastic.

[@tomshelton435]

Absolutely beautiful in so many ways

[@LeppAviation]

Brad is the best for making this happen! Such a great opportunity and was great to get to know you and Chandra, Mike!

[@ChandraSlyFoxPatey]

Absolute pleasure meeting you as well!!

[@donbeary6394]

Some have said you shouldn't risk flying such rare aircraft as these. I think it worthy of the risks. We have all seen aircraft in a museum, they are without life, cold and dead. But to hear the roar of it's engine, to see the sunlight glint off it's canopy as it banks away after a low pass ... it lives once again ❤ ... Very close to bringing a tear to my eye , Thank you Mike for this video and for your passion ♥

[@thedolt9215]

Not a pilot here, but I just love aviation! Mike’s channel and Trent palmers channel are my favorites! Keep up the good work guys…

[@MarcelHuguenin]

Great video Mike, I only wished I'd heard a bit more of those engines ;-)

[@patbullard9276]

I would be happy to just have been on the ground to watch this historic bird fly over. Beautiful restoration.

[@glencrouch442]

That would indeed be a one in a lifetime experience. Very cool.

[@viktorcharlie1522]

Love seeing the moose flying around! That pilots stories are amazing, and the history behind that aircraft and that watch...awesome!

[@user-id5up5md9z]

I got to fly in a B-25 over 30 years ago when I was 9 years old. I sat in the tailgunners seat and was a little scared when those engines were back firing while taxiing! It was something I will remember for the rest of my life

[@goatflieg]

Another excellent adventure. I've been inside a few B-25s; Taigh Ramey once offered me a ride from Redding CA to Oregon in Old Glory if I could find another flight home, but I had to decline. Recently got to ride in the back of the Yankee Air Museum B-25 (Yankee Warrior/Rosie's Revenge); the next ride will be in front!

[@earthsciteach]

Larry Kelly is a hoot and Tom Reilly has so much knowledge of warbirds in his head! I did not know Larry has Jimmy Dolittle's watch. That is a crazy piece of history!

[@ATELIER_31]

Awesome! What an emotional ride you took us on … thanks … Always something exciting to watch in your video’s ❤️👍🏻🤙🏻

[@123Shel12]

Maybe someone else has already made this suggestion, but I think you should find a derelict warbird and restore it to flight worthy condition. Instead of building a new plane or modifying an existing one, your engineering and mechanical skills would be perfect for a restoration project. Give it some thought, it would make for a great video series!

[@MrWingtip]

This was so great to see. Jimmy Doolittle was one of the great American heroes and so fantastic that his plane was restored.

[@tropicthndr]

What’s so great about it, all we heard was techno music drowning out the plane. Ugh.

[@onehot57]

Whata thrill, my father in law was a B24 pilot in WW2 and shot down in Yugoslavia, escaped the Germans and got back to the front were he was given a new plane and crew, to be put back into service! Bert was the best man I ever had the pleasure to know! He had 3 brothers and at one time all 4 Ball brothers were in the war.

[@OvelNick]

"b24 flight In memory of LT Bert Ball"? That video?

[@brandonsuarez8283]

This is the reason why I will be going back to Oshkosh. The history. I freaking love these history stories!

[@MikePatey]

Agreed, so cool!

[@sendit_rc]

Amazing History And Story!

[@BDOG-ti2zb]

I had the privilege and honor of meeting Lt. COL. Dick Cole at CAF CENTEX. At 101 years old, he was sharp as a tack. True American Hero. 🇺🇸

[@raybankes7668]

I live near and fly in. And out of Pendleton Ore airport,- KPDT Doolittle and his Raiders were based here in prep for their raids. Runway 29 approach is similar to an aircraft carrier as it starts on a bluff high above the city. You can still see the old tie downs that did not put the planes in rows like occured in Hawaii. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@hivoltagedriver]

My son and I got to fly on the Berlin Express B-25 when the EAA had it in Tulsa last year. Awesome experience.

[@BravoIsMyName]

Larry is a class act and has devoted so much to aviation. Panchito is an amazing B25, probably the cleanest Mitchell out there. I've flown in Panchito many times and every flight is magical. Great video, looked like a beautiful flight!

[@oldsailor8593]

I love to read wwii history especially pacific theater, when he showed the watch it was an incredible sight for me. From launching off the carrier to being at the ceremony awarding the Medal of Honor to General Doolittle. I stand in awe of our nations Heroes and also the men and women who bring us this special history

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Amazing transformation that Mitchell went through! I can’t even imagine the hours of labor that took. I had goosebumps throughout this entire video - hearing the story, seeing that watch 😮😮, and seeing that beautiful bird fly. A bit of tearing up, too, as I always think about the true heroes that flew these into battle 8 decades prior. Always a deep experience for me being around these old warbirds - like the spirits of those men are still with the aircraft. Thanks for sharing, Mike! GREAT vid!! 🤩

[@savage6394]

I too could feel the emotion through the screen. I can’t imagine what it was like being airborne in this Gorgeous aircraft. Really cool!

[@johnfoster1201]

Awesome! What an amazing privilege!

[@kevinm3751]

WOW Mike, what an incredible privilege that was! Thanks a ton for sharing this!

[@rickholman3182]

Good for you! what an amazing opportunity.

[@chrispompano]

.....& here I thought that little girl won the wrist-watch she was so excited!!! Should've arranged a ride in the B25 for her!!!!

[@joebloggs8785]

Can't think of a better way to honor the greatest generation than keeping these birds flying. Fun ride!

[@aramraeymakers1856]

Always a joy to watch a new video from you Mike!

[@warrendemars]

Beautiful video Mike. This touched me!! I’m named after my great uncle who was in a B-25 and died in a training accident at the end of WWII in Myrtle Beach,SC. He was filling in for a crew member who was sick, so I’m not sure what role he was doing. One day I hope to find the military archives of that accident to really understand what happened.

[@travistortorige1560]

Is there anyone out here reading this that can help this guy with the research he needs? Let's get him all the information thats available.

[@blakechinn5792]

Simply amazing, Thanks Mike!

[@randy6748]

What an amazing experience! Thanks for sharing!

[@stevedanielson9275]

Awesome video Mike. My father flew B-25s and B-29s. This brings back memories of stories that my father told me.

[@1911wood]

Dad was a Crew Chief, Mom wired the bomb bays. Dad was standing on the wing at the factory in Fairfax. Little brother still has his B25 manual. Heck mom might have wired that bomb bay. Back when I was a plastics man I made new acrylic windows for the greenhouse on the Ghost of Fairfax. My family has a love affair with that plane.

[@travistortorige1560]

Thank you, sincerely for sharing that ride, Mike and team. The emotions are heavy and you can feel it deep in your chest watching that. It's not just awesome, its impactful - recentering in a way. I appreciate you bringing that moment to us. And that watch. Holy smokes.

[@glencrandall7051]

What a story of the life and rebuild of a wonderful airplane. And seeing the wrist watch is icing on the cake. What a thrill it had to be to ride in such a magnificent aircraft. The watch cannot be worth more than the plane as both are priceless. Mike, thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@gliderpilot8882]

Mike is a Rock Star at Oshkosh !

[@chieffinch2011]

Great video thanks, been at Toms place in Douglas Ga. a lot, help a little on planes. Panchito was there’s for repairs of metal under canopy, that look was strange with it removed, family been around the xp82 early days and we saw the first flight. Any way because of Tom friendship I flew with him in his B25: lesson learned it was not a comfortable flight. I can feel for the ww2 pilot and crew. Today we are spoiled. Thanks for all you do.

[@patrickheavirland3599]

Good morning from Minnesota!! Fantastic!

[@fjlkadsjflkadsfljnsd]

This was an unexpected and interesting video ! And Mike, I'd love to see more of the house build, the out of the box thinking while the construction is going on is epic

[@iloveaviation-burgerclub-a8145]

What a family. What a bird. Thanks for taking us to that flight, Mike.

[@KevinSmithAviation]

Excellent video Mike. What an epic opportunity to fly in such a beautiful piece of history! Thank you for taking us all along with you. Hope the family is doing well. Safe skies my friend 🇺🇸🛩️

[@billb2009]

You look like a kid in the candy store Mike!! That's so cool that you and your wife got to go up in that beautiful plane. Love you all.

[@dannywilsher4165]

Awesome!!!

[@gtir300hp]

Thanks for showing going for a ride in this B25. Amazing plane. I could see the Joy on your face. I was not sure who had more fun, you or your wife. It was great to see your wife with a bigger smile than you, claiming through to the gun turrits. I guessing it was her that took the vids from the gun turrits. I loved watching this. As you would know. I often watch Kerme Weeks channel as well. Has a fantastic range of flying WW1 and WW2 planes. If you not been in contact with him, and visit him, you should. From What I seen on you tube, fasinating place. I live in New Zealand so bit far away for me. At this point of time. He has Just got going an A26 Avenger recently. They are just finishing doing some test flights in past weeks. I think is last vid he has put up. I Not sure if is the same plane, I know he was having one Rebuilt down here in New Zealand for last 20 years or so. I might have missed the episode where it was shipped back to Kerme. Just finished putting back together in America.

[@kevinphillips9408]

What an amazing story, Aircraft and man. Thank you so much for sharing this story. 👏👏👏🥰🥰

[@TBone1362]

Awesome mike your such an amazing person!

[@Mikesmith-tm5sh]

Mike love seeing the old War Birds❤❤❤❤❤

[@MrSoarman]

What can one say Mike, you were the chosen one, a rare event.

[@austinlangley4539]

Mike seeing you at Oshkosh was one of the main reasons I went in so happy I got to meet you

[@chriscook8076]

So cool to fly in the old warbirds. I got a flight in the B-17G Aluminum Overcast when I was still in the Navy. Sat in the pilot’s seat and logged an hour of time signed by the instructor in the right seat. I’ll never forget that day. Thanks Mike and glad you enjoyed that day!

[@deividbenedet3277]

What a moment. I feel the emotion ❤

[@PAINFOOL13]

Breathtaking gorgeous plane. Thanks Mike.

[@ImgoneButUrstillHere]

They would have to be the smoothest running propellers I've ever seen.. that things Nice ..real NICE!!

[@pjccwest]

Awesome aviators.

[@randemness2680]

Im so jealous. Panchito is such a beautiful plane(of course so is Devil Dog) thank you for giving us such a unique look at Doolittles watch and glad you got to enjoy another year here in Oshkosh

[@fineartz99]

More than Sensational story/ motivational ! Commendable/ Mike !

[@darrendavies7290]

It about time you had some fun have a good one looking forward to seeing the next one 👍❤️🇬🇧

[@jonsonnenschein1253]

I am a watch fanatic and had to catch my breath when the gentleman said the watch he was wearing belonged to Jimmy Doolittle. Wow!

[@alexdarcydestsimon3767]

Nice ! Thanks for sharing.

[@timmurphy5657]

Thanks Mike for sharing!

[@davidpoynter6546]

Mike, thank you for sharing, this brought me to tears as you were lifting off. We have allowed way to many of our history to be destroyed by bureaucrats that could care less.

[@Bucketnate]

This is an amazing video. Thanks for sharing! Stuff like this makes it easier to wait for 2024 lol

[@timcross2510]

You continue to do things that cause to hold you higher in my esteem.

[@user-wq7jj9zr9r]

I have an autographed photo of Edward S Michael, also a Medal of Honor receipent, and Jimmy Doolittle sitting in a biplane. Edward, who we new as Mike, met in the 60's as nieghbors when my dad was stationed to Kelly Field. The first time I saw him, we had just moved into base housing, a duplex, and, being a 3rd grader, I started exploring our new digs. I headed upstairs and heard a noise, I opened a door to a communal area and then through the next door which turned out to be the other master bedroom of the duplex. Mike was crashed out on the bed snoring up a storm. He later invited me to a MOH reception, in the late 70's, in DC when my dad was stationed at Andrews AFB. He is buried in Uath along with his wife Louise.

[@karmalyza5028]

What a great experience. Thanks for sharing 💖

[@gtfiberboy8064]

One million thumbs up!!! Great video!!! Cheers from Italy

[@FutureSystem738]

Wow, awesome job rebuilding it and awesome to see this, thanks Mike.

[@ehrenkrause9861]

That's awesome, Don't get to see too many of those flying today to get a ride one must have been a real treat

[@jimhoran5445]

Awesome!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@tealcheif1949]

Beautiful plane! Thanks for the video

[@BackRoadsOutlawsRC]

That, I’ll bet, was absolutely incredible… Wow😮