Rafwaffe - Britain's Enemy Aircraft Squadron

Find out the story of the Rafwaffe - Britain's RAF squadron that only flew German aircraft!
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[@markfryer9880]

"Scrapped" the most chilling word in a Mark Felton doco.

[@garypulliam3740]

Yes. I get anxious awaiting the announcement of the fate of each aircraft and when I hear the sharp Felton "scrapped", I hurt all over.

[@RussianPenguin]

So True

[@absol505]

Always hurts to hear those historical pieces have been scrapped.

[@departmentoftheeruseanroya9106]

Kind of wishes they were captured by the Soviets ... They seemed to never scrap they're War Trophies. Sturer Emil tank Destroyer, Maus. The Brits scrapped the E-100 chassie, the Americans scrapped the Japanese Type 4 Chi-To and Type 5 Chi-Ri after the war as well.

[@mauricegortjes]

Someone should scrap Britain

[@luciusvorenus9445]

Indeed! What a waste.

[@charl6335]

absol505 i think it’s because England went through a recession after the war

[@wisdomleader85]

They even scrapped the most decorated ship in the US navy.

[@SupesMe]

“Quick they’re unbelievably rare! Scrap them! Scrap them Now!”

[@Schnittertm1]

Rather more "Well, we just got through a war and have not enough money and storage space, what can we scrap?"

[@damianousley8833]

Where do you think they got all the aluminium for mum's kitchen pots in the post world war era. Aircraft in disposal yards broken up and smeltered down in the USA, Britian, Germany etc,. Also the jet age had arrived who needs Piston engined military fighters and bombers.

[@neilwilson5785]

It actually hurts to hear the awful truth of these precious things being scrapped for £10 4s and 6d (old money)

[@SupesMe]

Jesus H Christ really? I thought the rest were shot down or bombed out of existence?

[@SupesMe]

Schnittertm1 yeah I guess that does sound accurate

[@charlessaint7926]

Hans, I think we landed at the wrong airfield. What makes you think so, Fritz? These men are drinking tea and wearing silly hats.

[@troopx]

underrated comment

[@johannesnicolaas]

hahaha... nice!!

[@lasharshar5127]

Ya if they vere drinking lager und vearing silly hats then ve vould be in bavaria dumkoff

[@toolbaggers]

Pure British bullshit!! You cannot "accidently" land in Wales thinking it's France or Germany. The pilot was running low on fuel and DELIBERATELY landed the plane in hostile territory. Think about it. A pilot flies over the English channel to shoot down some enemy planes and "forgets" that he just flew over the English Channel? No pilot would confuse flying over farmland thinking he's flying over a huge stretch of ocean to get back home. Only a stumbling drunk Englishman could do that.

[@epclaymore7635]

When you accidentally land at an enemy airfield. That's a big oof.

[@Schnittertm1]

Bad visibility and the state of navigational equiment at that time does make it a possibility, though. It didn't only happen to the Germans either. Nowadays, with GPS, VOR and other types of navigational aids it is easier to avoid such an error.

[@bigrobnz]

they must of baited that airfield with some pork-venison sauage and beer to get so many planes....

[@neilwilson5785]

Manston is not far form France, really.

[@AndyJarman]

Inflatable beerfest maidens, liberally dotted around landing strips.

[@damiandelapp5490]

Accidentally?..that’s the story I’d give

[@jive3341]

i expect next episode would be: spitwaffe - Germany's british spitfire squadron

[@trapezeable]

LuftRafa 😪

[@bigblue6917]

During the Battle of Britain Goring decided that his fighter pilots were not pulling their weight so went to remonstrate with them. When the 'discussions' came to an end he wanted to be consistory so asked his fighter pilots what they wanted. The reply was a squadron of Spitfires. He was, as you can imagine, not happy with that reply.

[@JunkMan13013]

"Herr Reichsmarschall, a squadron of Spitfires!"

[@neinnein9306]

Messerspit please, Messerspit!

[@noelmajers6369]

The Germans captured quite a few British and allied planes and flew them around in pretty much the same way...

[@psyflier3014]

OMG, imagine having to take part in the battle of Britain in a Fiat.

[@Wallyworld30]

It's like bringing a dingie to a Naval Battle.

[@goodguy4life889]

Yep.... Throwing spit balls...

[@procrastinator41]

try to land and surrender as quickly as possible

[@AndyJarman]

Might of kept breaking down, but I bet it was 'stylish'!

[@helenbach1870]

Psyflier and it did what Fiats do best....break down!

[@ellisdiggle1523]

My Great-Grandfather was part of 1426 flight as an armaments tester. I have photos of him sitting in the cockpit of Black 12 and on the wing of a Ju 88.

[@highlypolishedturd7947]

Can you imagine how a pilot would feel when he steps out and is surrounded by the enemy, because he conveniently landed in their airfield? One would never live that one down!

[@Schnittertm1]

"Ah, I zee, I have taken a wrong turn over Dover!".

[@brianjschumer]

I would bet alot of money..that those pilots who landed at the wrong airfields ..did so on purpose..if they where to declare as surrender.. I would no doubt think the Nazis would kill the families

[@vk2ig]

Said pilot could've helped with the eventual fate of their aircraft: "Here, give me that Very Pistol so I can set fire to my aircraft!"

[@AudieHolland]

@@brianjschumer Nah, navigation throught the air was still a 'work in progress' during the early years of WW2. Why do you think the British gave up trying to bomb factories and just decided to count a bomb as a 'hit' if it had fallen within less than 7 miles from its actual target? Give or take a mile. Ever heard of fog over the British Channel? Could go all the way from the Thames near London, across the pond over to the French coast.

[@no1DdC]

@@brianjschumer Nazi Germany did many awful things, but reprisals against families of deserters was not one of them.

[@jovanweismiller7114]

I had no idea the Italians participated in the Battle of Britain until I watched your video on it earlier. Thanks for what you're doing.

[@macdaniel6029]

Italians: Attack Britain in a FIAT airplane. Goes down because of engine failure...

[@zxbzxbzxb1]

That's why they transitioned to cars because at least they don't crash when they break :)

[@hootsmon4723]

Alfa....by any chance ..the look good but alas the engine and the body work let it down . Not much left to be proud of....oh I missed the electric system .🤣🤣

[@SPiderman-rh2zk]

FIAT - Fix It Again Tomorrow :)

[@timmorodgers4271]

I did read that the pilot blamed engine failure but actually wanted to defect to the allies. (Don’t ask me for a source, because I’ve forgotten!)

[@vk2ig]

@@hootsmon4723 FIAT ... Fix It Again Tony?

[@frankmueller2781]

"Just scrap it!" Seems to be an on going RAF motto.

[@Jermster_91]

Perfect timing. Something to watch as I eat my lunch.

[@imbetterthanyouis]

righto you 45 minuites is enough back to work you

[@dsm02c]

I’m super hungry, watching at bed at 11pm...

[@vk2ig]

I was going to watch it while eating lunch, but after I finished looking for my lunch (someone scrapped my lunch), I found that the computer had been scrapped as well ...

[@kickingmustang]

Such a good channel, thanks for everything you do, Mark. Always fascinating!

[@asd36f]

Amazing footage of that He-111 being towed through the town!

[@flatulentcow4920]

Well you can’t spell “scrapped” without “crap”. We would all love to have those relics today.

[@setchey97]

A couple of corrections. The JU88 and BF109G-2 are on display at RAF Cosford. They were moved from Hendon a couple of years ago. They share a hangar along with a collection of Luftwaffe aircraft including ME410, FW190, ME262, Fieseler Storch and Me163 Komet.

[@Armadauzbekistan]

*I know a lot about WW2* Meanwhile MFP uploads literally everyday something I had no clue before

[@Vampirebear13]

Thanks Mark for mentioning the US Air Force Museum @ Wright Patterson Air Base in Dayton, Ohio. My nephew Nathan's oldest son, Drew is stationed there.

[@gabrielh7517]

I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your KZbin channel

[@uha6477]

Great vid, as always. A utter shame they scrapped so many of them rather than keep them as trophies. There were other types like the He-177 that would have made amazing museum exhibits. Speaking of which, I've stood on, and photographed the inside of the sole surviving Me410 that is at Cosford. It's fascinating place.

[@puppetguy8726]

The Fiat cr42 actually wasn't easy prey. It was vastly more manouverable than Spitfires and Hurricanes, the low speed of the Fiat however meant that British pilots could disengage at will.

[@messerschmittbolkow5606]

The He111 with RAF markings looks awsome!

[@mattblack7874]

Mark is killing it with great content!

[@WAL_DC-6B]

The British military found an abandoned JU 87 R-2 Stuka in North Africa in 1941. It was donated by the British Government to the U.S. during the war. Eventually this Stuka was given to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, IL. Today it can be seen suspended from the ceiling at this museum along with an appropriate British Spitfire also donated by the Brits. It is one of only two complete JU 87s in the world (the other in the U.K.) Wonderful story about German aircraft tested by Britain during WWII. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work!

[@d17a2dude]

Check out the flying Heritage & combat armor Museum in Everett Washington. They're in the process of assembling a restored ju-87 to flying condition.

[@Mugdorna]

Dan Uscian That’s a great museum. Was there 2 years ago. Getting inside the U-Boat is a great experience.

[@WAL_DC-6B]

@@d17a2dude I took you up on your suggestion about the Heritage & Combat Armor Museum in Everett, WA. Looks like they've made quite a bit of headway towards achieving their goal of flying an actual Stuka. I was really impressed to see that the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry actually lowered the museum's Stuka from the ceiling so the Heritage & Combat Armor group could photograph and take important measurements.

[@curbowman]

I'm amazed of how well researched and concise the videos of this channel are. Top-quality stuff. Keep up the good work!

[@rare6499]

Fantastic video as always Mark, thanks for all the work you do to share these stories in such detail!

[@crazydave951]

I can't believe they scrapped so many beautiful birds.

[@tommeakin1732]

"Rafwaffe" - I love it

[@sassythesasquatch1571]

Kek

[@neinnein9306]

Luftraffe.

[@MalevolantB]

You know it’s lit when you hear the intro. In all seriousness mark, love your videos!

[@evanv7420]

when he was talking about the Bf-109's, I heard a plane fly over my house and I got chills

[@Trek001]

That's surround sound for you

[@Braincell5000]

Quick the siren and fire fla oh wait. Ww2 was 75 years ago. Well there goes the bounty hunter flight plan.

[@byz2482]

Every one of your videos is great Mark, please never stop

[@dsm02c]

I’ve been watching your channel instead of everything else for at least 10 days. Thank you!

[@bman6065]

It's a shame how many priceless artifacts of history have been scraped because no one at the time understood their significance

[@malcolmjcullen]

I was reading about Flight 1426 just last week and was horrified to discover that you hadn't yet produced a video about them. Glad to see you have now rectified this glaring deficiency! ;)

[@Goodbyemrsaddam123]

Stumbled across this channel on a late night binge. Really enjoying this channel and it's obscure pieces of historical information. Looking forward to my delivery of Ghost Riders!

[@madwax4771]

We need a Mark Felton for every generation

[@flimsyjimnz]

Bedtter still 10 .....Mark can we please clone you?

[@michaeldougfir9807]

As before, I really enjoy these videos about captured aircraft on each side. Thank you.

[@bigrobnz]

The RAF seems to be rather efficient at scrapping valuable aircraft.....I know times were tough but give us a break.....

[@ConeOfArc]

Great video as always Mark! I'd love to see a video on WW2 nightvision technology in the future if you'd ever consider that. Keep up the amazing videos

[@juanelorriaga2840]

You know it’s a good day to see a new Mark Felton vid.Keep up the good work I love this channel

[@Coolhand24_]

Imagine pulling up to the Battle of Britain in a biplane, massive L.

[@flimsyjimnz]

My Uncle Gordon Henry Steege, RAAF, began in North Africa flying Gloster Gladiators into combat ..then spitfires, hurricanes -loved the kittyhawk. Became an ace, survived the war. Flew Gloster Meteors in the Korean War. On retirement was Air Commodore. -Massive L?

[@bropellerjohnson919]

I look forward to your videos every day. Great content

[@SteveBueche1027]

Love your videos. They remind me of the old History channel when in played Wings and other historical documentaries. You do good work.

[@Impailer67]

Every time I think I know ww2 history Mr Felton has new stuff too add, great job mark!

[@MrFlyingguy]

love this channel

[@bilalkhalid266]

Nice one mate keep it up 👍

[@brucemitch928]

Brilliant information, pity about the scrapped aircraft. Always look forward to watching your videos.

[@drpancakes7897]

Thank you Mark very cool!

[@camoman1437]

No matter the subject, I always learn something new from your videos.

[@tattoojack1969]

My favorite video yet ! Well Done !

[@2serveand2protect]

Dammit, man! Some videos you make! You could watch one after the other for hours and never get bored.

[@AndyJarman]

Bin there, done that. Very painfull when you've watched them all. You end up rummaging through early history channel videos looking for an equivalent hit and checking your phone obsessively for the next new Felton video.

[@jeffjefferson2676]

Good stuff Mark! I must be some big archives you have got your hands on.

[@Idontmatter1234]

When you play wargaming world of tanks, or world of warplanes and mark makes these mixed teams seem logical

[@ad5034]

Great video as always great stuff.

[@rrrabit1342]

Top job Mark! So interesting.

[@lamonstra1464]

I was at RAF Duxford around 1970. All the locals had lots if interesting war stories as well as about the movie Battle of Britain.

[@Willysmb44]

I once knew a vet B-17 co-pilot with the 91st Bomb Group and he had photos of the RAF's Bf-109 and apparently flew alongside it at least once in training in England.

[@TheWilferch]

Another stellar Mark Felton Production. Aside.....Taken altogether......from information we get in this vid, and others......there is a clear trend for historically-significant machinery that (one way or anoher) fell into English hands...... "doesn't exist today as it was ultimately scrapped". How many times have we heard this?..... very sad and disturbing in today's context.

[@thomasmaloney843]

I sort of grew up with the ju88 at wpafb. It used to be an outside display in the early 60s and I have visited many times over the years. I still have pictures of me as a small child standing right next to it. It is now refurbished inside the museum.

[@austinjean6]

Mark thanks for your excellent videos. You are a shining example of what KZbin can offer.

[@simonkevnorris]

I was surprised by how many of the FW190s were landed in Britain by accident. I've seen the Ju88 in the US Air Force Museum on a side trip while I was in the USA in 2000 and again in 2001. If you are in the area it's well worth a visit - you can do it in a day if you have to.

[@TheQballChannel]

I just found this channel! I love it! It reminds me of the old history channel!

[@dashcam26]

I have read somewhere about (I think) a JU88 that landed at Filton Bristol somehow believing they were in France after crossing the channel - and not just the Bristol Channel.

[@tonystoakley5816]

Great Vid as always Mark I remember my Late Grandfather telling me about a JU88 that was at Chivinor crashing into the sea whilst being tested against a Beufighter

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Priceless...Thanks Doc. !

[@bashirmuhammad8181]

Mark,you're fantastic! Awesome video.Nice planes.Great history!

[@WarReport.]

Reminds of a Commando comic I found in a flea market, and read as I kid, a luftwaffe and RAF pilot end up in a dogfight in eachother's proper plane with the RAF pilot in the 109 shooting down the Luftwaffe ace in the spitfire. German troops see it happen from the ground in France and believe the Luftwaffe scored another victory.

[@rossco1966]

I remember one commando episode where there was some mythical little country, something like lichtenstein, where some pilot in a 109 helps the allies then flies west or something. Complete tosh.

[@milrevko]

Thanks Mark - You are the best of the best

[@n8glore681]

My Monday just got a little bit better!

[@The_FatGeneral]

love your vids mark

[@Alvi410]

It would be interesting to hear about that one time the Swiss Air Force flew around in a B-17.

[@Mugdorna]

Yellow13 The Swiss had a whole squadron of captured Allied aircraft. Military History Visualised has a video about the Swiss anti air defense attempts.

[@cstini]

Amazed by the concise information that isn't available on the conventional media.

[@johnallison4688]

Another winner, thanks Mark.

[@gemini_1085]

oh my goodness! thank you Dr. Felton! I was at the USAF museum about a month ago (ran away from the florida hurricane and went back to my home state on a little vacation) and was wondering where that JU88 came from. It was in Romanian colors, and I hadnt seen it before, I go there at least once a year so I must have somehow overlooked it on previous visits. The info card does not tell quite as interesting of a story as this video does

[@secondsun7727]

As always Mark. Great job thankyou. NYC 😎

[@Cranky0ldMan]

great content, thank you

[@mogger12345]

another great story . thanks Mark

[@christinecrockford1654]

Another amazing video. I truly think your channel is the best history channel of war on KZbin. I really wish I could aford to help support it channel, but sadly I can't xxx

[@studavies1967]

Amazing video mark

[@zillsburyy1]

excellent mark!!!!

[@iainwelsh8294]

Watched all mark felton productions to date now ready for university, phd in history

[@aviationinterests3188]

Hi Mark another awesome video 😊 I found some thing about post war panthers serving in the British and French armies, but I don't know much, but I thought you'd be a great person to shed some light on it, if you had the time

[@petersurdo4984]

Excellent as usual.

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

I learned something new with this film, thank you

[@marreco01]

Good job Mark!

[@douglehnert8503]

As always a great video

[@colinedwards7250]

Thanks for that. My father was a machinist for that flight, making parts and flew in some of them. The family joke is that he flew in German aircraft during the war. Later he worked on jet engines in South Africa.

[@EricIrl]

The 109G has now been transferred to the other RAF Museum at Cosford.

[@davidmcevoy1162]

Fascinating insight into a little known are of RAF history. 👍

[@evilfingers4302]

Watching this gem reminds me of History Channel's "Wings of the Luftwaffe" when I first watched the doc back in the early 1980's.

[@crazymoose9723]

The «Reggia Aeronautica» in the battle of Britain....???!!!....Mark youll never stop surprising me dude...!!!...Greetings fron Lima-PERÚ...!!!

[@yuricherkasov]

Rare WWII vehicle or aircraft: exist UK: sCrAp mEtAl

[@wallyplumstead614]

Thank you Mark.

[@robcottrell5349]

The Nightfighter Ju-88 was moved from Hendon to RAF Cosford's museum two years ago.

[@mikeainsworth4504]

The site of RAF Collyweston is now the western end of RAF Wittering. The 2 airfields were linked in 1941 with the construction of a 3 mile-long runway.

[@T_bone]

I watch for the epic music and stay for the interesting content, followed by, the epic music!

[@BattleAxe1345]

Had I not watched this video I wouldn't have ever known that the Italians were a belligerent in the Battle of Britain. Top video content and information as always!

[@Otokichi786]

Take a look here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regia_Aeronautica

[@secandar]

When your enemy's weapons and machines are so good you start adopting them.

[@steyrproof]

Hey Italy, the 1920's called. They want their planes back.