WWI Dogfight - Omaka Air Show - Kermit Weeks & Gene DeMarco

Kermit Weeks and Gene DeMarco meet up in Omaka in April 2017 to fly the Air Show. They engage in some playful banter before participating in a WWI dogfight reenactment . . . enhanced here for your viewing pleasure.
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[@mcmdrpiffle447]

All things considered in my life... I don't think I've ever viewed a better video than this. I'm pushing 60, and grew up making models of WWI aircraft. I got my commercial license, and flew lots of interesting aircraft. I never forgot the magic of building models, stringing melted plastic 'threads' for control cables, and wondering how those 'backwards' carved propellers were able to do their thing... Now I know. I feel like I was there. Phenom Video Kermit, seriously, thank you. Goosing the throttle on taxi, takeoff, and landing, constant rudder play, and just the sound... Wow.

[@InamberI]

No parachute, no helmet, no protection at all. Those pilots had iron balls

[@beeldpuntXVI]

That is the reason that an average lifespan of a British pilot in bloody april, just two weeks was

[@Confettish1]

A helmet gives a false sense of safety.

[@jeanpierreragequit1726]

they had no pararchute not to jump out and finish dogfights even if they wered overhelmed. Its a true historic fact.

[@beeldpuntXVI]

@Bob Wilson i do nog know of the was the case fying in WW1 was for the elites normale... Ik do nog know of forced pilots.

[@beeldpuntXVI]

@Pranit CHHABRA for this is WW1 not ww2 when they had parachutes to save themselves. Allthou jumping is serious a risky business. But AVG of two week you have some that die in the first missions some that die after 4 weeks or longer. Historicly your first 5 missions' are the most dangerous. That's why we now have this like red vlag.

[@tonymarsh8436]

The video takes a while to take off...It's worth it when it does. Thanks guys

[@idleonlooker1078]

While Kermie was still trying to get his bearings, that Fokker which slipped in behind him at 5.39, "spread his lights all over the cockpit floor"! "Kaput, doughboy!! Now I fly back to ze Vazerland for more beer, knackwurst and frauleins! Ja!"

[@Desertduleler_88]

Bloody marvelous! They really captured the WW1 dog fight scene well......

[@ShaneScott69]

Omaka never fails to deliver a quality airshow 😊

[@MarsFKA]

Every word true. I've been to the last three and already have my Gold Pass for 2021.

[@goatflieg]

Wonderful... flying a genuine rotary has got to be intense. Even loved the rum pitch... gotta get me some!

[@henrikcarlsen1881]

Sorry to break it to you, Kermit. That Dreidecker had you totally.

[@willythewave]

I have to agree.

[@thethepills]

pretty well instantly

[@danielgordon6097]

Henrik Carlsen yah he did

[@MonkPetite]

The Old neck didn’t swivel that good .,

[@jjt1093]

From the moment he took off LOL

[@MarsFKA]

And there I was, down in the stand, watching World War I going on up above. A lot of fun just watching it.

[@GGigabiteM]

Woah, that's a rare sight; Even amongst rotary engines. The Sopwith Snipe has a real Bentley BR.II, which was the pinnacle of rotary technology. It made 250-260HP. I've seen one in person, but it was a museum piece. Good to finally see one running.

[@ajstrong5409]

Happy Birthday Kermit Weeks ! 7-14-19

[@alouiciousjackson5812]

I didn't realize the vibration those old rotary radials created! What a cool plane though, I love the WW1 aircrafts' interiors.

[@smokemagnet]

"Shot down" several times from 5:39 onwards, by the Fokker... :)

[@darkwizard8292]

Agreed. Dead as a doornail...

[@hachipanki8634]

Kermit has god mode on

[@13aceofspades13]

oh god I wish I could be there... to hear the beautiful sound of all those engines and see those birds soar.

[@avoidingtrees6692]

Humble respect from France Sir.

[@JPR3D]

Wow, what an experience! Seeing those formations flying over the field still gave me chills even though I could only see it on video.

[@oscilis]

Fantastic to read my grandfather´s logbook while watching this.

[@bodeine454]

Gotta love the ultra modern harness in this thing! Lol Nothing like a brass stud wedged into your spinal column!!!

[@Murphy252000]

I can't wait to come from Ireland and visit your place in September, so excited and love how you honour the true heroes!

[@KermitWeeks444]

Sorry to inform you that our Museum Lite is currently in a seasonal closing, and will still be closed in September. Check the Fantasy of Flight website calendar for open dates starting November 10th, Veteran's Day Weekend.

[@Perktube1]

Kermit Weeks Videos interesting, I was born in a town called Kermit.

[@goneflying140]

One of the coolest videos I have ever seen. Thank you so much Kermit!!!!!! Please keep them coming for us who dream, but may never have the chance to fly something like that.

[@corny3566]

Can we all take a moment to appreciate the landing? It was so smooth, you could hardly Tell the plane touched the ground. That's insanely hard to do in a biplane of that era. This landing was absolutely perfect. I have huge respect for the pilot for being able to pull this off.

[@dancahill8555]

Gotta love seeing a Snipe fly!

[@Rob-vv5yn]

Thanks for posting and bringing some of my favourite planes back to life

[@timj41]

This would be one of the ultimate ‘buy the farm’ situations if you didn’t know what you were doing. I have been to the museum at Omaka but I didn’t realise Mr Weeks had flown here, pretty damm impressive footage

[@tomjones9137]

Just fell in love with the WW1 era planes :)

[@NesconProductions]

Your 'Battle Of Britain' -esk shoot down animation was a nice added touch. Getting to fly 100+ y/o open cockpit designs (with guns) is about as good as it gets. Great video & best wishes!

[@warrenchambers4819]

I've never been the jealous type BUT if I were Kermit would top my list. Lucky devil.

[@Rangertozero]

Beautiful aircraft, just finished watching "WINGS" what a show they don't make them like that anymore. Thank you for posting this video. Only wish I could just sit in one of the Machines you get to fly. Wasn't lucky enough to ever become a pilot. If I ever win money I'm going to learn to fly definitely.

[@brendaproffitt1011]

Incredible flying and the air show looks incredible too...these plane's are incredible...great video too..Thank you so much for your videos too..

[@brendaproffitt1011]

Your welcome still great job

[@blowinkk9396]

Best way to wake up is with a coffee and a new Kermit video

[@pat36a]

When we were kids, we'd dress up and play Army. Kermit gets to play Fighter Ace.

[@ScottBrownlee]

Perfect way to get me in the mood for Shuttleworth on Sunday.

[@mikenicholas6921]

Just brilliant! So exciting! Great job

[@craigpennington1251]

You guys are having too much fun. What a blast. Great stuff once more. What a wonderful job those folks did on those aircrft. Outstanding.

[@alyciamarrison2916]

Loved this video. Thanks!

[@youdoyouplayer8529]

I’ve never seen a pilot so relaxed when landing.

[@oalithgow]

This is the most BadAss video ive seen in a long

[@crstothard]

Wow, what a.great video! Thanks for setting up the cameras and editing to brings right there with you!

[@johnv9854]

Thank you for posting these great videos!! I really hope to make to the Museum one day to see the collection..

[@easttexan2933]

coolest aviation video ever on YT. Just frickin awesome. Kermit, you truly can fly anything.

[@RidiculousMJM]

Be a dream come true to fly that! Well done!!

[@CaptGoodThrust]

Great coverage Kermit!

[@SmokeFlame1]

Great video. The sound was amazing.

[@44492611]

An amazing video. Man that camel takes off like a rocket.

[@busterdee8228]

If Kermit can't fly something, it probably doesn't fly.

[@LULEKOSO]

Foi incrível esta batalha virtual!!! Um vôo ao passado.

[@88thCompany]

Waw this is like a dream! Thanks for sharing this video!

[@Triumphs1962]

Well done chaps! With 4 to 1 odds you both were splendid! Back to base now for tea

[@Cavalier1025]

You're nothing but a bunch of big kids!!! And I couldn't be more envious. lol Nice video.

[@tonystoakley5816]

Great video thanks Kermit

[@tatersalad9416]

Excellent video, I felt like I was onboard with you. Thank you.

[@abundantYOUniverse]

After seeing this video, I forgive you for eating the last hot dog in the hot dog shop two weeks before you closed:) That was fantastic Kermit, thanks.

[@thomasdollenmayer4073]

gotta love the shameless rum promotion :-) Thank you for taking us along!

[@commentatron]

The disclaimer on the bottle, too: "Warning: Do not drink and re-enact vintage WWI aircraft dogfights."

[@ColeAviation]

LOVE the sound effects! 😂 Kermit, you and Gene 🤙🏼ROCK!! 🤙🏼 Y'all fit the description PERFECTLY. 😁 Those engines Always sound like they are wanting to die. Lol

[@garynew9637]

Ignition controlled throttle in the sopwith

[@white-wy6dg]

Beautiful landing Mr Weeks but in reality I don`t think you would have lasted long enough to make it!

[@juxtaposeism]

awesome footage and that editing... ;-)

[@MrMaxeemum]

By Jove what a spiffing good shot you were. Some good aerial shots there. I guess you guys were trying to keep your distance for safety's sake but it gave a good idea of what it would have been like back in the day (but less life threatening). Thumbs up.

[@andrewlabat9963]

How absolutely awesome it must be to be able to do stuff like this..

[@jeoverv]

I'm afraid you got shot down early by the Fokker "Dreidekker" you never saw behind you... But hey; he could be out of ammo, right?? :D Very cool video, greetings from Norway. :)

[@cmans79tr7]

Yeah, caught him on the rise!

[@harpothehealer]

Fantastic video, wonderful airplanes, best regards

[@Bartmans_Garage]

Awesome Video Kermit. I enjoy all your vids.

[@dennythomas8887]

2:00 If your looking for that 5th German kill to make "ACE" he just taxied past you while you where strapping in! lol...Fantastic video thanks for taking us along for the ride!

[@robertbarlow6715]

Just wow. Awsome

[@LCMNUNES1962]

VERY GOOD FLYGHT !! CARMIE CAM, FROM BRASIL CONGRATULATIONS.

[@radiobikini6429]

Awesome!! Makes me want to watch The Blue Max again.

[@pR1mal.]

"Starring Kermit Weeks as The Great Waldo Pepper".

[@willythewave]

You are amazing sir.

[@dyer2cycle]

Man, does that look like fun!...and I am not even a pilot. Cool looking WW1 tank in background, also!

[@machia-mw1lm]

I wonder how many flight hours Kermit Weeks has ? My Uncle was a pilot in the USAAF during WW2 and did a lot of Private flying after the war , with the addition of a 28 year career with American Airlines , retiring with 33,000 hours .

[@paulmanson253]

machia0705 Was he a bomber or fighter pilot during the war ? Richard Bach was adamant there are important psychological differences between the two. Generally,A A had a policy of bomber pilots for decades. Anyone else had a particularly tough time getting hired. That number you quoted is staggering. I doubt modern pilots can achieve those very high numbers of hours. Hope you had a great relationship with the man. He must have been both tough and disciplined. Cheers.

[@rztricky]

Celebrations Kermit, best footage of your life and accomplishments is 4:30-5:20

[@nicholastaylor6455]

Awesome, go Kermit

[@kimfucku8074]

Is there anything he cannot fly? A toaster maybe?

[@dyer2cycle]

Space Shuttle maybe?... :) Nah, he could probably fly that as well....

[@mcmdrpiffle447]

Yeah, nope. Slap some boards on it and call them wings.....Kermit will love it, squeeze it, and fly the hell out of it...

[@kittonsmitton]

@@mcmdrpiffle447 LOL Yes!

[@commentatron]

I'll bet he could; he's got the bread.

[@nndorconnetnz]

Peter has a wonderful collection there. A museum well worth visiting. I used to live over the hill in Nelson, sadly was not able to see the shows at Omaka. But to see so many rotary radials in action is a site and sound to behold, especially after seeing too many Fokker's and Sopwith's with non rotary radials in the 90's. Thanks Kermit for posting this video. Hows that Tempest V coming along ;)

[@KermitWeeks444]

All work on the Tempest V has stopped, since Andy Salter retired. It will be picked up again someday in the future.

[@vaughanpower4538]

The short distance for take off is interesting. A modern aircraft carrier without use of a catapult seems possible.

[@bravohotel100]

Hope you enjoyed your trip to Omaka (New Zealand) Kermit , we Kiwis know how to put on a show and our other Easter bi-annual Airshow is Warbirds over Wanaka, Peter Jackson's display at Omaka is something else well worth the visit and along with Gene both these gents have brought to life events with occurred over a hundred years ago outstanding!!

[@garynew9637]

Did the museum at omaka 2019😜

[@adamwhite3584]

Keep your head on the swivel Kermie !!

[@toadelevator]

This is so cool.

[@gregward2186]

One word. Thanku. Love england

[@nzslackie]

Love the audio!! But I think that Fokker got you at 6:00!!

[@hoodoo2001]

Awesome!

[@dickbolderman9846]

Wahahaha...the plane that was "hit". Great video.

[@para1324]

Even though that Fokker was on your tail right after you rotated I say he was out of ammo. 👍

[@brianmoore1820]

Yes I noted that the Jerry's behind you must have been outa ammo. I'd love to fly one of those. Great video, thanks.

[@shortribslongbow5312]

Well done! Here's to the hero's Cheers.

[@jonnybeck6723]

Kermie ya looked pret-ty cool in that whole get up... cheers

[@webb3251]

great video i love the theatrics!!!

[@Tree_Dee]

You Sir, were having too much fun!

[@jessekiefer0206]

That was cool!

[@marioreis7347]

Awesome!! Superb!!

[@hillsmith]

Great video.

[@rayjohn3946]

That is awesome! Man, you where so lucky this time! You had that Fokker right behind you, I heard his guns, but he missed every shot. You have a mirror on that Camel? ...Great video! awesome dogfight!

[@Windval]

Super... No words for.

[@aviation4life640]

9:27, “Mags, Master...oh there is no master.” Hahaha

[@marceloquines]

Magic!

[@robertwilson9826]

Kermit looks great in the helmet and goggles. Gimme a shot of Naked in Jamaica!

[@fettlerjohn3419]

Fantastic 👍🏼 ✨

[@EldredTGlass]

Thank you for some more fun. Now for some good rum The Nutmeger

[@ianrenshaw6653]

Well done Kermit! Looks like a fun time was had by all including the Germans!

[@alirezakarimkhanii8591]

Perfect

[@CanadairCL44]

Home, for tea and medals!