P-51 Pilot Ted Conlin -- WWII European Theater of Operations

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

My grandfather was a staff sergeant in WW2 stationed in India helping run supplies into China and his twin brother was a P-51 pilot. They understood that to save the other countries of the world was the way to save America. I hope more Americans come to understand what these men saw as common sense, and help bring peace to our world.

[@ronasaurus74]

Who would have thought that a senior citizens group would make some of the best historical aviation videos around. Thank you.

[@davy1458]

I'd like to say thank you to the people who put these together and post them to KZbin for us to watch.. I find these veteran pilots stories amazing and intriguing....but most of all thank you to the men and women who fought for our freedom.

[@JC-gw3yo]

Wonderful history and a wonderful man...Thank you...

[@johnfrancis2215]

Respect from Yorkshire England sir, you're skills as a pilot saved so many of our British bomber crews who by the end of the war were flying by day

[@flyinwalenda]

RIP. April 13, 1920-March 12, 2012 Lived to be 92 and it sounds like he lived a good life and reminds me of my Dad who also flew fighters but the war was over before he saw any real action. He passed away 3 years ago at 90.

[@arnoldmosk494]

RIP to this Hero , we owe you so much !!!

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

My grandfather also lived to be 90. He was a staff sergeant and his twin brother also flew a P-51, but his twins life was shortened by alcoholism sadly. I miss my grandfather so much. He was a good man who had the strength to care about others and I loved and respected him very much.

[@garycates9911]

My Dad was in the 11th Airborne back in the 40's . He jumped out of airplanes that were in good repair. My Dad was in the first airplane to land in japan after the treaty was signed. . Shortly before he died , last Nov.at the age of 97 I asked him how long were you in Japan after the war. This is a day i will never forget . While flat on his back he jerked his head off the pillow to hold my eyes. " Why do you want to know" ? I asked him about the catholic church that had been ground zero. I had walked into his room wearing a cap w/ the red star on it/ one of my favorites. He asked me what is up with the red star . I told him that i am not a communist but do like the hat , it starts a lot of ,,, heart felt conversations. My Dad , with his head again on the pillow asked me,"is there cap over there" with a feeble , weak,nod of his head . Yes i said " put it on " said he ,sweaping my cap off i did so. Then thrust my cap at Dad asking " do you want this one" ? "No , I have no need of it" He understood my cap. My Dad came to know and love many Japaness . His words regarding ground zero in Nagisakie were profound. He was ,,, a MAN . I can,t hold it against him that his best friend in life was a 1919 belt fed Browning. Before coming home he knew the enemy .

[@edwardcase2658]

my F-I-L William Bodine was a member of the 407th fighter group, flying P-47. sadly just passed on 8 apr 20 , he was 96. we all loved to hear his stories of the P-47 which will live in our family forever. we all salute you pop.

[@AZAce1064]

I could sit and listen to his stories for days.

[@MikeJamesMedia]

270 missions... Incredible. Thank you so much, Ted, for all you did, and for sharing some of it with us.

[@philbyd]

My dad (RNZAF) was with a portable radar unit guiding mustangs against the Germans till he was wounded in Belgium :such a humble generation,really like these presentations:thanks heaps for posting

[@davidh6300]

Yes I agree, they are a humble generation.

[@DougsterCanada1]

Wonderful stories, well told. Bless all those brave men. Thank you for making these possible.

[@davidlyon1899]

Thank you from England.A good story from a good man.

[@larrysteimle2004]

Fascinating! I love hearing from these veterans who have been through it. God bless them. Thank you Ted!

[@markhonerbaum9874]

I'm certain that this country owes the men that flew these planes in war more than words can express, the next war will be the last they all say,yet it's just a matter of time before we all know that it is getting late and time is catching up with us nor is it forgiven us, history has a way of repeating what we have not taken lessons from like repeating a lesson we have failed until we understand.

[@darrenyates4907]

Top dude thank you..

[@valeriegriner5644]

This was so interesting! Thanks so much for posting the interview with this TRUE American hero! His mind is sharp as a tack!

[@1995jug]

Thanks for telling your stories sir true hero.

[@shaun17304]

This guy is still sharp as a tack....From one pilot to another, I would be his wingman anytime.

[@bluedude2246]

My grandpa was a ground troop in the European theatre. He died two years ago

[@jeffrobdine]

My father landed at Normandy on D-Day with the 1st Infantry Division "The Big Red One", he was wounded 3 separate times and returned to his outfit after convalescing in England each time. He passed away in 1980 from complications from his wounds, definitely the Greatest Generation !

[@alvaro2338]

Blue Dude Hero!

[@shermansquires3979]

i had the pleasure of meeting mike massimino recently, i love the way these amazing people can convey their experiences, we are very lucky!

[@karlaiken6152]

Another great story! Thanks Mr. Colin.

[@AS-zk6hz]

They were young warriors defending our country. God bless them

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

They knew that by defending the rest of the world, they were defending their families and friends. Too many today have lost the common sense that being selfish is a weakness. They were heroes because they risked it all to selflessly defend those who were less able to defend themselves.

[@thebluegreengoose]

I was taight to fly R/C model airplanes in August 1971. My instructor was a ww2 P-51 Pilot nickname Doc. At age 51, I realized the significance of this. The Lords Hand was in this and in 1989, I purchased a 1971 Piper Cherokee 140, Finially fininishing my Private Pilot Certificate (its not a “liscense”). Doc was called this because he worked on a loading doc for trucks. Shame I never asked him about ww2 or flying the P-51.

[@johngillon6969]

in the bowling alley. I am so old i remember when everyone visited the bowling alley at least once a week. hot rods in the parking lot. G.I.s from the air force base moonlighting setting the pins. guys with cool hair and combs in back pocket.

[@frankintegrity7996]

I'm no flag waving WW2 obsessed muppet.But these men are incredible,brave humble human beings.Forever thankful that men from across the world from the USA,Soviet Union,Australia,NZ,Poland and all the British Common Wealth.Took defeating the fascist war machine in their stride.Waht an incredible generation.

[@rodhogg8858]

Excellent presentation

[@sendink9140]

Absolutely the most interesting story. Even though it was WWII it was a better time in America mainly because of our parents and grandparents and the respect for our country. My Dad was in the 101st then the 82nd Airborne out of Fort Bragg. Lots of respect for our WWII VETS and I like my dad I miss them so. Thank you for the great story Mr. Conlin especially the part leading up to Mrs. Conlin 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@billycaspersghost7528]

Fascinating.Thank you from England.Know Grimsby and Cleethorpes very well from the 60`s onwards.strange to hear them mentioned in this context.So sad to see them now ,wreckage of what they once were.

[@taofledermaus]

Great stories!

[@SomervilleBob]

Most of these pilots are in pretty good shape and no eyeglasses.

[@offdeadeye88]

They all had 20/20 back in the day

[@davy1458]

I loved hearing that he got the girl and won her heart......and what a beauty of a young lady at that.

[@mr.invisable6919]

Outstanding hero!

[@P61guy61]

Thank you for posting

[@tysoncott7402]

Thank you for sharing this :)

[@carolmellerski9242]

Utah

[@stephenjablonsky1941]

What a story! I hung on every word.

[@thomasmargolis3313]

One of the greatest generation, that made a significant difference in the world.

[@polygamous1]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS mamy thaks for uploading please keep them coming

[@scottpetrich1346]

LOVE THIS GUY..

[@djjackson1818]

Heros - god bless them all

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

I agree! They are/were all heroes. Because they were men with the strength of compassion. All heroes endeavor to selflessly help others and to defend those who are less able to defend themselves. We should always honor such men and women for their strength of compassion and and tenacity of their brave hearts.

[@oldswamprat4130]

Fantastic ,Thank you

[@lancethrustworthy]

Mentioned being given everything needed for a pilot while in Tallahassee, Florida. Did that include fire arms?

[@KPearce57]

April 13, 1920 - March 12, 2012 RIP

[@DavidWade66]

What date was this filmed? Love these talks.

[@CoondawgPD]

Bravo Zulu Sir! Greatest Generation

[@seangelarden6461]

Love the r3spect for his adversary

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

He was talking about a WW1 German pilot, he was a pilot in WW2 so that was not his adversary. WW1 was a an entirely different war and the reasons for it far more convoluted. And as horrific a war as it was, far easier to understand why one might be fighting for the other side. Whereas WW2 was obviously a war against evil.

[@dukecraig2402]

I guess the Thunderbolts were a handful for someone who was used to the Mustang.

[@michaelwutka9714]

I wonder did paths of Mr.Conlin and Frank Losonsky before or after the war years as both have mentioned some history of residence in Detroit as further background if any exists likely in yet still classified files.I would ponder in the future with an historian putting some personal bent that occasioned an retelling be presented from transcripts of an infamous veteran recollecting.....an important mission that's been declassified meaning after the sensitive relation of secrecy has passed from military importance.

[@rwy2340]

Dang High Maintenance

[@seangelarden6461]

Violence makes strange bedfellows

[@LyndaWhite-ju1gj]

America’s Greatest Generation

[@dantepumareja4128]

In learn aviation videos in P38, P51 turbo prop engines demo flight still good maneuverable minimum speed. Perhaps the training flight hours compare in land vehicle almost similar also expensive trainings both land vehicles papers insurance.🎉🤠

[@tonykeith76]

Very very nice man... However, in the D-Day, Luftwaffe made around one hundred sorties.. And "Pips" Priller flew only with FW190.. May be Ted met others germans pilots

[@GroovesAndLands]

Truly the greatest generation. By comparison, the boomers, gen X, gen Y and gen Z have progressively become weaker, less motivated, less honorable and just... Less.