Nazis, Rockets & the Moon | History Traveler Episode 107

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The History Underground

The History Underground

Күн бұрын

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@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
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@iankerridge5720
@iankerridge5720 3 жыл бұрын
Love your modesty, but a bit surprised you didn't know about the escape mechanism at the top of Saturn V. Over here in Europe, it was always a part noted in the Plastic Saturn V Kits sold in the 1970's and later and explained.
@iankerridge5720
@iankerridge5720 3 жыл бұрын
Sadly, though I was around, I don't remember the Apollo II mission, being only 3 yrs old
@Change-7815
@Change-7815 3 жыл бұрын
I went to Space Camp and Aviation Challenge six different times when I was young. An amazing facility I haven't seen in almost 10 years! Great video as always!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Glad that you enjoyed it.
@Midwestkiddoc203
@Midwestkiddoc203 Жыл бұрын
I was reliving similar memories during this video. Thank you for bringing me back to some of the happiest times of my youth.
@brettcrumley2104
@brettcrumley2104 3 жыл бұрын
History Traveler, you’re the man!!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@budmatto9205
@budmatto9205 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that you visited the center in Huntsville. That is a great American treasure. Space Camp in Huntsville is a great experience for for kids as well. Years ago on one of our visits, we also took the tour of the Redstone Arsenal which included both a life-sized mock-up of the American portion of the International Space Station. They were still assembling the actual space station on-site and we were able to see it during the tour. That was a very unique opportunity. People probably drive on I-65 to FL each year and have no clue that they are minutes from such an interesting facility.
@tubadude905
@tubadude905 3 жыл бұрын
I've been lucky to work around the space business for almost 40 years, but have not been to Huntsville yet. It's a must visit for us and this video just made it even more compelling.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
I'd highly recommend it. I definitely learned a lot.
@kalenhicks4814
@kalenhicks4814 2 жыл бұрын
My mom's half brother just celebrated his 42yr anniversary working for a NASA department. I can't imagine the knowledge and even the cool things he's had the chance to learn and see in all those years.
@timothyogden9761
@timothyogden9761 3 жыл бұрын
Like Dan Davidson, I too, remember these events. America, even with the Vietnam War, was able to do very incredible things with the space program. A fascinating history. Thank you again for all you do.
@cynthiacronin2794
@cynthiacronin2794 3 жыл бұрын
Some of that equipment was huge!!!! Never saw it up close like that. Was bigger than I thought it would be.👍
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
It really is an amazing structure. Pretty crazy that people could build such a thing.
@Shawnroberts1980
@Shawnroberts1980 3 жыл бұрын
You walking around the corner to see the Saturn 5 rocket at the beginning was like me walking in to the U505 in Chicago. I was in awe.
@tracysrocket
@tracysrocket 3 жыл бұрын
It's like that.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
It definitely makes an impact.
@martinfey578
@martinfey578 3 жыл бұрын
What a great video JD. I remember seeing a command module in one of the London museums and thinking how thin and bared back to the absolute minimum all the materials were that made up the construction. I thought if you were to naturally reach out to grab something to steady yourself, you could well punch through the side wall. THEN to add to that you think of the temperature changes and stresses the materials (and men) underwent in the missions they undertook. Very very brave sitting on a chemical bomb being launched into a vacuum, going to the moon landing then returning to the heat of re-entry and final recovery.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty hard to imagine that people actually accomplished that.
@beach3girl459
@beach3girl459 3 жыл бұрын
My sons attended "space camp" there many years ago and loved the experience. Quite a place.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! How cool for them to have that experience.
@gaylewilliamson9183
@gaylewilliamson9183 3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting especially when you get to see things close up and explained to you as well.Thank you so much.❤️
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@pamelakern2849
@pamelakern2849 3 жыл бұрын
This was a fascinating video!! I know very little about space travel but feel I know a bit more after this video. Thankyou for another great video. 🤩🤩
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@RedneckTaZ
@RedneckTaZ 3 жыл бұрын
I spent about a week in Huntsville working with the PD there and myself and the person working with me got a VIP tour of the facility there at the Arsenal. When you walk in and see that Saturn 5 it's pretty amazing. Also went downtown and saw the building where NASA was "born". The entire facility was amazing and we got to see a group of kids at "Space Camp" doing some of their activities.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Very cool.
@kimberlyjohnson1371
@kimberlyjohnson1371 2 жыл бұрын
Just started watching this and You've got my attention already..you know your space history..
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 2 жыл бұрын
👊🏻
@chadanderson8692
@chadanderson8692 3 жыл бұрын
Would have loved to visit this museum when I was down in alabama, maybe next time. I did though, go on board the USS Alabama. That Battleship was awesome, you could freely walk around the Ship Without a guide! The next day was New Orleans bound to see the National D-Day Museum. For a history lover like myself, I was in heaven!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely plan on hitting those places in the future.
@brianb8060
@brianb8060 3 жыл бұрын
I went to the USS Alabama back in the mid 90s. Cross into Pensacola, Fl you can visit the National Naval Aviation Museum. If you are lucky you can watch the Blue Angles practice.
@camdodge9891
@camdodge9891 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video and what amazing place and much love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
🙏🏼
@vawterb
@vawterb 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another great video! I would like to visit Huntsville sometime. I grew up with the space program. You did well to cover as much ground in such a short time!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! There was a whole lot there that I didn’t get to. Definitely worth a visit.
@TheCristo68
@TheCristo68 3 жыл бұрын
In lock down here in Toronto Canada . Thanks for taking me on a nice quick holiday .
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure! Glad that you enjoyed it!
@robertstancer4469
@robertstancer4469 Жыл бұрын
A view from the UK. Gotta say JD i really enjoyed this video. I always know i enjoy the vid when you leave me wanting more.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks.
@perryj8850
@perryj8850 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely phenomenal!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I really enjoyed it.
@Indigo00eyez
@Indigo00eyez 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks SO much for doing this!!! (Your channel as a whole) 💙
@copsrobertsokl5127
@copsrobertsokl5127 3 жыл бұрын
Just finished the video and was very cool to see all the objects from then. Looking back it's amazing to think of the technology then and now makes you wonder how they ever survived. You mentioned the Apollo 13 is there any remains from it and if so where is it displayed??
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
There's a place in Kansas that has the command module for Apollo 13 (I think). Planning on hitting that in the future.
@steveclark4291
@steveclark4291 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this interesting and informative video with me ! Take care , stay safe and healthy with whatever you maybe doing next ! Doing well here in Kansas .
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thanks!
@steveclark4291
@steveclark4291 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryUnderground you're welcome
@kathym5307
@kathym5307 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing information. Thanks!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@Gitarzan66
@Gitarzan66 3 жыл бұрын
This is a super cool video. I would LOVE to visit this place. I'm huge into the early space program. I got to meet Armstrong when I was 5 in 1972. I would love to have some of those rocket models they have there.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! That is amazing. And yes, I’m a big fan of the history of the space program as well.
@snakeman48
@snakeman48 9 ай бұрын
When coming back from Daytona Bike Week in the mid ninety's, I swung by Huntsville. Toured the Redstone Arsenal and visited Space Camp. Interesting places to visit.
@warrenarmour
@warrenarmour 3 жыл бұрын
Love this video. Thanks for bringing such good clean content in a world of rudeness and dirty talk.
@admcnich
@admcnich 3 жыл бұрын
Love the video, love the space program. Was amazed to find out about, then read about Operation Paperclip, a very dark and disgraceful part of American history.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
I'm definitely wanting to take a deeper look into that operation. Glad that you enjoyed the video!
@701duran
@701duran 3 жыл бұрын
Great video as always
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that
@AUgrown
@AUgrown 3 жыл бұрын
My Hometown....... The center has gotten much bigger and impressive over the years. Going here annually for school field trips as a kid was always a treat. Growing up around your friends parents never knowing what effect they had on the program until years later has also been cool to discover. Huntsville has always been where a concentrated area of country boy engineers and intellects of the world come together to make Amazing things happen. Alabamians have been given a bad name over the years and some for good reason. I only wish more knew how much of the space program, missile defense and flight systems are developed there by brilliant people. Thanks for showing off this landmark.
@billd.iniowa2263
@billd.iniowa2263 3 жыл бұрын
You know, I wasnt really aware of your state's contribution to the space program until this video. You can be proud of Alabama. :-)
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! I really enjoyed my visit there.
@AUgrown
@AUgrown 3 жыл бұрын
@@billd.iniowa2263 Very Much So!!! I’m pleased that this video has enlightened you as so many of HT vids have for me. The next lunar lander will be built by NASA at Redstone Arsenal just like the first. 👍
@aslooijer
@aslooijer 3 жыл бұрын
Great place.fascinating. On to the next place JD.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@gervaniaoliveira6203
@gervaniaoliveira6203 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing place and video.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@Wreckdiver59
@Wreckdiver59 3 жыл бұрын
I've been to the Kennedy Space center and to NASA in Houston but never to Huntsville. I remember they used to have a Saturn V rocket at Kennedy but that's been replaced with a shuttle. That was 20+ years ago, I wonder if they moved that to Huntsville. If I ever get down that way, I'll have to check it out. I grew up watching those missions. Probably have a set of Apollo glasses that we got at the gas station laying around somewhere. Thanks for bringing back the memories.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely worth checking out. Those Apollo glasses sound cool!
@Wreckdiver59
@Wreckdiver59 3 жыл бұрын
@@qed100 thanks, I had heard it wasn't there anymore. It's been a while since I was there.
@billd.iniowa2263
@billd.iniowa2263 3 жыл бұрын
When I was a kid they would post in the newspaper (Des Moines Register) the flightpaths of Skylab so you knew when to go out at night and see it fly overhead. Ma and me would stand out in the back yard and look to see it. What a thrill we got when that little silver dot passed overhead. Man that thing was moving!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! That would've been cool to see.
@billd.iniowa2263
@billd.iniowa2263 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryUnderground Yup, it was. But I have yet to spot the International Space Station. The news doesnt cover things like that anymore. That and I dont run around outside at night like I used to. lol
@dconn74
@dconn74 3 жыл бұрын
So cool! Thx for sharing.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jamieheal47
@jamieheal47 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the refresher, a friend and I did the grand tour 4 years ago. Huntsville, Stennis in Mississippi and Johnson in Houston. Then I went back to Kennedy that winter. If you get to Kansas try Hutchinson. They have the Cosmosphere with authentic V1 V2 and soviet space hardware. Apollo 13 is there also.
@LibbyAnn
@LibbyAnn 3 жыл бұрын
My youngest son attended the space camp that they have there. He loved it! We live in North Carolina! Love your videos!!❤️💕❤️💕🇺🇸🇺🇸
@runningintohistory
@runningintohistory 3 жыл бұрын
I'm only part way into the video but damn I need to get down there this summer. Great video.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
It's definitely worth it. I really enjoyed my time there and a learned a lot.
@frankscarborough1428
@frankscarborough1428 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed so much. Thanks
@historythings6939
@historythings6939 3 жыл бұрын
Great video bud!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@PivotCory
@PivotCory 3 жыл бұрын
Great episode!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@skimmer8774
@skimmer8774 3 жыл бұрын
Fascinating to see the equipment up close. Very nicely done and thank you. 🚀
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@noslack8907
@noslack8907 3 жыл бұрын
That's just 'Wow'! I was in Vietnam in April 1970 when Apollo 13 got in trouble. Because of our situation we never heard a word about it and it wasn't until I came home that Fall when I heard about it. I was always eager to watch and learn about those early space launches but the war put it out of my thinking for a year... September 1969 to September 1970.
@noslack8907
@noslack8907 3 жыл бұрын
P.S. The way events come and go these days and those dramatic events kind of disappear off the headlines, I don't think I ever realized the drama and seriousness of that Apollo 13 situation until I watched the movie just a couple years ago. The war completely turned our focus onto that very strange ground.
@tracysrocket
@tracysrocket 3 жыл бұрын
One of the best museums for space history in the USA. Lost 80% of volunteers and employees because of Covid. They need your support.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Oh man. That is rough. I'd highly recommend a visit to anyone.
@JB-vt5sz
@JB-vt5sz 3 жыл бұрын
Cool to see a vid in my backyard. I woulda bought your lunch that day
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
This was back in August. Hopefully, I'll get back over there at some point.
@brandonfleming7118
@brandonfleming7118 3 жыл бұрын
Nah man. That's MY backyard. Get off meh property!!!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
@@brandonfleming7118 😅
@vw2112
@vw2112 3 жыл бұрын
all he needs is just one sandwich like in maine
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
@@vw2112 😅
@DRFelGood
@DRFelGood 3 жыл бұрын
Fascinating adventure, getting up close to the space travelers actual equipment. I wonder if Von Browns daily diaries included how the Nazi were able to advance so rapidly in the space race? Or rocket development. From pulsating V1 Rockets to liquid V2 rockets. Incredible IQ’s. Thank you for sharing 👍🚒Jesse
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
It'd be interesting to see his notes throughout his career.
@johnnicatra570
@johnnicatra570 3 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@crazya3466
@crazya3466 3 жыл бұрын
Luv this place,Saturn V is amazing.. cA
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
It really is. That thing is HUGE!
@JustinSmith24
@JustinSmith24 3 жыл бұрын
Been to this place quite a few times and everytime I go back I see something I didn't see or notice before. Love this place, it's always fascinating
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@usnusmcret
@usnusmcret 3 жыл бұрын
I worked at NASA Goddard in Greenbelt, MD from 1967-1970
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Wow!!!
@thinblueswinebbq
@thinblueswinebbq 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Sir... I grew up in hsv and through my job I have seen a lot of neat stuff here. It’s a shame that nobody could take you out onto the arsenal to see the actual Dynamic Test stand used to test the Saturn 5 engine or to see the bunkers where the scientist would observe the engines as the shook the ground. I believe they Used to have a full size replica of space lab out there also. Dr.Von Braun had his office built so he could see strait down the street to the test stands. The Saturn 5 that is outside is a scale replica but the one you walked under in the Davidson center is one of only 2 or 3 functioning Saturn 5 rockets left in the world. As a kid it was all outside and getting weathered... It is now a nice facility that was built to preserve the history. There is a TON of space history on that property that people don’t get to see because it’s kept very secure in a climate controlled building. It’s amazing .... And then there is the Redstone Military Base which has its own history. Most of the US missile defense programs are designed and Taught here then tested in El Paso or New Mexico. Huntsville is the hub of space and missile defense. It’s a cool place to see. Before CoVid it housed “space camp” where kids came from all over the world to participate and learn what it is like to be an astronaut. Thanks for the video... it’s great, however, there is enough here for more Videos in the future I’m sure.
@mrDCunningham
@mrDCunningham 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool 👍🏻😎
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mikenixon2401
@mikenixon2401 3 жыл бұрын
Great presentation. Growing up with the space age this brings back so many memories of an era that despite the Cold War, clutural revolution, justifiable Civil Rights movement and global conflicts somehow seemed more humanily cooperative than today.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad that you enjoyed it. Definitely a fascinating period.
@kimhines1593
@kimhines1593 3 жыл бұрын
If you're ever in CA, you should visit the California Science Center...it's where the Space Shuttle Discovery is located. I took my kids there during a family vacation and its a pretty amazing placr!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@Legendary_UA
@Legendary_UA 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Huntsville. I could've gotten you on Redstone to the original Redstone Rocket test site
@Legendary_UA
@Legendary_UA 3 жыл бұрын
However, we still have some rocks to clean on Taccoa
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow. I really wanted to see that spot but the Covid had that area shut down when I was there (at least to the public).
@jenncox2642
@jenncox2642 3 жыл бұрын
I was going to say the same thing. The test site is cool.
@johncovington9471
@johncovington9471 3 жыл бұрын
Von Braun and other members of the former NAZI Team made their first stop at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) in New Mexico, they were prisoners at the start until debriefing and cleared for work release there. The US Army had confiscated a bunch of V2 rockets and shipped them to WSMR for testing and analysis. The house Von Braun was quartered in, is still on the base and is usually open for tours. There is a large display of the progression of US rocketry from the 40s though current times. There is a V2 on display as well. I believe it is opened up to show the operational stages, much like the Saturn V at the Us Space and Rocket Museum in Huntsville. I worked around the space program for several years there in Huntsville. I also worked on WSMR, and was lucky enough to tour the Trinity Site twice while I was there. You need to make arrangements for a tour of WSMR, and be amazed at what was done there, and the amount of research that is still going on there. It is a highly restricted space, so be sure to have permission to use your camera.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely want to get over to White Sands at some point. Thanks for the info.
@rev-mikemckay9750
@rev-mikemckay9750 3 жыл бұрын
Just an addendum: if you get to St Petersburg FL, the Admiral Farragut Academy has a moon rock, brought back and presented by one of it's alums, Brig. Gen. Charles Duke, USAF (ret) (Apollo 16) displayed on their QuarterDeck. Another of their alums ALSO walked on the moon, RADM Alan Shepard, JR, USN (ret) (Apollo 14).
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow. Thanks for that info!
@bartmiddel8738
@bartmiddel8738 3 жыл бұрын
i've been to the Nasa place in Florida!! , or Kennedy space center! And the tourisme tour was absolutly amazing !!!!!, they showed the Challenger space shuttle i guess for real!!!!! great moments
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!! I have some plans for Kennedy Space Center in the future.
@SandervkHistory
@SandervkHistory 3 жыл бұрын
These kind of museums..... only in America!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Ha! And guns.
@SandervkHistory
@SandervkHistory 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryUnderground you sir.... are making me jealous 😤
@steveclark4291
@steveclark4291 3 жыл бұрын
They have a few items from the space program at Cosmosphere Museum in Hutchinson , Kansas ! They either a model or a real SR71 Blackbird on display there also !
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely hope to check that out at some point.
@jeanatwood1421
@jeanatwood1421 3 жыл бұрын
How about doing an episode on the Underground Railroad?
@Malibu2d78
@Malibu2d78 3 жыл бұрын
The Lunar Roving Vehicle was designed by a hungarian man. His name is Ferenc Pavlics. Very COOL video as always. Thank You:)
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@swtexan6502
@swtexan6502 3 жыл бұрын
JD, I was really hoping for an engineering breakdown and analysis of the different rockets and engines that were used throughout the programs. ;) Thanks, as always and Happy Holidays!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Ha! I better leave that to the professionals.
@kd259
@kd259 3 жыл бұрын
Werner von Braun. I aim at the Stars. But sometimes I hit London.
@hollymcknight8581
@hollymcknight8581 3 жыл бұрын
The reason that Ken Mattingly did not fly on Apollo 13 was that he had been exposed to the measles, and had not had them. It was feared that he would develop a fever while in space.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the further clarification. I kind of glazed over that in the video.
@daleseger4215
@daleseger4215 3 ай бұрын
Vernon Brookshire of Calhoun, GA told me stories of when he was one of the guards assigned to Werner von Braun after the war. Vernon shared a story of finding diagrams and prints von Braun had hid to prevent the Americans from having them. Vernon passed away in 2008 at the age of 90 in Calhoun, GA.
@ellenkohler3868
@ellenkohler3868 3 жыл бұрын
It’s funny, we drive down the road here in Huntsville and see rockets on flatbeds in the next lane.
@stairman3151
@stairman3151 3 жыл бұрын
I remember going there as a kid. I remember the tour guide saying that the Saturn v rocket had the equivalent power of a string of locomotive engines from New York to Chicago...
@amycrunk9244
@amycrunk9244 3 жыл бұрын
You were so close to where I live. I could have shown you some history around here. Maybe next time.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
I’m sure that I’ll be back down that way at some point. Thanks!
@amycrunk9244
@amycrunk9244 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryUnderground Helen Keller’s homeplace is a few minutes from here and it is a great place to tour.
@down19992000
@down19992000 3 жыл бұрын
The results of Operation Paperclip were a significant reason we beat the soviets to the moon.
@johncovington9471
@johncovington9471 3 жыл бұрын
You are correct. And few knew the Soviets wwere doing the same thing, trying to find and capture those rocket scientists.
@steveclark4291
@steveclark4291 3 жыл бұрын
Your both right on your comments ! Lucky we might beat them to the best scientists on the nazi team !
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@oregonoutback7779
@oregonoutback7779 3 жыл бұрын
My Dad was with the OSS at that time. He said Operation Paperclip was like the worlds best Easter egg hunt, you couldn't tell ANYONE about. Hahaha
@benjaminrush4443
@benjaminrush4443 2 жыл бұрын
2020 you also did a show on the Maine company Origen - Textiles. The US Textile Industry created the Space Suit Technology. Thanks.
@alanbower1193
@alanbower1193 3 жыл бұрын
I was there in November 2018. That place is amazing. It was the highlight of my trip. I watched Armstrong step on the moon from the barracks day room at New River Air Station, Jacksonville, NC, 1969.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Can't imagine what it would've been like to sit and watch that live. Maybe we'll get a similar experience with Mars at some point.
@alanbower1193
@alanbower1193 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryUnderground The whole room was packed with Marines, you could have heard a pin drop. When Armstrong gave his One Small Step speech and stepped onto the lunar surface, the whole room erupted in cheering. It was quite a day. I hope I live long enough to see a landing on Mars.
@jfk8540
@jfk8540 3 жыл бұрын
you should see if there are any museums covering the history of ufo recovery in the southwest
@syl19281
@syl19281 2 жыл бұрын
Fassinating 👍👍👍👍
@mcvickerf
@mcvickerf 3 жыл бұрын
Hey brother, trust me I hate wearing a mask too considering what Ive been through for this country. But here in Florida we have 70000+ cases of covid-19 a week. So I do what I can to help
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully, it all passes soon.
@Hotwheels883
@Hotwheels883 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Alabama How is the project coming along at camp Toccoa at Currahee? I hope to make it there someday
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Still working out the details with Currahee.
@alecs6492
@alecs6492 3 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Kennedy space center is a good one to get out to if you get a chance.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@tonyk1584
@tonyk1584 3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff. One question. How come we never see you walking and chewing gum at the same time? (Just kidding)
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Ha! The answer to that is probably self evident.
@oldermusiclover
@oldermusiclover 2 жыл бұрын
dont know if you have ever been to the Hornet but the capsule on it is so small I could hardly get in it and i'm small
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 2 жыл бұрын
On my list :)
@jonathantitus2629
@jonathantitus2629 2 жыл бұрын
I love the Space and Rocket Center; can't get enough of NASA sites!
@williambennett6342
@williambennett6342 3 жыл бұрын
Have you watched the show and documentary of “The right Suff” on Disney* really good close to the book
@alaninnh
@alaninnh 3 жыл бұрын
That's a good mask you're wearing in this video. It doesn't muffle your voice at all.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, super lightweight and comfortable. Picked this one up from Origin (www.originmaine.com)
@ronbartkowiak3459
@ronbartkowiak3459 3 жыл бұрын
Great presentation, love getting to see these places that I'll probably never get to see. I realize that these men helped us win the space race, but operation paperclip is pretty disgusting if you delve deep into it. Especially is you had multiple relations in WW2. Sacrifice integrity for science, I guess. Nevertheless, thanks for another wonderful episode. I am catching up as fast as I can. Appreciated.
@vw2112
@vw2112 3 жыл бұрын
the MQF is pretty much just like an airstream trailer you could go into now at the dealership
@philthefriendlyfrog
@philthefriendlyfrog 2 жыл бұрын
They said i took up space in school...but i dont feel like an astronaut ...😐
@angelaw.325
@angelaw.325 3 жыл бұрын
GEEKING OUT.
@BaggieT
@BaggieT 3 жыл бұрын
I didn't realise this was true until I watched Nazis hunters. Thanks for sharing it
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Haven't seen that yet. Thanks!
@BaggieT
@BaggieT 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryUnderground it was a series on amazon with Al Pacino in.
@Scrap5000
@Scrap5000 2 жыл бұрын
Been watching all of your videos, from episode 1. You're awesome, man; my new favorite channel, and I've told me friends & encouraged them to watch you, too.
@Carolbearce
@Carolbearce 3 жыл бұрын
I too remember when this fire happened but I was pretty young. Your videos inspire me to go and learn more. Thank you for that.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍🏻
@irishwarrior35
@irishwarrior35 3 жыл бұрын
If you get the chance to tour the Kennedy Space Center behind the gate tour DOOOO IT!!! woooow just the coolest ever
@BryonLetterman
@BryonLetterman 3 жыл бұрын
14:44 the unused letters spell "geocache"
@waynebearley699
@waynebearley699 3 жыл бұрын
That's what I was looking for. We went on a guided tour with the Girl Scouts and my daughter noticed it right away. I was looking to see if it was still there.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting! Didn't catch that.
@greathornedowl3644
@greathornedowl3644 3 жыл бұрын
Wonder why Huntsville AL? Interesting story of Werner VonBraun. Should his "war crimes" have been excused? If we had this "leap" on the Soviets then why did they get into space first - Sputnik.
@TJDawgs72
@TJDawgs72 3 жыл бұрын
Read Annie Jacobson’s book about Operation Paperclip...really opens your eyes.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
On my list. Thanks!
@joseybryant7577
@joseybryant7577 3 жыл бұрын
Cannot hear about von Braun, without thinking of Tom Lehrer
@DAGO58
@DAGO58 3 жыл бұрын
Made by humans. Just goes too show what can be achieved when everyone pulls together instead of trying to rip each other apart. A shit ton of money also helps.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@pigybak
@pigybak 3 жыл бұрын
“its not rocket science”....
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Ha!
@iankerridge5720
@iankerridge5720 3 жыл бұрын
Panto Season, So: " Oh , Yes it is!" :-)
@jtcj1994
@jtcj1994 3 жыл бұрын
Now on to see Elon....
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
Ha! Give him a call and see if he'd be willing to take me on a tour.
@jtcj1994
@jtcj1994 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheHistoryUnderground if i had an in you would be packing you sh*t. Lol
@XxBloggs
@XxBloggs 3 жыл бұрын
Von Braun’s name is pronounced “Von Brown”... everyone gets it wrong!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 жыл бұрын
I consider myself a seasoned professional when it comes to mispronouncing names :)
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