THE ULTIMATE DDAY EXPERIENCE

Here we embark upon the great crusade 80 years later! In an 80 year old gmc Cckw! It sure was an adventure!! Join us for the ultimate DDAY experience also here’s the link for Luke’s channel!
/ @lukesphotographycornwall
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[@adamhoffman3687]

That has to be the closest to a time machine I've seen. Something I realized is that there is a good possibility those vehicles could have actually been involved in the real events. The vehicles we have in the states generally never were overseas. Gotta love old chevys and gmc's jeeps and dodges. Excellent video. Keep em rolling

[@Jwresto]

Thanks mate! Yeah I never thought of that! They could have been there!

[@garyashdown5376]

Just came across this, and may i say brilliant. If it wasn't for guy's like you having the passion and dedication in WW2 vehicles with the will to celebrate the events of 80 years ago, went a long way in keeping the memories of the start of of the liberation Europe a live. So a massive thank you from me and everyone else in doing a bang up job. Gary 🇬🇧

[@Jwresto]

Thanks Gary! Gotta keep the history alive!

[@johncrabtree8555]

Well done , Thank You for sharing

[@Jwresto]

Thanks!

[@rayelliott3609]

Thank you for making this film lads good job

[@Jwresto]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@charlessingleman3725]

From a Yank across the pond, Thank You. Great video.

[@Jwresto]

Thankyou! And thanks for watching!

[@tp04redcap62]

Mate I cannot describe this trip with words. It was so much more than I hoped it would be with so many brilliant people. Loved it. Oh and the video is Goddamn awesome too

[@rb67mustang]

23:34, From this point to the end was very touching indeed, especially the helmet laying on the beach at sunset. Cheers from the USA!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rb67mustang]

20:18, What a great sunset!!! Our brave men 80 years ago were more concerned with trying to stay alive than to see the beauty of the countryside. What an amazing difference on D Day +80. I really enjoyed the camaraderie of those who helped get the GMC's out of the ditch and back on the road, as well as clearing the trees from the dirt road. Yes, 80 years have passed, but the spirit of young men celebrating a once in a lifetime anniversary made it extra special for those who were able to attend the event. Thanks for sharing your great time in France, D Day +80.

[@brutter602]

I too had a puncture on my GMC in Normandy 2024. Great fun was had by all, but we always should remember those that made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms that we all enjoy today.

[@andykirkendall8285]

Very 😎😎awesome video thank you for sharing your experience

[@Jwresto]

Thanks for watching!

[@RobertEHunt-dv9sq]

Fantastic. All I can say is “thanks for keeping the memories alive” for all the soldiers. God bless them and the 4th Infantry Division-Utah Beach. Cheers from Texas

[@ataxpayer723]

Those vehicles look awesome: Winch Tips: 1: To help keep your winch cable in good order, try not to loop the winch cable around an object, ( like a tree trunk ), and don't attach the hook back onto the cable. Instead use a length of chain, or a flat tow strap, to wrap around the object, then attach the hook to the chain using a large shackle. 2: Don't use the extended cable and the truck, to drag objects along the ground. Jerking on the cable can break the shear pin in the winch. Instead winch the item out, or attach a recovery strap and chain to drag the item. 3: Always leave one wrap of cable on the winch drum. You can add some yellow or red paint to the winch cable to indicate that you are getting to the end of the cable. 4: Never use your winch cable to tow your vehicle behind another truck. The jerking on the cable can flog out the gears in your winch. Instead use a tow strap or 100% nylon tow cable, that has some stretch in it, or if you have to, use a solid military towing bar.

[@colinblick8946]

That hill is at Much Wenlock I know it well😂😂…..a great trip just like ours so many years ago…..well done😎👌🏽

[@Jwresto]

It sure is! I was dreading that hill 😂😂 thanks for watching!

[@garypoulton7311]

Fantastic, wish I could have been there. Thanks for posting

[@Jwresto]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching!

[@garybrindle6715]

Incredible..thanks for re creating the atmospheric event.....you evn had a real breakdown and recovery, dedication !!!!

[@Jwresto]

Glad you enjoyed it! We had quite a few recoveries!

[@user-ol5dv3cl5n]

The experience of a life time, and you lived to tell the tale 10/10. I was at Arromanche with a DUKW !

[@Spitsz01]

That was the BEST vid ever, thank you very much! The helmet on the beach put a tear to my eye. Looks like you guys had tons of fun, and well know your equipment. Lest we forget. That spaghetti looked really good btw.

[@philipgomez8145]

Brilliant video Guys. Thank you for sharing 👍

[@Jwresto]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kieft-racing]

Great vlog . I was on the same ferry as you guys from Poole but cycling all the way through to Caen. It was an amazing week for us all as you will know , full of emotions and commemoration , i think ive pics of you all in the Queue waiting to board . 😊

[@glynntipper9354]

Brilliant thanks for sharing

[@Jwresto]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ImJeff1965]

Amazing Trip! Well done to everyone!! 🇺🇸& 🇬🇧

[@Jwresto]

Thanks for watching!

[@seegurke93]

Wau, I had tears and goose bumps when the C130s flew over Utah Beach in the video. Great video. Thanks

[@Jwresto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@raystarr4388]

Well done, I was there in 2008, and it is definitely a moving experience. My grandma's first husband died on Omaha Beach in the first wave. I was hoping to take my 1945 Willy's MB Radio Jeep there this year, but had to cancel to take care of my dad

[@Jwresto]

Wow thanks for sharing! Fingers crossed you get there one day! Hope all is well

[@derekdee9592]

Cool vid 80 years of remembrance sunsets on beach said it all 👍

[@stephenkrentler7223]

Well done, fellas, my buddies and I were staying in Vierville this time, first time back since 1994. That trip I shipped over my Chevy panel truck. I should’ve done it this time as well.

[@brianpesci]

Nice touch at the end with the homage to "The Longest Day"!

[@Jwresto]

Thanks!

[@tonym3185]

Thanks for the great video. Loved the adventure and great to see you using those old trucks for what they were built for.

[@Jwresto]

Thanks! And thanks for watching!

[@JL_modding_7930]

Nice jimmys there you probably saw our one there on the road lot of c130 passes

[@elviso68]

Perfect video from your journey - I totally understand how is this journey interesting and nice. 80 years since then..... Super video - thanks for sharing. ✌ 2004 in May, I drove my 1972 Ford LTD Convertible from London to Prague, Czech Republic. It was also interesting, although it wasnt journey to Normandy....

[@samanthamolyneux5398]

Absolutely amazing video & what an adventure for you all. Memories to treasure forever 😊

[@thierryloop4039]

Merci beaucoup pour nous avoir raconté vos aventures en France dans cette belle vidéo 👍

[@andrewwootton463]

Great video! That sunset on the beach was very moving 😢❤

[@Jwresto]

It really is!

[@capitainrex]

bravo

[@philipmoores5202]

I reckon you need to perfect your double de clutching, the amount of crashing of gears, it’s a wonder you still had a working gearbox.

[@lukesphotographycornwall]

Brilliant loved it and thanks for the shout out! 🎉

[@Jwresto]

No problem dude!

[@just-incase3483]

That’s not spaghetti, that’s army noodles and ketchup! 😂😂 Sergeant Wild bill Guarnere.

[@ziffelpig9249]

You had ketchup? We only had the noodles.

[@just-incase3483]

@@ziffelpig9249 😎

[@colinnewmarch1106]

Superb video,thanks for sharing

[@jimsmith9819]

a lot of vehicles in the ditch,, thank you for making the trip and remembering, thank you for the video

Being Canadian I'd have a really hard time having the slow lane on the left side of the highway

[@Jwresto]

🤣🤣

[@reom52a27]

Super super cooles Video....Respekt..

[@Jwresto]

Thanks!!

[@tdu251]

Makes me excited for July! Awesome stuff Jamie!

[@Jwresto]

Thanks bud!

[@russwentz3957]

I love the great commoradare of all you fellas and always love the staunch English spirit as well. Thank you so much for sharing this great tribute to all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

[@xavierolle]

WOW what a journey, man.... 😮😮 Moving arround Normandy with such vehicles must be an unforgettable experience i also went to Normandy for the 80th but i moved arround with a rent car nothing fancy😅and it was awesome to see lots of ww2 era vehicles going arround... harleys jeeps trucks etc... i hate the feelings of going back home after such an incredible trip 😩😩

[@elvisdepelvis4431]

Pretty epic 👌

[@DeanstuD]

Thank you for sharing.

[@Jwresto]

No worries!

[@chrishallwood5576]

Brilliant diary of what looked like an amazing experience.

[@Jwresto]

Thankyou it was!

[@jerzy56]

Great video , all the best from Canada

[@tonyconnell4974]

I found your channel few weeks ago I went down to Poole the Friday night saw some jeeps I was a bit late Saturday to take few more pic and saw u all lined never seen so many ww2 stuff good video

[@Jwresto]

Thankyou and Thanks for watching! There was So many ww2 vehicles!

I wonder how 1940s engines react to 2024 fuels particularly gasoline which had ethyl removed over 60 years ago

[@Jwresto]

We add additives to the fuel

[@nickaxe771]

WOW that was so cool guys......loved to have been with you......thanks for doing it for our fallen.....never forgotten. Nick from Cheshire.

[@Jwresto]

@@nickaxe771 thanks Nick!

[@paulh.5691]

What a fantastic footage of your very memorable trip! Too busy pulling eachother out of ditches to witness Sleepy, or rather sloppy Joe proving his nickname I guess. Would've been great fun though. Regards from The Netherlands.

[@acersalman8258]

Beautiful trucks I love 💘 it God bless you and protect you ❤

[@shermanchateau]

12:27 The Kenworth W900 truck “C’est pas Sorcier” is very well known in France thanks to its scientific show. Good video 🙂🙂

[@rb67mustang]

Oh, BTW, I subscribed and clicked ALL because of this video. Thanks again!!! Cheers from the USA!!!

[@Jwresto]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Anotherflyonmyvisor]

thanks for posting - excellent - WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

[@Jwresto]

Thanks for watching!

[@marguerittegoetsch2303]

Thanks, guys my brother-in-law was 82nd Airborne, and I'd love to fly over the pond and join you all, it would be a blast. 😅😃❤👍🌎⚔🍾🍻

[@Jwresto]

Thankyou! It sure would be! 🙌

[@slick247]

Awesome vid Brother! From your Ditch Dodging Brother 💪🏻

[@Jwresto]

Thanks brother!

[@Peugeot5008.]

Nice video guys, all tough it was a fun trip into remembrance, but the guys 80 years ago, did the same under duress and fire. We have to admire and remember them.

[@Jwresto]

That’s why we do it 🙌

[@wwiiimpressionsinc.4727]

Greetings from Sunny California. Great documenting and adventure. Beautiful vehicles. Let me know if you ever need quality uniforms!

[@Jwresto]

Awesome thank you!

[@StewartEvans52]

Fairplay lads looks like you had a blast,bet it was great meeting so many like minded folks making the same journey to pay homage

[@Jwresto]

It sure was mate! We really had a great adventure and keeping history alive! 🤝

[@StephenShaw-zo8sg]

Fantastic trip and video

[@Jwresto]

Glad you enjoyed it cheers mate!

[@MrDportjoe]

Thanks for a taste of my late father in law's service in Italy with a Truck Company attached to a armored unit at Anzio (So he trained as tank driver but hey tank truck a driver is a driver." Purple heart and the only things he would say were "Yes I got shot in the butt and if I had been in that Italian hospital any longer I would have married that nurse and your wife would NOT be here!

[@pvtmadmike]

What a cool video I am from Canada and a member of the ONTAR tank museum, we do convoys for Nov 11 with tanks, trucks and Jeeps with recovery in the rear, great work. I often think of what it must have been Like overseas, and I am sure, our vets had to deal with what you did. on a much bigger scale. Thanks for keeping the memory Alive.

[@Jwresto]

Ohhh wow that’s cool! I bet that’s a great experience!! Nice work! Thanks for watching bud! I’m sure they did! It’s all about keeping history alive ay!

[@LFH02]

What an adventure, thanks for sharing

[@Jwresto]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@logsmyob8267]

Geee you guys having lots of fun, i'd would love to do that, but we don't have many events like that in new zealand and that sucks....

[@jamesbryant4396]

Great trip you blokes very envious

[@Jwresto]

Thank you for watching

[@chrisbeard5884]

Thanks for sharing the adventures

[@Jwresto]

Our pleasure!

[@pierremazeas6542]

Très belle vidéo et sacrée ballade ! Bravo et merci !

[@Jwresto]

Merci à vous 😊

[@rainerhaase1362]

very nice top work

[@Jwresto]

Thank you very much!

[@robertoangeleri675]

A very nice report. Thamks for to be there.

[@Jwresto]

Thankyou!

[@CarLos-yi7ne]

Wow! I found some road side ditches too with my Dodge 6x6 but these in the video were murder!

[@user-sp9il9jl5q]

Молодцы , не забываете память о ваших героических прадедов !

[@jonathonwotherspoon2765]

Just felt like ww2 brillant video

[@renewla1781]

Prachtig mooi

[@jeffhedges9606]

Beautiful 😢🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇦🏳

[@roberts1938]

Great adventure. Congratulations and maybe one day we will meet somewhere on the battlefields of World War II.

[@jordan0543]

Amazing!!

[@Jwresto]

Thanks!!🤩

[@mvh6371]

So cool this video. Thats what life is all about, to have fun.

[@Jwresto]

Thankyou!

[@h6wka]

Amazing 👌🏽

[@northernmicroplant1095]

First class many thanks

[@Jwresto]

Glad you liked it thanks!

[@northernmicroplant1095]

@@Jwresto its people like you & your pals that keep people like me going,, I have a matador & as you know with all old waggons just soaks up money, I dread to think what it cost you to get there but one question please how many mpg does she do I am in Manchester, keep going best regards Edward

[@gerardpoltawsky4656]

WOW GREAT TO SEE THOSE OLD TRUCKS, THANKS FOR THE JOLLY GOOD SHOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL. JUST THINKING DO YOU BRITTS FIX UP THE ENGLISH TRUCKS ???

[@bugs5644]

someday i will make it across the pond. thanks again.

[@Jwresto]

Cheers bugsy! See you soon pal!

[@user-xt9kl1vm3z]

Does the GMC use unleaded petrol? How do you indicate without trafficators?Great video guys!

[@Jwresto]

It does with an additive I don’t have turn signals I stick my hand out the window

[@jimsmith9819]

those old trucks use regular leaded gasoline (petrol)

[@CarLos-yi7ne]

Well, in my Dodge WC62 I use mostly LPG and sometimes unleaded 98: it has hard inserts for the valve seats as standard and stainless exhaust valves. 👍🏻

[@kalvaxus]

Awesome, all around!

[@Jwresto]

Thanks!

[@linasribelis6730]

Nice ❤. Will be too long to drive my GMC CCKW 353 from north Norway 😂

[@Jwresto]

I think it would make it 💪

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

*My Dad had to visit a 1950s Korea M*A*S*H Unit and he said they had a big sign with logo at the front gate that read... "Kilroy **_IS_** Here" hahaha LOL*

[@georgetaylor3818]

Big up the Ditch Divers 💪

[@sue9459]

10.10pm So very proud of you Jamie & all those with you. 🧡

[@Jwresto]

Thanks!

[@davechipling169]

We were there it was manic but brilliant

[@Jwresto]

So busy!

[@Vicforvictory]

Who was that maniac laughing around 11:20😂

[@Jwresto]

No idea 😂😂

[@soukphaphakdy9049]

back 42 i am sure they going true same problem

[@davechipling169]

Talking to a mate of yours yesterday at Weston park model show

[@Jwresto]

He showed me a photo of your truck! Looks great mate! Have to catch up one day!

[@sasha642]

Sounds like a great time, so now you know somewhat what it was like for the 1944 guys but they spent 36 hours on a boat.

[@LeoAlmeidaBRASIL]

cool

[@MARCGILBIN]

the driver of the white car thank you for me help !!!

[@Nyllsor]

Plus plus!

[@jhernandez8830]

quite an adventure

[@Jwresto]

Sure was!

[@ddpeak1]

Nice one lads, one thing though don’t tow on the winch. Shock loads can far exceed the design parameters. David. Check out my T’s.

[@ss_grenadier_yager1712]

Man now my Normandy blues have hit back hard! I want to go back 😭

[@Jwresto]

Same sameee

[@ss_grenadier_yager1712]

@@Jwresto I also miss the food and the women 😅

[@Jwresto]

@@ss_grenadier_yager1712 😂😂

[@francoisfave2127]

The guy does n't know the good way to change gear up and down.I drove such trucks during my military time ....i don't know the english words "double debrayage " " double pédalage".

[@gt6hudson]

Double de-clutch..

[@user-sp9il9jl5q]

При переключении КПП используется двойное выжимание сцепления .

[@JoseJimenez-rn6to]

Se hacía a los camiones sin cambio sincronizado como los de ahora...de hecho yo conduzco camiones y cuando lo haces con camiones viejos ....si no tienes un oído perfecto siempre te rascaran las marchas ...un saludito