B-17 Navigator Recalls Bombing Berlin on D-Day and 30 Bombing Missions over Europe | August Bolino

August Bolino was a member of a Boeing B-17 “Flying Fortress” combat crew at the 388th Bomber Group at Knettishall, East Anglia, England. He flew 30 combat missions, two of which were on D-Day (June 6, 1944). He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal for his service and bravery.
August C. Bolino passed away on October 5th, 2021.
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[@brendanlowrey4248]

This was one of the best testimonials from a veteran I have viewed and listened to on this channel. We are able to witness him processing his experiences thoughtfully and with such emotion. It touched me deeply. I felt very sad when I saw him recall his pilot Dan and processing the loss of humanity and life's experiences. It felt like he was measuring his long life of joys which he was able to experience and he showed empathy for his friend's loss of his own future joys and happiness. I really appreciated the interviewer allowing him to speak freely and to allow him to take his time. It was his story and I'm honoured to hear it. He had a wonderful way of expressing what he thought straight and without embellishment. Great sense of humor, as well.

[@aj200415]

I would pay ANY amount of money, trade ANY vacation and just about do ANYTHING to sit down and listen to these men tell these stories and get to ask questions, and most of all to thank them for their service, and they are HEROS whether they think so or not.

[@bobjonson3634]

Lots of interviews from 390th bomber grp. A time to remember. I've listened to about 100 interviews. My dad was on a B 24 8th Air force.

[@shokthapublik]

I second this

[@MaximusDesimusMeridius]

Man I hear you. I would do the same with my uncles that made it home ask them questions. I never did. I only seen them sparingly I was to young 😢

[@Dana-go3xr]

So happy to not see any PC trolls here. It was a different time. I was born in Germany because my dad was a B17 pilot who flew the Berlin Airlift, was shot down in France & rescued by the underground. Can listen to these guys forever. Thanks

[@jared_deraj]

17:30 talking about his medals, "but I didn't do anything for those other two," seconds later describes getting a medal for completing 25 missions. Humble man, great story

[@gordonritchie665]

My Great Grandfather was a B-17 Bomber Pilot and flew 30 missions over Europe. Most of his missions were in Germany. His unit was attached to the 8th Air Force under Jimmy Doolittle’s command. He died in February 2005 at age of 86. RIP Fred Wilson (1918-2005).

[@robstaaass]

Mine was a pilot out of the 8th Air Force as well on a B-17. Was he based out of Kimbolton?

[@williamkenny2825]

The best of the united states

[@RubyBandUSA]

30 missions is SO MUCH MORE than most people can imagine, not even in their scariest nightmares. Hats off to your Great Grandfather Fred Wilson!! Speaking of hats, I would love to have one like the hero being interviewed.

[@RubyBandUSA]

@@robstaaass Every member of the Mighty Eighth is/was a national hero in my book, air crews and ground crews alike. But especially the air crews. The utmost of respect to your great grandfather.

[@robstaaass]

@@RubyBandUSA God bless Thank you very much. Much appreciated. I hope to be a fraction as brave as he was.

[@markh756]

The honesty and modesty this man shows is what's missing today.

[@BrickByBrickVets]

It breaks my heart seeing this generation disappearing. I remember this happening with WW1 soldiers, and even a few civil war soldiers. Role models like this are hard to come by these days. They literally saved the world.

[@korosuke1788]

They saved nothing. The world is just as evil as it ever was, but now more people speak English and less people live. Don't delude yourself. You were lied to and these guys sacrificed everything for propaganda.

[@jaredscott9441]

He’s one of the most interesting storytellers I’ve heard in awhile

[@robstaaass]

My grandfather was a B-17 pilot. 35 missions in the European theater, distinguished flying cross medal.. and much more. Legend in every way until the day he passed. Definitely not going to miss this episode

[@RubyBandUSA]

He was a national hero. It is beyond argument that without the missions of the Mighty Eighth the Allies would not have defeated the filthy scumbag nazis.

[@angigriffin3392]

Can

[@robstaaass]

@@angigriffin3392 huh

[@anthonypedro627]

⁠@@robstaaasscheers to your grand pa, my grandpa was on a sub that raided inland Japan! I never heard the stories but when he came back from the war there was a kid across the street that I guess was cool with each other parent and he would ride with my grandpa when he would drive his semis across California and tell him about these ww2 war stories and his activities in korea as well😂 never got to meet my grandpa father but i got his height and can wear his slacks!

[@robstaaass]

@@anthonypedro627 That's amazing. so you got some of the storage passed down from your grandpas neighbor?

[@remalm3670]

... they don't make people like that any more. Thank you, for my freedom and liberty that you and others preserved for me ...

[@Rapsha100]

The war made them that way. All Heroes in my book.

[@comptonghost9013]

Yes they do they are fighting for are county still

[@josteincarlsen2905]

Thank you sir✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻 Thanks from Norway 🇳🇴 Thanks from all the people you helped 🙌🏼🙌🏼 Thanks from the bottom of my heart ❤️

[@ahmoseh3718]

And thank u so much for your appreciation of our American Veterans 🇺🇸

[@StevenProulx-t6c]

I love your respect. As an American I say thank you Norway!!!!

[@rikijett310]

Sir, thank you endlessly for your service and may God bless you always!!!!! ✝️🇺🇸✝️

[@stevehollis9623]

Just one man's story but still truly amazing and an absolute hero

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

You're navigator cuz you know calc! Bolino: *navigates across Europe using fingers*

[@jamesburns2232]

You can become a pilot with good hands and muscle memory. To become a Navigator, you have to use applied mathematics to resolve complex navigational problems that occur.

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

@@jamesburns2232 Lol yeah, my best friend at VAQ-33 in Key West was a navigator, and he was a whip in mathematics. I was just impressed with Bolino's methods. :)

[@nosaltadded2530]

From what I can deduce, this man has five medals in total. Two campaign medals, American campaign medal, Europe and Africa campaign medal the WW 2 Victory Medal, Air Medal and the DFC. The last two are awarded to an individual.

[@JarethGarza]

I love how his three kids, each want all three medals. They love him.

[@benjaminrapp7418]

Three medals. Three kids. I can make a suggestion...

[@NearlyH3adlessNick]

​@@benjaminrapp7418I'm the eldest son of a veteran.... Your suggestion can go jump 😜 I'm on the oldest one's side to get them all.

[@aprilsmith3683]

Display the three medals in a single frame and then share it between the three families for four months of each year... That will ensure that they get together...not only to honour their Dad...or indeed his memory...but also to enjoy one another's company... Family is forever... You can't choose family... You just have to love them even if you do not particularly like them... It is your history with your siblings that is the longest of all your life's relationships... This man is everything that I admire in a human being and his sons I would imagine are good people too... 🇿🇦

[@Thundercloud25]

My dad was in the 8th Air Force too he was a staff sergeant tail gunner.Paul T Covert.I love this veterans story God bless him

[@pickititllneverheal9016]

Thank you for your service. American Patriots salute you and your generation for the sacrifices made.

[@scoobydoo1726]

The debt of gratitude I owe each of these heroic men is beyond measure, there is something special about the Greatest Gen. , I'm very fortunate to have been raised by them. Love all of them Veterans and people involved in the war effort, All for Freedom, God Bless From a Veteran.

[@vivians9392]

Me, too...

[@alexcruz2631]

Thank you sir for your service. I might not be here if it wasn't for you and all the service men and women who served.

[@TheAnthoula14]

He is so cute! I'm so glad you guys do these interviews, particularly with the WWII vets, how much longer do we really have to hear these guys give first hand accounts. I feel lucky to get to get to hear them, even via video. . Thank you!

[@robstaaass]

Well said. It's like a time capsule. We are lucky to listen

[@zachblizz1049]

2ww

[@BanjoLuke1]

This is a wonderful tale, if slightly fuddled by the passing of time. Some of his facts are slightly wobbly, but the spirit and courage of these warriors is remarkable. I could listen to this all day.

[@dukecraig2402]

Yea you figure he was almost 100 when this interview happened, still his memory is pretty good considering I can't remember last week and I'm 57.

[@jeffn.918]

He's pushing 100. I'll allow it

[@momo-hm5ru]

These guys did not study WWII like many of us. They rely on memories. Memories that get mixed up. I love talking to vets. I have been lucky to talk to several over the years. The latest being a Vietnam vet who opened up to me more then I expected. He still suffers from the trauma. Bless them all.

[@DRFelGood]

Thank you for sharing story and Thank you for your service, sacrifice and courage for Freedom to many countries including America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@drivenauthority916]

Amazing interview. I’m honored to hear this man tell his story.

[@brownspot9]

Awesome man. Such an great American!

[@realwealthproperties5671]

Thank you for doing these interviews and preserving the stories of these brave soldiers.

[@PenDreamt]

BOSTON! Massachusetts here thank you for your service and god bless!

[@ellieprice363]

One of the very best interviews I’ve ever watched. This veteran is an amazing historian with a photographic memory.

[@MrEmersombiguns2002]

What a great story he told, another angle on D Day. My dad and his cousin's were in WW2. One was a B24 pilot shot down on 9th mission. POW for 8 months.. I could listen to guys like August over and over....Enjoyed his story...We owe them so much.

[@michaeldouglas1243]

Mr Bolino I have you know this was an honor to listen to your story. U reminded me so much of my ww2 combat vet grandpa Douglas who passed away in 2014 at age 95. All you fellas are my heros

[@edgardocarrasquillo9]

Thank you Sir.

[@chrisennis9686]

I love the mighty 8th... There is a museum here In Pooler Georgia near Savannah Georgia which is named the mighty eighth

[@oliverbari2]

Thank you for your service

[@wbaconus]

My grandfather was a B17 bombardier with the 96th bomber group, 337th squadron stationed out of Snetterton, England. His crew flew 25 successful missions over France and Germany in an aircraft called the Rum Boogie. He came back and succumbed to the bottle and unfortunately I never got to know him. I still love you Grandpa Bill. Godspeed to all of these heros.

[@garyrunnalls7714]

Thank you sir for your service .

[@gregorypeter9719]

What a great story teller. I was riveted. Thank you for your service

[@burtthebeast4239]

Thank you Sir, God bless you ALL 🙏

[@pennylane9730]

With greatest respect to this gentleman vet.. Not just the Americans who won the war, it was a combination of all the Allied troups combined operations.

[@zibabird]

Thank you sir!

[@scarfacepr]

My hardcore RESPECTS !!

[@brianrobertson1211]

I owe this man a debt of gratitude for purchasing my freedom I enjoy as an American.By the way, I never liked scotch. Thank you sir.

[@kaptkrunchfpv]

This young mans generation never ceases to amaze me. They remain sharp as tacks even in their later years. Heros all the way around!

[@pappy017]

certainly one of my favorites, of this series! Thank You!!

[@soho71]

This gentleman is a great story teller. Thank you Sir for your service.

[@maureenorourke3292]

This is the first time I've heard about pitchfork use on landing paratroopers! Good grief. Countless ways to die. Amazing how many brave souls sign up to fight in wars. The unknown has many faces. God Bless them.

[@phunkeehone]

Greek farmers did the same to German paratroopers, when they landed on Crete. Regardless of nationality, it's a crappy way to go.

[@georgielancaster1356]

There is a huge database of unlawful murders of surrendered military. Begun by a German, who spent his life recording these murders, until he died of cancer. He handed over to another German, (I think I remember), once he knew he was terminal, training him and passing on a lot of extra work, so important was this record, to him. He has continued to record and improve the site, so that now, you can type in, for example, New Zealanders and a country, say Germany, to get a list of all New Zealand troops unlawfully murdered in Germany. This record is treated with such respect and has the most devoted manager. You can also put in individual names, if you have them. Where he can, he gives details of the murders, the names of those guilty, the names of the victims, if known, and the details of the court cases, post war, where they are put on trial and often, hanged. The research still goes on. I found records of 3 Allied airmen murdered and not known of, in this major record, within the last 4 years. So the research still goes on. The deeply committed chap who runs the site had all records of court cases, so clearly the men I found had never had their cases prosecuted - but he is so familiar with his records, that he told me that due to the date and area these men were murdered, he felt it very likely he knew the men who would have done this. They had been in the area at the time, and had a long list of murders of surrendered air men that witnesses HAD reported post war, and that they had stood trial and been found guilty and hanged - but in the case of the three men I had found, it appeared nobody witnessing those murders had reported it.

[@davidpeters2226]

Obviously confused. Many many mistakes.

[@richardthornhill4630]

Thanks to all our Veterans who served.

[@rubenflores3218]

As a child and young adult I never mentioned losing a stepfather to Vietnam because I didn't understand the loss, Only later did I begin to understand when combat veterans reached out to me with personal accounts of loss&sacrifice, Their is a wealth of knowledge and healing new&old wounds and moving forward if we listen. WE ARE NOT ALONE.

[@GSGSongs]

What an incredible story, Thank You ThankYouThank Thank you for you're sacrifice of your life flying the B-17 so I could live my life enjoying my freedom in the United States of America, my own father was wounded on November 17, 1944 right b4 the Ardennes in The Hurtgen Forest, he took shrapnel from an 88. I am alive by a fraction since the shrapnel split his steel helmet but hit his legs, Thank You again

[@robhu2477]

There is a reason we call them the GREATEST GENERATION. Because they were.

[@margaretroselle8610]

Just fascinating, this account of the war! Thank you very much, Sir, for your contribution. Greetings from New Zealand.

[@cordellscott]

Great story teller. Thank you for your service sir. RIP

[@cdp200442]

God bless you sir .greatest generation

[@freddy4672]

Wow, just wow.

[@petergardyna9592]

God Bless you. Thank you for your service!

[@chodeoriki4113]

What an amazing story teller. All I have is respect for him.

[@fire1937]

I could listen to this man all night.

[@mdlm2011]

My grandfather was a B24 pilot from Massachusetts. Wonder if they knew each other. Truly the greatest generation.

[@fasst5511]

My father was a bombardier on a B-17G in the summer of 1944. The Silver Meteor. 8th Air Force, 390th Bomb Group. He flew and survived 35 missions, 2 on D-Day. Realize they were mostly just young kids in their early 20's asked to do these missions where they didn't know when they took off if they would be returning. Many times with only 2-3 days between missions. He passed in 1984. He would occasionally talk about what he went through but never thought of himself as a hero. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and The Air Medal. He was fortunate in that by that time in the war they had P-51 escorts that could stay with them for the entire mission, but still even then their losses were high. He would say if they served them real eggs instead of powered eggs for breakfast they knew it was going to be a really tough mission. One of his favorite TV shows to watch back in the 60's was 12 O'clock High. I would sit and watch it with him while he told me about some of the missions he flew. . The more I learn about what these very young men went through I realize what heroes they all were. They were truly the greatest generation. Reply

[@realwealthproperties5671]

Have you ever visited the 390th Bomb Group Museum in Tucson Arizona? It’s actually Pima, Az. just outside Tucson. It’s really, really well done and very interesting. Very much worth a visit. I spent 2 days going through the museum and still didn’t get to read everything. They would probably have information on your father and what he did during the war.

[@fasst5511]

@@realwealthproperties5671 I am aware of the museum but I haven't visited there. I did contact them a few years ago to see if they would be interested in any of my father's memorabilia or photos of when he was there and they said they might be but would have to see them first. I have learned quite a bit about what he did when he was there from what is available on the internet. There is so much more I would like to ask him now from what I've learned lately. I also see they started having reunions before his passing that I don't think he was ever aware of.

[@TzunSu]

How do you know a veteran served as a navigator? He specifies that he was about 5/8ths of the way somewhere :D

[@NearlyH3adlessNick]

I thought the exact same thing. I would've just said "about halfway" but not him. His story could make me feel confident I could probably circle a part of the map and know that was where the story actually happened! _On an ocean, no less!!_

[@MaximusDesimusMeridius]

Amazing this interview!!

[@sunstatejon1928]

AUGUST BOLINO LOVE YOUR WONDERFUL STORY SIR THANKS FOR YOUR SACRAFICE AND HONOR YOUR SERVICE FOR OUR COUNTRY USA

[@thomasbullock6416]

God Bless Him 🙏🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@revolution6661]

Wow... At 10:50 there's a testimony of the invention of fuel canisters in aviation. Wish we'd never have forgotten the sufferings of war. Salutations.

[@BillyWilliamsBillythekid]

I get what you're saying i can't amanage .Watching everything Fold out in front of you in real reality time But what you're seeing is sacrifices.Being made by A lot of Brave soldiers I don't like saying this, but they do. Learn from soldierss that drop in front of them to be able to make the next step forward. I know it's hard to swallow There were all Brave soldiers and I think you should have won a blessed family

[@w1.0]

American Hero!!!!

[@TheCoralClimb]

That generation had amazing storytelling capabilities!

[@henrypena2547]

Absolutely love these stories ❤

[@JayPerry-p2n]

Why is it this video is 3 years old and I'm just seeing it now? Realize back then, there was no guarantee we would win the war . So remember these guys, especially the ones who never came back for the freedoms and the Great Country we live in today .🇺🇸

[@chrisfisichella7665]

That was very, very interesting. Thank you very much for preparing and posting this video.

[@giuseppe9145]

Thank you sir

[@russv4753]

Sir, thank you for your service! I'd love to share a drink with you.

[@prmayner]

My stepdad was a navigator on a B-17. He didn't talk much but I did hear a couple stories.

[@fido4450]

This man is wonderful. Did he go on to teach? He’s a marvellous story teller & so interesting.

[@knights518]

Amazing story. As a 38 year old man I sit hear and wonder what would happen if our country was attacked now. We don’t have many men nowadays that would line up at the recruiting offices, hate to say it but we have a lot of weak people in this country mentally and physically

[@dustydavis8829]

I completely agree with you!

[@nels9382]

That was said back then. Things changed after Dec 7, 1941.

[@lloydmixsr.9764]

I disagree, I think we would be able to fill the military ranks with volunteers and draft.

[@VegasCyclingFreak]

He didn't think he that deserved a DFC for his actions, but he did. Greatest generation!

[@SkYKinG222]

They should have let him keep going I could have listened to him for a few hours he's a good story teller

[@mbolino]

That is my Uncle Gus! Actually, Dr. Bolino.

[@milkman45828]

Is Dr. Gus still with us?

[@mbolino]

@@milkman45828 Hi, I am one of his nieces. Sadly, he died last year just before his 100th birthday. He was active and still writing!

[@icelandviking1961]

So who got his metals?

[@realwealthproperties5671]

So sad to hear that he is no longer with us. I hope he entertained you with his stories! He seemed like a character.

[@longsnapper5381]

D-Day was a success for obvious reasons.12,000 died on each side at the battle of Antietam, September 17, 1862. God bless these brave warriors, all.

[@jamesgoodwin8506]

Taking nothing away from this guys bravery but his knowledge of history isn’t the best

[@judd0112]

@@jamesgoodwin8506 he’s 90 something so u get some leeway his hard drive is almost completely full. Thats a lot of information to keep straight. He’s more sharp than lots of even younger people I know

[@Malky24]

The British had over 19,000 dead (over 57k casualties) on the first day of the Somme Offensive alone in WW1. That's just the British. Never mind all the other nations. I agree with him about the stupidity of British Colonels in WW1 though. He got that 100% spot on!

[@travisaldous2294]

GREAT GUY WHO I ALSO INTERVIEWED. RIP AUGUST

[@realwealthproperties5671]

Is your interview of him available online for viewing?

[@wadepenley7380]

I am proud that this gentleman got the three medals he deserves. I hope that Sargent who came up with the idea of having wing tanks on the escort plains also got the medal he deserves!!!

[@ericadams3428]

Only he didn't invent them, US metal (75 gallon) and paper mache made in Britain (108 gallon) were the most common for the P51 and P47. Not wanting to give scrap metal to the Germans was the reason the paper mache tank was preferred. The drop tank was used by the Germans in the Spanish civil war and Spitfires being ferried to Malta in 1942 used them. The issue with the use or the non use to be more accuate was due to politics within the USAAF. Once it was clear that bomber losses were unsustainable in the summer of 1943 the stockpiled tanks that were always available were used.

[@Nikolai1939]

I wish the veterans from my country we're given this treatment, over here government was even trying to cut their pensions, but thankfully failed in achieving this goal. Many over here fought alongside american troops during the war

[@StevenProulx-t6c]

May i ask? Your country??

[@Nikolai1939]

@@StevenProulx-t6c Brasil.

[@nawdawg4300]

You can't fault this man for it, but the explanation behind the numbers he gave is wrong. 4,000 troops didn't drown on D-Day, and 9.000 troops didn't die in total. The 4,000 number is the number of allied forces that died, and the 9,000 number is the number of Germans that died. Just wanted to clear that up because I wanted to know how many men actually drowned and came across both of those numbers but with proper context.

[@stephanversmissen3953]

Liège is not the capital of Belgium, but the capital of the Belgian province of Liège. Nevermind, this was a great story, bless him!

[@davidpeters2226]

a lot of his story does not add up. Rosie Rosenthal 100 BG in Masters of the Air signed on for THREE tours. But Bolino says his crazy pilot was the ony one in 8th Air Force to sign up for 2.

[@haroldmclean3755]

A really interesting , Scientific retrospective of this Man's experiences of WW2, Sky High Kudos 🛸 👍

[@ericerto8250]

My grandfather was at pearl harbor during the attack. He never talked much about it because it was something he wanted to bury . I have some relics he left me from the battle

[@possumpopper89]

The bridge at Remagen was the first intact bridge into Germany. My great uncle was a tank driver in that battle.

[@porchforty8639]

Whoa this guy is like 99 years old

[@SteveRyan1965]

That's my kind of veteran. All his memories revolved around different liquors!

[@JillianReeves]

These guys are great! I wish the interview had more of an empathetic tone. He sounds like a weatherman.

[@michaeldickerson873]

I am pretty sure this old hero who got a medal on his bed, likely ought to have gotten his medal presented in a more appropriate manner. Just sayin’. God Bless these heroes. As a retired USAF MSgt, I cannot imagine what these men went through!

[@michaelshanahan4042]

He was quite right the pilot was a hero

[@hijinx3608]

100% stud

[@alethiapotter9218]

#358 draft. What a great man serving with great men and women.

[@Sequatchiemm]

I'm glad they do these videos I wish they had WW1 ones

[@richardbadour1714]

@49:31 I know why you receive your medal…. Yes you did your job but all would’ve been lost if you weren’t doing it!!! Thank You for your service!

[@drivenauthority916]

In less than 100 years, America went from real MEN to gender pronouns. This man is just one example of why they were the greatest generation to ever live

[@richardcranium3417]

Sickening isn’t it…. I wonder how many young people today could live the life this man has? Love listening to these very well done interviews.

[@davidpeters2226]

Arnold called them girly men

[@ronlal652]

He is one smart man. Can see why he passed Calculus.

[@thedarkhorse100]

Just curious if you’d be interested in a possible ,interview, my daughter does home care for a 97 year old couple who Nick A GI met De De in France and eventually married. To be honest I’d like to get over there myself to hear his stories, but briefly my daughter had said he had gone through Italy then France , not sure what he actually did but it’s amazing they’re still together at this age

[@JoelMMcKinney]

America 🇺🇲

[@ariver7491]

America? America would have failed if America fought alone. Don't exclude the allies @sshole

[@JoelMMcKinney]

Does my patriotism offend you? Humanity would have lost without the allies.

[@donmcmahon3889]

@@JoelMMcKinney Absolutely Not, But your ‘National Arrogance’ does,

[@judd0112]

The allies were almost defeated except for Britain and Soviets. And they were on their heels. Without the entrance of America the war would have gone much differently. But it was a group effort. So everyone pat each other on the back.

[@FortyTwo6x7]

thank you for your service, and the sacrifice of all the men who fought in combat on the allies side. However might I respectfully help with casualty numbers. 1st July 1916, Battle of the Somme The British lost 19,240 Dead and 38,230 wounded, missing or captured, making it the bloodiest day in British Military History.

[@davidpeters2226]

Bolino's stats don't make sense especially those drownings.

[@dave-2099]

From a British RAF ex-serviceman, RAF Bomber Command lost 55,000 aircrew in the campaign against Nazi Germany. America did not defeat the Nazis alone, although I doubt the war could have been won without US support. It’s often wrongly assumed (thanks mainly to the movie industry) that Britain and its Commonwealth sat on the sidelines, whilst America won the war for us which is nonsense. However, full respect to this veteran and all US Service personnel who fought alongside our forces - all of them, heroes. We will remember them.