That's All, Brother Restoration and First Flight

Get an inside look at the restoration and first flight of the Commemorative Air Force’s C-47 That’s All, Brother, the lead airplane in the D-Day invasion at Normandy. The restoration was undertaken by Basler Turbo Conversions in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

[@danielledykgraaf6483]

Absolutely magnificent people... Thank you for saving it. Who would have EVER guessed that the lead plane still existed. Thank you Basler for two things....keeping the DC-3 flying for the next decades and generations to come...and arranging a deal to keep this one preserved with radials. One day i hope to board this historic aircraft.

[@deepdraft1]

I had the privilege of jumping from "That's All Brother" recently.. and I've got to say, the CAF did a remarkable restoration job..

[@richschindler8731]

Great video of an even greater aircraft. Lots of history there. She looks amazing. You all are to be congratulated for all your hard work put into this piece of living history.

[@nightlightabcd]

Glad that it was saved and restored! Now for the pathfinders that went before it to show the way!

[@everyone5724]

Goosebumps after hearing the history of this plane. Holy crap.

[@j.w.3345]

What a beauty! Thank's to all who saved her!

[@vickievallero4990]

What a great group of people to put this much work into keeping these Old Birds flying!!!! Thank you

[@killingfields1424]

This Gooney bird is the toughest plane ever made, and its built by Douglas Aircraft

[@stevetapscott329]

My uncle jumped with the 82nd on D-Day...He made it to the 19th KIA.

[@ducfandan1117]

Fantastic to see the aviation community come together and get this airplane back in the skies, recognized, and appreciated for what it is. 👍

[@bluemarshall6180]

For the Love of Aviation.

[@TheLucas2696]

This plane spent a while hangared at my school in Tulsa getting some work done. When the Wild Kat isn't occupying that space, that is.

[@AphexTwinII]

Narrator says, "It will look exactly as it did on D day" and ends up looking nothing like it would have on D-day.

[@bluemarshall6180]

I think he was talking about those Avionics.

[@MA-iv7ol]

The current paint scheme is temporary.

[@SK-gt1jk]

to my mind the paint on this is butt ugly. no receiver antennae for the Eureka beacon, no dome for the SCR-717 Radar and no suppressors for exhaust flames. I am glad the bird is still around and still flying. It's a historical aircraft but the very least they could have done is paint it correctly!

[@SK-gt1jk]

Good!

[@Bluenose352]

She looks much better now. However, she DID NOT lead the D-Day invasion

[@auzzieworker5183]

C-47's and DC-3's are just so graceful in flight.

[@Veritas1992]

I remember seeing this plane wasting away at Basler when I was going to school at Fox Valley Tech. I’m glad they didn’t touch it.

[@Jerry-n7u]

I was a flight engineer on the C47s usaf in the 60s grand old aircraft

[@markpegram5472]

What percentage is original to the aircraft vs replaced/remade? I often look at the Memphis Belle at Wright-Patt and wonder how much of the original Memphis Belle am I looking at.

[@johnosbourn4312]

Will "That's All Brother" be repainted in his original colors and markings?

[@MrFritzzz666]

I certainly hope so

[@AphexTwinII]

@@MrFritzzz666 the current paint is an atrocity

[@pdxbohica]

Yes by L3 Aerospace System, Waco, TX. The current paint is for publicity. They will even use mops to put the invasion stripes on. Go to abou 6:00 in the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oofIiaCZqbdrhsk

[@charliewilson3234]

Just saw the bird yesterday in San Macros, TX. Jan 2019

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

i used to fly fires in dc3s and dc4s

[@bodek]

It flew on my birthday :)

[@kencohagen4967]

I've been lucky enough to fly in one of these grand old ladies, and there is nothing else like it. Their big wings make for a smooth flight, and gave them relatively short field take off and landing qualities. I hope she makes it to Normandy and back safely, and remind everyone who sees her of all the sacrifices made during that war. Keep in mind that nearly all the countries involved in World War II flew the D.C. 2 or 3 variants, including Japan and Russia. They were the world's airplane of that era!

[@matthewbrodycz946]

It may not look exactly like it did on D-Day, but it will represent a piece of history and that's what people will remember. They are not going to remember if there is painting on it that wasn't there on D-Day, they are not going to remember if it says "Dog sat here?" Think positive...

[@dragonmeddler2152]

Beautiful aircraft! Hope she flies forever.

[@LilyandOllieTv]

I believe they have it wrong it's not a DC-3 it's a DC-6 because Buffalo airways Buffalo Joe has majority of them that all flew on D-Day and he still runs them as cargo planes so they're incorrect it's not a DC-3 it's a DC-6 because it was the DC-6 that were running Normandy and all that so they're actually incorrect on the make and model of the plane and I would stand behind Buffalo Joe any day because he owns a total of 30 of them each one flew on D-Day and three of them were the main ones that the paratroopers jumped out of and I have conflicting feelings about this because they're claiming this one was the main lead but yet when you go to Buffalo Joe's Buffalo airway videos recently they show that the DC-6 on the anniversary that American troopers went over there and jumped out of it they say that was the lead plane So which one is it?

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

Fantastic plane! Thanks for sharing, and greets from the Netherlands!

[@Whitpusmc]

Can someone pls explain the color scheme she is currently wearing? Are the silver parts replaced sections so you see what is original and what is new or is this just a publicity scheme?

[@pablorabe782]

Whitpusmc it's not finished yet

[@joshuaericilac]

the mettalic silver is what she looked like before her paintjob was put on the rest is a olive drab camo that was part of its final paint scheme before being pulled from service

[@Bluenose352]

TAB is now painted back to her original colors. Stripes, and all.

[@formerparatrooper]

For all the seeker challenged commenting on this page, the plane is finished in the original scheme. kzbin.info/www/bejne/poa4Xopsrsmbf6c I wish I could have made a jump from one of these birds.

[@christopheschwartz7374]

Le C-47 reste toujours l' avion le plus mythique de l' histoire et c' est un plaisir de voir voler un ou deux en France! Merci pour cette magnifique vidéo... Un abonné français passionner...

[@HAROLDJOHNSON-e6e]

My first flight was in a C-47. I got a hop from Langley AFB, Virginia, to Randolf AFB in Texas. It was a smooth flight. I stretched out and went to sleep.

[@charlesmcmillin927]

Probably my most prized material possession is # 76 D-Day / Tockr watch ...

[@owntor1]

My EAA chapter is talking about restoring a C-47. Where could we find training and documentation on how to restore this aircraft?

[@Bluenose352]

Check with the AirCorps Aero in Minnesota. They have a great library of blueprints on multiple Warbirds

[@owntor1]

@@Bluenose352 thank you

[@Bluenose352]

@@owntor1 You're welcome, Sir. And good luck with the restoration!! I look forward to seeing her at Oshkosh someday.

[@seegurke93]

Why the F is it in vietnam color sheme? Thats a disgrace.

[@ruthc8407]

No GPS back then. Think of the pressure the navigator was under.

[@samuelschut3297]

I like old Airplanes like the Boeing b 17 or the Boeing b 29.

[@Tiggitytye]

Fucking beautiful, excuse my FRENCH.

[@steveholmes5207]

And sorry to say you have ruined it by painting it in such a ridiculous way you can't have it all ways should have painted it as the d day aircraft the colours it was an AC 47 was it ? But to paint it both ways mmmmmmm

[@modelleg]

Wonderful... a testament to Douglas Aircraft.

[@timwilkinsongs]

Whilst not wishing to detract one whit from this marvelous project, nor the brave men whom it carried into battle, please allow me to correct you on one point. D Day was not 'begun' by the American paratroop drop. The first Allied troops to see action on D Day were British Glider Borne troops, who attacked and took Pegasus Bridge. I'm a proud Englishman, irked somewhat by the fact that you seem not to appreciate the many hundreds of thousands of British and Canadian soldiers who fought alongside you on D Day, as your brothers in arms. Just a little reminder.

[@Bluenose352]

Oh, no. You are definitely recognized. As a matter of fact, the American Pathfinders were left out too. But, the CAF is trying to fix the mistake. As a matter of fact, it's still undecided whether a RAF Dakota, or That's all Brother were leading the mass of paratroopers. British paratroopers are not forgotten.

[@richardcline1337]

NOW you know how many of us feel when we see videos about WWII and are given the impression that the Brits feel like they fought and won the war all by themselves, giving very little credit to the Americans and other Allies that were in there fighting and dying. Doesn't feel very good, does it?

[@Warbird-Aviation]

Thank you for saving this great aircraft

[@ridepate]

When the Confederate Air Force caved-in to being PC to the "Commemorative" My support left....

[@Dog.soldier1950]

The name was changed by the members

[@AreeyaKKC]

@@Dog.soldier1950 name was changed by the president.

[@AreeyaKKC]

Hate the CAF tramp stamp too.

[@Dog.soldier1950]

spchalupa incorrect. From their web page; “The organization was originally known as the Confederate Air Force. Following a membership vote in 2001 and made effective on January 1, 2002, the organization is now called the Commemorative Air Force.”

[@shrimpshrubbery7664]

A big reason why they did it was because a lot of people in the states associate "Confederate" with slavery and division so it hurt them with recognition and funding. What started out as a tongue-and-cheek joke name was starting to hinder them as they got big.

[@warrenchambers4819]

The C-47 is the 65 Mustang of the skies.

[@BruceCarbonLakeriver]

I love that aircraft *__*

[@larryginder6327]

Go Screaming Eagles and the 502nd

[@bobk8554]

What's your connection to the 502?

[@MrEagleeye58]

Was there any FLAK damage?

[@diamondtran8331]

God bless all who revives such a proud American legend. I'm very sure this very airplane also participated gloriously in Operation Vittles (Berlin Airlift) in 1941 and Operation Magic Carpet (1949) before fading into oblivion.

[@jerrysrides7127]

Thank you, she's beautiful

[@gho3tsoldier1]

why spoil this peace of history by putting all that crap on the side..making it look nothing like the original configuration..the name alone and the publicity would have sufficed ..

[@liamarmstrong2142]

gho3tsoldier1 Omg when will people read this was a temporary scheme she’s back to her ww2 colours now

[@f1matt]

Lead the main airborne force. Pathfinders went first.

[@Bluenose352]

And, them leading the main Airborne formation is questionable. There may have been a RAF Dakota, or two ahead of them.

[@crushingvanessa3277]

I wonder if Basler holds onto all the parts they remove during conversions?

[@PaddyPatrone]

great to see them protect their history

[@MichaelVanHeemst]

PaddyPatrone our*

[@nrexx2631]

The reason it was the lead plane the name “that’s all brother” meant d-day will be the turning point of WWII and stop Hitler

[@nigelbranthwaite8471]

What fantastic job done C-47 Skytrain , one interesting thing I found out is that during World War 2 that C-47 didn't have safely belts for the aircrew, it could be because of flying low and in event they had to bale out of their C-47 due to damage they didn't have to wrestle with seat belts to get out quickly.

[@miniatureenginesandmore9906]

They changed the paint job so it looks more like the d day one I have a video on my youtube channel he video was taken in that’s all brother

[@jesseslade3084]

Rosie red mascot good guy

[@brittanybragg745]

A bunch of C-47s were on route to Normandy for the memorial and they stopped in a town over from me and I went to see em

[@josephigarashi7535]

Just went and saw this plane (along with two other C-47's) in Atlanta at a WWII convention

[@B-17G_Flying_Fortress]

Someone should make a flying RC version of this DC 3-4.

[@danhamilton2193]

Thank you Brother.

[@SandyJayAgingerguy]

Is the intro horn the horn from rome: total war menu soundtrack just pitched down?

[@jehoiakimelidoronila6543]

I hope the plane gets there. I would LOVE to watch that in KZbin.

[@joejernigan4015]

Is this dc-3 N88874

[@jurassicdano3695]

Literally the first vehicle carrying the first men to d-day

[@НиколайМасленников-в1й]

Why does it have a P-51-like rudder fin at 0:42?

[@AreeyaKKC]

Thats a C-53

[@joshuaericilac]

its a D-C3 the C-47 is only commercial passenger versions

[@howieirwin8207]

Dc 3 was the original civilian version. The C-47 was the same aircraft, but with modifications for the military

[@lepthesr]

I love what these guys did, but that livery should be a war crime.

[@ethanbrown1235]

can you guys turn your notifications on please

[@sano0311]

I got the goose bumps

[@ukar69]

I look forward to seeing it in the UK next year along with another 30 or so DC-3s/C-47s

[@hackneysaregreat]

Absolutely great!

[@larryginder6327]

The name That's All Brother was addressed to Hitler. How appropriate for the Screaming Eagles

[@brittanybragg745]

I’ve seen Thats all brother in an air show the next town over

[@takenbythewindNdrivenbythesea]

Great job guys 👏👏👏👏

[@Love2FlyKAP]

I do hope they do make it look like it was on D-day. Invasion stripes need to be crudely hand painted on and the OD colors faded. I do like the way Dayton did the Memphis Belle, good example to follow.

[@Bluenose352]

They did. She looks the way she did in June of '44.

[@roadsweeper1]

Will "Thats all Brother" be taking part in the "Daks over Normandy" flight?? Be cool if she could lead that too

[@Bluenose352]

She is.

[@gnexus01]

Another version of Plane Savers!

[@miniatureenginesandmore9906]

I went flying on this plane a week or two ago

[@benjaminkusobenjaminkuso3777]

Long live the DC3 👍👍💯

[@billace90]

A historical treasure. Nice that they saved it!!

[@GamePlayWithNolan]

I thought they usually leave the landing gear down on the first flight.

[@AphexTwinII]

Yeah, I'm calling bullshit too

[@GamePlayWithNolan]

​@@thickerhelmet2588 It is dangerous to retract the landing gear after takeoff on the first flight. You can fly with them down with ease.

[@oracle1841]

Shame the plane has lost all its character.. wouldnt it of been nice to clean it and repair it but keep its authenticity.. specially with its history.

[@Bluenose352]

You mean the fact it didn't lead the D-Day invasion?

[@howieirwin8207]

It is now painted 100% authentic. Leading again June 6, 2019

[@UTubeGlennAR]

Cool X 1,000

[@ChloeDunIT]

Amazing!

[@e-rj8984]

Thanks EAA for saving a very important plane from our common western World history ❤

[@rocketlife9549]

Why the stupid wrap....SHOULD BE IN DDAY PAINT !!!!

[@LesPaulExpress]

Who's idea was it for that paint job?

[@playwme3]

A marketing/publicity consultant would be my guess. Or a committee. They asked everyone for a little slogan or phrase idea, and then just went “fuck it, we’ll put em all on there. “

[@pamelaskrine6411]

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me Philippians

[@shelbyseelbach9568]

LMFAO. Funny shit, thank you.

[@dhy5342]

Good for you.

[@nunyerbeeznaz2906]

They should have left France under Belgian rule. Same language,different outlook entirely. Belgians actually have a work ethic,and abhor politicians in office more than one year. The french people never really fully appreciated the efforts made on their behalf,and actually requested the removal of their wartime saviors remains,because the reminder of their foolishness was too much. Paris now looks like the opening scenes of "Idiocracy" !!!

[@dhy5342]

They saved our asses in 1776, but nobody remembers or appreciates that.

[@sensualeye]

That's right! No USA without France!

[@spacecatboy2962]

actually thats not the plane that was in the lead, i was flying another C47 that night and i was about 200 yards ahead of this plane. But anyways

[@barneyfive-0404]

Wanna get into a pissing match? It is what it is

[@barneyfive-0404]

Really? It's rather amazing a crusty old fossil like you can even type let alone see what you're writing. The Marines have plenty of shiny bullets

[@Glockenstein0869]

Uhm.... no you werent- troll. No real pilot would fly 600 feet in front of another aircraft IN THE DARK , in combat conditions -even now. Not to mention the fact that your grammar suggest you are probably less than 50 years old. Also, you would need to be at least 90-plus years old now. This is just a die-hard 'rebel' who is still resentful about the name change of the Confederate Air Force. Just be honest. I may add that I didnt really see the need for them to change the name in the first place, but I digress.....

[@spacecatboy2962]

dont give me any shit sonny, i am a fucking war hero. Go play your nintendo doushebag

[@jimomaha7809]

No real war hero never ever have called named themself a war hero

[@hanzsmoker406]

Save the warbirds stop flying them

[@Pilotc180]

Wonderful Thank you CAF, Basler, and all the donors and volunteers 👍