Top Fighter Pilot Barely Escapes 800 MPH Crash

CPT Brian Udell was going over 800 MPH in an F-15 straight down toward the ocean. By the time he hit the water, he had one functioning limb and was barely clinging on to life... in the middle of the night among unforgiving waves. This is a story of perseverance, intestinal fortitude, and survival.
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[@christianwarrior761]

This legend lives right down the street from me and would have never known that without this video. Thanks BRCC for telling these heroes stories.

[@jasonsherbert9450]

Have you met him before?

[@christianwarrior761]

@@jasonsherbert9450 No I just know the neighborhood they showed in the video. I wish I did though!

[@frisk151]

That's the thing about LEGENDS... They rarely talk about it... Happy to fly 'under the radar'...

[@3joewj]

He lives in my neighborhood too. Looks like my area.

[@magillageurilla]

I would go and talk to him. Those guys always got even more cool ass stories. Hell my dad was telling me today about how they blew up a donkey with a claymore trip wire when he was in the usaf lol. Thought I had heard all his stories. That was new lol

[@gillbrown8520]

I met Brian back in 2013, while coaching his son in football at ALA. Brian is an amazing man and a 100% legit warrior. Love ya, man

[@buryurfear14]

That’s so powerful. This man pushed through death to see these days.

[@whitewolf6605]

He is an amazing man. Unfortunate that a two faced lieing company associated itself with a hero so far out of their morale class its not even funny.

[@DAVIDBrown-zp8sz]

If you see him again please thank him, for me, for his service. It was great to see the man that started Folds of Honor which I'm proud to say I have been an ongoing contributor for over a year.

[@me6057]

Source -trust me bro

[@jonathanveerremans8669]

Best baseball coach I’ve had

[@gf8449]

The loss of his co-pilot hangs with him, you can tell. It's such a terrible burden to carry 🙏🙏

[@thetruckdriver6286]

How is there no movie about this guy? This is legitimately one of the most interesting and incredible stories I’ve ever heard

[@justonemori]

they're too busy with remakes and super dork movies to be interested in a good story

[@theizramen2340]

@@justonemori guys it’s top gun

[@sigmatate3235]

have you ever seen top gun

[@thatonexboxgamer4040]

Have u not seen top gun 🧍‍♂️

[@ThatBigGuy824]

This is the kind of man we should all aspire to. Put him in movies, he's the role model we need

[@BlackRifleCoffeeCompany]

Amen brother. He is the definition of never give up and someone we all should look up to.

[@emmanuelawosusi3276]

@@BlackRifleCoffeeCompany love the channel

[@emmanuelawosusi3276]

@@BlackRifleCoffeeCompany great channel

[@emmanuelawosusi3276]

@@BlackRifleCoffeeCompany love the story's

[@emmanuelawosusi3276]

@@BlackRifleCoffeeCompany love the company

[@confusi0n358]

Shout out to all the Ejection seat and flight equipment service members out there taking the time to do the tedious maintenance on a daily basis for the slim chance something goes wrong.

[@kaylaryan7961]

This is exactly why we do it. When everything else goes wrong, we need to get it right

[@ehova5838]

It’s a good job, stressful at times

[@hypanthia]

@@kaylaryan7961 thank you for your service :)

[@bruzote_]

Including keeping the masks clean! (I was wondering about masks, as I got mono during UPT many years ago and I just realized maybe it was from a mask. I doubt it very much, but maybe it could happen if the hose or mask are not fully sterilized? I still don't know how for sure, since UPT in Enid, OK had me serving time as a truly single man so I know I didn't get it from kissing anyone during UPT.)

[@jacklavelle1716]

The PR’s (parachute repairmen) In the navy catch a lot of flak for not working in the main components of aircrafts such as engines, airframes, avionics ect. BUT they are the soul reason why pilots and aircrew-men survive. They are the last resort and option. Nothing but total respect for them.

[@felixcat9318]

What a beautiful, courageous and determined man! His tearful voice as he spoke of his deceased Crew Member was touchingly beautiful. His survival is nothing short of miraculous, literally everything was completely against him surviving. He is clearly an exceptionally gifted and well disciplined Pilot.

[@nomercyinc6783]

You cannot crash an airplane into just air. No collision, not a crash. Birdstrikes aren’t collisions like impacting another aircraft

[@BaldHeadedManc]

​@@nomercyinc6783 Literally no one cares, I can imagine it's the same with the people around you.

[@MZ-bl6wg]

Damnit got some dust in my eyes. Going thru a rough time and hearing where he was , his “rough time” and it puts things in perspective. Thanks guys

[@l7846]

Same here. You hang toght!

[@smokeykitty6023]

So true. Most of us have nothing to complain about. I've been reading about and studying WW2 lately. Even the plain civilians on the ground during that war suffered more than I ever will. No more whining...

[@christianemeiners9224]

Boy, that is some story. Being a WSO myself I just can imagine what he must have gone trough. Especially having lost his backseater... Many happy landings!

[@mattjack3983]

I know right?! At 9:29 I literally winced in pain at the mental image I got when he described trying to kick his legs in the water right after he deployed his raft.

[@jonasleonguerrero5879]

Ely Powell. You understand that a WSO is essential to operate many of the systems onboard the aircraft right? CAPT back seater was most likely a WSO.

[@roryneil1921]

@@elypowell6797 ah yes the weapons systems operator of the new advanced tactical desk

[@86guitarzar]

Sorry for all the ignorant comments from people who obviously know nothing about the structure of the USAF. As a fellow combat aviator in the AF thank you for you for your service!

[@anshar6579]

Ignore the idiots thank you for your service

[@larrysendit8128]

That is one memorable story that I will never forget. Death was knocking on his door and he never answered. That man has guts.

[@trupyrodice4462]

Oh he answered that door alright, he wasn 🤣🐕jjjjjjj jjjjjjj't Jm

[@SAMZIRRA]

As I get older it still never ceases to amaze me how much knowledge a human being can store in their mind.

[@LONEWOLF-rq5tl]

Yep,everyone is made different though and definitely not capable of the same things that certain others are unfortunately,that completely doesn't make anyone on this earth stupid though but just that GOD made everyone to be different and to be capable and not capable of certain things.

[@budgetdrift6403]

I’m not an emotional guy but I got teary when he talked about his partner. What an incredible story and I’m glad their family is being looked after.

[@vernonmatthies3068]

Awesome

[@martycooksey7291]

Dennis was a student of mine when he went through the Fighter Weapons School. Outstanding WSO and he’ll of a great guy.

[@dannymerryman7503]

These guys do such a good job telling these vets stories

[@BlackRifleCoffeeCompany]

We're happy to work with fieldcraft and other great teams to share these stories of epic servicemembers accomplishing amazing things. 🇺🇸

[@tonygville2969]

@@BlackRifleCoffeeCompany Right On 👍💪🙏 Viva Cristo Rey 🙏

[@annwithaplan9766]

My dad was an AF pilot and had lots of stories to tell. I remember coming back on a flight from Taiwan to Okinawa (we sometimes got to go there and to Hong Kong with him and my mom) and one of the 2 engines went out on the Goonie Bird we were in. My dad wasn't doing the flying on that trip, but they came back and got him and he turned the plane around and flew it back to Taiwan. Some lady in the back kept crying that we were all going to die. I remember him landing it so smoothly that I could barely tell we hit the ground. I was so proud of him. That was sometime around 1971. He passed away 9 yrs ago this month.

[@agentmueller]

@@BlackRifleCoffeeCompany Do better about standing up for 2A rights. You lost me back when you took a political stance. I only come here to listen to hero’s stories, but until you change the hard left wing / RINO stance, I’ll stay informing everybody about what kind of a company you are.

[@agentmueller]

@@BlackRifleCoffeeCompany Almost laughable you put down the American flag 🇺🇸 and yet you openly advocate to strip your fellow country men of their rights.

[@737smartin]

I had the good fortune to share a few hours in the cockpit at Southwest Airlines with Brian Udell. He rode on our jumpsest going God knows where one day in the early 2000s. He shared his moving story with us humbly but powerfully. Thanks again for your service, Brian. Glad to see you're still doing well! 👍

[@stefeniedavidmusic]

"NOT a good situation." What an understatement.

[@billydoyle6919]

"This is not a good situation..." Most understated guy ever.

[@bipolarmichiganproblems4838]

When life slaps you in the face, throws you to your lowest low and there's nowhere to go, and still think yeah I gotta get this done. What an absolute legend

[@bbb8182]

I'm inspired by your will to live and to thrive. I liked your statement: "There's nothing in this world that's too difficult, or that you can't achieve or get through" Brian Udell

[@DarkSleuths]

Since everyone else knows these guys personally, I do also. This man is my father, and my priest at our local church. Great man, true warrior. You should hear his other stories!

[@rustyshackleford6693]

🧢

[@mariatorres5563]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Brother there have you been? We been, not looking for you...because yes my father so that makes you my brother....Anyways dad is a great man for sure...🤣🤣✌😁👊😎

[@agc8355]

? 2016 2 audi \16 ?? unclear

[@DarkSleuths]

@@agc8355 yes stage 3 2016 rs7. Turbos and meth kit will be done next week and I'll upload some draggy vids ;)

[@DarkSleuths]

@@rustyshackleford6693 nope.

[@maple0072]

That guy right there is a fucking hero and person I aspire to be like. I don't even know how you could pull off something like that, but this pilot did. We need more people like him in the world. God bless that legend!

[@fingerbang4842]

Aviators owe Capt. Udell and Capt. White a great debt of gratitude. We learned many things from their mishap. They were then and Capt. Udell continues to be now, an inspiration. Thank you sir and thank you for your sacrifice in support of our nation Capt. White! A Nickle! 🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@SAMZIRRA]

I cant stop commenting, this video is absolutely gorgeous, the editing, the music, and the story are sooooo good. Well done!

[@agc8355]

slight disagreement - coulda dunn w/o tinkle tunes rather have heard that pickup's purring mOtOr & jump plane as well !! bang on thO appreciate tenacity AnD survival to return !!! kudOz

[@FayDSeafish]

Only 4 comments wym

[@liamdubalmusic]

@@agc8355 when in the hell is all of that supposed to mean

[@hayleycomet8029]

Very glad this outstanding pilot survived, what a nightmare he went through and it's a testament to the great training they have, and his elite ability to implement his survival. RIP Capt. White.

[@ofpmarine]

I remember this vividly. My dad was a crew chief for F-15s at SJAFB

[@davidtcpa1]

Me, too. I was an avionics maintainer in the Rockets when it happened.

[@TheU-hv8qj]

Not that it matters but I was stationed at the shady j in the late 70s.

[@freskoclipz2733]

@@TheU-hv8qj I was the f-15

[@Timder-]

I've been a Life Support Fitter for 15 years now and this is one of the craziest stories i've ever heard.. and i love that his life support guys gave him shit and "reinforced" his pocket cause he likes to leave the aircraft at high speed hahaha Salute to you Sir and thank you for telling your story

[@Avofan]

I had the privilege of meeting Capt. Udell when he was my pilot on a Southwest flight from Burbank to Phoenix. He was awesome and a nice gentleman.

[@akdefense]

It's great to hear stories of people with a sound mind in all situations.

[@utbdoug]

The USCG is so well equipped and so fast to respond. Here in the UK most of our stuff is voluntary or contracted out. What an ordeal to survive. So glad he's fighting fit and settled into a great career. Such a worthwhile charity and a hell of a way to bring light to it. His truck is beautiful as well. He takes great care of his equipment. I hope it takes care of him, too!

[@BlackRifleCoffeeCompany]

Folds of Honor truly helps so many deserving families. We’re thankful to be able to bring light to such an amazing non-profit organization.

[@tonygville2969]

@@BlackRifleCoffeeCompany Don't Grow Tired of doing Good 🙏 God Wins Biggly 💪🙏 Viva Cristo Rey 🙏

[@soniag4516]

Yes that's why we pay high taxes and have a huge military budget. We love and pray for all our vets, first responders in every branch including local firefighters. Without these men and women of Valor we would be just another Western country. Your Royals suck a lot of wealth out of the public maybe it's about time that changed. Not being mean just the way I as an American see it.

[@utbdoug]

@@soniag4516 lol, The royal family brings in way more money than they "suck up".. Might be worth investing some time to see what they actually do

[@TheLoneHaranger]

The self-discipline he displayed may be the basic AF standard but, when you hear stories like Brian's, I mean, surviving that situation? With those injuries? It seems almost a superhuman feat. I wouldn't have heard this story but for BRCC. Thank you, Team. Then, the outcome of Dennis' death simply bursts my heart. There are no other words. It truly is a 'Community' with Vets. You rally round, give hope, and encouragement, leave no man behind. The world needs inspiration like this. Bravo Zulu.

[@larrysendit8128]

Never could have said it better

[@imlistening1137]

Holy cow… it’s great to see him looking so good telling this story… but it sounds like he’s lucky to have survived this experience. I’m sorry to hear that Dennis did not. Watching him tell the story of the rescuer coming down that line…. He was choked up, and so was I. And how about that truck he restored?! Awesome!

[@tracytrawick322]

The story he didn't tell was the everyday, every hour chronic pain he has to live with. So good to see him active and in his beloved truck! It's a place of peace and pleasure, and like him, a downright awesome restoration!

[@NLGwotlkclassic]

im surprised he lived that really. So damn close

[@thenikonjones]

I remember reading about this when it happened. I have often wondered what happened to him. Thanks for sharing. The part where he mentions the WSO's daughter...man, that got me. Glad he was able to sit down and tell this story. I'm sure not a day goes by that he doesn't think about that cold, dark night off the coast of North Carolina. God obviously had plans for him to hang around.

[@OslerWannabe]

What about all the deserving young people who die in boating accidents every year? Young folks who prayed for deliverance, and God was otherwise occupied?

[@ozzieo3517]

God?????😅😮😂 Not so sure about that.....maybe Buddha was planning on returning him as a cow or monkey 🐒, but Christian god seemed to have dropped the ball 🏀😅😮😂

[@paulpaul246]

Yes! Jesus had plans to keep you alive. We don't understand these things but it's obvious. He also loves Dallas and we don't understand these things why does didn't make it but there's nothing we can say except God help us all

[@RonRives]

Wow, what a story. Getting into the raft part was chilling. Finding out his WSO didn’t make brought back some tough memories. I survived a midair in Phantoms. The other crew didn’t make it. There is nothing like knowing your squadron mates are dead and you’re alive. Semper Fi.

[@steveperreira5850]

I know you guys are doing the best job you can. But there is a problem here. There is no need for combat pilots anymore, not on board aircraft, and it has been that way for decades. In the 1980s, I was an electronics avionics technician on F106 Delta darts, all of them are fully automated and they are already 20 years old. There was no need for a pilot whatsoever. I also witnessed Drone aircraft being flown from the ground fully automated at Tyndall Air Force Base, at that time. You know exactly what I am talking about. It is a waste of money and a risk to our national security to have pilots flying combat aircraft, and it has been that way for decades. Quite frankly the military is stupid. Later I earned my engineering degree and design components for the F22 stealth fighter. Probably a great airplane, no need for a pilot though, and we are wasting payload and capability by putting human beings on board aircraft that are going into combat. The Ukraine war Is proving pretty much that manNed combat aircraft Are pretty useless, expensive to operate, and are providing prisoners of war to our enemies, that is you!!! You are nothing but a liability and a mission degraded …. I know this stuff as a technician, as an engineer, and as a pilot myself. The pilot is the weakest link. But your pride keeps you guys from admitting that. You were obsolete 60 years ago, and you were obsolete today. What a shame this is and what a waste of money, and if we’re not careful someone else with drone technology will kill us all.

[@rigolmgs]

@@steveperreira5850 well said Sir, one of these days they will figure it out, my guess then unmanned jets run circles around our top fighters.

[@keymind117]

@@steveperreira5850 lol okay

[@charleswhitten3623]

ABSOLUTELY, the most incredible thing that I've ever heard of. So happy to hear you're doing good. Really sorry to hear about your co pilot, sad !! Thank you for your service !!

[@kevinwells4986]

Found by accident. I'm old, retired, once an aviator - but not much of a one in comparison... but I've been around a lot of them. This story is.. incredible. What else to say? I love his life now, portrayed by this video, still flying (I flew a Piper Cub for enjoyment, not a Super Cub though) - cool truck. And an incredible attitude.

[@jamesm3471]

Anyone who has flown a Cub for enjoyment has great taste in aircraft and is more than okay in my book!

[@kevinwells4986]

@@jamesm3471 Thanks George and Ruth. When I was young I used to tell my friends I could land the Cub on the roof of a K-Mart and survive, you could fly it so slow! But yeah, it was my favorite when I began. I wish I had one today.

[@bodazaphfa]

What a story! This aviator is such an inspiration. My heart goes out to the WSO and his family.

[@SymplMan81]

Fighter pilots are next level human beings.

[@BlackRifleCoffeeCompany]

They definitely got balls of steel 💯

[@SymplMan81]

@@BlackRifleCoffeeCompany I hear they have to factor in those steel balls when they design the aircraft, or else the CG will be nose-heavy...

[@luketroyer7620]

Coast Guard ASTs (rescue swimmers) are as well.

[@sylviasanchez3901]

Nah I disagree about one human being superior to any other. Your spirit it is that prevails regardless the holodeck sequence. A starving African child's spirit is not an inferior being to this man. These 'distinctions' R annoying. His spirit prevailed, glory to God. But superior? I must digress.

[@SymplMan81]

@@sylviasanchez3901 You put that starving African child into a fighter jet and see what kind of decisions he makes - SPOILER ALERT: he/she wont be starving anymore. You can't reduce EVERYTHING down to it's simplest form because you want to make a point about equity. You could make a point about opportunity...I'm sure there's a starving child in Africa (and many other places, not sure why you picked Africa...but I digress), that, given the opportunity and proper training, could pilot a fighter jet. Maybe that same kid would have lived through this same harrowing event - by luck or by absolute presence of mind...I'm sure there's one out there...surely. Unfortunately, not everyone has an opportunity to be a fighter pilot; if EVERYONE did have that opportunity, only a small percentage of them would be capable, and an even smaller percentage are going to excel. "Superiority" is a relative term - this man is SUPERIOR to said starving child, and a vast majority of the world's population, at piloting an aircraft...I know this much for certain.

[@5Lincoln28]

so he escaped death while going 900mph on an F-15? that guy is a legend

[@BlackRifleCoffeeCompany]

You said it best. 💯 He refused to give up even when the odds weren’t in his favor.. And that’s something we all should try to emulate.

[@5Lincoln28]

@@BlackRifleCoffeeCompany hell yeah, quality motivation right there

[@michajastrzebski4383]

@@BlackRifleCoffeeCompany so very well said.

[@KnapptimeAlpha]

what a story this was. love the fact that you came back and flew for the usaf again after being nearly completely torn apart. absolutely incredible serious goosebumps at the end of this!

[@mxcollin95]

Everything about Capt. Udell’s story is inspiring. Just getting ready to go back to recurrent flight training and his story about his dad teaching him that if he didn’t know everything about his airplane then he didn’t know shit is motivating and a great standard to shoot for! His dad teaching him to know everything about his airplane and to “always trust your instruments but always listen to your airplane” is absolute gold for an aviator and just confirms that this legend was raised by a legend. 👏🇺🇸

[@bloodynoob8033]

Rest In Peace Dennis. I can’t believe nobody else is even thinking about his fallen patriot!

[@mikearnold3450]

This story is all around the F-15 community. We all know the loss. He will never be forgotten.

[@nope24601]

Thank you for your service. I've never listened to a more diligent, strong-willed, and prepared man. I am honored to call you a US airman. God bless you.

[@smokeykitty6023]

I am astounded at his will to live, to heal, to fly again. I am humbled and encouraged to be a better person. Thank you ever so much.

[@johnyves1246]

The sheer determination and resilience of this man is a lesson never to be forgotten : when you think the chips are down, the way out is possible through the will to live ! Thank you for sharing !

[@heathhalfhill6401]

That is a super beautiful truck bud. As a USAF veteran I respect what you have done and I am so sorry for the loss of your friend Dennis. God bless you sir and his family for y’all’s sacrifice sir.

[@artbugbee7236]

A strong mind and the will to live coupled with a lot of talent and split second timing produced this extraordinary event that we all celebrate. This is a riveting story, I flew the F15 and the F106 for 24 years and been flying for 55 years and was glued to this video. An amazing performance Brian Udell, we all point to you with pride.

[@quantummath]

I remember this gentleman's interview in the early 2000s. For this man, I have nothing but love and respect. Listening to his struggle is truly an inspiration.

[@escalade78]

SO sorry for the loss of his fellow pilot may he R.I.P. & may we never forget his sacrifice. Thank you Capt Udell for your service & Thank You BRCC for telling our service members' stories of sacrifice, fortitude & service to our country. God Bless & Keep Them Safe!

[@anadromous-]

Wow… I’m putting this into perspective for myself, I was not yet 2 days old when this happened, to think of being born and something so visceral as this story happening at the same time is crazy for me to think about! Im so glad you made it out and to share your story to hear about it 27 years later. Mind boggling to say the least!

[@wyattblessing7078]

Awesome Life Story and so many lesson's for this Vet to learn from Cpt Udell. Thanks BRCC.

[@michaeljoseph3528]

Dennis, you are among our heroes.

[@NavyVet34]

One of America’s BEST - makes me even more proud to be an aviation veteran.

[@TheMagislayer72]

This story is an incredible testament to the fortitude of this Airman God Bless him and his family prayers to his WSO and his family may he Rest in Peace. As a prior USAF parachute rigger this story was hard to watch as I've lost 2 crew members from a mid air collision. Their deaths haunt me to this day. I will add that Folds of Honor is an outstanding organization fingers crossed my step son will be awarded financial aid thru them this year for his own education.

[@Hugo-Hernandez]

Wow, crazy story. Thank you for your service and your charity 🙏.

[@rickford4386]

This is one of the most incredible story I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching. Your guardian Angel was definitely with you that night. You are a true inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing your story. Stay safe.

[@Randomaviation757]

That is the kind of inspiration we need. Life can seem stressful at all times, but it takes a story like this to give you all the motivation you need.

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Surviving that ejection is nothing short of a miraculous anomaly. Absolute chad to recover and get back in the steel eagle (hell of an aircraft).

[@BlackRifleCoffeeCompany]

He wasn’t going to take no for an answer. Impressive doesn’t even begin to describe his determination to not only survive but to get back out there. 💯

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

@@BlackRifleCoffeeCompany Absolutely agree.

[@Koconnor24]

Wow thanks for sharing his story, He is a legend and should be seen as one for sure.Amazing

[@ellaquin]

This is an incredible story, the sheer force of will that you must have had in something that I don't think anyone could understand unless they have experienced it. Thank you for your service.

[@Solo-vm8pd]

What an incredible story of faith, mental fortitude & determination!!! Much respect to this gentleman & his unwillingness to give up despite the odds that were stacked against him

[@keithsargent6963]

Amazing that you came through it , glad that you did. I am an Air Force brat and the son of a pilot myself. Dad retired in 1975.

[@paraheaps]

Thank you for all you have done, and for giving me some more motivation. I have been fighting with an injury from a flying accident and have been told i couldnt do things again also. Im happy to hear he has been able to return to the things he loves

[@kasparpovilanskas4674]

hey man, feel free to not answer - but what happened? Im a GA pilot and haven't flown in years, I wanna get back into it but Im a bit scared. Curious what you went through.

[@paraheaps]

@@kasparpovilanskas4674 Your good, I was a paraglider pilot since I was 16, but in 2018 I hit a pocket of weird air on landing that folded my glider completely in half. I hit the ground from around 35 ft, and shattered my spine. I love flight and have been back in the air, but not in a glider again. I get having a fear of the unknown.. makes it hard to get in the air again. No one could judge you for that. All I can say is, if your worried, maybe fly with an instructor a bit more or even advance your training further until you feel comfortable? I would also suggest flying early mornings and evenings when the air is calm and more predictable.

[@Mister_Majestic]

Thank you both for your service. RIP WSO Dennis.

[@xtofficial9643]

Even with all the injuries he still was calling for his friend that's love much respect to you sir and thank you for your service

[@Boza_]

Incredible story thanks for putting this out, I live close to Seymour Johnson and never heard about this till now. Brian is a hero and the definition of never give up, I’m sad to hear that Dennis didn’t make it but happy his daughter was taken care of.

[@SamiJumppanen]

This is not the first time the story's been told (even on KZbin), but this is a good one to be told and heard again.

[@glennquagmire3258]

Thank you BRCC. I am familiar with Charlie's antics and a fan of Heather Lynn's, but this story pulled back the covers to let me see what real soldiers are made of. From the title, I knew it was going to be gruesome. Seeing you guys helping each other regain their manhood and humanity is incredible. God bless the men and women who face the dangers and carry out their missions so I can enjoy freedom is what it is truly about.

[@soniag4516]

I believe God already blessed them that is why they are able to do and go through what they did. Men like Capt. UDELL are ought to be celebrated not those nit-wits from Hollywood wannabees.

[@calvinhenshaw2147]

thanks for sharing.... My son is rescue for usaf. In Jordan now TDY. My prayers are with him and all the people there that his services are never needed. great job Capt. Brian and the rescue team.

[@charlesbarbour4995]

One hell of a story, thanks BRCC for bringing these stories to viewers.

[@edwardgoering1237]

Anytime I,m faced with a dilema I watch someone like this hero rehab and it makes me know well if he can do it I can !

[@dustyking8851]

When I saw him standing in his flight suit next to his F 15 my 1st thought was, Oh! The real Top Gun. Then he told his story and he is so much more than that he is a model for all of us to strive to be. He is why America will always be great & has always has been great.

[@darthtaylor7346]

Thanks for telling his story. He is truly a legend.

[@newt2010]

WOW. What a story. Love to hear about our military heroes. So glad they stay in touch. Soooooo sad the loss of the other. RIP sir. RIP

[@fahhcue850]

I used to live just minutes down the road from SJAFB down in Cherry Point and Newburn and it was always great to watch those plains flying overhead and knew that they were some amazing pilots up there! This is an absolute testament to that very fact!! 🙌🏼

[@OslerWannabe]

Planes?

[@fahhcue850]

@@OslerWannabe autocorrect, whatever same difference, obviously knew what was meant.. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@garyherbert226]

A friend of mine in the South African Air Force had a similar experience ejecting out of a Mirage 111 in 1985. Also at about Mach 1.2. Both his legs suffered the same damage as yours, but he too, with a strong faith in God and a positive mindset, was back in the air in about 6 months.

[@joebledsoe257]

Thanks Buddy! Thanks for your time in Uniform.

[@MPRENO619]

Holy shit! What a story...thank you to all involved for sharing this. Absolutely incredible.

[@klausbuchberger7695]

Brian, you're an absolute inspiration, a man who lives by the word of God, with absolute integrity and determination! This is an awesome story - thanks for sharing it sir! It's too bad that most people these days don't have half the integrity and faith in God as you do! - MSgt Klaus Buchberger, Retired - 128 ACS WIANG

[@knuckletherapyserveothersf6092]

Thanks for your service to our country 🙏 I'm glad you made it home. Bless you and your family

[@firewaterbydesign]

Spine chilling story of not just the will to survive, but the importance of training and following your gut instincts. Incredible story of survival and the courage to go on.

[@jasonmacneil2256]

I'm so proud of him for realizing the good Lord was with him!! God bless you and keep you Sir!

[@mongolikechewchew2475]

What a story! God Bless him & may Dennis continue to rest in eternal peace! Curious as to the results of the investigation,what was found as far as what the heck happened to this F-15 that caused this crash?

[@bori1977]

Bk Rifle, you made it happy and sad. Thanks for sharing our warriors stories! Guys remember Warriors Never Die!!! Their stories live for EVER!

[@MatthewH123abc]

Absolute legend!!! We need more people like this man.

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

Incredible!!!

[@JR36802]

Man such a sad and happy story all in one outing had to be a rough deal to live through I’m not even talking about the injuries. Thanks for your service

[@lanejohnston934]

Amazing story! Also the production quality just makes the story even better!

[@anthonycassata5152]

Wow, what a miraculous story. Good bless you and the rescue swimmer.

[@johnnyrotten6191]

Fucking awesome story of survival and never-quit motivation to press forward and succeed. Shady-J was my last unit before punching out of active duty and moving over to ANG; I left just as they were preparing to convert from F-4Es to F-15 Strikes. As an aside, I'm drooling over his truck......beautiful.

[@TacticalNacho]

what an incredible story!

[@ChristianBob100]

Thank you Capt for your story. God bless.

[@USNveteran]

Great story & video so glad you made it Brian! I remember going to one of our safety stand downs after something similar happened to one of our guys in a T-2 Buckeye. The pictures of his injuries were pretty gruesome but he also made it. Thanks to all now serving, those who have, and those who will in the future. FLY NAVY!!!

[@n8032]

This is super similar to Kegan Gill's story. Even the geographical location and aircraft pitch at ejection is the same. Absolutely crazy these guys survived.

[@adamthompson8432]

First of all this poor man. Thank god he survived. I would like to say I can’t imagine burying your partner but I can because I buried mine two weeks ago. Both of us police officers. The only thing I want to correct in this story is police and firemen their kids do not get their college paid for, at least where we live. I wish it were true. I’m sorry for your loss sir. Until two weeks ago I didn’t know your pain ad now I do. I’m completely lost and confused. Most days I don’t even know what to do. I’m grateful you survived sir.

[@momwithaplan1287]

So sorry to you sir for your loss. Hang in there. Thing’s will get better. Life sucks, but is still worth fighting and living for. One day at a time. That’s all you can do. Stay Safe!

[@momwithaplan1287]

So sorry to you sir for your loss. Hang in there. Thing’s will get better. Life sucks, but is still worth fighting and living for. One day at a time. That’s all you can do. Stay Safe!

[@DanielThomasArgueta]

Incredible story. Thank you.

[@timbenham516]

Thank you for your service. Glad you know where your help came from.🙏

[@mikebliss7110]

I was working EOR that night and my stomach fell when we were told you were not making it back to base. Also, my wife was lifeguard at the YMCA in town and watched you work hard at rehab to get back. Glad I came across this.

[@BrentRivers]

We need more stories of real heroes at a time when the world seems upside down. Keep it up guys..

[@terryrose6208]

This is a wonderful example of true grit and the will to survive. Thank you for your service and may God continue to bless you abundantly.

[@poloplatinum74]

Wow!! what an incredible story... God Bless him, I'm happy he's on our side!!

[@EDCandLace]

I watched a documentary about this year's ago and its nothing short of a miracle. A super sonic ejection at sealevel, the forces in that thick low altitude air at those speeds are literally mind bending. Surviving a super sonic ejection at 30k feet wouldn't be assured (surviving super sonic ejection at any altitude is impressive) and you would take a beating but a super sonic ejection at sealevel and surviving your odds of survival couldn't be more then just a few percent and the soft tissue and skeletal trauma would be enormous this man is truly a walking miracle to be alive.