Almost 3 Hours of Aviation History | Rex's Hangar - Season 1

[@RexsHangar]

Wow - I had not realised how much my narration has improved over the last two years! Let me know if you like this format!

[@shawnroberts6713]

Good job love the show!

[@Sturminfantrist]

Great job, very good!

[@nickthompson9697]

It's great.

[@greghardy9476]

While not boring, your narration is very relaxing and humorous in many places. Outstanding, Rex, keep it up!

[@philbosworth3789]

Love the long format @RexsHangar

[@AurianArchive]

I know this kind of content flies in the face of KZbin's obsession with short videos, flashy graphics, and easy to sell advertising space... but I absolutely LOVE IT!!!

[@meusana3681]

My algorithm loves to watch this when I go to sleep.

[@vitamaltz]

Same. Almost every night!

[@vikashkthakur]

So I’m not the only one

[@rinkashikachi]

Lmao same

[@joephysics5469]

I woke up with it playing.😊

[@tedcopple101]

Same!

[@johnnybullseye3622]

My grandfather loved watching old military documentaries. Some of my favorite memories of him are of us sitting there watching them together when I was little. I've loved watching them ever since. I feel your pieces on various aircraft are better done and more informative than any made for tv documentary I've ever seen.

[@HowlingWo1f]

I listen to this and World War II videos, while falling asleep, his voice is really relaxing. And I’m sure I’m not the only one.

[@juliandoncaster6128]

Zzzzzzz.

[@markinabarki]

🙋‍♂

[@meusana3681]

The algorithm actually promotes his videos on autoplay during night hours for precisely this reason. You're not the only one, and not by choice, it seems most people here discovered this channel after waking up.

[@zaphodb9213]

KZbin gives me the most screwed up daydreams before work!

[@I-Stole-Your-Toast700]

I fell asleep at 6:30 AM watching cat memes and woke up at 4:30 PM with Rex's Hangar talking about hte Focke Wulf Fw 200 Condor

[@thespiffyduck]

It's a good day when Rex's Hanger uploads. It is an even better day when uploads a video as long as this.

[@A_Epic]

Long form Rex’s Hangar to listen to while at work? It’s like Christmas all over again!

[@KG-jm1zl]

I agree been listening to it at work

[@goaway7346]

What work do you do that doesn't require your attention?

[@Ricky40369]

You must be workless/worthless.

[@markoleary8810]

I work the night shift I put Rex hanger on when I get into bed on my bedroom rv as I like to binge watch my fav utubers these long form videos mean I don't have to try and defeat the algorithm that thinks I need to see some crap video about 5 things I should know about the stuka

[@jakeboado4370]

❤️😛🙂😔😔😔😔🍉🍎😍🍟🍺🌧️🌧️🌧️⚡⚡⚡🏂🧕🏄

[@TheCrapOnYourStrapOn]

I’ve got 2 1/2 hours of boring work to do so this was pretty great timing

[@johnjephcote7636]

I too have to work while it is on but had to leave this interesting channel owing to repeating ads (breaking ad code?) from a highly suggestive intro by a very fat American for RPG which I am sure is not a rocket-propelled-grenade. So sad. I cannot keep getting up to turn the sound down.

[@wiker680]

This kind of content is great to put on while cleaning or drawing, thanks for your hard work and dedication to keeping history alive

[@JamesPPatterson-yg2ni]

Under the Fairey Battle segment at time 01:01:10, it mentions a raid that resulted in the first 2 RAF Victoria Cross. My dad was rear gunner wireless operator and was first Canadian to get the DFM after shooting down 3 109's, but as his Battle was so badly shot up, the pilot told him and the observer to bail out. He was knocked out when he hit the tail and landed in a hospital court. Within 15 minutes, he became a POW, staying at 16 different camps and was not released until 2 days before VE day. His name was Gordon Nelson Patterson

[@SuperchargedSupercharged]

This length of video is a dream come true, thank you Rex!

[@jubylives]

Being someone who drives for a living I greatly enjoyed this format. More like this would be awesome.

[@zebop917]

I’d rather save one of these long-form compilations in my own playlists than rely on a separate playlist of the individual episodes. And this now gives me a perfect excuse to rewatch some of the early videos.

[@thomastheisman1751]

Love the compilation. Thank you. If the weather was warmer I'd be listening while mowing the lawn.

[@danubiosalas4231]

I live in Florida. I listen while cleaning the backyard.

[@phlodel]

I'd be glad to let you listen while mowing my lawn. It's 70 degrees and sunny here.

[@jamessimmons9782]

Loving the long format. I watch all of your videos over and over but dislike having to search for them. Now I have them all in one place and in order. Brilliant.

[@GuardianOne24]

Rex’s Hangar uploaded? It’s a long form video?! ITS ALMOST THREE HOURS?!?! ❤❤❤

[@LWGanucheau]

Decently frequent 5 hr drives, this is the perfect thing to put on. Awesome compilation.

[@zacharyrian4597]

I stumbled upon your video a few days ago, not really being a plane-head, and without realizing the video was 3 hours long. Over the last few days I’ve really looked forward to putting this on whenever I can. You did an excellent job keeping the listener interested and engaged. Your narration style is easy to listen to for long periods of time. I normally do not comment, but this is top notch work.

[@chesspiece81]

I am really looking forward to these long format recaps monthly or quarterly. Thank you Rex

[@lithh5683]

As a brand new viewer and fellow aviation nerd I certainly appreciate being able to binge watch/listen so I'm all for more!

[@Rich1ab]

The Drachinifel of airplanes! Thank you!

[@baronpraxis4730]

Please continue to compile and update future videos, this was the best one to date🙏

[@maxmustermann6612]

Absolutely fantastic to have these!

[@RedtailFox1]

well now, considering i have a crapload of housework to do and only tonight to do it, this is perfect.

[@D0ntarguewithme_]

Let's go! 3 hours of air planes!!!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅

[@hambonethegreat9547]

Word I just got to work so this is like the best thing that could have dropped today

[@extremel.z.s3140]

Honestly, couldn't have asked for a better ASMR video. Thanks rex!

[@jackwildey6588]

So do you get that tingling sensation in your scalp and maybe even the back of the neck and upper back/spine? That’s what sensations ASMR is meant to trigger?

[@jasonkolo]

This is great. Thanks for all the hard work!

[@AirDefenceScaleModels]

Scale building and listening to the long format is a perfect match !!!! No need to look for videos when I'm busy. Hope you'll be doing another video like this again. Weirdly enough, I was looking at the Brewster Buffalo modeling kit today, now it's definitely going in my cart for delivery!

[@colinellis5243]

This streamed format of some simply EXCELLENTLY researched separate programs was nothing less than consummate genius. WELL DONE and thanks!!!!!

[@glencwilson]

I have seen some of the segments in this compilation but have enjoyed watching it. The individual videos are always interesting and informative but I really like this format too. Certainly would like to see more of them. Thank you!

[@gregclewley8711]

Excellent long form format. Looking forward to season two. Well done.

[@BrianTheGreenMan]

Yes, your narration has improved dramatically. You could continue this format!

[@sibre72]

Brilliant! I watch all your videos and then I tend to listen to them as repeats - some multiple times. As such this is a great development, but please please do not stop producing the great visuals/content. Its the highlight of the day when you have done a new video.

[@Harpeia]

As a brand new subscriber, I'm both super thankful this video exists! Thank you

[@marcelocraveroregeni6973]

What is this? A blessing from the lord Rex? I'm thanking to the skies.

[@simtalkayak]

Oh mah lawd.. a Rex's Hanger PODCAST!! 😍

[@OliverT-qt1gn]

Your first choice of the BV 141 brought tears to my eyes, because of the memories it brought back. My Father spent some time in the US Army in the 1950's, and I grew up with him telling me about the bizarre aircraft he'd seen on a visit to a collection of captured German aircraft. Fast forward to sometime in the late 80's. I happened to see an ad in a Squadron plastic kit catalog, realized it matched Dad's description, ordered two kits, and got it in time to show the 1/72 model to my Father on his birthday. Yes, it is a pity that The Powers That Be could not see past the odd appearance of the BV141...guess they weren't brought up with the old country saying, "Handsome is as Handsome Does." Thanks for the coverage and for the movies, as I'd never seen any before this...!

[@scottkarch80]

I really appreciate this format. Great for long exercise sessions. I’d love more of them. I’d prefer about 1-1.5 hours per video if possible.

[@jackwildey6588]

Nope it’s either 30 mins or 3 hours lol!

[@nullterm]

Chilling at the end of the night to these long form videos is perfection.

[@L5man]

Thank you for the long format video. Your voice is pleasant and the narration is very interesting. Excellent for falling asleep too or for listening during the day. Subscribed

[@A_Gray]

Rex i love your stuff and put it on regularly to sleep to, its informative enough to keep me engaged til the final moments, but chill enough to make it easy. Thank you for the best sleep ive gotten all week

[@jamesengland7461]

3 HOURS? i do NOT have the time nor the popcorn for this. And yet here I am...😂

[@simonevans8979]

I had intended to watch this over several days, but got into it - especially the varied aircraft format - and ended up watching in just two go's! Well done, Rex!

[@WoopersDad]

Omg this will be perfect for long cardrives, imagining all these planes flying overhead

[@TheCrapOnYourStrapOn]

I have a neighbor that thinks that the world is flat and that airplanes work through density and buoyancy. Oh and the moon is iridescent rather than reflecting sunlight. I’m not joking either. He doesn’t believe in gravity.

[@msytdc1577]

Awesome, now you just need to match Drac by putting out two 3-hour and one 1-hour Q&A videos every month!

[@scottyfox6376]

Is it just me or did the Finns seem to have gotten the most out of mediocre war machines in WW2.

[@joshreeves3683]

hey Rex ill be honest I love you work im a military tech history nerd i follow you for you aviation history Drach for my naval fix and Chieftain for my armor but i tend to skip over all the short videos bc i like the long format especially the deep dives so yes my nerd heart skipped a beat when i heard you compiled your short vids into a longer vid

[@jackwildey6588]

So you don’t like the short videos but you love a long video made up of many many short videos?

[@reinbeers5322]

Watching this while attempting to finish my 1/72 Bf 109 model, it's very enjoyable! I worry that the YT algorithm won't appreciate this though.

[@jackwildey6588]

Ooh steady on not a wingspan of 138mm that’s too big. Be careful lol!

[@rainbowappleslice]

I’ve fallen asleep multiple times to Rex’s soothing voice

[@BrassLock]

It's the annual Burning Season in SE asia, where a locked-down lifestyle to escape 24/7 smoke (reminiscent of Covid19 imprisonment) requires steel nerves OR a *_Rex's Rescue Package._* Thank's Rex for all your hours of fascinating Aviation History, especially compiled into these long form videos 😊

[@Jan-hx9rw]

OK, back again. A great little collection to drift off to sleep, with, wake with a start, rewind a bit, and repeat. Plus fun to watch when I'm awake. Thanks!

[@narm_greyrunner]

You've already put the work into the videos. Seems like a nice way to put the older episodes back into the light.

[@reikawahara770]

Love the long format. Especially with the contemporary examples because it put them in perspective.

[@johnusher1921]

Thank goodness it's a compilation - for one moment I though you were on illicit substances with three hours on the nitty-gritty of one subject and trying to outdo Drachinifel in utter nerdery. PHEW!😂😂😂❤

[@roddy6924]

2-3 hours docus are why I'm subscribing now. Thanks, much appreciated.

[@ProvidenceNL]

Love this Rex! Have you thought of uploading the audio to podcast apps? Would love listening to this while on a walk for example and not have to use youtube.

[@kimmoj2570]

01:04:00 We Finns had Brewster from summer 1940 till autumn 1944 as front line fighter, and the initial 44 airframes was enough for 1 fighter squadron for years of war. Till spring 1943 they were our top of the line fighters. We got first batch ac. Bit less powerfull engine, but much lighter than what USN tried to fight in 1941/1942. Against I-16s, I-15bis and I-153 of early war Brewsters used zoom and climb. During wild fighter combats against LaGG-3s, first La-5s, Airacobras, Yak-1 and Yak-7 and Hurricane IIs in late summer of 1942 over Gulf of Finland our 1st rate pilots were experiencing high strain, but they still held the line. Fighter squadron 24 accomplished highest in aviation history kill ratio with Brewsters (so much being worst fighter of WW2). You forgot one, maybe the most popular nickname of Brewster here: "Pylly-Valtteri". Its something like "wide bum George", 😂 and like ALL nicknames it was highly positive. BTW "Pearl of the sky" is better translation than what you offered. Finns never called Buffalo as Buffalo, Brewster was official designation and BW-nnn was designation of invidual ac. BTW Brewsters wide bottom allowed mechanic or two, or two mechs with squadron dog plus basic tool set to be crammed into it in addition to pilot on transit flights to another base. In late 43 and 44 Finns tried to have 2 swarms of Buffaloes low, and swarm of Bf-109Gs flying top cover. Soviets had to face zoom and climb Messers, and if trying to turn with Brewster lower, even the most modern La-5FN (5 years newer ac than Brewster at the time) was killed within half circumvence of first turn. Finns mechanics loved simple maintenance of Brewster. Cyclone was really good engine and didn't need stupid things like ricin oil. Landing gear was plenty sturdy for land based operations, but even we noticed that it would had been failure point on carrier ops (especially heavier later mods). There wasnt any issues with built quality, on contrary. They were sturdy birds. Maybe Brewster at that time properly tried to succeed with USN. Your section of Finnish Brewsters was overall very well researched. Kudos.

[@MrCenturion13]

You're kidding, right? This format is one of Drachinifel's most popular!

[@foneco]

Loved it, hope you can keep doing longer videos.

[@MarkB-uu5we]

Binge watching this channel, yes please :-) Seriously though, was a great idea to put season 1 together, only recently discovered your channel and then to find this video with the whole season was just perfect, watched every episode in this form. Hope it does not provide too much extra work for you to pull the eipisodes together, if not then definitely a yes vote from me for this to continue. Thanks for your excellent work.

[@ianbeedles1329]

I build scale model aircraft, and having this playing in the background, on my tablet on my workbench, is helping me to be more productive as well as being informative on a subject I love - Aviation.

[@warhawk4494]

Cool I like those long format videos. Ita a great thing to listen to while working or whatnot.

[@pythosdegothos6181]

What a great way to compile your work here.

[@darincampbell8851]

Lovely format for those of us who like long(er) videos. Great job.

[@Gman-109]

What a great 1st video to have show up in my recommended feed. How have I missed this channel?! I have 400+ subs on aviation/military aviation and history, yet this channel slipped through. VERY happy to have this great channel in my subscription list now. Well done Rex, what an incredible piece of work on a unique part of this subject matter.

[@LostInADV]

Glad I was able to finish downloading this video prior to getting on a plane. Great place to focus on watching, and also learn. Excellent work!

[@dribanlycan]

Oh god you dont know how much i need this to get through work, if i dont have a 2 hour minimum video rambling on about something i like i enter a fugue state of violence

[@vitamaltz]

'"Airman, your job in this aircraft is bomb sighting, radio operation, aerial photography, and aerial gunnery. Any questions?" "Just one, sir. What is this position called?" "Observer."

[@timopalmer6239]

My father john Pat, RAF 1938-45, RCAF 47-52, spoke fondly of the Defiant in particular its ability to rotate all 4guns to fire forward u dear pilot control. He was evacuated from Dunkirk day 6, he spent the BoB with 238 Sqdn I loved flying with him.

[@linesma]

Love this. I hope that you do more! I love the short form as well, but this gives me options. Great for when doing a project that takes a long time. Thank you so much!

[@FoxDragon]

I'm fairly new to your channel and I love listening to interesting documentary content while playing video games, so I hope you continue with these compilations as this was wonderful to have playing on the side.

[@JadenMiller-x1z]

Absolutely fantastic to have these!. I absolutely like this! Finally 3 hours companions while writing my thesis..

[@Prototheria]

Man, this is awesome. I love your videos and would much rather click once to binge watch than to go through it episode by episode.

[@geoffkeeys6946]

Me: A nearly 3 hr long video. I'm never gonna sit through one that long. Also Me (after sitting though the nearly 3 hr long video): Wow. This was amazing going over all these again, Can't wait for the next one. Well done Rex.

[@Camarobro98]

Really appreciate turning the shorter episodes into long form

[@Mulvers]

Thanks for the compilation, made my Sunday chores fly by. Podcast would be nice as I can listen at work. Thanks again!

[@nomadpi1]

These compilations of different videos is a great idea. I like the concept and practice very much. I dislike KZbin's spreading videos like sowing seeds on a windy day.

[@silentone11111111]

Loved this. As a late arrival just what I need ❤

[@cRistinel54]

Wow, a long Rex's Hangar video. This is a dream come true!!!!!!

[@treyzmodels422]

So glad this long form is now available, thank you!

[@TomFPaton]

Nice compilation, thanks. Small point on the AW flying wing - 20,000lbs = approx nine thousand kgs, not ninety.

[@DarthKyrmit]

Please keep doing this. I drive semi truck and this makes listening so much easier as I drive

[@woodrowsmith3400]

Huh. Three hours of the Wizard of Oz talking about aircraft. What could possibly be better than that? Listening to Rex pronounce the name of the 13th element on the periodic table...auh-loo-mi-num. Oh...al-u-min-e-umm. Well, that's the province of the UK and our pals Down Under in Oz. In almost seventy years on this mortal coil, it still makes me smile to hear the "proper English" pronunciation... In response, I can hardly get enough, Rex. Your research, your delivery and your conclusions are exemplary, as are the photos. So...my vote would be for you to build more archival documentaries like this one. Even though I had previously seen all but two of these videos before, I just can't seem to fill my brain with enough obscure data on aircraft of all types. Thanks!

[@jcxmas9913]

Absolutely love this new format!!!!

[@dlscorp]

Informative, engaging and relaxing. Well edited.

[@obaba1928]

Hiya Rex! I've always liked your narration and your very-well researched videos! Really like this long format video....hope you have more in the pipeline! Great, great job! Thanks!

[@FitzArias]

Thank Rex, Great job! The timestamps also make it handy to move forward to what you are interested on.

[@richardhall1667]

Big fan of this idea. I like to listen to your videos on long car drives and this makes it so much easier. Please also publish a playlist of your playlist videos for ultimate long time easy Rex listening.

[@Rincypoopoo]

Great for a good recap on past videos. Thanks Mr Sir !

[@xamiax2282]

Love it! The Last few modifications by KZbin are not in my favour and all of a sudden there ist this Long playing Format.

[@JasperKlijndijk]

Thank you for this compilation, I prefer it over short videos.

[@IronSink]

Perfect video to spend my workshift!

[@BumMcFluff]

Loved the long version of your videos. Please keep up the good work.

[@bluntinstrument6070]

Great stuff! Keep them coming

[@Yosemite_Sam]

A great idea Rex. Suits my viewing as well as the individual videos. Cheers.

[@mudcrab3420]

Defiant: Not sure the time between first flight and introduction to service is as bigger issue as you suggest. Hurricane was about the same. Remember first flight is the 'I hope this works' stage of DESIGN and introduction to service is when the aircraft can formally fly missions. Two years isn't actually that bad. The bigger problem was that by this stage the RAF had hoped to have a lot more than one squadron of the type and getting the second squadron operational took a lot of time. Defiant was a complex aircraft for the period and I understand the FN turret had supply chain issues. Also with the Defiant there are a few other background points that need to be mentioned for the full picture. First is Zero Deflection Firing and the second was the Air Ministry's belief that 'small' single seat light fighters of the Hurricane and Spitfire were on the way out in favour of big 'heavy' fighters. Zero Deflection is a concept discovered more or less by accident in WW1. If you fire bullets straight ahead they drop, so you need to aim higher, either by pointing the aircraft in a fixed gun mount, or just moving the gun on a flexible mount. If you fire bullets straight up from a moving aircraft the relative speeds cause them to go behind the target so you need to aim in front. So with a flexible mounting there is this sweet spot where the apparent bullet drop is cancelled out by the apparent lag due to aircraft speed and the bullets travel where the gun is pointed. Zero Deflection. RAF became somewhat obsessed with the idea between the wars and it was considered the perfect attack method by many for attacking enemy bombers. Second was the 'heavy fighter'. With bombers getting bigger the logic was that only big fighters could have enough guns to shoot them down. Heavy fighters were the future and the heavier Defiant was going to be part of that future. So that was the development logic. It isn't... awful, but more a very specialised solution for a broad range of problems. Defiant worked in shooting down bombers. Problem was it couldn't aggressively defeat enemy fighters. Going into a defensive circle might make you very hard to shoot down, but you are not attacking the bombers while doing this. Personally I like the Defiant. It was an evolutionary dead end, but the fact the RAF et al were interested in exploring that dead end in the first place does suggest the Air Ministry was very brave and innovative. Defiant was a bold deviation from the accepted norms and a large risk. Hindsight is a harsh judge but Defiant was a bold attempt and should be acknowledged as that.

[@eQui253]

watched the whole thing the last 3 days everytime I went to sleep.. Was worth it and u get a thumps up.

[@rickbarker6699]

Great format. Like the long style.