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

[@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.

[@renevandenborre3629]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!".

[@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.

[@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 !!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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]

🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍

[@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

[@trevormoore5024]

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

[@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 -❋--🔴--❋-

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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]

👍👍👍

[@stevemowat4294]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@grosseileracingteam]

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

[@markthompson4885]

Loved the engine run up again . Can never get enough of those radial engines. When I saw the DC 3 on final approach I thought for sure it was Uncle Ronnie bringing in more spare parts IN STYLE !

[@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!!!

[@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

[@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

[@sr-71blackbird92]

O.M.G. I LOVE THAT SOUND!!!!

[@davesflix]

A terrific guest visit en route to Normandy. A beautiful restoration and a wonderful tribute to our vets.

[@q16621777]

Now that's what I call a special guest!

[@markhayes100]

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

[@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..:)

[@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!

[@johnschwarz6564]

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

[@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...

[@danielledykgraaf6483]

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

[@quietkate]

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

[@holgers5216]

what a beauty that PAA.....LOTS of old memories Mikey!!!!!......WOW!!!!!!

[@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!

[@thesawch63]

Trent is pretty good at tugging !!

[@idratherberiding3456]

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

[@brucelund5788]

Great visit from a GRAND OLD LADY! Pierre cracks me up, when in the tour of the Clipper he exclaims, "the Lama is still the best helicopter in the world!" I loaded logs under a Rocky Mtn Helicopters Lama here in Idaho, the would fly quite a bit of wood in a day. KEEP ON SAVIN" :{)

[@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.

[@briandubois9572]

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

[@mickd6942]

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

[@chrisc161]

Whoa it’s really coming along now.

[@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!

[@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

[@lammaliabdelhakim8640]

Wow! Quel bel oiseau le P.A.C. Merci a son propriétaire de le faire voler encore et a vous tous de faire perdurer le rêve du DC3!

[@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!

[@romeoramos6650]

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

[@drbichat5229]

Genuinely nice people. Good luck when flying to Europe.

[@mileshigh1321]

Best line of the show"We should be good here!" Amazing driving! Tabitha May took my breathe away!

[@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.

[@wendyejohnson7517]

Lovely Clipper - great inspiration.

[@jkel2080]

Two beautiful airplanes!! What an awesome group of people you have there.

[@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

[@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. 👍

[@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.

[@andrewsemon9102]

Brilliant "wing" Wednesday indeed...those radials purring away..that sorta music never gets old.👍

[@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

[@FarrellMcGovern]

Thank you for another wonderful episode! It was great to see the Clipper as well...I can almost hear her whispering encouragement to DTD...

[@safeflight9189]

The Clipper!!!

[@rocketlife9549]

THATS WAS SUCH A COOL SHOT when u came up the side of the red hanger wall as she came out !!!!

[@MikeyMcBryan]

Thank you

[@Jarlerus]

Love the time travel sound enhancing.

[@1999jeep1999]

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

[@LizMatzelle]

Just a word of warning, when you're hooking up a towbar to a tow vehicle, NEVER STRADDLE THE TOWBAR. If the tow vehicle pulls forward too far or too fast, that towbar can jump up in the air, with predictably painful results. Stand to one side. Fred. ;) (yea, I see that that tow vehicle has a top and bottom plate that the tow bar end fits between, but it's still asking for trouble).

[@CZPO7DUTY]

Liz Matzelle 👍 Safety has no quitting time! Agreed

[@markdrake3754]

The Clipper is a beautiful plane! Things are going great and always cant wait until the next one!

[@jimburig7064]

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

[@1SeanBond]

Nice!👍

[@tompierce5969]

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

[@openhighwayproductions]

So flippin cool to see and hear radial engines run.

[@MichaelLloyd]

Every one of these just makes the heart soar a little higher every time. Well done everyone

[@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.

[@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.

[@naftalithaithi4812]

Beautiful to see Clipper Tabitha May drop in.

[@williampugh6699]

Beautiful airplane. Awesome sound of the idling engines.

[@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 ...

[@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!

[@wingsimpilot]

One word, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. 🤗🤗🤗

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@Ricardphoto]

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

[@davidbutterfield2949]

Fantastic episode, what a great community. Have a great trip Clipper Tabitha May. 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@KyleRodgers]

Thanks! An interesting adventure so far!

[@timw6596]

My very first flight was in a Navy C-117 ........ if I was that close to another of them proud birds I'm have to plant a big kiss on it...... ! No one that has never been around planes would ever understand us ................

[@Rspri10104]

Great episode. That Clipper is a beauty.

[@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.

[@paulyoung181]

Yep that PAA bird is purdy. This was the startup I was waiting for, starting un-aided on her own power. Take a few minutes and go back to episode 95 April 5th. 39 episodes ago and look at DTD then and now. The Plane Savers team may not have the shiniest DC3 at St Hubert but in my not so humble opinion you have the best one.

[@bobbydouzepis8260]

Paul Young Really nice group of people.

[@paulyoung181]

Bobby Douzepis I would give damn near anything just to spend one day working on DTD. I envy you.

[@matinphal]

Glad to see Pan Am Clipper in YHU

[@stephenwalters8061]

2 DC3s for 1 episode = 😀😀😀😀😀. 🇦🇺

[@clydekawasaki1703]

Mikey! Great episode! I had tears in my eyes seein Rob and Tabitha show up. The other airplane I know Rob restored was a T-6 (US Marine airplane) with combat history on Saipan.

[@terrallputnam7979]

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

[@tommachum8261]

LOVE the last few seconds!! Well played, Mikey!!

[@daveforrester3977]

Great show . Two special birds.

[@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. 🍻

[@timberry3238]

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

[@painlesstom]

Nice Nikon's, nice hat, gorgeous DC-3's!! Love that run up. Can't hear those engines run enough. :)

[@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.