Skyraider Rescue!

In Vietnam A-1E Skyraiders from the 1st Air Commando are racing to aid a base under attack. Leading the charge is Major Bernard F. Fisher. Disaster strikes when the plane of Major Dafford Myers is shot down. There's relief as a figure emerges from the flames scurrying away. Myers is unhurt but pinned down by the quickly approaching enemy. When Fisher realizes a rescue chopper is too far away there's only one thing to do. He's going to have to conduct a rescue mission himself. In an incredible feat of bravery, he lands his Skyraider under enemy fire on a runway that's way too short. Could he pull off an amazing rescue in an A-1E Skyraider?
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[@spaddriver1957]

Fisher and Meyers were not the only ones there that day!. My father was the third spad there that day. While fisher made that rescue, dad was strafing the troops trying to capture Meyers and shot up fisher's plane. When he ran out of ordnance to hit the enemy. He would make ultra low passes trying to as he said "cut their heads off". He was awarded the Air Medal for his actions that day. He went on after the military to have a twenty year career with Pan Am. Lost him in '94.

[@Gator.]

your dad was also a hero

[@spaddriver1957]

And true to form of his generation. He hated being called a hero. Took him years to talk about his experience in country.

[@stevemc01]

Definitely helped a ton on that day…

[@aj3751]

Badass! I'm very glad you spoke up. He deserves credit too!

[@thatdude1435]

Damn, what a wingman to have!

[@manicmechanic448]

My uncle Joe, a Vietnam vet, told me about a pilot that took off in a C-130 from a runway that was being overrun. Dodged machine gun fire, and an RPG. Never took a hit. I reckon he saved a bunch of soldiers as well.

[@Yeeoldman63]

Yes that happened during kae shawn or I forgot what was the base siege called.

[@joemantz4160]

Joe Jackson a medal of honor recipient took an rpg round to the plane that did not explode saved two radio controls if I remember that's why the plane landed in the first place though you uncle maybe talking about a different incident

[@lepostylre]

Dude that's just disrespectful

[@manicmechanic448]

@@lepostylre how?

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@@manicmechanic448 hes talking with some disrespectful guy

[@Donity]

I had the pleasure to see the A-1 at an air show recently… it’s a beautiful plane, and this is beautiful animation.

[@RoomRa1dersmilsim]

I saw my first Skyraider at the Fort Lauderdale Air and Seashow

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Niceee

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I’m guessing Eaa

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@@camdenjenkins9982 yup!

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@@Donity damn i missed it I couldn’t make eaa this year but definitely will next year

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Your telling me

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@@af_w_photography it will eventually be real life

[@iowa_lot_to_travel9471]

Had the honor of taking care of Mr Fisher in his remaining years. Quite the gentleman. And the stories grandpa has of them in their youth. 👍💪🇺🇸

[@Darthbelal]

The A-1 Skyraider was a supposedly obsolete WWII aircraft. The very things people would see as detractions of such an aircraft also made it invaluable during the Vietnam conflict. It was slow but nimble. It could get down in the weeds where the pilots could tell friend from foe and act accordingly. Unlike the fuel guzzling jets at the time, the Skyraider could both carry a heavy weapons load AND stay on station for quite a while. The Skyraider also could take a beating and still keep flying. Skyraiders would fly into North Vietnam and aid in the rescue of downed American pilots. It was very remarkable aircraft. I do believe that turboprop aircraft like the Super Tucano and others have a place on the modern battlefield where the ultra slow flying, low altitude, maneuverable airplane with a long loiter time backed up by a ton of weapons weapons would be an invaluable asset to our infantry in close combat......

[@StLMikie]

And fortunately in this case, it was a “slow” plane that required much less runway for takeoff and landing than its much faster counterparts.

[@ryanfreebody6881]

The Brits were using WW2 aircraft during the Korean War. Mosquito didn't retire until 1963. The likes of the Tempest, Spitfire and such retired just before the mid 50's, I'm sure if the brits entered Vietnam War they would have pressed some into service. Especially the Hawker Sea Fury and Mosquito. They are a viable option at the time especially CAS. I mean they are even thinking about getting rid of the infamous A10 with a prop aircraft. Cheaper option. Although those are quite big shoes to fill imo.

[@gfdx3214]

I also feel like slow aircraft are handy in a modern battlefield in the correct scenario. If an enemy has too many good air defences it would be suicide to send aircraft like these into the fray, but the kind of mission showed here is certainly a good place to try it out

[@ryanfreebody6881]

@@gfdx3214 they did do a documentary on a mission that was a testbed for a prop CAS aircraft over Afghanistan and it proved successful, only problem I forgot the name of the aircraft. 😆 all I can say is that it is a twin prop older aircraft compared to the tech at the time, it was very capable of sending in boom booms into tight civilians dense areas to get the right targets. However, going on the current Ukrainian war I feel that this venture is now obsolete and will even state the A10 is too. It seem drones are the way forward, they are far cheaper and very capable. Plus there is no risk to losing a pilot and such.

[@feroxidus3403]

@@ryanfreebody6881 drones will never be able to compete in anything except precision strikes.

[@andywhite40]

Absolutely brilliant story - courage like this never ceases to surprise and amaze me - many thanks for telling the story so well!!

[@cwigglet5891]

Fisher’s son was my high school councilor, and did a speech about this very rescue. It was always so cool to hear it from as close to the source as one can get nowadays. If I still knew how to contact him I’d absolutely send this his way.

[@stevemc01]

If you find him again, tell him I said hi

[@sheepshaggah8776]

Yes, tell him Steve from Minecraft said hi

[@erikkunkle9574]

He still lives in Kuna, ID. I am trying to contact him for a talk at the Idaho Military Museum.

[@cwigglet5891]

@@erikkunkle9574 That is where I grew up, unfortunately I'm not there anymore. I don't see a reason why he wouldn't be down for a short talk at either the Idaho Military Museum or the Warhawk Air Museum. I know they latter hosts talks pretty often.

[@erikkunkle9574]

@@cwigglet5891 if you said his name, sorry for asking again, bit what was his name? 5 sons, amd the one I want was on the National Air Force Museum video walking around the plane. Not once does it show his name. Thanks

[@-ragingpotato-937]

Fun fact! Something like this had already happened before in WW2, when Flight Officer Richard Andrews landed his P-38 to rescue Captain Richard Willsie from a combat zone. By incredible coincidence, Andrews went on to be the pilot of the second A-1 that fought alongside Fisher in this video.

[@greeneggsandsam2014]

There was also a German pilot in a 109 that did the same

[@quantumsniper9433]

how would they fit in the cockpit though

[@johndavies1090]

And didn't a pair of Mustang P51 pilots do the same thing? All great heores, and great stories

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@@quantumsniper9433 Badly.

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@@quantumsniper9433 Very closely, obviously.

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Can we talk about how advanced Yarnhub's animations have become? The way they show planes and people are phenomenal

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Thanks!

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[@douglasthecorgi2568]

I was honored to have had the privilege of going up in a twin engine prop with Bernie Fisher back in 2005, at a Gathering of Eagles event my dad took me to; it was there that I also got to meet Gail Halvorsen, the Candy Bomber. One of the highlights of my childhood. ☺️

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Whoever the individual is that is in charge of Yarnhub is a phenomenal storyteller.

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But a piss poor fact checker.

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@@williampage622 if the page was called Exactlywhathappenedhub then I would be concerned

[@snwilliam6886]

His bravery made me tear up 👏thanks for honoring him Yarnhub

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Goddamns! This was awesome!

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[@leonardkillgore8537]

A wonderful example of how to love your neighbor as your self. Thank you Sir for your service to our country!!

[@RidinDirtyRollinBurnouts]

What a damn hero. Ultimate bro goals. Never leave a man behind.

[@nematolvajkergetok5104]

There was a similar story in 1944, on the Eastern front. A Hungarian Bf-109 pilot landed behind Soviet lines to rescue his downed wingman, snatching him away from under the nose of Soviet infantry. Quite a feat considering that the Messerschmitt was a single seat fighter, and it was notoriously prone to undercarriage failure, so landing one in deep snow, on unknown terrain was outright crazy.

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Amazing mate, please keep making air history, your animations are a huge inspiration for my stop motion, well done 👍

[@carculz4564]

My grandfather served in the war, retiring a Sergeant E7. He would tell us few stories but I remember him saying that whenever he saw an A-1 unleash hell to the Vietcong attacking his men, he knew he would live another day.

[@rijadheco]

The reason plane was struggling to take off after he picked up fellow comrade was due to a heavy balls he had, landing in the middle of no man's land under the fire , that just proves how huge courage he had

[@theearwyrm]

I had the honor to have met Bernard Fisher. I also learned that he was a family friend and that he knew my grandfather and my parents. He and all the pilots that day are among the greatest role models I could haved hoped to have.

[@ginodelgobbo9237]

Holy shit. I can't believe this is a true story. Well deserving of the Medal of Honor. What a brave man!

[@blank557]

One of my favorite rescue stories. Fisher's fellow pilots kept making low level strafing passes even after they ran out of ammo, to keep the VC heads down.One account states Fisher's Skyraider was found to have over 75 bullet holes. That's one tough airplane! Major Myers wanted to buy Fisher a case of booze, but Fisher was a Mormon.

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I never heard of this before , please keep it coming. They are Fantastic and shows Humanity and the mist of total crisis. ❤

[@theOn2]

Men like this are true heroes. They put their men above their own life. Truly commendable.

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This story literally had me on the edge of my seat. Excellent video guys. It's amazing that the animations just gets better and better. Bravo!

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The different shots and transitions hitting me left and right, the simulations and such (though the fire was a bit janky), and especially the takeoff sequence! So many shots, it must've taken some time to render. Doing great as always, Yarnhub. Keep it up!

[@polarjet1833]

I swear the A-1 Skyraider is one of the most beautiful aircraft with the most idiotic story of how it came to be used in Vietnam

[@youeckert]

The Sky raider is one of my favorite planes so this one is a treat!

[@rolliepollie94]

The Skyraider Fisher used is now at the Airforce museum. I see it whenever I go in for work. It was sent there shortly after this in 1968 to be fixed back to operating condition and then preserved.

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I Love the Air Force museum! I took my family to the unveiling of the Memphis Belle! We had a Great time! Thank you yarnhub for the Spectacular stories! Keep it up!😊

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This animation truly was a step up from your last. It's incredible and so is the story

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As always an amazing story! It's amazing what these great men do in times of strife. Honorable be these great men!

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the evolution of the animation and style of these videos has just been incredible

[@dancing_odie]

I kept saying to myself, You gotta land it. You gotta risk it all or your man is gonna die down there. And like the true American hero he is, Fisher landed it and saved his fellow pilot

[@Debragamero]

I had the honor and priviledge to see Mr. Fisher after his heroic act at Brigham Young University as he was being honored by the student body there. Tipical of a true hero, he was modest and unassuming throughout the ceremony. Also, my son had the opportunity to shake hands with him at the Air Force Academy when my son was a cadet there.

[@mitchellculberson9336]

A true friend & hero.Thank you for your service to a FREE and Grateful nation.

[@somerandokid]

Good attention to detail when Myers lands and his propellers get ruined. Great job!!

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So many real stories of true human bravery, this channel provides old Hollywood levels of entertainment in 10 minutes.

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Im very grateful for pilot surviving Vietnam and living peaceful life. Brave mans like him deserve to live.

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Dude I love how the quality just keeps getting better every episode. You guys are just too good!

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This is one of Yarnhubs best animations. OUTSTANDING!

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The amazing narration and unique style of animation makes Yarnhub a great channel. Bravo Yarnhub!

[@pushing2throttles]

Wow. What he did was so incredibly brave. I have such admiration for Vietnam vets.

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I love it when a MoH or VC recipient lives a long life.

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Thanks

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Thank you Kane for the support !

[@studuerson2548]

Bernie's story was one of the high motivators for us, in school. USAFA 73.

[@TraustiGeir]

"Gut-wrenching" doesn't even begin to describe this. The animation is constantly improving!

[@victormanuelpolanco922]

I've loved every bit of this recreation of an amazing feat of airmanship by Bernie Fischer having taking place during the Vietnam War.

[@blackegret666]

Fisher didn't have to go back for Myers but the fact he went back and managed to save Myers with almost every odd stacked against him is astonishing and selfless of him.

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I love your videos Yarnhub. Keep up your work. I remeber when you just started! Keep it up.

[@ashutoshsrivastava3618]

UNIMAGINABLE RISK..... UNDAUNTING COURAGE....... UNPARALLEL LEGEND. TEARS CAME TO MY EYES AS FISHER TOOK OFF. MAYBE THERES IS SOMETHING IN ALL OF US THAT MAKES US LOVE TRUE HEROISM. THE SPIRIT OF THESE MEN MAKES USA TRUELY GREAT (FROM INDIA)

[@Norwegianboi]

This man right here was a true hero. He risked it all for his Comrade. Salute

[@KT-co5qe]

Boise Idaho, my home. He was a great man and will be dearly missed.

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I love these short stories, so much niche info in such little time that I can share with my friends.

[@stormus65]

Amazing video, incredible animation and a story about a Skyraider!! Absolutely wonderful work, Yarnhub ^.^ Carrier based Skyraiders also unleashed two of the oddest bombs ever dropped...a 1000lber with a Kitchen Sink strapped to it and....of all things, a broken porcelain toilet

[@rayhatton7683]

Ah yes the classic and legendary A-1E. In the area of jets this post world war 2 aircraft hold many tails of bravery. This aircraft holds many distinctive and great story's that Hollywood can only try to make reality. I can only wish to see one sometime in this life. Thank you yarnhub. This was a pleasure to see. What video will be next and what subject. As for this animation yarnhub is aiming for the history channel. Time to elevate these brave stories. History channel step up or move aside. This is gold standard of these brave acts of valor to be told. Take notes and learn.

[@inktime]

What an extraordinary human being! God bless him his family and all the other amazing men and women that fought and served in Vietnam.

[@jerryt87]

The Skyraider was basically the precursor to the A10. Tough as nails.

[@tenshi66]

He was awarded the silver star for his actions supporting the same SF camp the day before as well.

[@MatthewLawrence.]

The Vietnam war has some of the most insane stories I have ever heard. One being the first supersonic gun kill in history. It was made by the crew of a F-4E Phantom. Maybe Yarnhub can cover that in the future

[@Gator.]

Attacks the enemy and holds them off, Ignores warnings, Lands his aircraft on a short runway under enemy control and avoids a fuel explosion, Saves his crashed friend and takes off under all sorts of enemy fire, Saves the base soldiers by calling in an evac, Has a family and a long happy life and a medal of honor, Refuses to elaborate further. What a mega chad

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Brave men like this should never be forgotten thanks for video🇺🇸⚡️💥🇺🇸

[@gerardhogan3]

Holy crap what a bloody story. Greetings from Australia. Lest we forget our comrades in Arms.

[@Robvdh87]

Beautiful story, thankfully with a positive ending. Right up to the point you mentioned the Medal of Honor I was in doubt if he would be celebrated or courtmarshalled after the fact. Historically that decision has proven very much subjective in similar situations.

[@firstnamelastname-uz2ng]

i love the skyraiders and this makes them love them even more

[@TheNotoriousNemo]

thank you yarnhub you are my hero

[@warrencromwell4282]

"SANDY", was what they called rescue missions, in Vietnam. This story speaks volumes about the reliability and ruggedness of the A-D1, Skyraider. The single-engine aircraft that could carry more than a B-17!!! First gun killed in Vietnam also belongs to the Skyraiders. The aircraft came in a variety of configurations. In an era of supersonic aircraft, the old skyraider seemed out of place with its piston engine. Even the crews would catch a lot of crap. It was truly an aircraft underated. Versatile and tuff, made it truly a remarkable aircraft. 👍

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Gosh, this had me on the edge of my seat the whole time.

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It's unbelievable how far yarnhub has come. From the first 2d animations that made me sub to the totally realistic animations of today

[@USSRBot]

I have heard about this but with the animation the story was much more emotional. Great job!

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By far one of the best youtube channels!

[@StratoArt]

Thanks for telling this story in animated form. Well done!! I created a drawing of this very heroic act and donated it to the University of Utah's AFROTC Det. 850 - UofU was the Alma mater of Bernard Fisher. The drawing hangs there at the school. I have a picture with Bernard Fisher's son, Scott Fisher, holding my drawing there at the school. For references to my art, I did a lot of research, esp. of Fisher's event, the man, and the plane. Fisher's A-1E Skyraider is is now located at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Again. well done! Thank you!

[@Steven-dt5nu]

Great video and thank you! My grandfather built ADs at the Long Beach plant. Tough aircraft.

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Yarnhub with another masterpiece.

[@Spitfiresammons]

Wow that’s a great story in fact bernard become the first USAF pilot to win the medal of honour in the Vietnam war well done yarnhub.Please do the Akutan zero.

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Maybe AMAZING is not enough to say about your work Yarnhub ! The pilot's face mimic are great !

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amazing as always you always make one the best animated history videos on youtube

[@EstorilEm]

I wonder how many DFCs he received lol

[@hawkmandude8059]

I don't know how he actually managed to do it. That plane could impossibly carry the absolute unit of balls that man has.

[@mamarussellthepie3995]

My great grandfather flew sabres in korea, interceptors inter-war and skyraiders in Vietnam, then F16s afterwards. Thankfully, just before he recently passed away this july I had the opportunity to ask him about flying and going mach 2 in the F104, toss bombing nukes and so on. He told me many horror stories about each and every one of his best friends giving their all to save guys on the ground but not making it. The tale that stuck with me the most was about a brand new kid flying an old A1 on his very first mission in country. The kid followed him into a straifing run, but when he called out to him on the radio he heard nothing. Turning around all he could see was a fireball where his wingman was supposed to follow him out of the dive. That wasnt even the worst story, but i would have to ask his son about all kinds of other tales. It's always great to see films like this! One can only wish I might have been able to share them with him. Keep up the good work!

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Thank You for sharing this amazing story. With everything that happening to our Country at the moment We really need to hear stories like this of the brave men and women that served our great country.

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Ahhh Another Epic Video By Yarnhub! I love these aviation videos the most!

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Great story telling and awesome visuals. Great work, dude. Subscribed🥰🥰🥰

[@russell4718]

I spent 18 months and 15 days in Vietnam as a Army leg and when we needed close air support we were always glad to see the Spads show up they could stay with us for a long time and carried and huge amount of ordinance they were our Warthog and all those A-1 pilot's I've ever meet I've bought a meal and as many drinks as they wanted

[@176SelfridgeCompositeSquadron]

Incredible, just incredible. It has brilliant graphics and is very interesting to watch, I suggest it is important every watches this.

[@ruudvanmanen1012]

An incredible action to help his friend. Sad to read that he passed away in 2014. His story lives on forever! R.I.P. Hero!,❤❤❤❤

[@doitdoitright5916]

Wow what guts and determination to save his fellow pilot. The prayer to GOD obviously was heard and granted.

[@stevemc01]

A-1 Skyraider and Major Fisher: “I said we landing today.”

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The animations are just GETTING BETTERA!!!

[@napoleonibonaparte7198]

That plane would’ve crashed from the heaviness of those balls of steel.

[@Ey_SmoKrac]

THIS WAS LIKE SOMETHING OUT OF TOP GUN I LOVED IT THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTENT

[@fredr4258]

Wow.....what a story. Wish I could meet more of these guys. I met some of the Red Tails, but they're all gone now.......so sad they don't teach history in schools anymore.

[@Kilen_BE]

By far the craziest story of all, it’s amazing, I loved it ! Thx for sharing 👍

[@AestheticSloth420]

I love how so many older time pilots look like innocent good folk, just doing their job for the times

[@tonypence0602]

Wow…fantastic story. Great video.

[@kerrygibbs8198]

Thank You for telling us about this amazing history!!

[@varunprakash6207]

Sky raiders Rescue Major Benary F Fisher his bravery fighting the enemy such brave man with Rescue operation and Amazing animation 👌 incredible war stories by Yarn Hub team 👏👏👏

[@ronaldwatson1951]

Excellent video and great story 👍

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I would like if yarnhub would make this quality videos again❤