How DC-3s Flew to England for D-Day

[@artheis1342]

My Dad just died this month of March 2021 at age 95, 2 months shy of his 96th birthday. In 1943 at age 18, he joined the Army Air Corps and piloted all these planes up to 4 engine. He also was a Korean war veteran (Now the Air Force) and retired from the SAC in 1968. He loved flying, I flew with him on his last piloted flight 25 years ago. He will be buried in his military uniform with honors. The greatest Generation are leaving us by the thousands now. These men and women will leave a great vacuum in our society.

[@damnedmisfit]

My father was one of the pilots who flew a C-47 from the US to Europe and then in combat. He arrived in England on June 6th 1944

[@Ebocraze]

Nothing but total and absolute respect for him and his peers back then. They did the same journey with no ipads , spare pilots or mechanics

[@toplabels]

WOW !!!

[@AlanCanon2222]

Much respect and thanks to your father for helping save the entire planet from the likes of that Nazi madman. Hitler was so evil that tens to hundreds of millions had to die to take him out, and the young women and men of the 1940 stepped up to take one for the team of all humankind to stop him. I am glad that he had the C-47 around him to keep him as safe as anyone could possibly be in that terrible and tragic time. I am an Apollo 8 era baby but I know that before we had the F-1 engine to take us to the moon, we had the C-47 to help save the population on the origin planet for the Apollo missions.

[@AlanCanon2222]

@@Ebocraze On the plus side, they did have the C-47 / DC-3. A well designed device, even compared with the iPad.

[@jesdadotcom]

Glad he survived and glad youre here!

[@stevies.1975]

Got to say, this has been the most amazing coverage of such an amazing project to get this DC-3 back to the UK for D-Day 75. Loved the editing style. Well done Matt.

[@whigwood]

I have to add my congratulations to everyone on this video - it was quite an accomplishment. The best afternoon's KZbin watching ever. Thank you.

[@terrydossett7468]

This thrilled me on so many levels! All I can say is thank you / thank you! What a great experience !!!

[@dude1969]

Agreed!

[@skykingusa]

Thank you for putting this together. I am a private pilot who has not flown in a long time and watching this series reminded me of the thrill of flying again. It's difficult not to get emotional when watching this. Very well done, and thank you again!

[@Turcian]

I love how the pilots put on the uniform when arriving in Europe =)

[@neonhomer]

@@akplanefreak I was wondering why they put on captain's uniforms before landing....

[@glennwheeler984]

I liked the Pan-Pan T-Shirt the Co-Pilot was wearing.

[@verdunluck1578]

@@akplanefreak Where do you get the idea that you need to wear a uniform in the UK? It is not true.

[@PAS_2020]

@@neonhomer yeah it was sweet. If you listen early on in the very first video you will find out that both of these pilots are captains in their own rights - one is captain of a 747. Maybe both. Either way very impressed.

[@PAS_2020]

@Turick yes…sweet. A perfect final touch.

[@taccs27570]

If this Atlantic Crossing Series isn't up for a KZbin Video Award, something is wrong. I don't usually go in for this kind of hyperbole, but this deserves it.

[@RB747domme]

Icebox ETACCRG do KZbin offer an award scheme?

[@raconteur5195]

I hope that content creators don't start aiming to win awards, it would eventually ruin what makes KZbin mostly great.

[@BruceCarbonLakeriver]

3 years after: Yep, there is something wrong.

[@HighFlight2k2]

Absolutely loved this series. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@getdusty1]

HighFlight2k2, I was going to say the exact same thing!!

[@stephenjablonsky1941]

This reminded my of my first trip to Europe in 1964. I flew on a TWA Constellation from JFK to Gander to Dublin to Gatwick. That took 18 hours. It was an ordeal. This video was great.

[@arvsupr2354]

Excellent three parts. Good to hear the R/T, full messages and replies. Good to hear the checks - glad you didn’t gloss over them. You kept it authentic - with the crew’s thoughts and feelings and the engine problems. Very enjoyable. Well done.

[@slewofdamascus]

I'm a WWII buff. My father fought in North Africa as a demolitions expert. His 4 brothers all fought, 3 of them in multiple theaters. One of his brothers jumped into Italy I can't remember if it was the 101 or 82nd but if I recall the Italian jumps were the very first live-action jumps by American airborne units. Much has been said about that generation of men, but my father and his younger brothers were deeply impacted by the Great Depression, which I think hardened that generation and made them infinitely more seasoned than Hitler anticipated of our "civilian" soldiers. That generation belongs with the founding generation and together they stand alone in the history of America.

[@gtoger]

I've followed this with great interest. Thanks, Matt, for putting the video together.

[@rayfinkle25]

How this hasn’t been commissioned for television I don’t know!. Absolutely fantastic episodes of your journey. I watched all of the DC-3s fly over to Normandy from my home town of Essex and it was such a great sight. I’ve just found your page and the videos are brilliant. I look forward to the next. Well done. Round of applause.

[@AureliusR]

Because television is dead?

[@ala0284]

Great town is Essex

[@RWBHere]

@@ala0284 And I live in the City of England. 🤪

[@mfbfreak]

Because (cable/commercial/programmed) television is a medium only serving the most average content there is, to appeal to the biggest number of people. In order to do that you would have to sensationalize the fuel tank swichover about 10 times harder than they did, perhaps include some turbulence, overdo the confusion when you don't understand something on the radio etc etc etc. By that time, the programme is utterly ruined. I am so incredibly happy with KZbinrs making content like this. If it were TV, it would not be as good as it is...

[@matiasjacobsen2647]

@@mfbfreak England is My city!

[@WarriorN481]

Matt, that was absolutely outstanding. Thank you for bringing us along.

[@castinn]

That was just terrific! As an Army Air Corps pilot, my dad flew a C-47 up to BW-1 Greenland in late 1945 or early 1946 with his wife and 7 year old daughter, and there they lived until they returned to the States in late 1947. Dad told me the approach to BW-1 involved a hard turn (left, I think) at the entrance of the fjord and then there was the runway. You landed up hill and took off downhill. Winters were long summer was too short. He loved the C-47 but always said it sort of flew like a truck. Thank you for the ride.

[@Jimidan1000]

Great documentary, just watched the whole thing from start to finish. Very entertaining, informative and educational. Everything from the filming, editing, musical score and dialogue was so well done! I thoroughly enjoyed it. I am now 70 and used to fly on Piedmont Airlines in one of these aircraft out of Frankfort, KY. I had no idea of the work it took to keep one of these birds in the air. It gives me a whole new perspective of just how talented those WWII pilots and crews were making the exact same trip. I am amazed that they could pull it off with primitive instrumentation, radios and navigation systems., and without two mechanics and six pilots on board. Amazing. My Dad was in Tinian during WWII, on the island with the Enola Gay when it took off. We had a love for these warbirds spending a lot of time in Oshkosh, and airshows. He's gone now, but I am still looking up in the sky at airplanes, and watching videos about them on here. Count me as "SUBSCRIBED"!

[@interweeter]

how those crews made it to the uk during the last war without modern radar and such, is amazing , good old Dakota and the sturdiest of men. i have great respect.

[@joescoggins5937]

70 years ago, I traveled in a C-47 from Miami to Puerto Rico and back in the same airplane each of 3 times. The last four didgits of ifs number were 4311. We called it "my plane, " since we flew in it so often. My father was USAF, and arranged for me to sit in the left seat for almost 30 minutes on one flight. For some reason, my favorite parts were "Gear up" and "Gear down." I can still identify a C-47 or DC-3 by the sound of its engines when it flies overhead. My all-time favorite aircraft. Good job, guys.

[@RB747domme]

Joe Scoggins did your father fly in the war, USAAF? If so, has he told you any interesting stories during the experience?

[@MrJeep75]

Most all that are still flying are c47

[@davidj.7779]

On my 8th birthday in 1951, my Grandfather booked the two of us on a Northeast Airlines DC-3 for the short, 30 minute flight, from Logan Airport in Boston to Hyannis, Ma. on Cape Cod where he and my Grandmother lived. I had never before been in an airplane and I was beyond excited. Ten minutes into the flight, the Captain approached my seat and invited me to join him on the flight deck. I stood almost between the seats as he explained all the controls to me. To this day, 69 years later, it remains one of the memorable thrills of my fortunate lifetime.

[@topfelya]

What a stunning footage mate ! Amazing video

[@francisschweitzer8431]

AWESOME SERIES!!! DC-3 ... WHAT A PLANE!! I have a small pleasure to be able to say that I have been in a C-47 as it was being prepared for the Castle AFB museum in ATWATER CA. As a Tanker Crew Chief I would hang around by the spare hanger ( old WWII style never torn down) ... this was back in the 80’s and the mechs working on it asked me if I wanted to help. Of course this wasn’t a flight cert kind of job... she was going up on sticks out front of the base.

[@jeremyc311709]

The guy in the right seat has an amazing radio voice

[@rorkycorky]

Lovely stuff. I was a structural engineer on the design of the American Air Museum at Duxford. Glad you toured it.

[@MattPSU02]

My wife's grandfather flew over D Day and was ultimately shot down in a bomber multiple times over Germany. He was taken prisoner and managed to survive the war.

[@jimmydburrell]

Fantastic Finale! Very well chosen music. The whole story and series was top flight. I don't won't this to end!! Great, great job.

[@claztube]

You said it Jimmy, just as I was thinking it, 1 year hence.

[@MrGattor33]

This whole thing was absolutely amazing. I loved every bit of it, many parts gave me chills. absolutely love to hear the screaming purr of those engines as they too give me chills. The music and editing were spot on, well done Matt! Thank you for this amazing video experience!!!

[@dblissmn]

Fantastic view of England's biggest lake, Windermere, and to its right, Coniston Water in the Lake District National Park at 21:16.

[@kylestanerickenny]

So glad you were able to be a part of this, thanks for sharing it with all of us!

[@jamied7643]

You flew over my house I live near Duxford, I remember this when it happened. Very nice 😀

[@vic2265]

This type of series which is a historic recreation using period aircraft has been spectacular and would love to see more of these. To the Gentlemen that flew the aircraft what an outstanding job of explaining what you are doing and very professional. Would watch any of them do this type of flying anytime! I want to thank you all for taking us along on the flight for Dday!

[@raconteur5195]

It's not often that I watch 10 minutes of a KZbin video like this one. I watched the whole series.

[@AlanCanon2222]

Some thought is hereby offered to the women who put an even half million rivets into each and every DC-3 / C-47. I'm good at putting new strings on my guitar but I never put a half million rivets into anything.

[@johnpiper82]

I can’t thank you enough for this series, and the wonderful owners and crews who flew this mission . To the owners your contributions to the next generation of pilots is unmeasurable.. I as a just a private pilot, ex Air Force mechanic, can’t thank you enough. Being old I now fly VR sims, and able to join you once again in our wonderful world of aviation. Piper1

[@stochasticpixel]

You are an outstanding cinematographer and narrator, Matt! And a damn good pilot as well! Thank you for allowing us all to experience this incredible journey along with you.

[@frglee]

Beautifully filmed, beautifully done. Very impressive. Thanks very much for some really superlative viewing.

[@davidevans6528]

A beautiful tribute to what my Dad and thousands of others did. Thanks.

[@craigwinter3792]

My grandpa(father's side) was a Norden technician in the 8th Air Force and spent most of his time at RAF Bassingbourn. My other grandpa(mother) was a jeep driver in the 90th ID and landed on Utah Beach D+1 and served until the end of the war in Czechoslovakia. This meant a lot to me at the end. My dad passed his love of aviation on to me, being next to UND helped and I was the only non-avit student in our group of aviation photographers.

[@RepomanGP]

Superbly done, Matt. Thank you for taking us along with you on your epic journey.

[@douggraham5812]

Thanks for letting us ride along, Matt! My dad was a WWII transport pilot, and flew for the airlines after the war. I had a lot of DC-3 rides as a kid, and even got to sit in the right seat a few times. Wonderful airplanes, I'm glad there are some still flying, thanks to people like those in this series.

[@slorznovitch]

Fantastic series! History is something that is being rewritten with a disgusting and disturbing lack of accuracy and more often than not, to promote a specific narrative which in itself should be of great concern for everyone. This documentary is absolutely fantastic and brilliantly well done. Thank you to everyone involved with this project. History has, for a change, been accurately documented and transitioned into modern times. Well done. Well done indeed!

[@mencken8]

“Because that’s history- not what happened, but what people make themselves believe must have happened.” - Alistair Cooke

[@jeffkelley4055]

This is my fourth time watching. Watched this a third time a couple weeks ago and just had to get the book Fate is the Hunter which I just finished. Best book on aviation ever written is right. This is Matt's best work in my opinion.

[@stevec00ps]

Dunno why this series popped up on my KZbin recommendations but I just watched all 4 and loved it cheers!

[@cjalfonso2212]

Amazing, totally in awe of this series of flights. We are spoiled today, a transatlantic flight is so easy for us as passengers today. Yes we all have connections to WWII. My father was attached to a land-based fighter squadron in the Solomons in 1943 - 44. He was a member of the ground crew for a squadron of F4-U Corsairs.

[@DavePKW]

This was a wonderful production Matt. Thanks so much for your hard work.

[@williamwallace9826]

My mother flew home with me from my father's Army base in 1944 when my father shipped overseas. I was six months old at the time. It was on a DC-3, and I've had a soft spot in my heart for the DC-3 ever since. Wonderful video. The landing at Duxford brought a lump to my throat.

[@bushpilotexplorer1920]

You can just watch the fuel pressure dial-needle starts to buffet and that’s when to switch tanks from the auxiliary tanks to the main tanks. It’s about a 5 to 7 second warning before the engines are starved. Switch over and also hit the fuel boost pump. Of course only do this in a big pinch. It works. I had do it a couple times in my high Arctic expeditions in my DeHavilland Beaver. Funny, the captain’s hand is GLUED on that fuel tank valve just like I used to, and you wouldn’t blink. I hope he is looking at the fuel pressure dial. (ha, now after watching the full video he did exactly as I mentioned, kudos) But this way you’re using every drop, and then you know what you really have left when faced with conditions like increasing headwinds that puts making your destination in jeopardy.

[@jeanburk9539]

Lovely to have knowlegeable commenters along.

[@bushpilotexplorer1920]

Jean Burk ~ Lighten up, life is good...really...I promise.

[@BeechSportBill]

Works in a Navajo Chieftain also...

[@jeanburk9539]

@@bushpilotexplorer1920 I have every respect for bush pilots. I live in B.C. Long time hiker mid-coast so i see them all the time. See Joe Robinet videos about getting stranded in the Ontario bush when the flight couldn't get in, to get them. Fabulous set of vlogs.

[@andycopland3179]

I used to jump from a beaver down in Headcorn in Kent. Many years ago.

[@heikofischer4625]

I'M NOT CRYING, YOU ARE! Fantastic and touching video guys. What a labour of love. My team is in the process of making a multiplayer VR game about the Berlin Airlift - specifically about Gail Halvorsen, the OG 'Candy Bomber'. It's purpose is to teach leaders the lessons of that largest, aerial humanitarian mission. We recently installed the Microsoft Flight Simulator with the full Boeing Yoke and throttle pack...and I swear, starting the DC-3 'That's all Brother' up in VR and taking off from Wiesbaden to Berlin Tempelhof brought tears to my eyes. It's amazing how much has been forgotten already about D-Day and the Berlin Airlift here in Europe. And what a monumental task it was, helping a people you just bombed the sh*t out of...We are blessed in that we no only have the help of the Allied Museum, but also one of the last remaining veterans of the Airlift - Ralph Dionne - is supporting us with what it was like in those planes loaded to the hilt with coal, flour, camels and just about anything else....being buzzed by Russian Yaks, fighting weather, weariness and wear of the planes (most of which had flown over Normandy). Thank you guys, your video inspired me. Us. If you ever want to try the game, we are releasing for the 75th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift in 2024. You will be more than welcome. Just drop me a line.

[@paulinfrancis]

Thank you so much for taking us along with you on your journey across the Atlantic!

[@tomhill4765]

Just found these 3 videos and enjoyed every minute of them. You present just how important it is to do flight planning. I am not a pilot but spent 20 years in the USAF. I worked on many C-47s during my 3 years stationed in Panama as a Hydraulic Specialist.

[@MattyCrayon]

I'll add my voice to the congratulations for such an amazing video series. Thanks to all for making it possible. It was a joy to watch.

[@elkabong6429]

Great video, Matt! Thanks to you and the whole crew for the ride along. My cousin (contemporary of my dad), Major Milton Joel, USAAF, was a fighter pilot in the 38th FS of the 55th FG stationed in Northumpstead, England. He was, unfortunately, shot down over Bremen, Germany while escorting a bombing mission in November of 1943. His remains were never found. Kudos to you for helping to keep the memory alive of all of the brave men and women that fought tyranny in WW2.

[@jasonamos7902]

What a fantastic series! Thanks for bringing us all along.

[@lorifitzgerald2891]

Wonderful! Fun being a part of this journey.

[@JohnChvatalGSTV]

This has to be one of my favorite series of aviation videos I’ve watched here on KZbin! The perfect mashup of aviation history and practical knowledge!

[@theblueriband]

Content... Cinematography... Editing... Music tracks... By far, the BEST series of youtube videos I have seen. With each part released, I was anxiously awaiting for the next part to be uploaded. Finally, I have to give a special "Hats Off" to Matt Guthmiller. Matt is genuine and passionate about aviation and has a wonderful personality that adds so much to all of his videos. Thank you for all the hard work you put into the content of your channel.

[@charlescoulson]

A terrific piece of film making. The whole team captured the spirit of this trip. The original pilots ,so many of whom gave their lives in WW2 would be proud of your endeavours. Just wish you had been able to use the Clipper call sign.

[@myckee]

Beautifully done. Great job Matt. I came to America in a Pan Am back in 1984. Now I call the U.S. my home. Thank you Pan Am. You will never be forgotten.

[@johnbolin7098]

Outstanding, the in-cockpit footage really makes me feel like I'm in the airplane. Enjoying how comprehensive your videos are. Thanks Matt !

[@Dave-hc6pp]

What an awesome thing to not only be part of, but to such a good job documenting the journey. The men who made the trip only to get there and then have to fly them into battle really were the greatest generation. I was a passenger on a DC3 back in the mid 60’s and was to young to appreciate the significance. I would love to have that same opportunity again. Well done.

[@yamahonkawazuki]

thank you matt for bringing me along. even if only by video, you still brought me along.

[@johnnorth9355]

My late father fought in Burma and always said that there was a great relief of being airlifted in a Dakota followed by a sense on terror as they were flown fast and low over the jungle not knowing if a Japanese fighter would pick them off along the way. He always had a great affection for the plane.

[@LukusCannon]

This series inspires me so much, keep them coming Matt!

[@Homieskillet651]

Loved watching the videos on the trip. My grandfather was also in the Pacific Theater and served as a load master on the C-47. This plane definitely has a special place in my heart.

[@josecarpinteiro2689]

Remembering that so many times I flew on a DC3 in Azores Islands where my father was a 1º pilot in SATA Air Azores

[@nigeldewallens1115]

I have just watched your trip to Duxford. I used to go to Duxford as a teenager, I am now 61. My mum passed away on the 27th Sept 2019. My mum was a WRAF in WWII Thank you for making the effort to commemorate WWII R.I.P all the lost souls back then! Mum R.I.P My mum was 95. Well done to you guys for doing this!

[@jimhuntington8692]

Ditto what everyone else said. Thank you for doing an amazing presentation. Felt like we were part of the adventure and the history.

[@garysmith2983]

Goosebumps guys. Thanks for coming. And thanks for coming when we really needed you. Love from UK.

[@naftalithaithi4812]

Thank you. Thank you very much for sharing this with us.

[@a.westenholz4032]

I'm not a plane enthusiast of any kind, yet even I found this a stirring project to follow. It was well covered, and I am grateful for the opportunity to see the journey. Thank you very much.

[@ConalOBroin]

Amazing series of videos. Watched them all back to back.

[@tony66au]

Brilliant achievement all!Thank you so much for taking us all along for the ride Matt.

[@ronleitch7788]

What a fascinating series of videos! Your arrival in Scotland was particularly interesting to me, being Scottish! In fact, as a young schoolboy, I used to spend some of my Summer Holidays in Prestwick, so knew that area quite well! A visit to Prestwick Airport was a MUST! Thank you for posting the whole series of videos covering your journey from the USA to the U.K.!

[@beekay8132]

I was a crew chief an flight mechanic on a C-47 in Viet Nam back in 1969. I worked on several types of aircraft while in the Air Force but loved those airplanes the most. We called our bird “Road Runner Airlines “ and had a road runner painted just below the co pilots window. We had Two 1,200 horsepower Pratt & Whitney R-1830 radial engines that needed lots of loving care. I love your video’s and the DC-3 segments were nostalgic for me.

[@arboristo4407]

Flying with you guys just makes me happy, what a great aircraft she is, truly amazing ❤️🇺🇸❤️

[@OHAREAVIATION]

Maybe you’ll never see this comment, Matt but this is such a fantastic series of videos. LOVED each and every one, excellent work. I know it probably took quite a bunch of effort and a long time editing but I’m very grateful you took the time to capture all this for generations to come.

[@scottd6921]

Good friend was an RF tech with NEXTEL at Kangerlussuaq Airport Greenland for two years. Can't tell ya how much my family enjoyed this HD series. Well done! What a beautiful bird the DC-3/C47 and so historic. Just loved it guys. 6 pilots and 2 mechs.....awesome! My Dad was a USAF Lt radar officer in Newfoundland during the Korean conflict and crashed in a helicopter there in 1951/2. All were OK....pretty girl behind every tree and no trees plus macarone & cheese everyday for a year. :-) o7 to our heroes at Normandy. GOD bless ya for doing this.

[@rupertprice5508]

Thanks for taking me along. I loved the history , engineering and just the whole adventure. Brilliant

[@jasonwickens0813]

outstanding doc young man. Very gracious and respectful of our brave men and women of WWII. Well done and on behalf of my grandfather who stared death in the face and lived to tell about it. I thank you personally. My Grandpa would be very proud of what you did here in this film.

[@mjphillips76]

Matt this was epic, this whole series of videos put me in a state of aww, and amazement. This is inspiring to see these old aircraft still being flown today.

[@artblauvelt7140]

Thank you for a well presented transatlantic journey. My father was a flight engineer on a C47 during WWII, he flew 2 missions over Normandy, got fogged out during Operation Market Garden and dropped supplies for operation Victory. Great video. It is a pleasure to watch professionals appreciate what the Greatest Generation did for the future of our freedom, thank you.

[@fulwell1]

Simply brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing your journeys with us, and wishing you many, many more!

[@mikeburton7077]

that was a fantastic journey, we live 1 hour from Duxford , just had a flight in a T6 as a birthday present,my greatest admiration for all those who came ,thanks for a great video !

[@firstfreonwarrior]

A wonderful series, great job by all of you, thank you!

[@michaelmcfadden2501]

Watched the entire trip and was in awe of the professionalism displayed by everyone. Great camera work. I absolutely loved every minute!!!! Thank you for putting it together and for sharing with the world.

[@tectorama]

Lovely video. We saw this aircraft at Duxford, and when it flew over on it's way to Normandy. We shall be at Duxford again this Friday.

[@tomshanahan5191]

Magnificent! Wonderful series! Old Air Force Crew Chief here, shared the series with my brother, pilot himself, we both really enjoyed it. Congrats on a spectacular trip!

[@oliverjh1281]

As Churchill said never have so many owed so much to so few , brave men who flew those aircraft back in the day , what a generation they were 👏👏👏👏

[@markhepworth4804]

Oliver JH That was specifically about the just under 3000 men of fighter command during the battle of Britain,but I admire you're sentiment in relation to all the pilots of WW2.

[@claztube]

So many years ago I was a radar controller in the USAF and was stationed at Kelly AFB (1977). The most difficult instruction phrase to give was the instruction for landing when the runway was wet. Just a bit of a tongue twister to say, 'wet runway' without losing the enunciation and getting a slurred phrase, like '...weh oneway'. Those years we still were using PAR/GCA assisting pilots from nearby Randolph AFB that came by for practice approaches while they were in training. Speaking every five seconds the position on glideslope and centerline of the runway, right down to within 100' if memory serves me correctly. Those antiquated PAR units, we had two positions, were in constant need of alignment and the techs had their hands full keeping the equipment operating for our use. Now 44 years have past and this video montage is so exciting to watch and brings back long since forgotten memories. Thanks for this great experience. Be well, '3 in the green', always upon landing if you have them...

[@the_grand_tourer]

Great to see the chaps smartened up for their landing in Great Britain, good show!

[@wi11y1960]

We are forever grateful for those whom paid the ultimate price for freedom in 1944. I am grateful for your Vlogging the journey. Thankyou.

[@t.vanoosterhout233]

Epic adventure, impressive video footage, fine editing. I've been checking yt for this...

[@WmRob]

The music in the closing sequence really teared me up. My dad, a B-17 pilot in WWII with 40+ successful missions, would have loved this series of videos.

[@eduardoblanco4962]

Hi Matt, thank you very much for sharing this great trip on the DC3. I look forward to your posting your trip in the Bonanza to Alaska and Russia! Wow, what an experience. Take care and fly safely, my friend. Regards, Eduardo. ✌️

[@johnchapman629]

What an incredibly well done documentation. I can't thank you enough for making this. I will be watching all of it again.

[@MrBirdflu1]

Thank you for sharing with us this amazing experience!

[@charliebowman785]

Baby we did it! Gentleman has been such a honor and pleasure to flight with you. I did enjoy enormously the three parts of this wonderful journey! Beautiful airplane. Congrats to Robert and thanks to Erick.

[@MarcvanExel]

Such an epic trip, loved every minute of it, many thanks for sharing!

[@peterlogan1623]

Wow, I have just taken the flight of my life and my backside is hurting. You and the rest of the crew have indeed portrayed what it must have been like all those years ago for many brave young Americans, all I can say from a fellow pilot and TV cameraman is well done. A well shot and edited video.

[@mdleweight]

This has been a great series. One of the best on KZbin!

[@okedoke1234]

The sound of those radials powering up gives me goosebumps.....just so awesome!

[@herrakaarme]

Thanks for posting these videos! They have been really enlightening to watch.

[@flyingbeaver57]

Congrats, Tabitha Mae and crew. I saw the Plane Savers episodes when you stopped in at St. Hubert, and the walk-around showed just what en elegant aircraft she is. I don't know if you've seen the 2 videos of Joe McBryan, Quinn Jones and Ronny McBryan doing the inaugural flight of CF-DTD at St. Hubert on June 6th. A lot of us wished DTD could have made it to Duxford in time, but everyone there, and the whole Plane Savers community worldwide were glad to see how many DC-3's did make the trip safely. Thanks for posting this series of daily videos of the crossing. Great Stuff!

[@jazzclarinet2006]

This series was absolutely incredible. I loved every minute of it. Thank you so much.

[@clive.r1414]

Truly amazing flight! Thats for letting me share it! The pilots that shuttled across the Atlantic all those years ago were heroes. A big thank you to every one of them, and to your crew of course.

[@v2gbob]

What a magnificent series of four videos (five with the DC-3 flying lessons)! Thanks so much for letting us join y'all on the journey. My father likely had a hand in building that plane, having worked at Douglas, and later McDonnell Douglas (Santa Monica and later Long Beach), from 1937-1982. I'm glad you finally complimented the plane at the end. With all of the complaining about how hard it was to maintain and fly the plane, I'm sure my dad would have a good belly laugh at how spoiled y'all are. You wouldn't believe the stories he told of bullet-hole ridden C-47s returning from the war for major repairs and overhauls. The DC-3/C-47 was a remarkably robust and resilient plane, that I was told, pilots loved to fly. After the war, Dad use to ride back and forth from Santa Monica to White Sands Proving Grounds in a C-47. Apparently, the pilot was nearing retirement and was checking out ranches in the southwest. He'd often make steep hard bank turns--with the wing tip nearly touching the tree tops as livestock and chickens scattered from the commotion--checking out various properties. But then I guess that's the confidence one develops in a machine after operating it for many hundreds of hours. Thanks again for posting the videos, just great!