Jimi Hendrix ~ All Along The Watchtower ~ US Navy & Marine Fleet Air ~ Vietnam War

[@edmedlin2936]

I was there, 1969-1971. Camping in the jungle. Heck of a job. Made it home alive, though slightly crazy.

[@bw3506]

I think everyone that was there lost something man. My uncle came back whole but he definitely wasn't the same man he was before. I think that's the case for all wars but I saw him face to face.

[@garydergut4741]

Thank you for your service and welcome home brother.

[@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries]

Amazing, Welcome home!

[@goldeneagle3608]

My grandfather was a US Navy Corpsman assigned to a platoon of Marines during the Vietnam War. Knowing his struggle and the hardships he went through coming home I’d like to give you a 50-year overdue “Welcome Home

[@paulmccoy5396]

Ed Medlin thank you for your service I was only 7yrs old but thank you sir!

[@oh8wingman]

I grew up in the Vietnam era. Initially, it was a dirty little war fought in some unknown country where no one could see. As time went by, the media got involved and moved in. Soon you could view the conflict in living colour as you ate your diner off of a TV tray in your living room. Monks burning in the streets, napalm rolling down and immolating anything in it's path, villagers annihilated by both sides, and the daily body counts. It didn't take long for the supposed heroism and glory to wear off as the public saw what wars are really all about. There is no glamour to be found, just young men trying to kill and maim one another after being sent by greedy old men looking to increase their influence and power. One of the saddest parts for me was to see how the young vets were treated when they arrived home. They were cursed, reviled by many, and sometimes spit on. It wasn't right nor fair. You see, those young men went to war because they believed in what their leaders were telling them and many had no choice because they were drafted and if they refused to go they were jailed. In any event, all were betrayed. Betrayed by their leaders and betrayed by their peers.............I don't condone any war and never will. They are pointless and could be avoided. As for those who were there and came home to more violence and hatred, you have my apologies. You didn't deserve that and it wasn't your fault so you should not have borne the blame...............

[@edgarazzz5]

Sad they put jimmy on war video..

[@mistofigo]

@@edgarazzz5 I suppose it's just a reference to Forrest Gump. Anyway I agree with everything Scooter Tramp says. War is the worst thing that could happen to anyone. And I salute those people who went to jail because they didn't want to fight in a war that wasn't theirs.

[@Larez121]

Well said. 👏🏼

[@balthasar6091]

That's the reason why the first Rambo movie (based on an book), is an absolute masterpiece to this day, while the four other movies are just 80s trash. It's about the minimum amount of respect you should pay, not the satisfaction of the viewers in the cinema.

[@onemanarmysswampparty]

Fuck the media it was all just a fucking psyop you shit for brains

[@felixmadison5736]

The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Given a choice between prison or joining the Army, he chose the latter and enlisted on May 31, 1961. After completing eight weeks of basic training at Fort Ord, California, he was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division and stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Jimi was a true patriot. He joined the army almost exactly 7 years before I did.

[@kimmergonzales9792]

My older brother never made it back. He wanted to join the Marines. He was only 20 . GOD Bless all that served bravely. 🙏

[@thehumanityoflife6460]

Sorry for your loss. I almost joined the Marines and was ready to knock on the recruitment office, then I asked myself why we are fighting the war in Vietnam when Ho Chi Minh have asked France to leave his country but was ignored. He even went to France and was snubbed. So, I went back home. I never did sign up for the military. I saw the effects on my former brother-in-law after he got out of the Vietnam war, and later died of cancer due to agent orange. Some wars need to be fought, but not Vietnam, Iraq, & Afghanistan, in my opinion.

[@susobar8970]

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[@isakjohansson7134]

@@thehumanityoflife6460 Most wars only benefit the elites

[@marclayne9261]

God Bless...

[@mrjames7295]

Rest in peace 🙏🙏🙏

[@keithwhite8109]

I was 17 years old when I went into the U.S. NAVY and I was sent to the first Aircraft Carrier the Coral Sea as a brown shirt plane captain on F-4J model from VF121 for two and half weeks of training and it was an experience I will never forget especially night operations out at sea where it is pitch black and only red lights mostly to see by and hot exhaust all around and not making a mistake of being in the wrong place at the wrong time meaning preventing from being sucked in a engine intake. Working 12 hour on and 12 hours off and the food wasn't that good in my opinion. 1972- 1978 I served. This video brings back those memories. I am now 65 years old and working on UH-60 M BLACKHAWK HELICOPTERS at the Sikorsky Aircraft factory 🏭 now for 42 years and soon I will be retiring. I have given my service to my country in and out of the military.

[@caddidon]

Thank you for your service

[@2500hdx]

Thankyou

[@thehumanityoflife6460]

My son flew the UH-60 helicopter that you have built for the Army. It was a very dangerous work that you did on top of that carrier. Great jobs that you have done in your life. I salute you!

[@keithwhite8109]

@@thehumanityoflife6460 Thank you for your kind words.

[@70stunes71]

Thanks brother I was on the independence :-)

[@robertplumb9782]

God Bless All The Vietnam Veterans 🇺🇸

[@dmitriyshevchishin123]

An old fashist bustards. 3 million killed vietnam people. Why?

[@bake547]

BZ shipmate. Great comment! Hancock crew mbr 1968-70 YN1 USNR-RET

[@griffg55]

Beaten by a bunch of "Jungle Bunnies". Fucked up even with Australian help. The only war America has won on its own was their Civil War.

[@tonym362]

The war no one wanted to be. When we were in country, they didn't want us there. When we came home, they didn't want us here. There were only Hero's & Survivors. I made it home. I'm a Survivor. My brother was shot down over the North. That was the last he was seen. He's a Hero. As all who did not make it back. God Bless them all, the men & women who gave all for us.

[@dalehood1846]

@tonym,. As the saying goes, "All gave some, some gave all. I'm deeply sorry for the loss you still feel. My brother and I were in during. I was Not over there. My brother went twice at his request. Made it back, sadly, lost him to cancer due to Agent Orange. It is because of their sacrifice that we live free. Some in our nation still don't get that concept. All the best and may God bless.

[@MartiErtel]

I am so sorry. Your comment made me literally cry. Prayers and thanks.

[@meggiewillis9705]

My boyfriend went to Vietnam in the 60's and fought during the war as a Marine. I am thankful he didn't died at all in the war. He lost some friends during that war. He knew Jimi Hendrix. He was 17 years old at that time.

[@quasistellar7351]

Knew Hendrix personally? Wow

[@meggiewillis9705]

@@quasistellar7351 That is what Andre told me before me and him stop speaking to each other. It is so cool. I am not dating him at all anymore. I got back together with my first love

[@quasistellar7351]

@@meggiewillis9705 Nice, so lucky this guy! If you ever see him again make sure he knows how lucky he is. hahaha

[@meggiewillis9705]

@@quasistellar7351 I will try to write to him again. I care for him alot more. But I never love him at all. He made his choice choosing Vivianne his wife's sister. He sure is so lucky to have known him.

[@360Nomad]

Okay Boomer

[@DswbootsBoots]

Much respect to all Nam vets.

[@faith4916]

I was 4 years old when my daddy went to Vietnam. I dedicate " Wind Beneath My Wings" by Bette Milder to him. We just celebrated his 90th birthday. He Served 20 yrs Retired Navy❤🌬🇺🇸🦅⚓GO NAVY! THANK YOU GOD AND THE NAVY HOW IT USED TO BE FOR BRINGING MY DADDY BACK HOME TO ME🤟🤜🤛🤞

[@crazyrnu4046]

The words "thank you" will never be enough to truly express what we mean to those who served.

[@belfastlad55]

Thanks to those who served our country

[@skidunskie]

"No instrument of war will ever remind anyone of peace"

[@crand20033]

There is a nuclear weapon named the peacemaker. It means there will be peace or none of us will exist anymore.

[@lonhebert]

I was USAF in Danang 1971-1972 base command Post I was a 291 comm specialist. I would be the one on shift when we would get calls on the radio for fire support and air support.

[@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries]

It's a huge honor to have you all reply. Thank you so much!

[@b.huskins6717]

In i Corp 1966-1969 1st Battalion,1st Marines, Hotel Company l Lt called for support daily. I was 17 when I arrived and just a grunt

[@lonhebert]

@@b.huskins6717 my son was a 0621 sgt did 2 tours in fajualljuah

[@beblissnow5947]

God Bless you & Thank YOU

[@matthewmoeller1225]

No guitar player will ever play like jimmi Hendrix. He is the best ever😊

[@acmefixer1]

I was stationed in the Army in Germany in '69 and my hat goes off to those who served their country in the hellhole going on in 'Nam. Thank you all for your service. REMEMBER OUR VETERANS

[@brianseagren312]

Thank you for providing air cover for my Dad in the Mekong in '67. You boy's kept shit in check as they were hittin' the hill's. God Bless You All.

[@Jleed989]

Mekong was flat

[@billarthur8996]

This just gave an old Navy veteran goosebumps. And for a few fleeting moments I was back aboard USS Constellation. Thank you.

[@70stunes71]

Some good memories and some bad huh? I was on the independence

[@oldermusiclover]

thanks for your service got to see the Hornet once years ago

[@von8646]

Dylan said this cover knocked him out

[@ScreamoCat]

Welcome home

[@SubwayAce]

I also was aboard the Connie, but in 1984-86. Great ship and great memories.

[@timrichards6761]

To any & ALL veterans, especially Vietnam vets; Thank you for your service. Welcome home. 🇺🇲👍✌️❤️

[@Stonewall1861]

Great songs for Veterans Day. Memorial to the men and women that served our country in time of need.

[@benwalters6397]

I grew up with the Phantom, I love that bird!

[@user-qy9tf2im7f]

Nothing like watching the perfect choreography of a deck crew and the talented Naval Aviators who they serve!

[@scottfleming6166]

when I was a little kid growing up in the 60's these guys were my hero's and I wanted to be just like them. They are still my hero's and I want to be like them.

[@pauldean8439]

Thanks. You Kids became our heroes when it was hard to believe in anything beyond survival.

[@anthonymonteforte6864]

Mine too

[@HughLinn]

Dedicated to men who bared arms. Brother B. Brady, if you this message, it's from brother Hugh. It's time to heal and forgive.

[@SpringOffensiveCat]

Beautiful aircrafts, beautiful music by the GOAT Hendrix, brave soldiers, unnecessary war.

[@thehumanityoflife6460]

I agree with you that Vietnam was an unnecessary war, and also the Iraq and Afghanistan wars that the U.S. participated in.

[@isakjohansson7134]

@@thehumanityoflife6460 Almost every war is unecessary. The only benefactors are the top few in society, a lot of hatred and bloodspill when we could accomplish miracles together. Rest in peace to those affected by all this shit no matter the side.

[@DedicationDeservesRespect]

@Ahmet Kudret independence war was only made possible so congress could do a legal switch and imply a new law making anyone who breaks the law and has to spend time is thereby a servant for work aka a slave to the jail that they are sent to, the war was never about slaves is what about the north attempting to taxate tf out of the south like uk did with the colonies and the south was willing to go to war about taxes since their imports and exports got cut off when all the current leaders of the south agreed to stop paying taxes for congress and the north since it was going to turn them bankrupt faster than a war could, so technically no war in history has ever been worth it unless you wanna talk about a less world threatening war with anticlimactic yet very traumatizing experiences because of arguably one of the most horrific and long lasting events that created generations of psychologically shellshocked people with behavior issues due to past events which were never properly diagnosed bc the entirety of it wasn’t even considered a war despite some cities being forced into martial law, the congress let alone the government both saw it as inner city rebellion aka the civil rights war which is still debatably happening in current time just in a new form .

[@hurricaneace143]

@Last Samurai WW2

[@JamesMotley-p6e]

I was there 1970. - 71 1st Air Cav

[@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries]

you people are nothing short of legends, please us a story from the 1st

[@frankbaine3918]

Live the Legend! FIRST TEAM!!

[@YoshiYosheda]

Sad that alot of these air crews never came back and their names are now on the wall

[@guidokohler5137]

My aunt's husband served in Vietnam three times, and to this day he still says every time I hear a helicopter overhead I have to think of Vietnam all over again

[@robertmerrick2389]

I think Hendrix was Pro-Peace.

[@jstovall6948]

I served with the 4th inf. Div as a 11b10 from Dec 66 thru Dec 67 I saw plenty of shit from hill 875 with the 173rd to the oasis tuy HOA kontum pleiku and they our the central Highlands. These music videos takes me back to a time that I have never left. Thank you

[@jstovall6948]

Sovernier me another nam music video.Numba 1!!

[@280StJohnsPl]

My nephew was a 4th Inf mortarman "Golden Dragons" arrived in-country in Jan 1968, two weeks before Tet

[@mahmoudmustaf8707]

The intruder aircraft is awesome. I love it

[@williammurray1341]

America's Bravest Generation. Hated in the 'Nam and reviled in the rest of the world. Welcome home, Brothers.

[@ellismeah8110]

I was 14 ,late 60s , the news was full of the Vietnam War, every day ,quite amazing around the time , along with great music

[@SensibleSolutions-r6s]

Thankyou for being a hero and patriot sir! My grandfather fought in Korea and then worked for general foods for 35 years. Im sorry to say that they don't make men like you and my grandfather any more. It is an honor to be old enough to know and have known men like you! God bless America and everyone else!

[@Leonardo258thF.A.]

Semper Fi🇺🇸!

[@MajinGouki]

The carrier was USS intrepid The aircrafts were designed for variety of missions: *R3 skyb Skywarrior"the Whale" *Mc donnell douglas F4 phantom II *Vought F-8 crusader *A-4-E Skyhawk *ka-6D intruder *Lookheed s3 viking *F-101f voodoo *Grumman E2 + ov1 mohawk *C123 provider .... Some other you can add That was 50/50 risk ,a cold catapult without enough pressurized take off and the aircraft will go down the sea because it hasn't enough power to be sent

[@motorcop505]

The camo ones were USAF F-105 Thunderchiefs, aka Thuds.

[@robertgarcia4117]

STEVEN GARCIA GOD BLESS SERVES MEN AND VETERANS. MY FATHER FOUGHT IN WORLD WAR II. MY MOM AND FATHER PASSED AWAY 😢 😪 😔 😞 I miss them alot. Thank you for your service 🙏 ❤ ♥. MY FATHER SAID HE WAS IN GUAM , HAITI AND PHILIPPINES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. 👋

[@michaelbrooks8863]

In country 1st Marine Div, Battalion Landing Team, I made it back to the world , barely, 75 now

[@hiphopmusicpeace]

Such an iconic song

[@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries]

indeed!

[@lisalabar7262]

This beautiful rendition of one of the Greatest Guitar Gods added to the sights of the Vietnam War is absolutely amazing! Great job to the creator! 🕊 From a serious Jimi Hendrix fan! ☮️💓🤗🇺🇸

[@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries]

Thank you very much and you are very welcome. Welcome to the channel!

[@audreywilborn2018]

That's Hot !!!

[@konradd7596]

An serious fan more 💥

[@usamatahir8454]

This video is so underrated

[@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries]

Thank you!

[@gogoyubari366]

What makes you believe it's underrated?

[@usamatahir8454]

@@gogoyubari366 I hope u can clearly see the comment labelled as an year ago At that time there were only like 80k views 🥲

[@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries]

It’s still underrated;) and foghorn why wouldn’t it be?

[@JulsAmez]

Thank you to all who served !

[@davidkelley5940]

All respects to all veterans

[@KristbjorgNymann]

To my wonderful father, a 2x Purple Heart recipient TET offensive Vietnam veteran (Army.) 💜💜

[@chrisvesy7245]

That cover still gives me chills 50 years later!

[@redrock3109]

These are some of my favorite aircraft and the Century Series weren't bad either! I'm still in awe with how they are able to do this, and I am grateful for all who served.

[@MajinGouki]

All along the watchtower [Verse 1] "There must be some way out of here" Said the joker to the thief "There's too much confusion I can't get no relief Businessmen, they drink my wine Plowmen dig my earth None of them along the line Know what any of it is worth" [Verse 2] "No reason to get excited" The thief, he kindly spoke "There are many here among us Who feel that life is but a joke But you and I, we've been through that And this is not our fate So let us not talk falsely now The hour is getting late" [Verse 3] All along the watchtower Princes kept the view While all the women came and went Barefoot servants too Outside, in the distance A wildcat did growl Two riders were approaching The wind began to howl

[@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries]

cheers!

[@TomPolgar-v6z]

Whether it was Jimi Hendrix or others, we all lived on that music those days

[@timsmith9169]

My cousin was on the Connie air craft carrier .his brother was with the pbr's

[@youriami9411]

Grandpa fought to secure Rockpile, Operation Hastings, back in the 60's. He was only 18 years old whenever he got drafted, and till this day, I couldn't imagine the sheer terror of getting drafted at that age. I look up to him every single day.

[@juliehoffman6292]

Jimi Hendrix was a veteran.

[@jloki9259]

101st Airborne.

[@mikeburke8656]

I worked the flight deck in the late 70s. It's really cool to see how my shipmates performed back then.

[@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries]

cheers!

[@cdfdesantis699]

Please allow this grateful American citizen to thank ALL our country's military personnel for their service, & to apologise for the shameful treatment many Vietnam vets experienced on their return home. My father served in WW2 in Europe, & my step-son served in Afghanistan, both in the US Army. Ladies & gentlemen, the definition of a HERO is an ordinary person doing extraordinary deeds. Every one of you IS a hero, along with the 1000's who have fought for American freedom since the Revolutionary War. You have my respect & heartfelt thanks. And thanks to Mr. Jimi Hendrix & Mr. Bob Dylan for my FAVE Hendrix song! Salute to Jimi, a US Air Force vet!

[@sandy-yh3dg]

Amen

[@footieloose5109]

Thank the vietnamese too.

[@cdfdesantis699]

@@footieloose5109 Hi! You're absolutely right, friend. The South Vietnamese people's courage & determination to maintain their freedom was an inspiration to just about all who knew them & espoused their cause. The Vietnam War has been, & continues to be, a hotly debated topic regarding the USA's involvement. But the South Vietnamese & the US service personnel knew what they were fighting for - the principles of freedom, independence, & the basic right to govern themselves. These are ideals which all freedom-loving peoples hold dear. The South Vietnamese stood against tyranny, & they deserve respect & gratitude for defending freedom's flag. Thanks for your comment.

[@rickperez5601]

Thanks big D!

[@ghostbravo7127]

@@cdfdesantis699 What are you on about? You don't know shit about the war. South Vietnamese freedom, what a joke, the people would let their villages burn before they gave in to the dictator, not just in the north, even in the south, they hated their own southern government and the corruption within it, they had seen their families get abused and slaughtered on the orders of the genocidal dictator. You'll never understand the hatred in their eyes, not just for the dictators soldiers, but for anyone on those zippo raids. Some orders are evil, but not everyone had a choice. Those aren't nightmares you have to live with, so don't go around defending those who gave the orders in the name of freedom, you have no right.

[@avatar1997fortboni]

My Sergeant Major was part of the PHILCAG-V during the year 1964 to 69, he used to tell us Vietnam war stories during our summer training in the Philippine Army

[@uncbadguy]

USS Hancock CVA-19 70-71 cruise.... Checking in.

[@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries]

Roger that, loud and clear!

[@MartiErtel]

thank you for you service…Canada

[@timsmith9169]

I am so sorry to the air force comment .I removed it by mistake .I can tell you the air force was so very good to use .they saved us so many times some of the bravest men ever .I hope who ever posted it puts it back up .God bless the air force please put it back up .I feel real bad about hitting deleat .I assure you it was a mistake on my part .we are all brothers .🇺🇸🗽👍😬 after rolling thunder arc lite

[@markusbroyles1884]

BEST SONG EVER !!! Thanks all you warriors who fight righteous war for the preservation of freedom. So unfortunate about Viet Nam. That was my era and I just could not serve at all.

[@DaBloons1]

I’m so used to seeing images of the Vietnam war being ground troops I always forget about the air war

[@dylannnnnnnnn]

A big part of Vietnam was, you guessed it, air war.

[@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries]

Correct

[@dalehood1846]

Brennen, Also from the water. My brother and I were both in the Navy. His ship, The USS WADDELL DDG-24, Was in N. Vietnam, past the DMZ. He went twice to Vietnam at his own request! He made it back home, sadly, lost him to cancer due to AGENT ORANGE. I was in during on my first ship, The USS BLANDY DD943, BUT NOT over in Vietnam. Stay safe and GOD bless all.

[@swhip897]

When i was 17 they stopped the draft. MY whole young life i grew up fearing to have to go. Those who went,,,My RESPECT and thanks❤

[@boldmarines]

Never be ashamed of Good Luck man…. Glad you didn’t go….

[@Leonardo258thF.A.]

Nobody wants to possibly get injured or taken prisoner overseas. But, did you join?

[@swhip897]

No sir

[@bethwhitehead2888]

It's October and watching this would chill any soul. World peace 🕊️

[@williampacey9194]

Was on a carrier 66-69I never felt more alive in my life. I hate war but when your asked to go do it. That war was awful. 2% of my high school graduation men were lost there either at the time or from war related. I had tears in my eyes watching this. Another time another place.

[@TractorMonkeywithJL]

While my dad was serving in Nam in 1967, I had fellow school friends who had fathers MIA, KIA or POW. My two best friends in 1967, had their dad MIA after being shot down over north Vietnam. My mom and I were staying with my aunt in Virginia Beach, VA during my dad's tour of duty, so a large number of military families had kids in the school where I went.

[@oldermusiclover]

lost a classmate a month after he got there think he was MIA for a while he was in either a plane or a Helo that got shot down over water

[@bystanderbutch3509]

My dad was there, same year.

[@RYDER8140]

My father served with C 1/327 & Tiger Force of the 101st 10/67 to 3/69 died of AO 7/23/17

[@daveh7186]

Thank God for people like your honorable father

[@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries]

R.I.P.

[@user-ce1zg5rq6v]

Airborne from 82-85...most all about taking over a country for its resources and residents...I only regretted loosing the brothers during and after, that I had.

[@jloki9259]

Left the 75th feeling much the same. Look up: Gen. Smedley Butler, War is a Racket. - He was the highest decorated Marine for a long time. He wrote this after retiring. It's really something to read. Google it. They have the short version, a couple of paragraphs. Pretty much confirms what we suspect. Take care, brother.

[@user-qy9tf2im7f]

Brings back memories of my Cousin, Ret. Capitan USN Naval Aviator, Final Cruise, Navigator Kitty Hawk CV-63, Member Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club! While on Yankee Station they conducted Operations 24/7!

[@americansailor7967]

The Carrier is CV - 41. The USS Midway, Home ported in Yokosuka Japan. The Honch outside the main gate. Don't ask me how I know.

[@herbertlove8668]

It was a war we never should have been in. We accomplished nothing. I am very proud of all that lost their lives and those that made it home. My heart goes out to the brave souls that never returned. God bless them and their families this includes the ones who made it home

[@dwayneard5997]

God Bless You All......and Jimi Hendrix 👍🎸🇺🇸🙏

[@boondogger]

Really....?

[@deuce38]

Senior in high school. There was a tall redheaded guy, always dressed nice. Quiet guy had him in a couple classes. One morning during announcements they said he was killed in Viet Nam. I thought, I just saw him in class 6 months ago. There was no way they could train him up and have him prepared to have a chance to survive. I found out many years later he was in country 8 days walking point and a booby trap got him. Believe his squad made him the sacrificial lamb. He was a Marine. By then the prosecution of this war and the anti Americans here made everything FUBAR. Many of us wanted to do our duty as our predecessors had. Navy 1969 - 1973.

[@rollfpeters5159]

I read the sentences ---I´m german ---Vietnam was in my mind when I grow up / every day up to 1975---once an ww2 Soldier told me -- the new once survived no 14 day´s ---YES YOU are right --it doesn´t help that SOLDIER ---and I have no right answer either--REMEMBER HIM --as the peaceful person he wanted to be---I just hope you don´t hate me for my answer--it is that what I think and can write for the moment--REMEMBER HIM!! THE "tall redheaded guy"--tue rollf

[@Leonardo258thF.A.]

Semper Fi Sailor!🇺🇸⚓

[@bystanderbutch3509]

My dad was there, U.S. Navy river rat at the delta. Made it home in one piece. Welcome home to all the vets.

[@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries]

Thank you!

[@mikearakelian6368]

Almost river rat...Gator navy

[@sagittarius7569]

🗣 Fantastic version song *All A. the W.* ... 🛫 🛩 🛬 ... Jimi legend

[@pauldean8439]

Your outstanding video clips are actually paying tribute to Navy & Marine Fleet Air off "Yankee Station" which was part of "The Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club." Only USAF I'm seeing is the flight of F-105 "Thuds" at 1:56. Not sure you realize how good this video is as you're showing all the different airframes the Fleet flew back then. Bravo Zulu with my compliments. Big shout out to USAF who did a lot of really outstanding work during Nam. One Team - One Fight

[@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries]

Thank You Paul!!!

[@pauldean8439]

@@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries You're most welcome AB but I'm simply giving you credit you've rightfully earned. You did great and if it's cool with you I'd like to post your video over at Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club so the Guys can see themselves. They'll get a big kick out of it and tell their tales as only those who lived it can. Many thanks again for keeping it real.

[@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries]

You have my full permission to share/post this video. I’d be honoured if you did. These video are crafted and dedicated to all of you who served during nam. Thank you Paul! Ps... Let me know what the guys think of the video?

[@pauldean8439]

@@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries Put it up early this morning and you already have 77 "likes" at facebook.com/groups/122086120374/10163792493600375/?comment_id=10163795257390375&notif_id=1590928091217622&notif_t=group_comment

[@pauldean8439]

@@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries If you can't actually see the page at the link because you're not a group member they're talking about their squadrons and ships. The rest are guys from other types of ships and duties who support and like your work as well. We don't get lost in who was better than who as it's not a contest. Everyone just did whatever duty we were assigned and we're proud of our all our service together. Your work is a big hit Aurora :-)

[@user-qy9tf2im7f]

A Tribute to Part of America's Watchtower, Our Naval & Marine Aviators and the precise operations of their wonderful Deck Crews! God Bless all of Them!

[@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries]

Thank you!

[@CarlosAlvarez-fe1eo]

God bless you and your families my son can back from Kuwait in 2023 RESPECT FOR ALL THEM

[@lordvalentine471]

3 years as an F-4 and J&S hydraulic mechanic Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Arizona vmfat-101 Royal Sharpshooters

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cheers

[@adriaanboogaard8571]

I like the aircraft carrier film. My uncle John was on the Forestal then. He survived the fire. I was just a kid. He's in his late 70s, and I am happy to have him around. He took me on base when I was five. I remember feeling so small around those big ships.

[@dstanleytv]

thank you to all Vietnam veterans, we owe you all so much

[@Leonardo258thF.A.]

Love it! Perfect, Awesome Vietnam Naval Aviation Strikes & Flights!! God bless my uncle the combat aviator, and all my other uncles, cousins & grandparents who went to the ‘Nam to keep communism away from our great nation! Semper-fi & Aim High🇺🇸

[@kenhoffman7142]

My cousin died in I believe 1970, Kim was a army medic trying to get to a wounded troop when hit, I believe that I became a Paramedic and still am at 60 because of the short but powerful time I knew him and ended up also with Airforce in a rescue sq and later in life became a corpsman with force recon. Never forget their sacrifice, memory and how years later it can influence others.

[@claytonbigsby]

Thank you for protecting me from the North Vietnamese.

[@280StJohnsPl]

Not all the aircraft shown are USN/USMC...there are some USAF aircraft there including some New Jersey Air National Guard F-105s

[@280StJohnsPl]

@@peterdarr383 It states: "US Navy and Marine Fleet Air "

[@geoffbell166]

Those Phantoms are a monster of a plane,would have been a buzz watching them launch off the flight deck!✌️

[@hurricaneace143]

Never saw them launching from a carrier, but atleast got to see the drone version at Holloman

[@timsmith9169]

Army , air force , navy and marine .we are all brothers and all flew something . I have a family member that has served in all 4 .together we stand .👍 Aurora Borealis .welcome back to the world to all .job well done

[@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries]

Thanks, Tim, It's been an interesting ride the last few weeks.

[@timsmith9169]

@@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries I bet I have been keeping a eye out for you.best wishes tim

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@@timsmith9169 Thank you Brother Tim!

[@timsmith9169]

@@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries always brother. Always 👍🙏✌

[@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries]

Thank you Tim, Thank you brother!

[@bryanmcgregor2275]

It's sad something so terrible in history produced some of the best all time songs created by music geniuses I agree with all of you wonderful people Achilles once said imagine a king who fights his own battle's sorry for those men who are gone thanks for your bravery and to whoever made this video thank you so much

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Thank you for your comment and you're welcome

[@geea8509]

I remember my dad's copilots with American Airlines telling me stories about flying the "Thuds" in Thailand during the war. Bad ass carrier launch footage here too. Sucks some of our brave men and women got spit on you after you got back state side and risking your life for a war not of your choosing. Thank you vets for my freedom!

[@jordanchristian7268]

To my Aussie, Kiwi and Canadian brothers who gave the NVA a run.

[@johnheffner3950]

Served on the carrier Forrestsal July 29 ,1967 bad day watching those flight ops brings back a boat load of memories!

[@dalehood1846]

@johnheffner, USN '73-77. I saw the film of that in fire school. Terrible tragedy. Glad you are still here. Welcome Home Brother. Sail on Sailor. Fair winds and following seas.

[@johnheffner3950]

@@dalehood1846 Roger that! Thanks for your reply!

[@ericsonhazeltine5064]

1967-1969 here.

[@davidwemyss7303]

Honors to those of "The War", to Dad and his 1st Cav troopers of Pleiku-An Khe, 1964-1969. Honors to ALL the Aviators, fixed wing & rotor, when those boots on the ground, inside indian-country, called: YOU HAULED...

[@jerrymail]

The A-4 Skyhawk, probably my favorite jet of Vietnam War.

[@SlavicTom56]

A 6 intruder f4 phantom kind of sexy planes

[@bradmiller9507]

Yours???

[@bradmiller9507]

Practice Flying, Again

[@bradmiller9507]

Sky Hawk, Fetch Breakfast!@

[@jerrymail]

@@bradmiller9507 No, I'm not a pilot. And I was born in 1972... I'm just speaking as an aviation enthusiast.

[@bluehawk777]

Thank You for this video, brings back alot of memories. Served aboard the USS RANGER CVA-61 in G-1 Division GMG 1977 ~ 1980 still have bad tinnitus from all the loud noises we had to endure. God Bless all those who served. 🙏🕊

[@uncbadguy]

One stinking cruise and 2 years on the flightline and I have the sound of a high-pressure nitrogen bottle with a knocked off valve assembly in my left ear. Twenty-four hours a day seven days a week..... It's AAaaaafkn-mazing what a person can learn to live with. I have a lot more shit going on than the noise in my ear.

[@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries]

It certainly is...

[@jloki9259]

It's one big thing all the war movies get wrong. THE LOUD F'KN NOISES! Particularly an incredibly loud noise during a period of silence. This happened my 4th day at the FB. A Sergeant looked at me, smiled and said, "Boy, did you sh-t your pants"? I was shocked, checked, and said, "no"! The Sergeant laughed and said, "Well if you didn't now, you never will"! I found out he wasn't just joking. During some scary moments with a lot of shooting some guys, tough ones, did that or the other every time. One really tough squared away Sergeant always peed during a firefight. He'd just laugh later and say, "You can't help it"! Funny now but it shows what war puts your body through. I usually think of my time in country as long periods of boredom broken by really loud noises.

[@AnziNordi-gs5zq]

1964 - 1975, 11 Jahre Vietnamkrieg, schrecklich (!!!) Aber es gab ja zum Glück die Musik von u. A. Jimi Hendrix, sehr geiler Song zu dem Video: awesome and amazing too !!! 😮😮😮😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@ScottyBingham]

Love the view of the Midway at 0:24-27. I was in a Marine squadron -VMFP-3-deployed on her late 70s early 80s.

[@TimMonbrod]

One of the Best Videos I have ever seen! Hendrix at his best.

[@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries]

Thank you!

[@timothysmith31]

my dad was in the navy in the 60" s thank you folks for your sacrifice

[@arnolddowey191]

Served in navy on the USS Vesole DD 878 1972 till 1975 Vietnam era God bless America and all veteran's this is why we are free freedom is not free.

[@dalehood1846]

US Navy, '73-77,. USS BLANDY DD-943, USS VULCAN AR-5, HomePort, Norfolk VA. MR3. I wasn't over there, The BLANDY was in Vietnam before I reported aboard. Got hit, small damage to focsle stantions. No personal injuries. My brothers ship, The USS WADDELL DDG-23, was there twice past the DMZ into north Vietnam. He made it back, sadly, we lost him to cancer due to Agent Orange. Freedom is Not Free! RIP David R Hood SF-2nd Class Miss you so much, You'll always be FIRST CLASS to me.

[@gunsrose4557]

Thank you for your service peace and love🤟🏼

[@timsmith9169]

You did it .jimmy was a VETERAN too . AWESOME . 👍p.s.I beleave Bob Dylan wrote the song and the music...jimmy replayed it .he was a big fan of bob dylan.( for all who play the guitar Kapo 4th ftet then it is A-miner-cord-G-power cord F-power cordover and over ) I beleave Dylan did like 5 songs for jimmy 👍✌

[@AuroraBorealisDocumentaries]

Thanks Tim!!!!

[@timsmith9169]

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[@karennichols8629]

God Bless the Vets, I am RN born 1967- from Renton Wa- my relatives buried by Jimmy🤗

[@anjummbasra8799]

Lot of us don't realize that there are lot of Bravehearts served & serving and gave their life for our freedom. Thank to all those from all of us, few but with plenty of prayers. Best regards Anjum CT USA

[@mikemccaherty1970]

Navy waa always to the rescue. God bless them for that

[@tomevans4402]

Tough times for many

[@dalehood1846]

It truly was. Sadly, that fight is still being fought by some. In conditions like war, it may never go away.