Squadron 201 - The Aztec Eagles

[@NocticonPlays]

The Aztec Eagles deserve a movie of their own. They were heroes in the liberation of the Philippines.

[@Nonamelol.]

Exactly

[@timesthree5757]

I would watch it over and over.

[@grissarceo]

There is a documentary in KZbin, it’s called Escuadrón 201. Totally in Spanish but 100% worth it

[@JOrtiz-gc2dl]

I actually started working on a screenplay for it however there's a lot of red tape about getting permission from the families and Mexican government officials to actually write something like this, due to lawsuit reasons.

[@mictlanteuctlimexica2985]

They won't because they ain't black

[@lorelorelore4682]

Thank you for your service mexico Greetings from the philippines 🇵🇭

[@bigtimepimpin666]

Thank you for the acknowledgement. I had the honor of serving in Jolo Osland against Abu Sayyaf. The locals were great to us. Even in Iraq, the Filipino workers were super nice. I recently took part I'm the ceremony to award Filipino WWII guerrilla fighters the Congressiona Gold Medal. Somewhere in the Philippines there is a monument dedicated to the Aztec Eagles. Of course, that would never happen in the US...

[@armandovicario7977]

Much love to the Japanese and Philipinos ! #Mexico

[@andresmora5192]

In the capital of the Philippines, Manila, there is a monument in honor of the pilots of the 🛩️ Squadron 201, this monument has an Eagle 🦅 Azteca, in allusion to the national symbol of Mexico 🇲🇽 and to the "Aztec Eagles" nicknames that the Mexican pilots had during the liberation of the Philippines. This monument is honored every year on the anniversary of the Battle of Luzon.

[@myanimeroom9350]

Where exactly in Manila is this monument located?

[@stischer47]

My sister-in-law's father, Héctor Espinoza Galván, was killed in the Philippines. She was always quite proud of the fact that her father was a member of "the Aztec Eagles".

[@timesthree5757]

Mexico did not have a military to fight a global war. But, they stood tall and avenged their dead sailors with terrible resolve. Mad respect to our neighbors to the south. You fought like Aztec warriors!

[@miguelcastaneda7257]

Many were promised citizenship if fought for USA...after war they were taken to border and had papers torn up in front of them....ironically they made vfw centers in Mexico and still would wave the American flag...honering a nation that turned their back on them

[@geraldarnoult]

Because Mexico is not imperialist

[@timesthree5757]

@@geraldarnoult yea cause the US beat it out of them. Did you ever read history or....

[@miguelcastaneda7257]

@timesthree5757 don't forget the cadets at school..rather than be captured by us military they wrapped themselves in Mexico flag and jumped to their deaths..these as I recall as young as ten year old

[@miguelcastaneda7257]

@timesthree5757 no you stole from us over and over the santa Ana family once owned vast area of land still named after them all they now own is a small house on a side dirt road

[@josechavez2521]

Just found your channel! Germany has an air squad Named "Viva Zapata" since the Americans training them in West Germany said "They are crazier then the Mexican airmen" ( escuadron 201) . So they changed their name to Viva Zapata and to this day have the badge of Emilio Zapata .

[@josechavez2521]

@Jimmy Garcia México is in the American continent, correct. More specifically in the North American subcontinent. On this North American subcontinent there is also a nation called The United States of America. Both the continent AND the country were named after the Italian amerigo vespucci. The country is also referred to as the USA, US, or America. It's people are referred to as Americans. Also, not every country teaches that America is one continent. Some countries teach it as two continents ( North America and South America) also known as the Americas.

[@gatobuho-]

1:55 One of the reasons why Mexico does not attack other nations despite not agreeing with them is because the Mexican constitution prohibits it, the constitution establishes that the sovereignty of other countries must be respected and only act in a bellicose manner. when we are directly attacked. (This is also the reason why Mexico was the only country that protested against the annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany). That is why the only war outside the territory in which the country has been involved has been World War II, since the attack on the oil tankers was taken as a direct aggression, before that Mexico used its "neutral" position "to get refugees out of Europe.

[@Anthony-i7n]

Great job young man I enjoyed it immensely my father was an American Mexican and he flew in B-17 bombers during the world war 2

[@Kinkmist]

The "Aztec Eagles" was the only mexican army unit to participate directly in the war. However there were agreements between governments to allow mexican citizens to join the US Army. About half a million Mexicans and Mexican-american fought in the US Army, Navy and Air Corps. Also, mexican oil, rubber, steel and raw materials were paramount to the american war effort. Not to mention the working force in american factories (like the "Brazeros"). When Mexico and the US remember to be friends no one can stand against them.

[@MariaGasca-Reyes]

U.S treats Mexican Americans like 💩 Chicano Mexican American history Never taught in public school Across the U.S

[@charlaromero6268]

Waiting for more Mexican and Mexican/American history 🙌🏽😉

[@InternetMexicanOfficial]

new video just went up!

[@Rmon_34]

@@InternetMexicanOfficial you should do a video on Hispanics fighting Japanese troops in Alaska islands. Once Japanese troops knew they were defeated, the troops did a banzai suicide attack.

[@albertosalvadorhernandezru8854]

Congratulations!!! I love history and I loved the way You explained part of our Mexican History. Keep it up. Greetings from México.

[@InternetMexicanOfficial]

Thank you so much!

[@IncognitoCris]

It’s so dope learning my peoples history

[@InternetMexicanOfficial]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I am planning on making more videos on the topic of Mexico history, so if you haven't subscribed I suggest you do.

[@thatoneeaglewarrior2284]

Not Cris nice 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾I came here to be able to say that this was true and I can do a role play on my country

[@armandovicario7977]

Same.

[@demonionoc4844]

Orgulloso de Mexico y esas personas heures que pusieron ha Mexico en Alto

[@highlymysteriousplayer9694]

pelear por las aventuras militares de un gobierno extranjero te pone orgulloso? lol por eso mexico esta como esta

[@BigBurrito818]

Came from your TikTok channel , love the Mexican history! Good job

[@InternetMexicanOfficial]

Thank you! It means a lot. I am already researching the next video so hopefully I can have it up in a few weeks. Thank you for the support!

[@robertojuarezrodriguez7316]

same, i came from tiktok.. its pretty cool

[@ricardovictorrodriguez4917]

Now I am more proud of my Haritage Mexican viva MEXICO VIVA NUESTRA PATRIA 😎🇲🇽 Saludos DESDE DENVER CO USA 🇺🇸😎

[@nvnomorales]

It saddens me our people don’t know about this, they should make this a mf holiday in Mexico or something

[@juanmanuelpenaloza9264]

Idea for a movie: This but told in the Mexican Film Golden Age style and animated similar to Hayao Miyazaki's The Wind Rises.

[@LadyAlf57]

I agree. I want to learn more. I am brown and proud of it.

[@kenyaguerrero9065]

Mm there is !! Well atleast they always remember it in mexico !! Havent seen that shit here in the usa mm wonder why??

[@guccitoenail5213]

Que viva la raza🇲🇽💚🤍❤️

[@SaviorCross]

My high school class is 90%+ Latino/Latina, in Los Angeles, and I find out today that not one student, including those with roots in Mexico, ever heard of the Flying Aztecs. So, after showing the opening scene in Saving Private Ryan, I showed a docu on the Flying Aztecs, and made sure that they took notes while watching it, and quizzed/discussed it after. I'm still annoyed about it.

[@eversnajera]

If they aren’t allowed to hear about it in your schools, you only have yourself and your curriculum to be annoyed with. Mexicans, those of us raised between the two countries, know about this battalion. You’re a good example of why the American school system isn’t working. This man was proud to make this video, not annoyed. You should follow his lead. You’re their leader, you’re part of the traffic you’re bitching about, not just sitting in it. Step it up and make sure this is a lesson every year. Only then will things begin to change. It is a privilege to teach. To raise people up instead of calll them “others” and tear them down in KZbin comments.

[@highlymysteriousplayer9694]

@@eversnajera proud? LOL what? im from mexico and i dont glorify mercenaries

[@tomdlc9321]

Thank you for teaching me about squadron 201. I did not know about them.

[@PauloPereira-jj4jv]

The 201 had some great moments in the Pacific. Very well trained men. Saludos from Brazil.

[@edwardpate6128]

There is a great display about the Aztec Eagles at the US Air Force Museum in Dayton Ohio. They also have info on Brazilian pilots and their role in WW2 who also flew P-47's.

[@PauloPereira-jj4jv]

The memorial of the 350th FG in Dayton tells the story of the unit, from wich the Brazilian squadron was part of.

[@EngTecher]

My dad who served in the Philippines told me about this squadron when I was a kid. My Tio Isidoro was in Luzon at the same time as my dad, knew that about the Mexican squadron. His other brother, Ezequiel was a corpsman in the United Kingdom. I have heard of some stories of the family participating in the war effort. Here's a bit of history, my father was the only American born citizen during that time. In the later years, two more brothers were in the American military in Vietnam/Korea and one serving in peace time. Glad you made this video.

[@InternetMexicanOfficial]

That's cool.

[@EngTecher]

I hope more of our gente knew our brothers part in the wars. I can verify a story my dad told me about the squadron when he was over seas.

[@bigtimepimpin666]

Wai wait, how was your relative a corpsmen in the UK??? You have to share some details. In the US, a corpsmen can be green side, meaning they are attached to the Marines, and are really treated and regarded as a Marine. I wonder if it is similar in the UK with the royal Marines.

[@miguelmoralesgalvan2313]

Greetings to my friends in Filipinas here un México we love u guys

[@EduardoSanchez-uk8gw]

My father was member of the Escuadron 201, he was 17 years old when he enlisted. I am very proud of his participation.

[@drush525]

As a half Latino and since my mother has passed I have been learning more and more about my Latino heritage. As a child I had always believed Mexico had no involvement in WWII other than Germans setting up shop there. I'm so happy to know Mexico stepped up and sent great heros to fight against this evil.

[@highlymysteriousplayer9694]

latino is not a race you ignorant freak

[@luelzone7474]

Gracias México por ayudar liberar mi país durante de segunda guerra mundial. 😢 un fuerte abrazo somos hermanos de verdad 🇵🇭🇲🇽.

[@highlymysteriousplayer9694]

大日本帝国万歳　desde mexico larga vida al gran imperio del Japon desde mexico. hermanos tuyos ? ahhahaah sigue soñando

[@Eduardomd54]

I think you made a very good review of the participation of the Escuadrón 201 in the WWII. Thank you.

[@GuestYouTubeUser]

This is outrageous. Mexico should have an imperial army by now. Mexico needs to rival the USA in military might. Mexico needs to be a world power. 🦅🇲🇽

[@grissarceo]

Well, we are making baby steps every year. On September 16th there’s a parade organice by the military, in remembrance the Independence Day and on it the military display’s weaponry made by them. The idea it’s not depend by the US weaponry, the military has they’re own department of engineering and design, studying the ergonomics from their soldiers, they fabricate analice the prototypes munitions to make their supplies….

[@jeshuavega4846]

It will never happen, the U.S. will never allow Mexico to gather a proper army.

[@meligoth]

For a country of its size, Mexico is a very resource rich nation with an incredible manufacturing and farming workforce. You never hear about stuff made it Mexico being crap, unlike China. Unfortunately after centuries of war against just about everyone like France, Spain, the axis and the U.S. to name a few. That is one exhausted country.

[@evanm9026]

Yeah. The problems is they do have elite forces but there business handling the cartels.

[@Rmon_34]

@@jeshuavega4846 Why would the USA care? If anything USA would probably be happy. Canada and Mexico know if they got attacked the USA would help. Mexico having a strong army could mean they can handle the cartels better. The USA used to try to give a bunch of money to Mexico military for war on drugs

[@LadyAlf57]

Thanks guy. I will definitely keep watching. I want to know more about how my people affected the US. 2 stories A street in East L. A. Was renamed from Brooklyn Ave. to Cesar E. Chavez Ave. one day I am on the bus and this guy next to me says to no one in particular, “was this street named after the boxer?” Someone said yes. I just looked at the floor and shook my head thinking I hope it wasn’t a Mexican who said yes. The guy from New York must have noticed me because he asked me, “it wasn’t?” I said no. He said “who was Cesar Chavez?” I said Cesar Chavez was a civil rights activist who fought for the rights of the migrant workers, better living conditions, better working conditions, better wages. The guy from New York says, oh, he was the Mexican Martin Luther King. I said exactly. The 2nd story I found very interesting. It has to do with Cinco De Mayo. I always knew it was the famous battle of Puebla. But not until recently did I learn the entire story. You see, Napoleon, not the one who fought George Washington, one of his decendents wanted to gain entry into the U. S. to give aide to the confederate army and possibly take down the U. S. that way. The little village of Puebla being the easiest access. The people of Puebla said, not happening. And the war is on. Napoleon is defeated. Scary to think what might have happened if the south had won the war. Everything Lincoln did to free the slaves would never have happened.

[@classicgames9947]

Excellent historical story lesson. You should be contracted by US schools to give this history lesson.

[@InternetMexicanOfficial]

Thank you, make sure you share the story with others. Unfortunately this isn't a story that is well known. Mexico's contribution is often overlooked, and it's understandable given that Mexico had such a minor involvement, but it is still good for people to know.

[@bigtimepimpin666]

@@InternetMexicanOfficial i take great issue with that fallacy. 15,000 to 30,000 Mexican nationals volunteered to serve under American command despite the history of criminal US imperialist interventions in Mexico. Approximately, half a million "Mexicans" as in US resident Mexicans or first generation Mexican-Americans "sacked up" and went to war as second class Americans. So yeah, no surprise here that the "Mexican contributions" are dimished. In Vietnam Hispanics were 18% of casualties, while only 9% of the population. All the elite and experimental units have disproportionately drawn from this demographic. But contributions are always belittled.

[@christianZaal]

Very glad the algorithm introduced me to this channel - interesting stuff

[@santiagosegovia8756]

The story of the Mexican n America fighting gotta be the most Mexican thing I’ve heard today

[@InternetMexicanOfficial]

that's what I thought too when I first heard the story lol.

[@carolynann5634]

Thank you for doing this in english, im from philippines i tried to watch other videos but they were in spanish. 😢 Also Thank you Mexico ❤

[@StutleyConstable]

This was really cool. I'm sure I am not the only person that had no idea these units existed. Thanks!

[@lupedelacerda6362]

Just found your channel. I hope you're still doing this. I've subscribed. ✌🏽

[@InternetMexicanOfficial]

yup, sitll working on videos. It takes me a little time between video since I work on em a few hours after work. Thank you for subscribing

[@TheMetaidea]

Broter thank you I wish your channel was more popular, you wanna do a live stream with some channels here in Houston?

[@InternetMexicanOfficial]

I would be open to the idea. Also thank you for the support.

[@eduardopemex7435]

Thank you for a great job, sigue poniendo el Ejemplo 👊

[@Javisphotos]

The story about the two pilots is incredible

[@alfonsocruz6156]

Gracias por tu trabajo hermano a los verdaderos mexicanos nos sigue enorgulleciendo el escuadrón # 201 y a al en ese entonces presidente que no se le arrugaron para colaborar con USA

[@relaxbuddy6527]

Mexico and philippine are distant brother..

[@JosephMarquez-pj9dp]

Unfortunately, the USA has no monument recognising the volunteer Mexican fighter pilots. They also never mention their combat exploits in the II WW in public schools. Years later, President Mateos became the first Mexican President that embarked on a global world tour of good will. He was stunned that European nations awaited his arrival by the thousands. He flew to India and millions showed up to greet him as well as other Asian nations. Japan rolled out a red carpet from the airport all the way to the heart of Tokyo with millions cheering him. Japan immediately opened Mexican restaurants and night clubs in his honor. It brought tears of gratitude because his next door neighbor the USA, only a camera man and a few news reporters come to greet a Mexican President. He said: All nations should respect each other and their elected leaders. Things haven"t changed, especially since Trump said most Mexican immigrants are criminals. But then the Italian immigrants were treated the same, Jews, Asians and the Irish and the list goes on.

[@highlymysteriousplayer9694]

Trump 2024 from mexico you illegal freak

[@Charlie.Hervert]

Im a Mexican American with dual citizenship, I am proud of what our people did. When the US and Mexico unite, we are a force to reckon with.

[@highlymysteriousplayer9694]

theres not " mexican american" you are either mexican or american theres not midle ground the time to choose is now you silly pocho

[@leonardsolis9876]

I can't believe how heavy these aircraft were, they certainly were bigger than I ever thought.

[@ordomaliosangeloseterna6832]

One thing I remember about WASP and the Eagles was that they were respected by the eagles. US forces did not traditionally enjoy training with female pilots for fear of being seen as pansies but the eagles, I heard, saw it as an opportunity to flirt and learn from very capable pilots.

[@stevenhernandeznon-profitf968]

I just discovered your channel THANK YOU for all this great info

[@claudiaclaudia936]

2:56 that's the penguin from Batman 🤔🐧

[@traciepyers5218]

I husband uncle Angel Sanchez they were loyal was one of the 22 pilots or two as part of the Aztec equals thank you for telling a story

[@turntprophet7960]

So much WWII history that I don’t know much about, especially the from the smaller players like Mexico and South American countries. Intriguing stuff.

[@LadyAlf57]

Guys I recommend the movie WALK OUT. The difference a group of Mexican Kids made in the changing of how Mexican kids were treated in East L. A. schools.

[@AC-ex1ot]

Nice video 👍

[@InternetMexicanOfficial]

Thanks 👍

[@diegogonzalez9925]

Great video

[@adancampuzano7490]

I wonder why this squadron havent had a movie about their participation in the war

[@peterodz67]

Great story

[@InternetMexicanOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nightstylescarclubshack9704]

Definitely for movie

[@Diablue13]

Liked the video

[@fernandonavarro3839]

There is a movie about this, "Escuadrón 201" made in the 50's (In spanish of course). Unfortunately it doesn't stick to facts and it's more like propaganda. But there is a short passage in the movie "Salón México" where we can see the real planes already in Mexico after WWII.

[@fabiogermanico]

Mexican Air Force Escuadrón 201. Luzón -Filipinas-Taiwan Formosa. Murieron y pelearon por la patria.

[@highlymysteriousplayer9694]

por la patria? necesitas leer libros de historia, pelearon por las aventuras militares de los aliados

[@fabiogermanico]

@@highlymysteriousplayer9694 jajajajaja

[@mimachomenos]

kool man , los canales estadounidenses no ablando de México y su participación en ww2

[@JoeBob-ve2wc]

They also did some training here in Victoria TX.

[@horuslupercalaurelian1569]

México did save the US from the French during the US civil war, it only made sense they would come in and save them again

[@iranacosta1437]

Mexico has always been an ally of Germany since the first American Mexican war and you can ask John Riley

[@Elsanta666]

Great introduction but a lot was left out

[@MsGunns]

Hello this is 2022 and we need to here about these type of Mexican operations from all any connected operations along side the US. All these TRUE FACTS should and MUST be presented in the US history books. I think .... No I don't think....But a Movie must be made for all to see especially our Mexican American people to show them that we had a Roll in history along side the US.

[@elvale3130]

They don't want to do That becouse the hate sales more in a ignorant people just gol back to 2016. And know 2023 racist people like 🤮🤮Rom thesantis they aré a huye Bull of idiots. We been fithing as a good American country a long the side WITH USA .It is just for create hate between us

[@bajaboy27]

Subbed brother and 👍

[@InternetMexicanOfficial]

Much appreciated

[@myanimeroom9350]

Viva Mexico!

[@davidjohnson4298]

Cool

[@morrisonjim3530]

Viva México señores 😎👍👍👍🤘🏼

[@Cozcacuauhtli]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Fugitive685]

Mexico do be carrying

[@billrogers6256]

Parra que vean todos...SOMOS MEXICANOS! Niguena bronca nos muestra corvades.

[@evsgo95]

Esa mamada que.... Dicen que los estados unidos hundió los buques petroleros mexicanos a nombre de los nazis, por qué México proveía de petróleo a Alemania durante la segunda guerra por eso los volvió contra ellos y bien sabes que los nazis no lo harían y tus picadores los gringos si

[@mexicobasado8177]

@@evsgo95 estas re-pendejo mijo, el que hundió los buques fue el capitán de la kriegsmarine Reinhard Suhren, los hundió porque los confundió con buques de EEUU portando una falsa bandera italiana(ya que los buques petroleros en esa época no tenían permiso legal de portar el escudo). Sobre lo de Alemania, no se si sepas que México no suplia a alemania desde la guerra civil española, mexico, desde el estallido de la guerra civil española, expreso su repudio a los países fascistas, y corto lazos con alemania cuando estos invadieron Austria. Pero claro... para la mayoría de la gente es más fácil venir a contar leyendas urbanas para gente ignorante que informarse como tu comprenderás

[@fonzerellie3518]

Why isn’t there a Movie glorifying Mexican American and Mexicans in War …

[@MariaGasca-Reyes]

Cuz U .S is Racist

[@highlymysteriousplayer9694]

im from mexico and i dont glorify mercenaries

[@highlymysteriousplayer9694]

@@MariaGasca-Reyesmexican is not a race but if you think United States is bad for you then come back here to mexico and clean my house ahahaha

[@lucyramirez6307]

Los hombres se antes eran humildes y respetosos, hisieron, eso, imaguinar que los hombres se este tiempo estan relocos ,que no adrian valiendoles todo

[@CodAddict324]

Dam ok

[@CodAddict324]

🔥🔥

[@efrainelsanchosanchez3139]

And no one makes a movie about them, total bullshit

[@elcarnero4763]

@ efrain sanchez That's Because The Americans Don't Give A §h!t About Our Ppl But Ppl R Justwo Damn Blind 2 Open Up Their Own Eyes, All The Americans Do Is Justake Advantage Of Us.

[@elcarnero4763]

@A Ryzen "na" What? Make Sense

[@elcarnero4763]

@A Ryzen In Other Words??? What Exactly R U Trying 2 Say? What's Ur Point?

[@elcarnero4763]

@A Ryzen Fk No

[@elcarnero4763]

@A Ryzen America Has Always Been Like That So Don't Get It Twisted, My People Actually Care, They Just Don't Get The Respect They Deserve From People Like U.

[@projectszavala9122]

We can we find some of the mexican propaganda posters..

[@AngelGonzalez-rc6ys]

Un extranjero usando el himno nacional mexicano?

[@InternetMexicanOfficial]

Soy Mexicano, de Nayarit.