"DC-3 Run Up & Special Guest" Plane Savers E134

PLANE SAVERS
Season 1 Episode 134
May 15th, 2019
"DC-3 Run Up & Special Guest"
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The Mission: To save a stripped out and forgotten D-Day Airplane from the Scrapyard and get her flying for the 75th anniversary of D-Day (June 6th, 2019).
The Timeframe: We have only 6 months to get the DC-3 flying.
The Reason: This airplane is only a handful left in the world that actually flew on D-Day. We are getting her flying in the memory of people who lost their lives that day, June 6th, 1944.
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[@avalonbear61]

The clock keeps ticking away. And every minute we see leaps forward on DTD. Our hopes and dreams lay on those who endeavor to bring her back to the air on June 6th. We watch, we donate and we pray that the ground crew has success. 75 years ago she had one mission and that was to help to save the world and now it is the mission of people around the world to save her. Thank you, Mikey, for letting us be even a small part of bringing her back.

[@AMStationEngineer]

Retired 21 years ago, as a BAC Avionics Support Engineer; seeing the "Clipper", viewing the sweat/toil, and 'soaking in' every bit of the camaraderie I see in your support crew's interactions, makes me (sadly) realize how much I miss (my encountering) those same interactions, with so many different techs/engineers/support staff/flight crews, all those years ago. To have been a part of something so great - then, and to watch your friends/staff/crew "bust their asses" now, to get C-FDTD back into the air, well, at the very least, your story is the thing which great movies are made from! This deserves to be a documentary!

[@markwarwick2920]

AMStationEngineer yes I agree a documentary would be a great idea!!

[@davedennis6042]

I loved the look on his face when he saws DTD and it registered on his mind that it was that poor old airplane with no hope out on the back side of the tarmac. This plane had no hope until the McBryan family came to its rescue. You have every right to be proud of DTD. The Pan Am plane was awesome also.

[@midge604]

They may have the classy refined lady, but we have the lady with all the stories.

[@thesawch63]

mike midge very well said , best comment of the evening !!

[@williamrobin2638]

Another great episode with two great aircraft. One of the most impressive members of your team has to be Laurie. I've noticed how often when something is going on which requires serious attention such as an engine start, she's there at the centre of the activity and quietly doing her part in getting the task done.

[@MrJames_1]

Watching the Clipper taxi I couldn't help think how special ALL these old birds are, even the ones sitting around doing nothing, or those giving up their parts to let another of their kind fly -❋--🔴--❋-

[@trevormoore5024]

Wonderful that they just ‘dropped in’ to say hello, on their journey to Europe👍👍. More great progress on DTD, keep going guys.

[@libertyforever4270]

Hey Mikey, Pan American Clipper is a graceful bird. DTD is raring to go. She wants her wings! Speaking of grace, Trent handles the tractor as well as a surgeon.

[@angelreading5098]

What a lovely surprise and how kind of them to call in and show us their magnificent Pan American DC-3,the attention to detail is outstanding and the paintwork is a work of art in itself,we wish the crew a happy and safe voyage to Normandy. Meanwhile DTD looks better every time we see her,the crew have worked wonders to achieve what they have done and the whole restoration to flight is a credit to all concerned. Never seen an aircraft handler so skilled with the tug like that ! lovely episode Mikey onward and upward you are doing really well.

[@jkentsan]

Mikey Thanks for a great episode. DTD runup, PAA visiting DC-3. It just doesn't get any better than that. Thanks again to all who are a part of this effort.

[@stevemowat4294]

2 DC3'S!!!! And more Stella smiles! May this never end!

[@DougHanchard]

Congratulations to the Pan American Airways C-47 team on a wonderful restoration. Many Blue Skies and tailwinds on your flight across the Atlantic and June 6th, 2019.

[@danielledykgraaf6483]

OHHHH the clipper.....AHHHH Radials TWICE...ONE INCREDIBLE bird.

[@renevandenborre3629]

Got a kick seeing Bobbie eyeballing that sharp looking rudder bracket.

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

Don't compare, you guys are looking great. One thing to note ,they are very period correct with the 48 star flag on the rudder. But again extreme praise to your endeavor and Stella the paint is looking good!!!

[@THOMMGB]

That Pan American Clipper is one beautiful plane! What is shows is what is possible given enough time, money and energy. DTD could look as good, I think. That was a great surprise and well worth waiting for. :-) Love your new Captain's hat!

[@jamesbracken4618]

The word for that plane is elegant. GOD bless all your efforts in memorializing D-DAY and the men who fought and died for freedom around the world.

[@naftalithaithi4812]

Beautiful to see Clipper Tabitha May drop in.

[@idratherberiding3456]

Super awesome. "The golden age of aviation". Yes, the DC3 was it. The plane that changed air transportation, of passengers or whatever.

[@robertbragg9597]

Yesterday I said I couldn’t believe that Mikey and Stella have worked non stop . I should of mentioned Ronnie and everyone else that have worked on her since the beginning as well . Great job

[@chrisc161]

Whoa it’s really coming along now.

[@dennisporter753]

Sweet.. Clipper Tabitha May dropped by... she is a beauty!.. I have been following her for a little while as well.. nice engine run up today ...

[@markhayes100]

Clipper Tabitha is gorgeous but DTD has nothing to apologize for. What beautiful aircraft! Keep up the great work at Plane Saversssss!

[@pitmastery]

Jay’s terrier dog approach to leadership responsibilities of getting DTD back in the air earned him a lot of respect. We were just a “we bit” concerned when Jay was called away, but the new guy is awesome as well. Different approach and style but obviously knows where north is, we are on track with the bonus of Stella and her super clean up paint job, and that treasure wiring schematic.

[@briandubois9572]

Excellent episode mikey... 2 graceful ole gals on the same airfield.. 👍👍

[@derekholme6308]

June 6,2019 is going to be one of the all time great days in the history of aviation. The European coverage and for Canadians DTD in the hands of old pro Buffalo Joe will be something to behold. Just hope the publicity and the video coverage meets all our expectations. Continued good luck to everyone connected with this great endeavour. Bring on June 6.

[@davidpickett31]

The sound of those radial engines never gets old.

[@John_Be]

I'm sorry that's the second time I have seen those engines turn. It gets me excited every time. Especially hearing them rev up!

[@terrallputnam7979]

Good Morning Captain! Mikey. Man that Pan Am Clipper is beautiful, but DTD is becoming beautiful too! God bless from Augusta, GA.

[@tony66au]

Top 5 Episode Mikey, Ran the Radials and a Fly in visit (Not to mention Bobby's Greek adventure Shhhhh :-) As a team building exercise the association is awesome and to see Tabitha May drop in is an awesome Bonus! Something worth thinking about too is the memories this crew will take away from this experience along with the Memories and reminiscing of experiences long past and despite the work I am fairly confidant that the Smiles outnumber the frowns on the Crew. Thanks for another incredible episode, Im off to the Store to buy another bit of Merch! lol

[@romeoramos6650]

I hope you have some footage of the taxi out and take off.

[@CaptRD]

The Plane Savers chorus sounded great tonight! I remember the first time someone echoed your intro, now it has become a feature of each episode. It was great to see another run of the engines. It amazes me how quickly issues are identified and fixed, you have found really great talent for this project. Also nice to see the surprise appearance of PAA.

[@quietkate]

NC33611 flawlessly restored & en route taking time to visit fellow D-Day Plane Savers working at St. Hubert, priceless.

[@mrgnr-smith387]

The Clipper is gorgeous, but you’re getting DTD to look right proud too And the background music, you’re nailing it Mikey, you’re nailing it

[@andrewwatson9805]

Oh, Mikey, Clipper Tabitha May may be a graceful old lady, but deep in my heart I love DTD. She'll be there forever--as will she be for all viewers of Plane Savers. We watched her coming back to life. Not quite a new birth, but somehow more special.

[@safeflight9189]

The Clipper!!!

[@hollybridgeman7914]

That was a fantastic episode! That PAA is absolutely gorgeous and how awesome that they stopped by to check on your progress too. What nice blokes. Look forward to seeing them at Duxford.

[@jenniferprice6379]

The Clipper is a beautiful airplane. But you know, DTD has more meaning to me. You can feel it's spirit coming back to life every day. Watching the crew doing the almost impossible. DTD is a D-Day survivor that has managed to avoid the scrapper for all these years. If DTD could actually talk to the Clipper, you would probably hear it say, "Watch this kid, I ain't done yet!".

[@coolcol06]

That C47 visitor is gorgeous! Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh when I travel to Duxford in a couple of weeks!

[@RTatBstoke]

Me too I’m going on the 5th

[@matinphal]

Glad to see Pan Am Clipper in YHU

[@mistermcd]

Awesome to see the engines runnin' and yet another GREAT episode - you've given me something to look forward to for 134 straight days!

[@johnschwarz6564]

Sounds like we have a DC-3 enhancing the audio today

[@daveforrester3977]

Great show . Two special birds.

[@RTatBstoke]

Hi Mikey, another great video. Love seeing the Clipper up close. Can’t wait till I get a chance to see her for real at Duxford on the 5th. A couple of weeks back here in the UK the Clipper was featured in a TV show train planes & automobiles with Sir David Jason (the voice of danger mouse 🐭) flying her along the West cost. 👍

[@1999jeep1999]

very good plane savers keep up all the good work the hat fits you like a glove

[@doctorsleep2786]

Hey mikey .your fan from sydney cape breton ..my son is in the air force he will B in france. For the 75 th .ceremony . I'm sure he will see the .that sweet DC3...

[@paulsautocm]

Beautiful, what a community. Keep up the great work team DTD. The Pan Am Clipper is quite an inspiration. Mikey you're getting really good on the editing.

[@grosseileracingteam]

Chrome props...pretty fancy. Beautiful special guest. Thanks Plane Savers and Tabitha May crews!

[@bartgoins1782]

I think the word Fred was looking for may have been "Elegant."

[@auzzieworker5183]

WOW how beautiful is a DC3 in pristine condition? What a sight. You look good wearing that cap Captain Mikey. I hope these two DC3,s can fly in formation one day. Super cool episode..:)

[@johnmilner3729]

DC3....timeless

[@jamesglenn2006]

That was a fully OUI !! episode. The Clipper is one beautiful piece, that's a very nice Captain's hat the Clipper team gave you Mikey. Awesome episode 134, 2 running DC3's. Watched ep.5 last night, what a blast that was. 🍻

[@sinfuldavy0]

At 18:45 The LAMA is the best helicopter in the world LOL

[@jamesglenn2006]

He just had to throw that in there. Lol

[@victormorin1292]

No choice: i’m gonna have to apologize to Pierre... or we gonna hear about it for another 20 episodes!

[@MikeyMcBryan]

One of most favorite moments of the trip so far

[@latelammas100]

I never thought these guys would be in one of your videos. Amazing to see Robert and his crew in their shiny beautiful DC3. I hope you meet them again after your DC3s done :D

[@mickd6942]

The let's go back in time kills me every time lol, Great progress from the team.

[@digsbyjames7726]

Ok, that was awesome!!!! I think the word Fred was looking for was "classy." Beautiful plane and obviously well loved. Great episode! Team should be proud of what they have and are accomplishing. Till tomorrow! PLANE SAVERS!!!!!

[@motoys4me]

Digsby James I think elegant would be a better fit. 🙂

[@digsbyjames7726]

@@motoys4me Ok...yup I agree elegant is the word!

[@victormorin1292]

Classy, elegant, unforgettable!!! She’s a Lady!

[@gmcjetpilot]

Love the sound of a round engine... can't believe how much progress you all made in so short time. She was sad looking on ramp 30 days ago, now look and her. Beautiful.

[@hydewhyte4364]

You get permission to park one DC-3 ... then you get permission to use the hanger ... then you get permission to park ANOTHER DC-3. Best airport ever.

[@MikeyMcBryan]

🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍

[@Inferalanding]

When those engines first fire up it sounds a bit like a bunch of rocks in a clothes dryer.

[@paulrourke4785]

Counter balances in the prop hubs.

[@jimdickinson3686]

For years I drove a limited Midget open wheel racer. We had a race in B.C. at Agassiz, near Harrison Hot Springs. I had just cleared Customs at Abbotsford and was heading towards the Trans Canada, when I heard a terrifying noise like a huge bucket of bolts had dropped on the cab of my Ford Ranger. Instantly, I thought the Race Car Trailer must be disintegrating when I noticed a B25, out the left window, that had just passed over me on final into the East/West Abbotsford runway. I'm guessing the B25 was about 50 feet over the truck and trailer, maybe they were trying to get a good look at the Race Car. I was so freaked out, I pulled off the road, yes, the trailer was fine. You're "rocks in a clothes dryer" description is perfect, if you can go stand under a radial engine d twin on final, then you'll understand.

[@chrisdilley266]

Love the sounds of a round motor running

[@chrisemery3871]

Feeling spoilt,2 DC3's 2 beauties,I thought Benoit was going to cry he was so emotional.Nice tug driving by Trent,and Bobby making me laugh talking about Greek air traffic ,looking forward to more episodes and will be looking to the skies when all the Daks are flying over the UK,hopefully on my side of the country.

[@arthurminck5464]

WoW, Mickey, Stella, and Ron, your visitor today was great 😍✈😉

[@donmeyer1621]

Thanks for the surprise Mikey.....What a treat to see another DC 3!!

[@IndigoDVW]

Magic stuff Mikey.......... Tabitha May certainly something to aim for. I wish them safe flying to Normanby. DTD is something you should all be very proud of. DVW Dunedin NZ.

[@KyleRodgers]

Thanks!

[@mischef18]

Made for an awesome video bro. All the best from NZ

[@MaxwellPSmart]

Clipped is a beauty bird !Love the shiny props. But she's never been in the thick of things with a Squadron that a Pilot earned the Victoria Cross for delivering cargo. I've seen a pic of a YS-I I'm still look in for YS-J!

[@markdavis2475]

Great episode. DTD comes more alive every day!

[@joelattuca]

Keep it up Mickey! You should reach out to the local air cadets squadron bet they’d love the chance to see the aircraft.

[@perpearson524]

Another fantastic episode, thanks Mikey, I know a lot of us appreciate what you do as well as all those people you have working there. That school is awesome, if I had a kid who wanted to get into aviation I would make sure to send them up there. Thanks again.

[@frankmazzaferro8331]

Love the ending mikey especially with that background music LOL, also Bobby if your seeing this i left a few of your tools at the light where kevin and i were when installing the light, i'll be back tomorrow between exams to install the shield that goes on the light

[@bobbydouzepis8260]

Frank Mazzaferro Awesome, thanks guys.

[@MikeyMcBryan]

👍👍👍👍

[@frankjames7247]

Great view from the cab of the tug some driver that Trent fellow! "Clipper" what a beautiful aircraft.

[@andyeckstein7559]

Flew a 1939 DC 3 purchased by Juan Tripp for Pan Am. Aircraft went to South America and was not used in the second world war. Flew it back in the 1980's. Rhoades aviation owned the aircraft , N143JR. You could still see the etching for the Pan Am logo in the empanage. Almost miss those days.

[@mikercflyer7383]

One awesome episode Mikey. Yes Trent is one hell of a tug driver.

[@ozrbfan]

great episode Mikey....and with two DC3's even better than normal

[@MrLNielsen]

Oh my gosh, what a treat tonight. Thanks Mikey!

[@fire48pw]

Majestic is the word for me. What a totally frickin awesome video. This changed my whole day for me. I had a bad day and it ended with my truck catching on fire. It's midnight here MT and for the first time today I smiled. Thank you for that Mikey and to all of you.

[@MikeyMcBryan]

👍👍

[@drbichat5229]

Genuinely nice people. Good luck when flying to Europe.

[@andyrichardsvideovlogs8835]

Great episode, Mikey and what a fantastic special guest. I hope to catch Clipper Tabitha May in the UK. Safe flight over the Pond guys 👍👍👍

[@timberry3238]

More exciting every day! I'm so happy things are going well!

[@ritzbitz11]

Awesome!!!!

[@John_Be]

I still stand by my position to repaint the rudder white and leave the rudder trim tab green. I think think the contrast is too much.

[@jamesglenn2006]

Your position is duly noted John, however it's an absolutely pristine Buffalo green and will likely remain. Painting Joe's rudder might cost a limb.

[@markhayes100]

I believe the plan is to rehab all of DTDs original control surfaces (well rudder and elevators anyway) as time and budget allow. Mikey has said that this is not necessarily the final paint scheme for the plane either. The goal is to get her airworthy at this point. Stella and her crew have exceeded all expectations in the paint and appearance department. 👍👍👍

[@John_Be]

I don't want any trouble with Buffalo Joe. I have great respect for Joe and for Stella and the paint team. I will like the bird and the project regardless of the color. I'm not going anywhere.

[@dalecomer5951]

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[@norriemasson4080]

Epic episode Mikey, I think the word Fred was looking for was gracious

[@pjv767b5]

My dad worked on DC3s for PAA in the forties. In the late 50s and early 60s I worked line crew for a company on Allegheny County Airport in Pgh, PA that flew 2 DC3s for a famous pickle company. When cleaning one of them I checked out a maintenance log book and found out my dad had signed off some metal work on that ship when it flew for PAA. I was qualified to start and taxi them on the ramp. Your bringing back happy memories. Good luck to you guys.

[@MikeyMcBryan]

👍👍👍

[@stephenwalters8061]

2 DC3s for 1 episode = 😀😀😀😀😀. 🇦🇺

[@johnbolin7098]

The PAA Clipper is beautiful but DTD is no less beautiful. It served at D-day, something the Clipper never did.

[@jennasalau7699]

Holy smokes how good was that time travel.. Loved it!

[@FreedomFighter-cr5xg]

verrry good !!!

[@kennethscofield4565]

Gimme an E gimme an N gimme an A ! Whaddya got? E N A E N A E N A E N A WOOP WOOP!!

[@KyleRodgers]

I wandered off for a lot of the filming of this, but I did end up finding an ENA sweater that I've been wearing since we stopped through there.

[@jimburig7064]

Great vid, Mikey! Love your time travel concept. That Pan Am Clipper is kept immaculate as every airplane should be.

[@1SeanBond]

Nice!👍

[@TheDoug9901]

DTD is raring to go to Normandy do you have the guts. Certainly, have the best people working on it no way you would get that far without them.

[@BronzeGiant]

The paint job that Stella is putting on DTD is every bit as good as the PAA bird. She has made DTD look outstanding. Before and after pictures will be stunning.

[@rogergusty1722]

Gentlemen, START YOUR ENGINES !!!

[@bogiewheelman71]

Were those actual chrome props on the PA Clipper ? Seemed like a giant Harley Davidson rolling in .

[@bobbydouzepis8260]

bogiewheelman71 Yes and yes. Polished to a mirror finish. That bird was spectacular.

[@KyleRodgers]

Yep. Had them cleaned the other day, and a bird got one of the blades the other morning. Hopefully the snow/rain here in Goose Bay cleaned it off.

[@ctrcflyin2011]

awesome episode!!

[@cessnapilot8656]

The new aircraft are nice and efficient and reliable and fast , but they don’t have personality and character. No two are exactly the same .years ago I flew beavers .one needed a little rudder in cruise the other one liked a couple of extra notes on final one would fire off after four props while the other one needed six and a cough before she lite. The new ones are all alike, just carbon copies of each other. I think the word he was looking for was classy

[@tompierce5969]

Wasn't expecting that, in the words of Mikey "very cool"!

[@scottminshall6420]

Yet another excellent episode of Plane Savers keep up the great work and remember those cold beverages for the crew at the end of the day!

[@Ricardphoto]

PlANE SAVERS in the luggage compartment of PAA Clipper DC3 a very beautiful restored airplane. But DTD is amasing

[@10lauset]

Mikey, you have such a smooth-fingered editing style, especially almost in real-time, that it is amazing; a true documentary auteur. My hat's off to you.

[@MikeyMcBryan]

Thank you!!!

[@aserta]

I love the Lama too!!!