"They Said This DC-3 Would Never Fly Again" LAST EPISODE Plane Savers E156

FINAL EPISODE PLANE SAVERS
Season 1 Episode 156
June 6th, 2019
"They Said This DC-3 would Never Fly Again"
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The Mission: To save a stripped out and forgotten D-Day Airplane from the Scrapyard and get her flying for the 75th anniversary of D-Day (June 6th, 2019).
The Timeframe: We have only 6 months to get the DC-3 flying.
The Reason: This airplane is only a handful left in the world that actually flew on D-Day. We are getting her flying in the memory of people who lost their lives that day, June 6th, 1944.
The Cost: Everything we have.
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[@archstanton9206]

DTD. Three letters that really didn't hold much significance in my life until a channel popped up in my You Tube feed a few months ago. Mikey, in his office in Yellowknife, in the dead of winter, and he talked of a DC-3. A young man, with aviation in his blood and a love of ll things DC-3 and, a healthy reverence for history. I listened to his dream. Then, I watched it happen. And now those three letters, DTD...will always bring me back the place I am now, in my heart, and in my memory. Watching as the days passed and the people came and the phoenix began it's rise from the ashes. As the snow melted she began to shine again, due to the determined efforts of a young woman who shared Mikey's life, and his passion for the project. With Ronnie leading the charge and a handful of gifted mechanics and incredibly dedicated students, and the volunteers...and the day came. And Buffalo Joe and Quinn, a former, "graduate" of Buffalo Air...unleashed her and put her back in the sky again...75 years to the day after she delivered heroes to their destiny on D-Day. You did your grandfather proud, Quinn...I could almost see him behind Ronnie. I know you felt him. Then, It was over. Mikey has done more than all of this...he has created a community, and I am proud to be part of it. Perhaps someday we will see another Title Card and hear the yell again, as another bird gets her wings back, and we all say it again as the screen shows us..."PLANE SAVERS"

[@MikeyMcBryan]

Holy 💩 that was just epic!!!!! I can’t thank you enough for sharing that :)

[@samsutherland9745]

Well put...

[@kanumark]

Bravo!

[@qjones100]

You said it all Arch!!

[@ymasse5755]

Well said Arch, this is probably what most of us are thinking now. Mickey and all the crew we thank you for having us everyday and share all the wonderfull work you have all done to revive history. Mission accomplished Thank you PLANE SAVERS !

[@cleeshann1928]

What A D-Day Congratulations Mikey! Your Dad is really Proud of you we all can tell! Now you need to learn to fly her with your Dad's Instruction! THE NEXT PLANE SAVERS WILL BE MIKEY LEARNING TO FLY THIS AIRPLANE WITH HIS DAD! All who are in Favor give this a Thumbs UP!

[@kseyffert]

I agree Mikey, you can't own her and not fly her... Great job! Where is she going live?

[@NesconProductions]

Much agreed with sentiments but it requires a lot of time (thousands of hours reading/training) to fly multi-engine aircraft. He's the Director of Ops for Buffalo Airlines and still found time to put this awesome Plane Savers series together. Could tell by the end he was tired & running on fumes (& no wonder taking a bit of a break). At age 35 he has had a lifetime of opportunities to become a pilot but current occupation seems to fit him very well. Was introduced to Plane Savers by watching Steve on the FlightChops KZbin page. Been very cool to watch Steve work through the steps in his flight training including taking the wheel of a DC-3. Has really made me appreciate also learning to fly is not for everyone with time being the biggest limiting factor for most with the desire.

[@cleeshann1928]

Yes I know, but he can still sit in the right seat one it's airborn and fly it a bit!

[@davidroberts2404]

Id pay for him to teach me how to fly it.

[@qjones100]

Mikey, I am sitting here with tears in my eyes and an over flowing heart. What you and this crew have accomplished is rare, and special. You and your team of mostly volunteers had a common passion to see this proud and storied bird slip the surly bonds of earth. You did it, she flew again!!! Ronny knew it from the beginning and Joe knew it the moment he saw her, and I can tell you she leapt into the air with the eagerness of a bird that had waited 27 long years locked in chains. She belongs up there amongst the clouds and you and the teamed freed her. Take a bow one and all, you fully deserve it. To have played a small part was an honour and privilege. Thank you Mikey, and thank you to the whole team for putting her back together and for trusting me to help Joe give her another run around the patch. To fly with Joe again, and to have the opportunity to memorialize the pilots and soldiers of D-Day was humbling. Getting to flying the same plane as my grandfather is something I have no words to adequately describe. It was an experience I will cherish for a life time. My hat is off to all of the Plane Savers community that has watched, and supported Mikey and the team in this project. I know that you kept them all going during some tough and long days when the end was not always in sight, but the deadline loomed large. Cheers to all, Quinn

[@Morin1292]

Thank you Quinn for sharing your passion during this special moment. The magic of flight is equal to the look in your eyes. Thank you Joe for the experience and stories you tell (yes, we do listen...). Aircrafts are your life, and it shows! Ronny, Stella, Jay and Trent, you did a wonderful job for holding on the project up to this spectacular moment. Rob, we know you supported your brother in his crazy project, and we are grateful. All volunteers: the time you gave was a time you spent on something bigger than bolts and rivets, paint and wires. Friendship and laughs were present, and a common goal set. Mikey: thank you. « The best craft for human is to unit men » (Le plus beau métier d’homme est d’unir les hommes) Antoine de Saint-Exupery.

[@markjohns4696]

Hey Quinn.. I don't know you, but we are brothers in the sky. I fly the A380 but would have given it all up to be in that cockpit with you.... Your Grandpa would have been really proud man, a very emotional moment for you but one that you completed with style. You had some serious SA going on there and flew beautifully, well done, it looked like yesterday that you were last doing it. We have to chase the dollar to make a decent living, but if I had my time again I would marry a moose to be able to work for Buffalo and be involved with these lovely aircraft and people. Well done again, good job!

[@alwatt9367]

Quinn Jones thank you Quinn you made this wonderful along with Joe. So sorry it's got to end Thank you. So much

[@Observo68]

Mr Quinn Jones; What a special moment it was when the flight was over and you had a few moments alone in the cockpit with the spirit of your Grandfather. I know he was there with you, we could see him. He would have been so proud. All of us around the World who have followed this project was with you in this moment. My greetings comes from Norway and I want to mention that I myself are ready to fly with Norways only flying DC3 Dakota this July going to the Flying Legends airshow at Duxford, England. Good show, all. :)

[@drmtbc]

Quinn, when you were announced as the copilot, my first response as a longtime Plane Savers fan was "Who is this stranger coming in at this late stage to fly OUR plane?!" But you won us over with your genuine enthusiasm and I can't imagine the two June 6 episodes without you. You were the representative for all of us who have followed DTD's journey and your on-site reaction to finally seeing her in person was how we would all feel. The way you shared your family's story and demonstrated your gratitude and love during the flight touched us all and made a wonderful experience unforgettable for anyone who watched. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@mattglandfield680]

OMG. I lost it when Joe asked Mikey to open up the airplane to the crowd and he would stay all night if that’s what it takes. Pure class. Congrats to the whole team. Hope you make it to Hamilton for the Ontario crowd.

[@redj59]

My jaw dropped when Joe said he’d stay all night. He was/is so proud.

[@cleaner10399]

Me Too.

[@VMCAviationVideos]

I met Joe back in 2015 up in Yellowknife, it was such a pleasure to talk to and a down to earth guy.

[@wizzells]

That's what did it for me too. Pure class, and a heart of gold. Fantastic!

[@downwindchecklist6567]

Two years later, and here I am binge watching the series while I build model planes. I did follow along back in 2019, but now I really watched episode after episode and really loved the way in which a piece of history was brought back to life. Thank you!

[@accousticdecay]

Restoration and daily flying of a Dakota was a dream I had decades ago; as an old has-been, it is a pleasure to live it vicariously with y'all.

[@pat36a]

Love the "Buffalo Joe " decals on the rudder

[@ripper8771]

If all the Veterans who were in this plane on D-Day were alive to see her fly, they would be so proud to know all the efforts made to keep their memory alive. I hope DTD is preserved for the 100th D-Day Anniversary🇨🇦

[@carlfisherjr.8203]

What do you mean? You didn't see them? They were all riding on the wings!!

[@Trade.Cube_TT]

Plus Vincent.

[@collincharvat1082]

So amazing, and so sad it's over.. please consider saving another!!

[@JuliaMono]

Thanks for so many episodes of this that got me through a COVID infection that wouldn’t go again. Seeing y’all work together was inspiring. And I sure hope DTD will live on.

[@kevinrogers6509]

I salute you Canadians for bringing her back to life. And from Connecticut, we love the Pratt - Whitney sticker on the side of the engines!!!

[@kennethoakman4198]

At 71 years of age is is fantastic to see something older than me performing so well. I have always thought that was the most beautiful plane around. Perfect lines and balance. I got to fly in two of them back in the late 60s . First one had the starbord engine blow up shortly after take off. Captain came on as calm as anything said they had had some mechanical problems so they returned to Wright Patterson AFB. Second try the next day flew right into JFK in NY. I was the only passenger left and the captain flew around Brooklyn to let me see my house from the plane. Contradulations on a fantastic series, and the restoration of a true classic airplane. thank you

[@Mechone11]

Ronnie the quiet hero all the best

[@qjones100]

So true! He saw her in the air the moment he laid eyes on her. Then he camped out beside her and quietly went about getting it done. He's been doing it like that for decades at Joe's side. He is a master of his craft. William and Benjamin had the best of mentors in Ronnie, and will come to cherish this experience even more as time passes.

[@jamesglenn2006]

"I said she would, so there you go. Yep! Another project done." Ronnie knows a DC3 that for sure.

[@waynebutler970]

You can’t pay for that type of training, William and Benjamin will have this to then pass on in time. Respect Ronnie.

[@The58stupot]

Uncle Ronnie total legend.

[@stoneshrink]

Mikey, your dad saying "I'll stay here all night to show this off" .... meaning he's so proud of what you accomplished.... I'm not crying dammit, it's just eye leaks. The story isn't over, it's just begun... thank you.

[@P61guy61]

a71landcruiser , well said. Joe is no buttercup. For him to say that he will stay all night is indicative that he is extremely proud of plane savers.

[@bernardc2553]

Some Plane Savers can't be replayed to much! just love it !! Miss you guys..

[@wickerbill7793]

My thanks and gratitude to all those blessed folks who restored and brought back to the skies this iconic aircraft of what some would consider the start of modern commercial aviation. My Dad’s spirit was on that plane on it’s return to the skies. He worked on just about every C47/DC3 built at Douglas Aircraft and Santa Monica & Long Beach, CA. During WWII one C47 rolled off the line pre flight ready every hour. He retired from McDonell Douglas after 37 years of dedicated service. As a youngster I saw the first DC8 take off from LGB on it’s maiden flight in beginning era of the commercial airline Jet Age.

[@msminlr]

I see I'm not the only one who is looking forward to seeing DTD at Oshkosh.

[@gemini6999]

Oh yea !

[@sr-71blackbird92]

Already got my tickets!

[@anthonyj.hickey9680]

It brought tears to my eyes when I saw Ron on board for the test flight. He really was the hero of the entire project and the glue that kept it all together. To have driven from Yellowknife and camped out by the aircraft for the entire project was absolute dedication. Good luck with everything and have a safe drive home Ron. Anthony Hickey Calgary, Alberta

[@sblack48]

It always made me sad to see her out there rotting in the harsh Quebec weather. You guys have done a great thing for aviation and the country by saving her. Lots of parts of this hit home for me. My Dad, ex rcaf clunk driver and dot pilot probably flew her in the 60s. I am an engineer on the CSeries and was on board ship #2 for her icing trials over hudson bay and supported many flights from the ground. To see her in the background is a bit sad but she did her job really well and will teach a new generation of engineers at the school. It is a great thing that young people from the school got involved and got to appreciate what a legendary airplane the dc3 is. It just has to be the greatest airplane ever built. Can't think of a better pilot to fly her, and what a generous heart to give the FO a touch 'n go! I really enjoyed this. I'm not crying, there must be a leak in my hangar roof 🤥

[@bobbydouzepis8260]

Rv4 Guy Awesome, thank you for that. By the way did you say your father was an ex clunk driver. would he happen to have any manuals or training material etc. We will be working on one and need as much reference material as we can get our hands on.

[@sblack48]

Bobby Douzepis he has a pilot's manual. Really nice, great illustrations. They were artists back then. No technical manual. He was aircrew.

[@terriellis5145]

To All of the many volunteers and Buffalo Air Ways!!! A project you a should be very very proud of!! I have watched this twice, God bless all in this project!! I'm a retired F-111f of the 48th TFW USAFE from the 80's and 90-92. Very sentiment and very meaningful for All!! Thank You!!! Congrats!! Luv for Aviation History!! Thanks everyone for bringing back a piece of History!!

[@rogerblackwood8815]

Bobby you are a star, and i hope your little girl played to make you proud! I hope she played "Little Wing"!! Not only a great song, but somewhat appropriate? All the best with the Tutor you have been a real anchor on this project!

[@markwarwick2920]

Roger Blackwood yes amen to that!

[@drenk7]

Roger Blackwood well said Rodger. Bobby Douzepis is a dedicated person in all endeavors.

[@Michael-he7xn]

I think Arnie would be proud of you Mikey. Well done Plane Savers. Well done.

[@chipking2765]

Michael yes 100%

[@toxaq]

I never saw Ice Pilots (sorry) so when I saw Episode 1 I was like "who is this guy?" Hit subscribe to see what would come of it and wow, a wonderful decision rewarded time and time again. Thanks to every Plane Saver around the world. Not just those in the core team on the ground but everyone who sent videos, donated, commented or even just hit the like button. What a fun journey and a wonderful outcome. Oh and special shout out to ENA and especially Benjamin & William.

[@MikeyMcBryan]

Thank you!!! I’m glad you are happy with your decision!! 🍻

[@1SeanBond]

@@MikeyMcBryan awesome 👍

[@moparluvrsgagarage2898]

toxag, the new Season of ICE PILOTS premiers end of June on Sunday, either the 23rd or 30th on The Weather Channel DONT miss it, I wont.

[@VMCAviationVideos]

Chapeau to those two young guys, Benjamin & William, for the dedication to get DTD flying.

[@1SeanBond]

Very nice comment and heart warming!! Wow!👍

[@chrisfoster9902]

I love the ATC lady.......there's gonna be a delay for take off due to the DC3 we will let you when you can take off so don't call back......lmao

[@marclebrun641]

I LOVE this Girl, she gets it.

[@simonrancourt7834]

Every Cessna pilot waiting : thanks for the show.

[@danwaldie4661]

I don’t know of anyone else who could have pulled this off Mikey but you. You put the team together and kept the wheels greased. I watched every single episode, when on holiday in Scotland, England and Iceland and didn’t miss an episode. Big congrats to you and the mad group of volunteers that got ‘er done. Best wishes to you all. I’ll never forget that registration CFDTD.

[@tomsnyder5324]

Uncle Ronnie is the quiet rock-solid giant behind all the effort.

[@johnclarke2553]

My wife asked me why I had tears in my eyes, so I showed her the episode. Words cannot express my admiration to the whole Plane Savers team. What a triumph! If this can't be edited down into a documentary, then my years as a broadcaster have been a waste of time. And Bobby's absence so beautifully explained, working so hard to see her fly, and forgoing the opportunity to attend his daughter's concert. WOW! I'll miss all of you. Cheers from Australia.

[@bobbydouzepis8260]

John Clarke Thank you for the kind words. I finally did see her go on her last flight out of St-Hubert the other day. Got some video and Joe signing the logbook with Jay handing the aircraft over to him. Im going to put it up on my channel soon. So look for it under my name on KZbin.

[@sctpc]

ENA was an integral part of getting C-FTD ready for that important day, The plaque is very fitting. You could always leave her there for other students to learn on.

[@owenpopplestone525]

Yes. Wonderfull support from ENA staff and students.

[@markhayes100]

Ummm, maybe we could slide that Beech 18 over to ENA. Easier to fit in a hanger...just sayin...

[@Trade.Cube_TT]

I think L'ENA will have sparked a desire for PLANE SAVERS from all over the world wanting to have their restoration project be part of the school's curriculum. . I sincerely hope that C-FDTD will take to the sky, spreading word of this legendary collaborative achievement all over North America and perhaps beyond someday.

[@r3dfiv3]

The opening brought tears to my eyes... to see this aircraft fly again after seeing it rot for so long (I'm a Longueuil local) is something very special to me. Thank you for saving her :)

[@Coops777]

Congratulations Mikey and team. There is nothing quite like pleasing your father and getting a "Well Done Son". I could feel the pride in both of you! Lots of tears here. Thankyou for showing us your lovely family and extended family and an incredible journey to victory!

[@kevdotf]

Tears of joy being being shed all over the world for what you and your team have achieved. congratulations Mikey. Kev. F West of Ireland

[@marcoeland3405]

very true... an almost dead DC-3 brought back to life, glory and air

[@FlightChops]

Way to go Mikey and Team! That was a tear jerker for sure! So glad I was able to be there and help a little to tell this story!

[@1SeanBond]

Thanks so very much for the onboard Camera work! I appreciate your work and help Mr chops!👍

[@sheldons1501]

Cant wait to see your footage!!

[@paaln180362]

Thank you for showing this project on your channel a month ago. That's what brought me here and surely a lot of other viewers as well

[@thesawch63]

FlightChops thank you mr chops !!

[@michaelr.4878]

Definitely a tear jerker. This whole project was a beautiful, beautiful thing. A big thank you goes out to all of you that were involved and thank you for bringing all of us along. I know that all of the footage was editing was an extra headache for an already super busy and overworked team. Thank you SO much. You rule, pal.

[@BMcD79959]

This episode is worthy of the culmination of all the hard work, dedication, commitment to excellence, attention to detail skill and expertise necessary to rejuvenate a 27 plus year old neglected and all but forgotten Queen of the Sky. Thanks to Mikey and his crew for “saving this plane”. They truly are Plane Savers! An idea for season two of “Plane Savers DTD” is to chronicle where and what her new adventures will be. She has a following! And I still think her nickname should be “Stella”.

[@jameseasterbrooks5363]

You and all the Plane Savers are heroes for saving DTD. Congrats on bringing a piece of Canada’s aviation past back to life!!!

[@kevinhornbuckle]

The in-cabin footage of your dad, Quinn, and Ronnie is really precious.

[@gmcjetpilot]

Congrats Plane Savers. It has been a fun adventure. Thanks for bringing us along. God Bless all those we lost fighting on D-Day to defend freedom.

[@cmulder002]

You mean "imaginary figure" bless the suppression of non-whites ? Or is lynching a form of "freedom" ?

[@gmcjetpilot]

@@cmulder002 No I don't mean that troll. Jesus Christ is a real historical figure, documented in secular and Biblical history, which who 2.2 Billion people of all races call Lord and Saviour (and our callander is based on). Christianity doesn't suppress anyone. You're getting confused with Muhammadism which demands all people submit or they be subjugated, exiled or murdered. Yet you have a problem with Jesus Christ who gave his life for our salvation. D-Day USA and Allies sacrificed their lives, 44,000, with blood and treasure to stop the tyranny of Nazis and Japan. Sacrifice it's something you don't know about. You only sucked off your mommy's and societies tit all your life and have never done anything for anyone but yourself. To your racist comment, its OK be white or any race. Lynching? Oh where are people getting lynched? You mean the millions murdered by USSR Stalin, China Mao, Islamic Jihad since 622AD which inspired 9/11 terrorism killing over 3000, more than "lynchings" of which 25% were whites who got lynched. This "lynching" news is almost a century in the past, old news. Your point? Humans are sinful and do bad things all over the World. US corrected past mistakes. USA is a great nation who has given the World many blessings, helps and saved many people and Nations, is the first to come to aid of others with great generosity, invented medical and technological advancements second to none, including the world wide internet you are using to spew your bull shit. You are an idiot. Run along punk. BTW if you don't have a spiritual faith that's fine. I get it. You are a fluke of the universe, came out of nowhere for no reason, poof life just happened by random chance, crawled out of the primordial ooze to become all life; you are a son of a monkey. Got it you have no soul just a lump. May be your Mommy can abort you tomorrow for woman's rights as your life is pointless. Good luck with that. I find it funny dumb people like you who doesn't know anything about history, theology, science, math or life goes around telling other people what they should believe or how bad their country is. That's really some insanity and narcissism on your part.

[@cmulder002]

@@gmcjetpilot Having to tell people how great you are shows self esteem issues...

[@gmcjetpilot]

@@cmulder002 Where did I say I was great? I didn't. You are projecting, you are the one with issues judging and spewing your ignorance, you self righteous ungrateful hypocrite. I'm saying Jesus Christ is great. I'm saying the 2.4 million men who fought and 44,000 who died on D-Day are heros the World should be eternally grateful for. I'm saying America is a great country with great people I'm proud of. I'm saying Team Plane Saver is great. Is that a problem for you? I'm an adult man and don't give a crap what ungrateful punks and keyboard cowards like you think. Bye.

[@fran5975]

Mikey this CAN’T be the last ‘PlaneSavers’

[@pinkdispatcher]

Now they have the Canuck to worry about. That's going to be a project for at least a decade, probably. Getting new wings and working airworthy Orendas isn't going to be easy or cheap, but that would be so cool. Maybe at least restore it to taxiing condition would be an achievement. Flying is probably not going to happen.

[@jeffkopher3468]

I know you have your regular job to get back to, but I hope you produce a few more vids when traveling to Oshkosh, etc. Awesome journey, and people! Your reaction yesterday was priceless, and the majority of your viewers felt exactly the same. Onward and upward! Thank you all!

[@davidburke8068]

Superb job - Canadian spirit really worked wonders !

[@terryscott8888]

Anyone without a tear in their eye when watching the final episode doesn't have a heart! Thank you, Mikey, and your amazing team - most of them volunteers - for paying tribute to those who secured our freedom so many years ago. And thank you to Joe and the Buffalo Airways family for going the extra mile. Plane Savers is a remarkable story in so many ways and a true inspiration. Cheers from your friends at the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association.

[@waxwingflock]

I loved Ice Pilots, but Mikey your daily videos have opened up a whole world of possibility on KZbin. Everything was so genuine and real and not contrived in any way. Real people, all big characters, even the quiet ones (Uncle Ronnie’s understatements were priceless!) No big TV crew, just you and a GoPro. Amazing! Big TV corporations watch out!

[@simplelife6663]

I'm still crying well done to all of you at Plane Savers Joe was right "we'll make her fly"!!!!!

[@MikeyMcBryan]

👍👍👍😭 thank you for all your support Cliff.

[@simplelife6663]

@@blackhatter011 This may seem pedantic but Joe said "we'll make her fly" episode (152 16:15) Ronnie said " She'll fly again, we can make her fly" episode 4 10:30 and again in episode 156. and yes I have "CDO" which is like OCD but all the letters are in the correct alphabetical order as they should be. But we are both correct and both Plane Savers fans so thank you for your support.

[@blackhatter011]

@@simplelife6663 ok

[@TheDobby11]

Thanks to you Mikey and all the team. It has been such a great journey. Looking forward to the next one. What a family Plane Savers has become... Dave

[@michaelr.4878]

It really is a beautiful thing, isn't it? The whole project was incredible. A big thank you goes out to Mikey for both taking on this project and bringing all of us along. Thank you, my brother. Much respect from Nova Scotia.

[@jamesleathers5488]

In 1974-76 I was the Senior Avionics Mechanic assigned to the U.S. Army Electronic Proving Ground Aviation Branch at Ft. Huachuca, AZ. We had one of the last C-47 aircraft flying in the Army inventory. We used it to support our OV-1 Mohawks and as a flying test bed for avionics systems. I spent a lot of time working on her we even installed an INS system that was the same as the OV-1D Mohawk. We did a retrofit on her wiring from nose to tail and the main point I want to make is I didn't think you could get her flying in the time allotted. You all pitched in and did one Hell of a good job. Congratulations !

[@Wayne-Pr]

Wow as a 50 y/o commercial pilot from Melbourne Aust this brought a tear to my eye, if only all planes could be saved. Planes are like a member of the family an extension of the pilot Well done & a huge congrats to the team.

[@grobertscott748]

Wow, had to watch three times. You know its the biggest award of accomplishment when you get a hug from the aviation master. Great job Mikey, Ronnie, Joe, Stella, ENA, and the entire Plane Savers team. What a great finish!

[@sparky-ce7wq]

MIkey, you have created a world wide community with your project, I am sure that like me they are happy for your success and sad to see the journey end. Congratulations and thank you to everyone that has contributed to the project. Just a great series to watch. Special thanks to Uncle Ronny, he is a little camera shy but he put in quite a shift to get the project completed..

[@TalladegaTom]

Well done everyone. Standing ovations! Plane officially SAVED! Take a bow Mikey. You deserve it. This is legendary stuff!

[@crazypilot7577]

Mikey if I wasn't on my phone I would type out a huge paragraph, but as I am I will come back and type it later. 156 days I've been watching, 156 days of waiting anxiously. Yesterday, she flew. 33 thousand people's dream achieve, she flew. Now, the best and most consistent youtube series is coming to an end. Now, i have nothing to wait for every evening, but the ride as it was was AMAZING. Everything that happened between Episode 1 and today are just amazing. Thank you and the whole crew so much, you all did what most sane people would not do, restore a DC-3 within about 2 months. Maybe next season of Plane Savers I will be able to help out, but until season 2 rolls around, and till we meet again, thank you Mikey, Stella, Joe, Ronnie, serge, Benjamin, Pierre, Bobby, Trent, everyone who I forgot the name of cause I am bad wth names, even 2 months in, everyone from ENA, and the entire Plane Savers community, thank you all.

[@stephanebouchard9197]

They say that with money we can do anything. You Mickey, you did it with the heart. That's why so many people appreciate what you have just accomplished. The world needs more people like you. Thanks Mickey!

[@markharrington4579]

OUTSTANDING !!! I watched every PlaneSavers From The Beginning , And Just Had To View This Epic Episode Again Today

[@radarmike6713]

FDTD will always mean "From D-Day To Destiny" to me, cause Mikey. She was destined to be with you. And WZS and ROD. she belongs with a family they loves honors respects and truly cherishes what these planes did. Do and will continue to do for people. Truly hope she flies till the 150th anniversary of D day and your great grandkids bring her to normandy

[@lurkingknight]

should put that on the side of the plane like 'that's all brother'

[@c1ph3rpunk]

This. Definitely. She has a name...

[@qjones100]

Totally agree on all points!

[@radarmike6713]

@@qjones100 you made the end of this amazing!!! So glad you got to call out your grandpa's a/c call sign. Not many people get to do that. I know when I joined the military my dad was a well known transport driver and bus(coach) driver in the military. He was known as "safety Joe" (his name was Joe) and he served and drove a full 20yr career incident free. Not a breakdown, Accident, run out of fuel or even a flat tire. Had never been done before him. When I qualified my military driver's licence from a man who gave my dad his military driver's licence he said "you would and will be as good as your dad ever was" I cried like you did at the end of your flight. It was a moment I felt the closest to my dad as a professional man. 10yrs I've drove trucks. And not a day goes by I don't do it and not think of him. I hope one day your the Capt of an Air Canada bird I'm on. Cause I know I'll have the best air Canada has had or will ever have.

[@Trade.Cube_TT]

Wow guys, I was keeping it together up until I read the above. Just over five years ago I was sitting in my Jeep in an Ontario 401 rest stop a km or so over the Quebec border watching KZbin videos on my iPad. . My dad had just been taken to hospital 6,000 km away and I was posting a message to him about wanting to fly into the airport recently named after him (TTCP) with him aboard. . Well sadly it never happened, I thought he was invincible and we'd have more time. We didn't. . Thanks to your comment Michael and Quinn's actions, I'll find a way to complete that promise of 5 years ago even though he won't be physically sitting beside me. . Its all about dreams and he showed me how to make even the most impossible ones come true, just as PLANE SAVERS set out to do and has done. .

[@julianbrown.]

The BEST upload ever on KZbin, congratulations.

[@1SeanBond]

You are so correct! Great comment!👍

[@TheBigwillistyle]

This crew was an amazing group to see pull it together. I'm so happy for guys like Will and Benjamin. A bunch of college kids who busted their a$$e$ and got to see their work pay off on such a stage, working alongside other volunteers and some of the best of the business. Mike, thanks so much for letting us join you on this project. God bless.

[@bigbadwolf1966]

years ago I shed tears of sadness out on the tarmac when our local museum's DC3 flew out for the last time. When your glorious DTD lifted her wheels from the ground, it had me shedding tears of joy. great job from a great crew to achieve all that you have done.

[@natebuwalda3638]

My father went into the hospital the day episode 4 aired. I watched it next to him as he slept in a busy emergency room. After emergency brain surgery, weeks of uncertainty (and horror), we got a diagnosis. Our family watched terminal brain cancer take away the strongest person I knew and my rock. I had Plane Savers along with the repaint photos of DZ262 at CWH to keep him up to speed on. He couldn't talk much at first, it was too much of a strain, he'd be so weak the next day if we talked too much, with medication and treatment we got his personality back but he was also getting weaker and fading. It was a confusing time. I got to share in the joy and excitement of watching the process of taking a dusty, old, duct taped relic back towards flight. I could put on an episode and we could watch and laugh without talking or straining my dad. He was still in there and he was still sharp as a tack. I could tell he enjoyed seeing the process and my excitement. Plane Savers was a tiny little light in darkest and scary time of my life. We lost him March 31st. Plane savers helped us build some light-hearted memories and seeing someone take a wild ass dream and bring such a meaningful plane back to life was an honour to share with my father. Thank you for creating some beautiful memories with a man I will honour forever. Thank you for reminding me that dreaming even as a grown up is the only way to find your true path. It's a lesson I am already carrying forward into my life. Without ever meeting you Mikey, I am so incredibly proud of you. I am so grateful for you sharing your dream with us. It was an adventure for you and a well deserved break for us when everything was falling apart. Watching the school and the amazing team that stepped up around you, the generosity and compassion reminded me how much good is in the world; and how much people care to honour our military past. I hope one day, we can meet and I can help with your next project.

[@qjones100]

Nate....I am absolutely broken reading your post. Thank you for sharing that story. Please know that we took the memory and spirit of all the Plane Savers, the crew, and all those brave soldiers and airmen with us on that flight. When she leapt off the ground she slipped the surly bonds for everyone, and was freed from the chains of decay and sickness that bound her for 27 years. I am glad we could do that to lift your father up there with us for one more memorable flight. He was there Nate, no question!

[@ChevTecGroup]

So much to say. Your videos every night have given me a good escape from this hot dusty Iraq. The success of this project was incredible. So cool to see buffalo Joe and uncle Ronnie flying together. And that copilot is one sharp man that was on the ball the whole time. Crazy how busy it is in that cockpit. Thanks for everything Mikey. I hope you have season 2, even of its just you traveling to other people's projects or Jay and Bobby showing us how a wing is mounted. Quality work and quality people. Thanks again

[@alasdairblack393]

Great to see DTD back in the air. The power of an idea and good people. The best of Canada.

[@alexandermccarthy]

It's hard to know where to start commenting on this video, because I'm in tears watching this episode for so many reasons. You've saved something that helped defeat fasicts, and in doing so honoured the memory of everyone who fought, and in many cases died, protecting those ideals. Not only that, but the idea you and Benoit had to save this aircraft has created a family, in the truest sense of that word. People coming together, from near and far, to build something that transcends any individual, and you've done it with style, wit, a great sense of humour, and not a little cheekiness, but most importantly a sense of humility. I am overwhelmed by the kindness extended by complete strangers to one another, in the pursuit of this noble cause, and have to say that if this is how Canadians treat one another, then the rest of the world has some catching up to do. Lastly, there's a small amount of sadness knowing that this will be the last episode of Plane Savers, but let me temper that with a hope. If you ever find yourself in Australia, I would be honoured to meet you, and extend some local hospitality as a small way of saying, 'Thank You'. Mikey, you are an inspiration, and a gentleman, and as a part of the extended Plane Savers family, I salute you, sir.

[@westhornton45]

Great job Mikey. I would have loved to be there and helped, but it's a far piece from North Texas. What you did was amazing. I'm not talking about the plane, Mikey. The plane was pretty great, but you did something much more amazing than that. You brought together thousands of people from different places and united them together in one cause. You had people from all over the Earth, including precious little preschool girls and grown men on their death beds joined together in work and celebration. That my friend is something special. It's community. You created a very special and diverse community. It's rare and it's a gift from God. You have a gift - don't take it lightly. Thanks for letting be a part in my own home. Congratulations.

[@mikmerl1]

The presenter is so passionate and enthusiastic that he had me standing up and cheering when I saw air under the wheels. Well done to one and all, a very worthwhile project.

[@jarrodt5786]

Congrats to everyone involved. What an emotional 😭 day. Don’t stop Mickey. Sad Bobby couldn’t be there. From Australia 🇦🇺.

[@ncpeavey9326]

Mikey, there are few, if any, people in this world that could have pulled this off as you did.....for you to assemble such a great team of volunteers and keep the momentum going was nothing short of incredible. Taking all of us along for the journey was a gift to everyone around the world. Thanks for the ride and all the best for future endeavors......you've created a movement. PS...Benjamin and William should have permanent job offers at Buffalo, redeemable at any time.

[@jonfife3637]

Congrats Mikey and crew.....thanks for honoring all allied forces who preserved our liberty and freedom 75 years ago.

[@Mike21175]

Thank you Mikey and all of the volunteers for bringing some purpose to honour those like my Great Uncle Ovide Bastien, who at 26 Years of age lost his life June 6th, 1944 Crpl. 1st Parachute Battalion. This DC 3 was there then and still lives on to keep alive those memories. Thank you to all who made this happen.

[@Brendengs84]

Well done everyone. I am super glad that I got to be a part of this 156 day journey of rescuing another DC-3. I look forward to the next episode of the journey home, the numbers and anything else in between. Great to see you have such a supportive family Mikey, and they showed how proud they are of you as well.

[@ctrcflyin2011]

An emotional end for me. I have been watching since the beginning. Plane savers got me through a lot as I cared for my wife and watched her lose her battle with cancer. I shed some tears tonight. Great job Mickey and crew!

[@CMDRSweeper]

It marks a period in life too, I do hope at least that some of those tears were at least joyful too of seeing this condemned to die plane, get the effort to get back up there. For me, DTD marks a period in life with ups and downs and shocks that I will remember and associate with this aircraft for both good and bad, and the death of a different KZbinr who I am sure would love to have seen and known this bird take flight again.

[@SuperM1687]

Best series I've ever watched on KZbin. Congratulations to everyone that made this happen. From the past to the present, this airplane flies again!!!

[@Trade.Cube_TT]

... and so say all of us ... and so say all of us.

[@PierreBouchergeek]

Thanks for your determination and perseverance, I think that was the best way to honor the ones who gave everything Lest we forget!

[@gbowne1]

Boujour Pierre

[@PierreBouchergeek]

@@gbowne1 salut!

[@libertyforever4270]

It is so important that DTD is preserved so that future generations will be understand the incredible triumph of good over evil that was unveiled in World War Two. ... Merci beaucoup, Pierre, for your contribution to this grand enterprise.

[@markbrooks140]

Mikey, I've just caught up with THE flight..You did it buddy, you and the wonderful team that surrounded you. When you have a dream, you're there to be disappointed. But your tenacity, passion and belief got you through it. Success is often these days seen as a dirty word, brash, loud, 'in your face'. But your quite, persuasive, unassuming manner and close family who believed in you, proved that 'success' can be a thing to be proud of. From embryo to flight in 156 episodes. Fantastic! You have created something here. A group of people across the world who have shared the journey with you. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the privilege to be part of this group, to share it all with you. We've shared Auntie Stella with her 'party mouth', J's awful jokes and a guest appearance by your mum. What a wonderful group of people. So what of the future? Don't let this go. PLEASE! You've proved it can be done and this momentum must be carried forward. Take your time, pick your project wisely, in the knowledge that we are there with you. Two final things. Bobby - He must get parent of the year! And we all know now that DTD has shared the sky with Vincent. God bless young man. As I've said to you before. BE PROUD. 'PLANE SAVEEERRRRSS!

[@domthomas1002]

I am probably way out of bounds on this idea. Mikey, I have watched every episode of Plane savers. My idea is, Take all of your episodes and put them on a DVD and sell them to keep plane savers going. This might even bring in some financial support for your next project.

[@jkentsan]

Mikey, this episode was absolutely the best ever. I was vicariously in the cockpit with them. Great video of the cockpit operations and we all shared the emotions of the crew, ground support, the crowd, and, of course, you Mikey. You held up well. I'm not sure I would have. All the best, Man!

[@LeaMacDonald]

She flew out of the past into the heavens and our collective hearts . . . and through this system of global union, hundreds, if not thousands, retraced the steps of the greatest generation along the road of humanity. Thanks for inviting us along Mikey, was one heck of a ride!!! :)

[@1SeanBond]

Lea thank you for your great courage and comments you are a classy fella! Keep well peace bro! This was something that I don't think can be ever repeated Awesome just Awesome!🙂👋👏👍

[@MikeyMcBryan]

👍👍👍👍

[@markhayes100]

Lea, take care of yourself sir. It's been a pleasure to read your posts. Be well!

[@LeaMacDonald]

@@markhayes100 Awe thanks Mark. It's been great hanging with you guys! The whole gang that got to "hands on" gave us all a chance to vicariously participate . . . you take care of yourself Mark! :)

[@LeaMacDonald]

@@1SeanBond I agree with it being hard to repeat . . . Mikey's act is a hard act to follow! But I'm hoping he'll come up with something for the community of followers he's managed to build. :)

[@ivanmontes2144]

Please! Save another ✈️. Your channel is AWSOME.

[@dave-d]

ATC lady, "sit down and shut up - DC-3 comin thru". LOL.

[@renoflames]

I watched this earlier today and you made a lot of things possible. I believe words cannot express everyone's gratitude for the reconstruction of this aircraft. I saw so many important things going on and I read between the lines. Honoring a former Pilot of the Aircraft was DTD's way of showing that she is still a Bird. All the volunteers were excellent and watching it come together one piece at a time was absolute miracle based. Remember this no one in the World has brought a stripped DC-3 from a scrap yard to flying in just a few months. This was an almost impossible task. If I was you I would try and keep it Flying and Keep those Engines. This Aircraft is Special and Priceless. I seen the other D-Day aircraft however I am Impressed with Backbone Stella who is a good manager. I hope you two get Married on DTD in the Air. Who knows. DTD deserves a Hangar of it's own back at your Home Base. Your Mom and Dad are excellent people be glad you still have yours around. If you can Keep Stella she is your Light. Family, Stella, Hangar, DTD, you have the will power of a hundred men. Get er Dun!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My thanks to everyone who Helped and on my Flight Case I put " In remembrance of those who supported DTD may God be with you". Plane Saversssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[@DavidG62]

Thanks for all the hard work. You all have made a huge difference to our history. I will miss the daily show.

[@bcwrangler]

Congratulations on yesterday's victory!! sadly watching this episode is bitter sweet.....hopefully it's just a pause not an end ;-) whatever the future brings Mikey, your drive to push this challenge to be reality was off the chart! You and Stella take a well deserved break and I look forward to seeing videos of DTD in Oshkosh

[@immaconfusedperson1692]

“It would be plane savers without the tail cone” LOL great!! Plane savers is the funniest plain show I’ve ever watched! LOL

[@douglasfleetney5031]

Having watched you all in Ice Pilots and the upset when that finished I never thought that another series would capture such enthusiasm for these wonderful aircraft. I sit writing this, with my wife worried about the tears in my eyes, to personally thank you for putting another DC 3 back where she belongs. I have watched every episode from the start and am now wondering what the hell I'm going to watch whilst I eat my evening meal. I am so sorry that I have not been in a position to make a solid financial offering to you, I ploughed through the damn ads just to make sure you got something for my pleasure. My principal interest is with Steam Locomotives, this year I managed to get a loco that is some 96 years old running again on a miniature line here in Kent but I have an enduring love of all machinery and the DC 3 in particular. I appreciate the hoops you have had to jump through, I understand that awful feeling of seeing the next basket case, and I fully and totally understand the tears of Triumph, Joy, Relief and Pleasure when it all comes together and performs as hoped. Ronnie, he has the same attitude and way of the Engineer as I do, was on the nail when he said she would fly. Thanks to you all, the Team is a wonderful example of what can be done with a Leader with real enthusiasm and drive, I saw the impossible made possible. How are you guys on Miracles? Thank you so much, going to miss you of an evening. Please keep us updated on her adventures and any further project.

[@1SeanBond]

Ohhhh this is better nothing but pure Mikey's Vision! Awesome comment!!👍

[@MrAshraf1949]

My brother-in-law has flown for 20 years without a problem. It was one of the safest and simple planes to fly. He flew for IAF and in Boston flew charters from Boston to PEI in the '70s.

[@ricklosangeles5043]

If only the people of the world could come together like your team did for DTD, the world could solve any problem and be a better place. My eyes are leaking really bad right now. One of man's greatest achievements "To Fly" ★★★★★

[@TheRick2130]

lovely, even nav canada participating. . .if you think you made it in life flying corporate in 777, but this man smiling like seeing his/her first born. hats of to you mr quinn jones.

[@qjones100]

Having played a small part in helping Mikey successfully achieve this goal was a true honour. This is a very special airplane, and flying her yesterday was an experience beyond words. Hats off to you and everyone else who has diligently followed and supported Mikey.

[@pete-kj9qn]

@@qjones100 You're a true gentleman Mr Jones, best wishes for the future.

[@daveforrester3977]

MIKE, thanks for taking me along on such an amazing ride .Best of luck to you Stella and Ronny and the rest of the amazing crew.

[@peter-e2q]

Hey, nice landings guys. Shed a tear with you, these are made to be in the air.

[@dylanw1604]

This is why I love aviation. The community, the support and the fact that it can bring so much happiness to so many people. Well done Mikey! You , your family and the people who supported this project are true legends - hopefully there can be more projects like this one to show people that we shouldn't just let these amazing aircraft just fade away.

[@fly4fun610]

Awesome accomplishment, awesome contributions by the team on location, the team at Buffalo Airways, and all those who contributed what they could to support this effort. And Mikey, you should be recognized for your tour de force of project management skills as well as your leadership on this amazing project. I sure enjoyed it, hope there will be a "season two"!

[@billmurray2153]

.All I can say is, thank you, never have in the course of in the love of aviation, have so many of us been inspired by the few real heros of aviation .

[@davidp8594]

Truly amazing effort! I say that as a 20 year retired US Air Force Mechanic.

[@ufm10xxl27]

Thanks Mikey, so happy for you. Enjoy your rest. Thank you for all you've done. Thanks to all Plane Savers. Chris in Ireland

[@jimg205]

You and your team did the unthinkable !! the old bird has a big smile on her face-Congrats and thanks for saving the DC3 from the scrap yard.

[@tater_relocater]

You will have to do encore at Oshkosh and when you get it home. Congratulations sir and crew. Thank you!

[@gullyyowie]

Thank you for a riveting project and series. To everyone involved , Congratulations , You all are an inspiration to anyone who wants to achieve anything in life. I hope you inspire many more aviation projects. You all have set a very high Benchmark for anybody who wish to follow on with similar projects. I hope there will be occasional updates in the life of DTD. Thanks again. Louis Treacy . California Gully, Victoria Australia.

[@tjburke79]

I have watched every episode, you couldn’t have picked better pilots. And wow what an effort by the entire team! Congratulations!

[@MrCraiglog]

Mikey I am so happy and impressed with what you and the others have done. Posting every day is legendary. I’ve followed you since about 800 subscribers and watched every episode. I can’t believe the ground swell for this project. Congratulations and looking forward to seeing you at oshkosh. Well done.

[@paulmarkman5247]

Mikey - it has been a complete privilege to accompany you and your team from Day 1 (well, Day 0 really!), each and every day. Wouldn’t have missed this perfect final episode for the world. Many congratulations - enjoy your holiday and I look forward to following you again soon. Take care - Paul

[@andrewmartin4379]

Delta Tango Delta. A project that will always be remembered. A real selfless act for so many. Thanks to you all. A joy to watch.

[@hansboogler8945]

Sorry that Bobby was M.I.A. the last couple episodes. I hope he’s alright and everything is o.k. with him. We miss Bobby! Sad that he couldn’t be there for the end... OH, I see Bobby now! I must have missed him yesterday. Glad he was there after all!

[@bobbydouzepis8260]

Hans Gruber I was at my daughters first guitar concert. Thank you for your support.

[@jimseager4681]

Just have to congratulate you Mikey, and crew. A fantastic job, amazing schedule. And an honour to see Joe at the controls for the flight. Can't wait to see what "Plane Savers" does next. Great job everyone. Best regards: Jim Seager

[@liter_sv6770]

Thank you Mikey, Bobby, Stella, Benjamin, Uncle Ronnie, William, and all the rest of the crew/natuon for bringing us something so positive!

[@Bergstaller01]

This was an excellent documentation of the trials and tribulations of aircraft restoration in such a short span of time. Usually, museums with flying collections take years, if not decades to pull off what Mikey and the crew did. Hats off to all of you!

[@RichardHirstyRH]

What on earth am I going to do now tears in my eye's after watching this final episode 156 of Plane Savers I'll miss each and everyone of you hope Bobby's daughter had a good concert thank you so much for letting me be a part of this incredible journey please keep the world updated on C-FDTD new adventure where ever the skies may take her ❤ Richard from Doncaster South Yorkshire England

[@bobbydouzepis8260]

Richard Hirsty71.RH She had a fantastic first concert. Thank you for your thoughts. I will let her know.

[@RichardHirstyRH]

@@bobbydouzepis8260 hope to see you back soon on Plane Savers 2 until then sir you and your family stay safe keep up the good Guitar work All The Best Richard