Sergei Sikorsky Visits Kermit - Messerschmitt Bf-108 & Seversky P-35

Sergei Sikorsky Visits FoF - Part 3 of 3 - Messerschmitt Bf-108 & Seversky P-35
As promised, here's the surprise added Part 3 of Sergei's visit! Hope you enjoy . . .
It was a special treat, and my pleasure, in February 2020 to have Sergei Sikorsky visit Fantasy of Flight. He was there to film an interview for an upcoming IMAX film on the adventures of Martin & Osa Johnson, and their plane expeditions into Africa and Borneo.
Of course, I used the opportunity to do some interviewing myself, as we walked around my facility, and viewed some of the planes in my collection.
In Part 3 here we continue viewing some of my collection, specifically two planes that I thought would be of great interest to Sergei . . . The De Seversky P-35, and the Messerschmitt Bf-108.
I'll say it again . . . Cool stuff!
Kermit Weeks
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[@marvinwegner6119]

Men like this, I wish, could live forever.

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

YES !! AND what Kermit did by making these videos ,is sort of like that !

[@jimburig7064]

They're a national treasure and, unfortunately mortal.

[@SempreGumby]

Thank you Kermit. So many people think their stories don’t matter. This is proof positive that they do. Namsté.

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[@woooster17]

Isn’t it amazing.. that we are able to listen to this man who bridges aero history.. who was actually there! Fascinating..

[@stevem7868-y4l]

Ive just watched all 3 parts, fantastic stuff, i loved the Ginger Rogers bit, as any young red blooded male would!! Thanks kermit and Segei for all you do in saving history,

[@KermitWeeks444]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@RobertoRMOLA]

Unfortunately this series ended today ... it could last another 100 episodes! I would watch them avidly!

[@dianeswift]

Such vitality in such a gentleman. I think if the BF 108 was flight ready he’d hop in and takeoff. Tremendous video.

[@wilsonlaidlaw]

I hope I am as sharp as Sergei when I am 94. What a delight to hear him.

[@paulliebenberg3410]

Great presentation about a great figure in aviation; Sergei Sikorsky was there through such important times. I liked his humble demeanor. Looking forward to to you giving him a ride in the Bf 108!

[@paulslevinsky580]

That's what caught me. He is perfectly genuine and grounded. It was a pleasure to watch his series.

[@anandshukla8782]

Sir Kermit weeks has boundless courage and a gentle heart. Courtesy 👍

[@Frankestein01nl]

What a lovely down to the ground man, mr Sikorsky is. Loved the series, thank you for capturing a great piece of history and restorting it.

[@dimitrovvassil]

This gentleman is 95 years old. My deepest respect for him.

[@gregdannels1699]

Kermit I appreciate you sharing your time with Sergei Sikorsky with us, I'll say it again, priceless, thank you sincerely

[@kittonsmitton]

Fantastic I hope Sergei gets his wish of flying the BF 108 granted.

[@roberthudson4822]

"let's go to dinner" Outstanding! Thank you Kermit! I was hoping you'd go to dinner with Sergei Sikorski. So good..

[@arthurpearson3407]

What a truly fantastic series. Kermit is a treasure to the aviation community by his meticulous restoration of these articles of aviation history.

[@danpayne1010]

You made and old man young in front of our eyes Wow. See his face when he saw that 108. Please take him out as you promised he'd have so much to say in front of the fit for flight plane and would make for priceless viewing.

[@JW-eu7br]

Kermit, both you and Sergei are Legends together in flight - Thank you both so much for all that you do.

[@paulmcneil5529]

Thank you very much Kermit one of your best videos ever.

[@sarinaman]

This series is a valuable addition to the World's Aviation History

[@keesdejong906]

What a genuine person. To hear him talk is to hear history first hand. Thanks to Kermit for sharing this.

[@disrupter7419]

What a lovely man. I could listen to him all day.

[@arnhemseptember2009]

I want 3 more parts... Can't get enough of you 2 talking together.

[@olsonspeed]

Preserving not only the aircraft but the memories of those that flew them. Thanks Kermit!

[@leet2089]

Amazing set of videos Correct me if I am wrong but Mr Sikorsky is 95 !!!???

[@mthury4532]

Thanks Kermit. What a great series of videos of a great man. He seems to have really enjoyed his visit to Fantasy of flight.

[@MililaniJag]

Amazing!! Love to follow him around Dayton or The Smithsonian NASM with a camera!! Thx !!

[@jeffreymillunzi8906]

What a grand man! Sharing wonderful moments in history. Thank you for sharing, Kermit.

[@darkredvan]

Thank you for posting this video of Sergei Sikorski. His stories and your explanations intermesh very nicely. I never thought he would be so fond of the Bf-108. Very interesting to get a glimpse into his past. It would be nice to see videos of other legends of aviation too.

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

YOU KNOW thats a great idea !! Maybe Kermit can find other heroes of the past that are alive and invite them down for a personal tour??? I'm sure they would love it ! I would !

[@bodenwhitmore7699]

@@TOMAS-lh4er I know a few years ago he brought in a B-26 pilot to visit and an internal tour of his B-26. It would be cool to see more.

[@964cuplove]

The man seems to have a perfect memory, these videos should go on forever !! please someone get him to record or write his memoires and by all means please take your time !!! Also guys try to get that Taifun ready ASAP (though im so enjoying the detailed videos on that as well) and bring mr. Sikorsky back as promised. I want to see these two gents flying in a Taifun together... 🛫🛫🛫🛫🛫

[@sgt13echo]

I really hope you can take him up in the Bf-108 once it's restored. i could feel how much he loved it just from watching the video. Good Stuff!

[@PeterRussell-q1n]

Thanks for the memories

[@bobadams179]

Amazing life well lived by a humble man.

[@davidtwyford8755]

WOW! The knowledge on both sides of the conversations was a joy to behold. Great history lesson! Thank you for sharing and Thank you for preserving all the great aircraft. I visited FOF ver 1, I loved the B-17 walk through. I'm looking forward to ver 3....I hope to meet you one day...I had an aunt who worked at Glen L Martin during WWII. I believe she worked on covering the B-26. Thank you again for making this historic video David Twyford (Tampa, FL)

[@terrybennett2982]

One of my prized possessions is my Sikorsky (HH-52) Rescue Award and tie tack from my US Coast Guard aviation days. I’m grateful to Kermit for this interview and the Sikorsky family of employees who gave me the tools to save several lives. Igor was truly an aviation pioneer!

[@eddienash5426]

I COULD and DO set for hours absorbing you video content! THANK YOU Kermit!

[@mikeherren5604]

That’s was a wonderful presentation. Thank you Kermit for what you do to keep the history of aviation alive and passing it on to younger generations. Bless you.

[@harrowtiger]

3 out of 3 episodes of fascinating viewing, thankyou.

[@GABI_-mk4dl]

Simply great!!! 😉😉😉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@Yubber2127]

Really great series. Thank you for sharing it with all of us.

[@mattharte7334]

Really enjoyed your 3 films with Sergei Sikorsky and looking forward to seeing you and Sergei one day flying your Bf-108 together. You'll have to give him first refusal should you ever sell the Messerschmitt!

[@supercrew63]

what a great interview, thank you for all your hard work..

[@willamcombs1106]

Kermit. I gotta say that of ALL the Video's you have produced, this 3 part series with Sikorsky is the best of all of them. The History you two talked about was Fantastic. This is what needs to be preserved for future generations. What a thrill it must be for you to talk to such a Legend with such a Vast Knowledge of Aviation. I would love to see this in a book form with the stories and pictures. Please, please, please keep doing what you are doing by keeping the Memories and Legends alive. The Love for Aviation you two personified was a treasure to behold. Thank You for preserving this visit and for sharing it with all of us viewers.

[@jerryv9138]

WOW!!! Just WOW!!! What a WONDERFUL 'Walking History' Professor!!! THANK YOU!!! =)

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

AWESOME VIDEO KERMIT !! I'm so glad you promised to take him for a flight in that plane when you finish it , HE really liked that you offered !! I think you really did something special for Mr. Sikorsky , by doing that tour !! HE is such a nice guy because he has never played up the "IM THE SON OF "" sort of thing , he's always just told about his relationship with his dad and things he experienced personally !! GREAT JOB KERMIT .

[@mobessiere2864]

WOW, Thank you for sharing this I have been a rotor head for 26 years and I was beside myself watching this.

[@gregaussie5254]

Nothing better then history with someone who lived and did it all , great video guys thank you

[@donhill3rd]

Can't thank you enough Kermit for what you do. You will be remembered for generations through your work. Thank you!!!

[@chrishigdon1070]

think the connection you made with him is grand and it brought a smile to his face

[@rolandalfonso6954]

This. Was. Glorious. What a story. All Parts. Word-for word. Start to the very end...

[@Bart83]

Thanks Kermit! really enjoyed watching this.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

PRICELESS.....l very much thank you...Kermit...lt's very nice to see and here living history...!

[@xxmarkpipxx]

what a great guy, I could listen to him all day long

[@fw1421]

What a wonderful old gentleman. I thoroughly enjoyed this series of videos. Thanks Kermit!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@earthsciteach]

Great trilogy of videos. I sincerely hope Mr. Sikorsky gets to fly that BF-108.

[@MrMrsedz]

If only there was a way to Download the knowledge this man has .. Wow .. Thank you Kermit for sharing .

[@dooser2]

Awesome series! I could listen to Sergeis stories all day! Thanks Kermit for sharing.

[@dennisevans2677]

How cool is it to have an aviation pioneer come to your shops and give you and us his stories of his experiences with your aircraft. It brings the old birds to life. He flew and enjoyed these birds when they were cutting edge in aviation. It makes them more then just things sitting in a hanger on display. In San Diego my wife and I spent an entire day on the MIDWAY, One of the most interesting things about the ship were the stories told by pilots who had been stationed on her It made the ship more then a huge pile of steel. She was a living breathing old lady, full of people who loved her and had served on her. I was in the Army and you know I never felt that way about two and a half ton trucks.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Living history..

[@pjteves1]

Thanks so much Kermit!! Sergei was a delight!!

[@hilltoprccrawlers1979]

Best interview series every. Keep up the great work you are doing Kermit!

[@ChiarOscuri]

Simply amazing, thanks Kermit, thanks Mr. Sikorsky

[@oakenarbor2046]

Kermit, this is one of your best series. Thank you for your passion and unfailing devotion to aviation.

[@rjrand8326]

Thank you Kermit! This was so interesting to hear the guy who was there tell us the inside stories and first hand accounts of the history of a great American company like Sikorsky. Only in American, can smart hard working Russian imigrants with a dream and a chicken farm create world class aircraft and helicopters company, that have saved millions of lives over the years! Kermit, thank you for your love of history and getting this interview before these great guys have passed. Please keep doing these in person interviews where you let the guest speak and you give them all the time they need to remember historic facts that would soon be forgotten if they were not caught on film for us to see.👍👍. If I may suggest, can you get General Mike Collins, and any of the old timers from ww2 and Korea and even Vietnam area Aircraft manufacturing on to give their insites into there experiences in the manufacture and flight of our great American Aviation history? The Mechanics and designers and fabricators have some interesting stories too. Again, thanks for your possitive attitudes and appreciation of Aviation history. We must never forget who we were as a nation so that our great " Can Do Sprit" carries on to the next generation. We need it! You and your crew are leaving a great leggecy Kermit! 👍👍

[@davestambaugh7282]

I would give this one ten likes if i could.

[@leifvejby8023]

Just remember, RAF had a few Me108s during WWII!

[@darkredvan]

Leif Vejby IIRC they had 3 in the beginning (without any captured Luftwaffe ones).

[@Vincent-Vega24]

Really great 3 part video!!! Its so great to hear the old timers talk about aviation history!!!!! You know you have done a great video series when there are 0 dislikes posted!!!!

[@FloorItDuh]

I wish I could work at FOF one day. I remember going there when I was younger. There's a magic about the place that captivates me every time. I got laid off Mr. Weeks if you got room for a FL native and an A&P.

[@umvhu]

Sergei Sikorsky certainly knows how to bring history back to life. Fantastic video!

[@jonswanson7766]

Respect to both gentlemen!

[@arnautorne7394]

That taifun is simply beautiful, great tour!

[@964cuplove]

... but you are aware of the restoration updates about this bf 108 on the same channel ?

[@Mamiya645]

This is wonderful and warming, thank you.

[@kblinn68]

Mr. Sikorsky is a class act.what a wonderful man.

[@madmoses7830]

Fantastic, loved every minute of all 3 parts.

[@kevina8172]

Thanks Kermit! I feel like I got a pvt tour of FOF

[@BIGNEWY]

thank you for sharing this series, enjoyed.

[@korypo303]

Great video! Gosh I mIss updates on that BF-108!! Hope you, Paul, and the team are doing ok!

[@saabysaabinsky2785]

What a great and historic meeting and discussion. Enjoyed each video very much. Sergei was sure impressed with the Bf-108! He loves that airplane and rightly so. Lots of good stories and memories you tickled out of him..he was obviously comfortable with you and enjoyed your company as well. Thank you again for all you do to preserve aviation history in a most extraordinary and optimal way!

[@Scott.Mariani]

Wow, what an awesome interview, brought a tear to my eye. Thank you for doing such a wonderful job on the production quality and saving this priceless snippet of aviation history for future generations to learn from and enjoy!

[@jetdoctn]

Kermit thank you so much for this series.

[@KermitWeeks444]

My pleasure!

[@Photocollector2010]

Great series! Thank you for sharing!

[@paulborne6457]

I love how you get him talking & just stand back. Such depth of knowledge. Thanks!

[@erikbergstrom5522]

Fantastic, you are creating and preserving history by producing these videos and capturing persons and their history. Many thanks from Sweden, and the Seversky is one of the Swedish one´s, nice. Have you visited the Swedish airforce museum in Linkoping ? Realy nice museum. Many thank´s

[@10lauset]

Wonderful series with a front-row observer of the modernization of aviation. Thanks. Cheers

[@jcristea7039]

Thank you so much for recording these,it has been phenomenal hearing these stories that would otherwise be lost.

[@FlyingAl2006]

What a fascinating man. Could have listened to him all day

[@KermitWeeks444]

Did you watch Parts 1 and 2?

[@FlyingAl2006]

@@KermitWeeks444 Oh hell yeah. I am almost giddy when you post a new video. I loved watching him lay hands on aircraft including the old Sikorskys. You could almost see him remembering the factory floor where they were built. I was hired to recover a Semi truck in 2011 that was abandoned just across the highway parked by the BBQ place that i don't think is there any more. One of my biggest regrets is I didn't come over and visit at the time. Been toying with the idea of moving down south and finding a Sailboat. Would love to come work for ya if ya ever need a Building maintenance HAVC/R guy ;)

[@gordonrogers4616]

Absolutely loved this video. Thank you

[@agneswelk2896]

Sikorsky is a great name in the Aviaton companies, also igor Sikorsky was a great man,, Unforgotten the s 58 helicopter I wish you all the best, sir......♥️

[@sleepingdogs8939]

This was an awesome series of videos. It makes the history of the aircraft come alive.

[@felipealcabri]

What a nice man to meet!

[@gbalias361]

Really a pleasure to see this interview - In about 5 years , when i hopefully reach his age, I hope can still climb the checkstand - AD2 -USN VR-7 & VF-191 - Connires and Furys 1953

[@ashtonpierre9325]

Very Cool Kermit enjoyed this a lot!

[@BoB4jjjjs]

Amazing men, him and his dad and Kermit brought the stories out that otherwise we might never heard. Would have been a shame to have missed them. I wonder what they talked about at lunch?

[@KermitWeeks444]

Actually, the other film crew shot their interview with Sergei all morning, then we broke for lunch. A lot of the stories and things we talked about at lunch wound up in the Parts 1, 2, and 3, that we shot in the afternoon. So, you pretty much got the best of the lunch conversation.

[@BoB4jjjjs]

@@KermitWeeks444 Thanks for the reply.

[@odonovan]

@Kermit Weeks - Kermit, PLEASE get that 108 flying, so we can see the two of you go up in it together at least once!!!!!

[@KPMACHINE1]

How amazing! Thanks you so much Kermit for sharing this! The sparks of my love for aviation have never been brighter!

[@noelgriffin645]

Their enthusiasm is infectious. Great video.

[@dlavarco]

Great finale...I was really hoping to see him take a ride with you in one of the finished products

[@scottminshall6420]

Again Kermit thank you for sharing this! What an amazing opportunity it was to be able to share and hear some of these great stories with Sergei.

[@jerrytee2688]

Wow, what a cool ass video, thanks Kermit/FOF. I never say "this was my favorite video ever", but I kind'a think it was. Which is surprising because there wasn't any flying or 'down & dirty' resto techniques. Thanks

[@herbm8709]

Kermit, great job ! I was riveted to the screen, watching you talk to a living piece of aviation history! Sparked a lot of new things I want to research.

[@pbyfr]

Excellent, thanks for sharing. It is also amazing how many projects in parallel you have.

[@CultureSchock]

Simply brilliant!!

[@certaintngs2000]

Kermit, you and Sergei in @ 90 minutes it was a great 90 minutes but definitely not enough time to hear all the stories.