Wrecking & Trolling The Germans With A Wooden Plane - DH 98 Mosquito | Reaction!

‪@the_fat_electrician‬ this is an absolutely insane story! what a bad ass! the guys was able to think outside the box and do something that would change the avionics world forever! Also why were his hands so small!? I need answers!
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[@TheDragonlance2003]

I’ll tell you my man I’m 72 years old BRIT that box set is worth gold the world at war is the finest definitive work on the Second World War narrated by the late great Sir Laurence Olivier . Show every episode in the box on your channel P.S if you do show the box set your ratings will go upppp

[@stevewatson7435]

The World at War is the definitive WW2 series

[@AriasandtheNATION]

Thanks for watching guys! You all are legends! ❤

[@gordonduke8812]

The boxed set "World At War" is an amazing series. Definitely a must watch.

[@marcuswardle3180]

Lord Beaverbrook wasn't a politician, he was a Newspaper magnate. He and Churchill got on along very well. Beaverbrook's job was to ensure that the RAF had the planes and engines to defend the UK. The period in which this took place was during and after the Battle of Britain. England needed every aircraft and engine it could get its hands on. The UK government had placed an order worth $130 million with Packard to build Merlin engines. The first one ran in August 1941. Engines were precious and there were many other new aircrafts being developed which could have done with the Merlin.

[@davidtaylor9593]

The World at War is the most important documentary that has ever been filmed. But it is a big one. If you do it I'm with you

[@necessaryevil3428]

Greatest aircraft of ww2.... no question 🇬🇧

[@yankee_tango]

Who says Stealth Aircraft didn't exist until the 1980's?? This aircraft right here is the Grandfather of the F117 Nighthawk Strike aircraft, the B2 Spirit bomber, and the B21 Raider.

[@edhoward-bearder3081]

Watch 633 Squadron for more Mossie born... also the finale is the inspiration for the original Star Wars trench run..

[@michaelnolan6951]

Sorry for this very late comment, but had to chime in about "The World At War". Quite simply the best documentary series ever. Made barely 30 years after WWII ended, each episode contains eyewitness interviews from every significant event in the war (For example, you even have Hitler's private secretary from the final days of hiding in the bunker in Berlin, describing how the sonofabitch married Eva Braun and practised murdering his dogs.) If you post it, we will come!

[@aaroncoffman88]

Comic nerd factoid: The reason Cyclops of the X-Men ended up separated from his parents and brother was because an alien race (the Shiar) attacked the airplane his father was flying. That plane: a Mosquito.

[@Wearywastrel]

Now THAT, is a fun fact.

[@leighharding5449]

There was also a version of the mosquito called the tsetse fly, this had the 4 machine guns, 4 20mm canons and a 56mm 6 pounder anti tank gun with an auto loader, they were used to hunt ships and submarines, when they were also carrying 8 rockets they were supposed to be able to match the fire power of a light cruiser.

[@MotherGoose264]

Oh yes another good one, have always loved the Mosquito. What a story , the video fills in some gaps in my knowledge. Very nice. 🤘❤️🇺🇲🇪🇺 Ps , yes concrete ships, they are now used as Powell River Concrete Ship Breakwater aka the Hulks, in BC canada. Wasnt a new concept either. It kinda works. During both World Wars, the U.S. government ordered small batches of ships with hulls made of concrete. The ships were built due to wartime shortages of steel. While the ships were not complete failures, the entire concept was less than ideal ( imagine patching a hole, way harder than wood or metal ships, almost impossible ) and the practice was abandoned. There are several videos about them. That "world at war" boxset is a good one, i have it as well. Been ages since i've touched it tho coz it envolves reinstalling a dvd player or watching it on laptop😂. If you manage to get it uploaded it is definitely worth the watch. I am here for it 😉

[@petersone6172]

The Hawker Hurricane was a stressed fabric covering a wooden frame, it was the most numerous RAF fighter during the Battle of Britain, the ground crews liked it because repairing the bullet holes was like repairing holes in your clothes, not so with metal skin Spitfires.

[@ispbrotherwolf]

I just love this plane, it is amazing. When I was young I was a member of the Swedish Air force "scouts" , and we talked a lot about this plane. Sweden have always been extremely good at building planes.

[@michaelwilliams3232]

Known as 'Liberty ' ships, consructed with precast sections of concrete. 1000s delivered 1942 onwards.

[@gkiferonhs]

Re: concrete boats. The concrete engineering classes at The University of Kansas and at Kansas State University have had an annual "Concrete Canoe Race" for decades. They race downstream from Manhattan, Kansas (home of K-State) to Lawrence, Kansas (home of KU) along the Kaw River. The winner is not the one that makes it, it is the lightest one that makes it first. A fun day.

[@tonycobain436]

Fun fact dude De Havilland aircraft company was based in Bolton Lancashire, yes your right the home of Fred dibnah

[@HankD13]

Operation Jericho was the Amiens prison break (blowing down the walls) - not Norway. Their first combat op was as Pathfinders in the 1000 bomber raid of Cologne in May 42. The Mosquito movie "633 Squadron" is an abiding childhood memory. The mosquito was also a very beautiful plane - and it was also incredibly adaptable - photo recce, bomber - including the Highball bouncing bomb, night fighter, fighter bomber - bombs or rockets, torpedo bomber and personal favourite the Teste Mosquito with its Molins "6-pounder Class M" cannon: this was a modified QF 6-pounder (57 mm) anti-tank gun! U-boats really hated that one.

[@supernovaleftover1812]

For most it's the beauty of the Spitfire that wins your heart but for those in the know, it's the Mosquito.

[@ellesee7079]

Definitely NOT a fake plane! My uncle worked with the Mosquitos, and one day, a pilot didn't see him. He was very lucky - he only lost half an eyebrow to that propeller! Amazing plane! And its that kind of Blue Sky thinking that meant this little island always managed to punch above its weight. By the way, that guy could do your 1 hour Ted talk in 25 minutes! 😂

[@peterforfun210]

Hi sir you are so real an honest and believable. Unlike your friend you sit with he is so force. Keep going and have fun

[@reneedevry4361]

Amazing that Highschool History Class never mentioned the "stupid politics" part.🤔🤔🤔 I saw a Mosquito once as a kid at an airshow. Very cool. Love this Fat Electrition guy. Very funny.🤘🔥🤘 I always thought I had a good grasp of WW2 history but only last week learned about a "friendly fire" battle between the Canadians and the USA off the coast of Alaska. I had never heard anything about this but can understand that both countries would keep this embarassment under wraps.😅😂😂😂😪 Another great reaction and video.❤️‍🔥👍 🥰🥰🥰🇨🇦

[@MegaJackpot180]

The world at war i watched when t came out with my dad (yes im that old) it is the single most best doc about ww2 there is i have the box set also but will watch with you in a heartbeat

[@franksidebottom1271]

My favourite plane ever made..Guy Martin owns a Merlin ..worth a watch.

[@WreckedNation01]

100%

[@WreckedNation01]

I think we have checked that put on ETS21

[@chrissimmons5611]

Operation Jericho took place on 18 February 1944 during the Second World War. the mosquito bombed Amiens Prison in France not Norway and it was a success freeing lots of French freedom fighters.

[@petermcdonald4740]

A lot of Mosquitoes were built in Canada. Two of the last ones that can still fly are in Canada. One in Ontario and one in Kelowna British Columbia. They show up at air shows

[@Mex1c070]

Yes, watch the 'World at war' it's so informative.

[@Nickel1147]

The World at War is the best series on the second world war. 🇬🇧

[@colinwebb4844]

The Hurricane in ww2 had metal frame but canvas coverings for patching up quick repair

[@shaneb4612]

I would hate to be married to Nick. He would never shut up. He'd always be right or have a story to tell. He's a champion & seems like a top guy. Keep up the good work Dan.

[@waynejones1054]

Brilliant video.😄😄Edit: The World At War is the best documentry of World War II ever made.

[@colinwebb4844]

Hi Daniel, I always thought the mosquito was a British plane luv the channel Colin UK

[@user-ze5tu4ck1t]

The Germans were building a Mock Airport out of Wood ,with Wooden planes the British spotted it Waited for them to Finish then Dropped Wooden Bombs on it .Wrote on the Bombs WOOD FOR WOOD.

[@hugeroastpotato]

He does not mention the Avro Tadcaster. The concrete bomber that had a revolutionary lightweight engine made out of Plaster of Paris and landing gear made out of toilet rolls.

[@freddavis3885]

Concrete ships in WW2 were called Liberty ships

[@WreckedNation01]

Thats insane i need to get to the video for sure. Any recommendations as to which video.

[@freddavis3885]

Sorry I can't think of one I know of them from my grandparents my grandpa severed in the Marines in WW2 I severed in the Marines from 1982 To 1992

[@freddavis3885]

Sorry I was very wrong the concrete ships came out about the same time as Liberty ships and were not that great

[@MoA-Reload...]

The liberty ships were a crash built class of cargo ships and in typical US "go big or go home" style of WW2 they built close to 3000 of the things and the truly amazing part, they did that in the span of 4yrs...while also churning out enough Warships to overtake the Royal Navy as the largest navy on the planet by quite some margin! Highly recommend Historigraph - How the liberty ship won ww2 for the allies @WreckedNation01 There were concrete cargo ships built by Liberty Ship Building Company during WW1 as part of the "emergency fleet". Iirc there were around 10 and it was towards the end of the war too. They didn't really do much beyond provide lessons on the idea. Not sure the idea was resurrected for WW2 though. By that time, while still a valuable war material, steel was far more abundant than it was back in WW1. WW2 there was also the pykrete super carriers that never really left the drawing board beyond a proof of concept small hull that was constructed somewhere in Canada(and apparently took years to defrost and fall apart) and it did also result in a hilarious sounding meeting between high ranking Royal Navy officers and USN counter parts with someone ending up nearly getting hit in the leg when someone shot a block of pykrete to prove it was strong stuff 😂 Cuts down on the back n forth if you just pull a gun out and shoot the thing to say "see? It strong" I suppose. That was project Habbakuk I think? It's another bats**t crazy "what were you smoking when you thought that up and can I have a pint of it plz?" idea 😊

[@rg20322]

Actually, that's incorrect. The US was trying to see if ice, along with straw and other materials could become an aircraft carrier. I believe that the British were looking at actual concrete ships. Please keep in mind that the term "Concrete" is very different when manipulated. You can have a concrete boat and love that they were thinking about it. Love the Romans!

[@charlesdarwin9039]

For odd British planes, look up the swordfish

[@ryderjohnson1293]

That rant at the end😂😂😂...mic drop.

[@grrfy]

Lots of yachts were made from concrete, it actually gets tougher when immersed in water for a while , they are really strong/sturdy, and easy to build ,there are many of the ww2 concrete barges left up british waterways, or used to stop erosion, they mainly survive now due to the fact that they are wortless as scrap.Edit to add , another reason the Mosquito was designed the way it was and a success, is that it used workers and materials(wood) from the furniture industries of britain at the time , which did not compete with other labour and materials used in more "modern" metal designs, as an aside, even if you cant show the World at War on here, it is a defo for showing to your youngest when they are old enough, an amazing historically important series, whose story, unless retold, may end up almost forgotten in the next generations.

[@erika_itsumi5141]

I've been waiting for this one ^^

[@Jon-sy3tx]

Before WW2 early planes were made out of wood. The the DeHavilland got produced. The Spruce Goose was made mostly out of spruce. Wood is still used today for mainly the sport side of the aviation industry

[@richardwest6358]

Don't forget that the airplanes responsible for damage to the Bismark which disabled her enough that it was eventually caught were Swordfish. This was a string and canvas torpedo biplane. It had a crew of 2 in an open cockpit and was armed with one machine guNnand a torpedo - one of which damaged her steering allowing the Royal Navy to catch and finish her.

[@MrLittlelud4]

My father flew them, he also trained American pilots, he went through from 39 to 45.He never spoke about it much.

[@william6682]

Concrete ships? Yes they do float. Remember they said steel ships wouldn't float, but they did (apart from the Titanic).

[@colinwebb4844]

The Hurricane in ww2 had metal frame but canvas coverings for patching up quick repair concrete ships I think he's just being sarcastic cos America was building ships that were so strong

[@alibennett78]

Like the wooden horse of troy the wooden plane of uk

[@IvIidnight]

Hello, good sir. I hope that you and yours are well. 🐱💙🙏🏻👊🏻🌚

[@IvIidnight]

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[@toddnesbitt3113]

The fact that you can make them so mad they try to copy it, think they (lost) the veneer glue recipe. Guesstimate? Hooves

[@Snowtail07]

i really hope you react to th movie Midway (2019) after battle 360 episodes 1 & 2 the movie is just gonna hit different. Your reactiosn to Chubby Electron Man are my favorites to watch! keep it up!

[@nightkissg6520]

Awesome story

[@spadej791]

I don't know if anybody else has had a chance to comment on it yet but if you remember back to the ice cream barge video the ice cream barges were actually made out of concrete ships that America had made in trials that actually failed to the Navy took three concrete barges and turned them into ice cream barges

[@WreckedNation01]

Omg thats right!!! Holy crap i did forget

[@spadej791]

@@WreckedNation01 I don't normally do reaction channels but you guys popped up with reaction to one of Nick's episodes on my news feed and you guys stood out so I subscribed to every single one of your guys's channels looking forward to being on this journey with you guys and watching you grow

[@lawrencerothwell1615]

Concrete Battleship= Fort Drum (USS No Go)

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Lord Beaverbrook got blackmailed by the Kray brother's

[@PAT8888-is2pd]

The concrete ships were called liberty ships. Not terribly successful but, a thing.

[@ColeRoa]

When's the battle 360 release?

[@alibennett78]

Perhaps Sunday I'd say

[@WreckedNation01]

Very soon, it's been a insane week with tha whole family sick. And juggling schedules

[@ColeRoa]

​@@WreckedNation01take care man!

[@fjonesjones2]

Also known as the Whispering Death....... 🥳🥳

[@Leon-lt5gv]

THE WOODEN WONDER ' this plane was built in just 27 hrs 😁🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@PhilipUlph-cu3hx]

If you get the chance look up the Victoria cross and the greatest raid of all time featuring Jeremy Clarkson

[@WreckedNation01]

Ill be moving that reaction on this channel soon. Its over on EmbraceTheSuck21 right now

[@grahamstubbs4962]

Granny was loaded. Err, yeah. Dead posh that lot. Think Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine and so on. As ever, be extremely talented and be born into a rich family. That should do it.

[@colinwebb4844]

Oh my mistake it is British lol

[@garyjordan4735]

I think i'm right in saying that only 1 in 100 mosquitoes were shot down??

[@toddnesbitt3113]

And yes, it’s displacement…ice will float. Adding sawdust is generally funny

[@toddnesbitt3113]

Bonus, you can fix damage with a hose

[@WreckedNation01]

Thats awesome in theory..

[@benplassmeyer9832]

If you want more annoying politics messing with weapons, watch drachinifel's failure is like onions the mark 14 torpedo

[@charlieyerrell9146]

This man must watch the raid on the French prison in amians when the mossies bombed the prison to release the prisoners.

[@redrb26dett]

youre a soldier you know the argument wearing body armour stops bullets but its so heavy youre screwed because you cant do fire and maneuver up a mountain well you can but it takes so long the enemy as run out of bullets gone home and had a meal screwed their wife and come back before you are even half way