P-51D Mustang Over Normandy Jumped By Me-262 Schwalbe | IL-2 | WWII | WW2

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

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[@gravybiscuits3887]

Love these ww2 videos if you can make one of some Italian planes that’d be funny and interesting

[@hkguitar1984]

Love the WWII Content. Those 2 engine light bombers appear to be Junkers Ju 88.

[@phillyfanist]

Those ones you couldn’t identify were indeed JU-88’s. Judging by the livery they were using those were supposed to be early night fighter variants without radar. My JU-88 history is a bit rusty, but the ones in your video looked like they also had the 75mm installed for ground attack roles, which I don’t think was something Germany ever tried with the night fighter variants. When they tried it on the ground attack versions they found that the 75mm cracked the airframe relatively quickly. Like planes got grounded for structural repairs after only 10 sorties. The experiment with trying to put 75mm canons on planes didn’t last very long lol.

[@robdenny514]

Loving the WW2 content!

[@robdenny514]

Loving the WW2 content!

[@michaelbielec6919]

Keep the WW2 stuff coming! I would like to see more stuff from the Pacific theater.

[@QuiteSBR556]

👆🏻😎🤙🏻

[@LongBinh70]

Ambush Yamamoto!

[@AARONANKRUM]

@@LongBinh70 I second that mission!

[@paulvalente5132]

Gotta wait for Combat Pilot

[@waltergreif4836]

@@paulvalente5132 2025 maybe?

[@Ambaryerno]

You've found convergence range in this video and it makes me so happy. The gunsights of WWII were designed to assist with ranging: An aircraft with a 30-foot wingspan (which covers most single-engine fighters) will occupy a 50mil arc (just shy of 3 degrees) of your field of view when it is 200 yards away. The P-51D used one of two gunsights during WWII, either the N-9, or the K-14 gyroscopic sight. The N-9 and fixed ring of the K-14 both had reticles that were calibrated to 70mil diameter. So if the wingtips of your 30-foot wingspan target spans the full reticle, (assuming you're not viewing him at an oblique angle so you're getting the true span) you can tell at a glance that he's just over 150 yards away. There's also ways to calculate the amount of lead to give a target using the gunsight based on your target's airspeed and your angle off tail, (and some, like the Mk.8 used in most US Navy aircraft and some P-47s, even had "ladders" with hashmarks every 5 or so mils) but that's a LOT more math than I can handle.

[@wahtx7717]

You can memorise the lead you need for a certain common speed (Like 250-400 kph) with angle off up to 90 degrees if you calculate them beforehand.

[@salicyl3350]

That 262 Pilot: "Okay, my engine is on fire and this jet is going down so its time to bail out" - proceeds to jump into the burning engine lol

[@jadedengineer]

They didn’t model the ejection seat in the 262?

[@arandomvideoman3848]

@@jadedengineerno, because it never had one

[@raven1485]

Some did actually, most didn’t.

[@mikemontgomery2654]

@@arandomvideoman3848 yes it did. Not sure if it made it every production model but, they did indeed make one for the 262. The seat was also going to be used in the Ho-229 and Dornier 335. The big problem with that seat was, it was notoriously unreliable. It used a tension spring mechanism to eject the pilot clear of the aircraft he would be bailing from. The Germans also tried a compressed air version but, it was even more unreliable and added a lot of weight.

[@ChaseWatkins.]

I came to comments for this

[@Dashki]

I love seeing the IL2 stuff. I think the career mode would be a big hit for your channel. I would love getting invested in a pilot that you are flying and I think most people would agree

[@benjaminmorgan1562]

Oooooph….yes.

[@Make-Asylums-Great-Again]

Agreed

[@ToreDL87]

career mode isnt even remotely finished for il2 though, you get maybe 1-2 enemy flights and almost nill activity otherwise.

[@jakelogan630]

Those twin engine aircraft you shot down are Ju 88 C’s. Essentially a heavy day fighter variant of the Ju 88.

[@TheSanityInspector]

Thanks, I was guessing Ju 288 or 388, but knew that wasn't quite it either.

[@wesleyjarboe9571]

The Ju 88 had at least four different nose designs if I recall correctly. The bomber variants had a glass nose with a bombadier position. The fighter variants had a metal nose with more machine guns. The night fighter variants had two different radar equipped noses. Note the qualifier, "if I recall correctly."

[@alexmoffitt8063]

You said to let you know so I am….. I absolutely LOVE the WWII content. It is honestly my favorite of all of the content you do. As cool as modern fights are, BVR can get a little slow in video form when 85% of the fight is just notching while the warning systems are blaring. It’s always cool to see what could happen if modern opponents crossed paths in a guns hot scenario, but nothing is more fun to watch that the old machines where it’s all about getting on someone’s six and pumping them full of lead. In those old birds there are no countermeasures or stealth systems to save you, it’s all on the pilot to keep their six clear and their energy state high, it doesn’t get any more exciting to watch than that.

[@andersjjensen]

GS is the most dreaded pilot of every crew chief. He does deliver the kills, but ground crew lives on black coffee the consistency of tar and whatever can be chewed while turning spanners with a vengeance: "Like, could you PLEASE only kill 8 guys, and call it a day, instead of going for 11 and bringing home a flying coffin?".

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

Lold

[@trentvlak]

"The first time I saw a jet aircraft, I shot it down" Chuck Yeager.

[@_B_K_]

I really enjoy your WW1/2 content, because it feels so up-close and personal with these type of fights.

[@tonik2229]

Please keep up the WW2 content, I’m loving it! Also, the Me262 surprise was so cool, I’d love to see more things like that

[@uscgkid109]

Man I absolutely love the mix of modern and WWII videos

[@cmpm7195]

At 6:00 you shot down a night fighter Ju-88. Its painted black or dark grey and its got all kinds of guns in the nose. All thats missing is the " Hirschgeweih" ( or bucks antlers in english) eight-dipole aerials for the radar set up, which cause huge drag so they were left off in day time.

[@silentotto5099]

Are you saying that the aerials were easily removable so the Ju-88 could be quickly swapped between bomber and night fighter configurations? If that's the case, that's a bit of trivia I've never heard before.

[@kristianfischer9814]

Not bomber, day fighter. At first I thought it was the Ju-88S, but it’s not.

[@mikemontgomery2654]

That was not the night fighter version, that was the day interceptor. The night fighter had more then just the antennae on the front of the nose, it had a lot more equipment that made it slightly heavier.

[@Eagle-ci9dr]

Looks more like a HE 111

[@angusmack.2202]

@@Eagle-ci9drdef not a he 111

[@ryanwalters5290]

That Ju-52 you shot down starting around 4:30 was actually Hitler's personal transport, or at least done up like it! Named Immelmann II, registration D-2600. He wouldn't have been using it at this point in the war though, it was replaced by a FW-200 Condor in 1939 though he kept the Ju-52 as a backup.

[@b12kult]

Keep the WW2 content coming! It's a JU-88, but the heavy fighter version

[@Michel-ie5ez]

If I remember correctly they were also used as a nightfighter, maybe therefore the dark paint scheme?

[@b12kult]

@@Michel-ie5ez Yes the JU-88 was also used a night fighter

[@dandaly7305]

I think it's a Dornier Do 17.

[@lexwaldez]

@@dandaly7305 Look at the engine farings and single tail configuration. Ju-88 night fighter.

[@b12kult]

@dandaly7305 The Do17 has, just as the Do217, twin stabilisers

[@Not_Octopus]

One of the things that is amazing to me about WW2, is that sorties like this were totally possible, with limited radar, and areas of the front line not ever paid attention to. You just have these moments of random battles taking place everywhere. So interesting.

[@andiepants1840]

You inspired me... Just downloaded DCS and shelled out the 8 whole dollars for the F-15c. The community-made guided tutorials rock, too. 🤘

[@dttrandom]

I was watching this with my cat and at the end she said "moar" which means you have to give us some more WW2 dogfights.

[@spider_corsa]

I enjoy every content from you, the WW2, WW1 are refreshing, but the key is the variety I guess :)

[@bretthutcheson5710]

You guess correctly.

[@Wien1938]

The early Me 262 equipped units were drawn from disbanded bomber squadrons. These pilots, not understanding fighter tactics (at all), got butchered since they couldn't cope with high speeds and would slow down to aim more easily, thus the P38s/47s/51s easily pounced and shot them down. It was not until JagdVerband 44 was formed in late 1944 that ELITE German fighter pilots were using the Me 262 and they certainly changed the opinion on the Me 262 in combat. It was JgV 44 who developed the roller-coaster attack pattern, diving THROUGH the P51 escorts from behind the bomber formation, then pitching up and making a single attack run, often with rocket packs, then breaking away and never slowing down to let the P51s catch them.

[@5co756]

Lol were are the reports of that ? Not many 262 were shot down by enemy fighters in a dogfight , especially cause the Me262 is nothing to dogfight props . Every pilot knew that , most 262's were shot down on starting or landing or on the ground . Who flew that 262 you mentioned , a 10 year old kid ? 😅

[@eldonrollins162]

Glad to see the WWII stuff again.

[@firstchevalier]

I love the WW2 stuff. I would like to see you fly a mission with unknown bandits and surprises to see you react to it full mission length kind of thing. Obviously cut out the twenty minutes of flying straight and level but the "oh shit I didn't see that coming" and how you react to it is fun.

[@jeffschneider9516]

Thanks for keeping the WW2 content flying!

[@SuiLagadema]

I think your aim would've been greatly improved if IL2 used the actual P51D sight. If I recall correctly, Chuck Yeager wrote a pamphlet/mini-manual on how the sights should be used in combat but I can't find it for the life of me.

[@01ZO6TT]

Yes, on the WW2 videos!!

[@rpgiv3175]

I like these IL2 videos. It's a nice change of pace from the usual DCS content. Excellent work and good flying as always, happy holidays!

[@seanlowery9258]

Loving the WW2 planes in IL2

[@adbramsay]

Watching you turn a Me 262 into a Nazi lawn dart will never get old!

[@PepperDog76]

Best creator on the platform. Keep at it, homie.

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

appreciate it man thank you

[@carbonsnail014]

Yes, please continue to upload more WW2 content. I greatly enjoy watching them.

[@realcameron]

Just flying around a mustang, clubbing any axis you happen to come into contact with. Reminds me of part of Chuck Yeager's autobiography

[@donaldwrightson]

Really loving the WW2 stuff!!!! Keep it coming!!!!

[@Dirtyharry70585]

8th grade history class, I did a report on the Mustang, even built a plastic model painted with ww2 stripes and stars. Got an A++ At that time my cousin was F4 reo Vietnam going for F111 later. Mustang doing anti tank and train gun/ rocket runs PLEASE

[@Raptor747]

Love the WW2 stuff, especially IL-2.

[@manny2ndamendment246]

WWII is the best content

[@TheScoundrel70]

Love the WW1, and Second Whirl at War stuff.

[@cattledog901]

6:31 Brutal 😮 lol

[@mikes8390]

Bro was so thicc he just disassembled the entire plane on impact.

[@bowser515]

Have to say, I'm really enjoying the IL-2 stuff lately. Thanks as ever.

[@vcelacaslavska9115]

It is Junkers Ju-88C-6 R4+HH of Gerhard Böhme from 1./NJG.2.

[@garykleinsteuber4529]

We had to do speeches in grade school in the 70's. I did mine about the Mustang P51D. I would dream of being a fighter pilot in those awesome machines. Keep the WW2 stuff coming!

[@frankklein1487]

Love the WW2 stuff! Maybe more Tempest content (also a notorious ME262-killer)? Great video again!!!

[@user-rs1fo2dd9b]

fly some a6m zeros in the pacific please also some wildcats, f4u corsairs, and hellcats

[@jacobforshee6032]

Absolutely keep the WW2 content coming! I think the engineering during that time period is wonderful to explore. And the nature of dogfighting in that era is what shows true skill!

[@molstad182]

that was a Ju-88C, night fighter variant equipped with cannons galore in the nose

[@ornaterope8319]

please keep the ww2 content coming, it's far and away my favorite

[@iloveroadrash]

hey G.S just wanna say love the videos man, been watching for about a year now. really liking the ww2 content you've been putting out. I even got my dad watching your videos and hes been enjoying them too. keep em comin!

[@alexandernalerio1108]

I just love WW2 stuff man, keep doing these videos!

[@ShoGunGrebby]

Defo love the IL-2 content, but I love the modern stuffs as well... it's always nice to see the WWII Warbirds tho and I'm super grateful to have seen my two favorite American fighters in the P38 and P51 recently... those black Planes were JU-88s, the German night fighter, similar to our P-61 Black Widows

[@aland7236]

5:34 That's a UFO Homie. 🛸

[@Cas_anova]

It is until it ain't.

[@jerdo402]

Love the WW2 stuff. Thanks.

[@blshouse]

Keep up the WW2. I like the mix you've got going.

[@jerryatrick6127]

Yes, really enjoy the WW2 stuff. (Heading off to google if a P51 ever bagged a ME262. If not, there might be a medal or two coming your way )

[@BobaFrett2799]

Keep up the WWII stuff LOVE it!

[@Zavaster]

Would love to see more WW2 content! Both DCS and IL-2!

[@brandenbrown5351]

Love the wwii content definitely keep pushing it out

[@billsmotrilla6215]

Yes, More IL-2 Please. Would love to see some ground attack vids with the Thunderbolt or Mustang.

[@ChristopherDoll]

Love the WWII videos, yes more please

[@timothymaher5328]

At about 9:45, the engine makes an odd sound like a car horn when you throttle back. Any explanation for why that happens? It happens in other places in the video, too.

[@oedipusdrex]

I'm super curious about this too. I thought someone was honking in the parking lot, I actually looked out the window before I realized where it was from...

[@ShaydeNZ]

It's a warning buzzer when you kill the throttle without being in landing configuration (ie. gear / flaps down). It's just letting you know you may have forgotten to lower the gear in case you're cutting the engine because you're about to land.

[@timothymaher5328]

@@ShaydeNZ Awesome, thank you!

[@andrezkamotu]

5:32 It's a Junkers Ju 88 in "C" night fighter version.

[@alexandergolubev6358]

How many rounds this plane carry? 890 000 000?

[@RandyFlightMan]

I have a suggestion... start a series for beginners/newbies... like an example of how to play, tips and tricks. How to win a dogfight, techniques to use during a mission, etc. etc.

[@CaptainBeano-lz6mm]

GS il2 and ww2 gameplay is what we need. Keep the golden content coming

[@peaceraybob]

I am definitely enjoying the WW2 fights, especially the P47 and P38 runs that aren't normally seen on other channels. Please keep it up.

[@kg7228]

LOVE the WWII content

[@VenomVsTRex]

Loving the WWII stuff. Dogfighting is wayyyy more interesting to watch than missile jousting.

[@areyoulying4937]

Love the WWII content!

[@mothafraker]

I love your IL2 stuff.

[@duffman1098]

Love the WWII videos!

[@tngtacticalmiata1219]

Yes, IL2!! I don't hate the BVR cold war stuff but, it's not as visceral as WW2 aerial combat...

[@slimycheerio4026]

Thanks for playing the P-51!

[@spider_corsa]

@5:33 you IDid it well, it was a Ju-88

[@delfinenteddyson9865]

I agree, it is a night fighter variant

[@Diemerstein]

It is a JU88 heavy fighter version, the nose is full of guns.

[@brosefmalkovitch3121]

Definitely enjoying the WWII content a lot, hopefully there's more on the way.

[@truthseeker9454]

Love the warbirds, GS! I don't want you to get rusty in anything, or feel like you're in a rut at all. But as often as you want to mix in these WWI and WWII flights I'm down for it. 😁

[@kenc9236]

Loving the ww2 vids Big Dog!

[@richarddyson4380]

JU-88 C1s I think… they have the solid multi-cannon nose on them. Loving the WWII videos mate. All the best for the festive season and thank you for continuing to post videos.

[@TwoLeftThumbs]

IL-2 is on Sale on Steam currently. So I’m all about these WWII dog fights. I’m picking up tips.

[@MyDoodad]

Really like the WW2 content because with the modern stuff I have no idea what's going on. I do learn alot from the modern videos because you explain it very well. Both great sets of content.

[@jamesrussell7760]

G S, those twin ICE engine aircraft are indeed a variant of the Ju 88 - specifically the Ju 88C-6 heavy fighter. It's armed like a porcupine with 5x 7.92mm MG and 1x 20mm

[@garrettwood201]

5:33 That's definitely a Ju-88, the Ju-88C to be specific. It was a Heavy Fighter/Bomber variant with a sheet metal nose and cannon. Instead of the glass nose for the bombardier.

[@micromachinist3419]

Yes! Keep the WW2 content coming! Love it!

[@w.b.5369]

keep the WW2 stuff coming man, loving it

[@StuartKoehl]

The twin engine fighter is a JU.88C-2, usually employed as a night fighter.

[@thescotsman9825]

Would love to see how far you could get in an IL2 campaign. Keep the WW2 stuff coming.

[@justinbryson2782]

Love the WWI and WWII content man! I watch most of your videos, regardless of the era, but the older generation stuff is always more exciting than BVM type stuff, to me.

[@toddshrull]

I absolutely love the WW I and II Videos. Please keep doing more!

[@mkaz3997]

Dornier Do 17? The light/medium german bomber.

[@tyrelljohnson1122]

It's a ju88, the do 17 has a different tail and I think the wing is a bit above the fuselage.

[@davidfoster247]

Would love to see you fly the F4U corsair.

[@oinkerpig8891]

Love the WW2 stuff. And also enjoying IL2 Sturmovik. Let's see some Flying Circus 3 as well.

[@joepopes7923]

They didn't put rookies in the Me-262 and they all new how to fly that thing. They always keep their speed and come from above to attack. That was a very simple role to follow for them.

[@krflies9840]

6:33 the explosion probably got him 😂

[@danatubos2648]

i just love this ww2 stuff, thank you mate , greetings from germany

[@garnix6390]

6:15: Junkers 88G(?) It is the "Destroyer"/"Nightfighter"-Version of the Ju-88. Basically what the Mosquito was to the brits.

[@GJAustin-s4j]

More WW2 content please! Love those engine sounds.

[@geeman1293]

I'll drop everything I'm doing and even be late for an appointment if I see you've put out another WWII IL-2. Love your stuff, GS!

[@JJ-mv7rb]

I would love to see more P-38 content! That's rare to see here and it's such an interesting aircraft.

[@hariszark7396]

5:20 The notorious Steel trees of IL-2 BoS....😂

[@Kushman018]

love the WWII content from IL-2 and DCS!!

[@92naz32]

Dog fighting in it's purist form. Keep the WW2 content coming!

[@FozzieSTIlife]

I love the IL2 content with your format. Keep it coming.