When 3 Aces Fought Germany's Super Pilot

[@pharthasa]

Its cool how he did an air battle from the south african perspective, mainly nobody thinks of south africa in world war 2

[@Sckiff]

No one Cares about stupid Allies

[@Wardads1]

"Sailor ' Malan has long been a hero of mine both for his combat skills and courage as an ace and his post war fight against apartheid and racism .A truly decent man.

[@indianheadlogan]

​@Wardad did he go by sailor because his name was Adolph, and he didn't want to be associated with THAT adolf?

[@dougerrohmer]

@@indianheadlogan No, jhe was a merchant navy sailor somewhere in his past.

[@Ran_out_of_ideas]

Bro playin trios (no fill)

[@Viridance]

I'm still amazed how Yarnhub continues to handle something as tragic as someone being killed so respectfully. They don't glorify it, they don't simply gloss over it, it's not action packed.

[@dirtyd2749]

Their is no action packed cinema when it comes to a ally being killed. The same background noise that is harmless, is the same background noise that kills your friend. But what do I know, I'm just a random reply on KZbin.

[@stanssounds2494]

True, but depicting Marseille as if he was some sort of demon whereas the 3 southafrikaans were the goodies, it's just war, it's kill or be killed.

[@avangardismm]

If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus Is Lord' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. -Romans 10:9

[@scorchclasstitan6727]

It needs to be handled Via reparations.

[@Aventurine-v2q]

@@scorchclasstitan6727 reparations for what exactly? Theyve been paid already

[@Spitfiresammons]

Hans Joachim Marseille aka the star of Africa has to be the most unstoppable Luftwaffe ace in the air war over Africa Libya and Egypt. Great story Yarnhub.

[@jarrodkopf6813]

I did research on Hans Marseille, and, as it turns out, he was killed in action after his plane's vertical stabilizer hit him after his plane suffered engine failure a couple of months after this historic moment.

[@Spitfiresammons]

@@jarrodkopf6813 indeed mate if he didn’t got killed his ground crew should check Marseille engine but if his 109 engine didn’t work he could have be miss his mission And he would have survived.

[@guaporeturns9472]

@@Spitfiresammons stupid statement 😂

[@Toxic2T]

@@guaporeturns9472 how

[@miquelescribanoivars5049]

@@jarrodkopf6813 The reason why he had to bail out in the first place IIRC is because issues with the DB605's in the early BF-109G.

[@roughrider4048]

Respect and humanity even after a fearsome battle, saving that Stuka pilot from the wreakage is something else.

[@followyourbliss101]

i think it's because as the adage goes, young men with no animosity towards each other get suckered into fighting stupid wars for old cowardly evil men

[@snuucreations1202]

@@followyourbliss101every time

[@ImprovingSlowly]

I think back then it was illegal to leave a combatant. So if someone is down you must assist them.

[@muhamadsayyidabidin3906]

It's something common in the air back then. they're the knights of the sky, with steel birds as their mount. once they get "dismounted", they're no enemy anymore. well, at least for most of them. later on, this gentlemanly behavior was replaced with sheer hatred the moment bombs started wrecking the cities across Europe, and we find less and fewer examples of it.

[@davidlynds9483]

​@@ImprovingSlowlyif it was "illegal", it's something one could easily disregard in most cases. One pilot was severly injured and the other must have been injured as well after just crash landing in the desert after a dogfight. The German plane was on fire as well which added another element of the danger and risk the pilot was taking to save an "enemy". I think it does a disservice to suggest this wasn't anything but bravery, honor and decency though I'm sure you meant no disrespect

[@Historical-mi8hd]

It's so cool how they have the pilots looking at each other. The animations are just so awesome

[@josuealexisramirezmares]

I like how the pilots respect each other enough to sit together under the battle above them, like the "spectator camera"

[@leotruuut245]

That is truly a heartwarming moment, that they didn‘t fight each other!!!

[@therailfanman2078]

Scene was wholesome and funny

[@WanderfalkeAT]

It is a rare and cherished treat for Wartime Aviators being able to chat with your Opponent. This was still happening at this early stage of WW2, especcially before cities burned everywhere in europe and honorable duty was replaced by sheer hatred . The English are a very special crowd in that regard because they acted mostly honorable even after their cities turned to rubble in the Blitz. A reason more for me thinking so highly of the Brit's! And I mean the Commonwealth as well.

[@stayhungry1503]

the african theatre was in general a bit more gentleman-like than the other theatres

[@Jesus62219]

​@@stayhungry1503 imagine if the pilot was japanese instead of german

[@GoofySillyGuy]

The people look so realistic compared to maybe just like 15 videos ago, great quality as always and keep it up!

[@marcusdrevor5072]

Well, I can bet you are goin' to say that again after 15 videos later too😂

[@Stoddardian]

The Germans truly were phenomenal.

[@datankz2498]

Thank you for taking my suggestion on doing a story on Der Stern von Afrika, Hans-Joachim Marseille. This feat, 6 kills, actually remained as only ONE of his absolutely insane achievements! The part about the pilots surviving is absolutely true too! And it wasn't stupid luck. During the battle of Britain, when he shot down his first target, he was bothered that the pilot didn't bail out. Thus, prompted him to exclusively aim for non pilot killing shots, aiming for engines and wings specifically. Keep up the great work, cheers, and looking forward to your further uploads!

[@Yarnhub]

We thought this was a good episode to cover rather than do a less exciting bio. Glad you liked it.

[@Jacobi9685]

yoo frenchy why did you leave DACS

[@datankz2498]

@@Yarnhub Fair enough haha!

[@arandomboot598]

@@datankz2498 our suggestion

[@carnedulce]

​@@Yarnhub fair enough but, Joachim Marseille's life was anything but not exciting

[@sr7129]

Marseille was absolutely insane. In addition to you know, NOT being a hardline Nazi, (in fact when asked if he would join the party he quipped that he’d be in a party if it had plenty of women in it… mind you this was in a function full of extremely high ranking party members), he’s probably the greatest fighter pilot to ever live. At the height of his success, it took him only around 20 rounds to bring down an enemy plane, and he was such a good shot it usually hit the engine so the pilot would survive because he didn’t like killing them. Then, being the gentleman he was, he would usually make an effort to rescue said downed pilot in the desert.

[@bkjeong4302]

He’s probably the closest thing reality had to Maverick, both in terms of personality and in terms of skill as a pilot.

[@truebluebears76]

@@bkjeong4302maverick is a myth these guys are real

[@remrich1225]

Erich Hartmann: Am I noone for you? *G*

[@dsan8742]

@@remrich1225 Even Erich Hartmann would concede that from pure flying ability and gunnery Marseilles was superior, the difference was that Erich Hartmann was far more effective as a doctrinal fighter, and was more effective in formation, thus this kept him alive. The star of africa was killed by engine failure however he likely wouldn’t have lived through the war fighting the way he did

[@guerre1859]

That party quip is intriguing but makes me wonder because that play on words might not work in German in the 1940s. A political party is called 'Partei', but a party in the sense of a celebration is a 'Feier' or a 'Fest.'

[@Alte.Kameraden]

Marseille is an absolute legend. He may of not had the highest score of the war. But he is still often dubbed the Ace of Aces by many.

[@claytonmerle976]

Even by wars end he was still pretty high up there in the rankings with only Gerhard Barkhorn and Erick Hartmann being at the top of I remember correctly. Sadly if you look at a list of German aces only a handful survived the war.

[@bkjeong4302]

The reason Marseille is notable is because most of his kills were Allied fighters, not bombers as with most German aces. He was going after targets that could hunt HIM down.

[@hekmatyar4476]

@@claytonmerle976 he died due to a accident involving his plane imagine how much more victories he would've had if he lived

[@claytonmerle976]

@@hekmatyar4476 Yeah or better yet just lived through the war. You should/listen to a couple books called German aces speak. They talk a bit about him as well as other aces of the time.

[@subparusername9172]

@@bkjeong4302 Not to mention all of his kills being on the RAF as opposed to the Red Air Force, where most German aces got their massive kill counts due to the poorly trained pilots in the east.

[@Osma146]

Hans Joachim has done some incredible things we need more stories of him

[@hawnyfox3411]

I've just replied to another lad, about an aspect / story of Marseilles that many people DON'T KNOW His "bat-man" who looked after him, WAS a captured South African BLACK soldier (a Lieutenent IIRC) Knowing he'd get the living $hit beaten out of him (or worse, used for medical experiments), he saved him Marseilles took A LOT of 'verbal flak' & abuse over that, some calling him an "N-gg-r Lover" Nonetheless, he stayed & actually became friends with Marseilles, despite being former enemies When Marseilles died, it's rumoured that the Black Lt. cried & was definitely a "pall bearer" at his funeral There ARE photo's of the two of them together, clearly & flagrantly friends, by "body language" alone Sorry I cannot remember the Black Lt's name, but I'm typing this $hit out by memory alone (without checking) Most folks don't know about Marseilles link with the Black Lt (No, not gay !) but it was there - Friendship Remember, the war WAS still going on whilst their (platonic) friendship took place, quite remarkable

[@notsureyou]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIjcl5adrq10gac Part 2 is also available.

[@chase5298]

racist try not to glorify a nazi challenge

[@FragLord]

@@chase5298 At the home of Willy Messerschmitt, industrialist and designer of the Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter, Marseille played American Jazz on Messerschmitt's piano in front of Adolf Hitler, party chairman Martin Bormann, Hitler's deputy and Commander-in-Chief of the Luftwaffe, Hermann Göring, head of the SS, Heinrich Himmler and Reich Minister of Propaganda Joseph Goebbels. Hitler allegedly left the room.[105] Magda Goebbels found the prank amusing and Artur Axmann recalled how his "blood froze" when he heard this "Ragtime" music being played in front of the Führer.[106] Marseille's friendship with his adopted helper also is used to show his anti-Nazi character. In 1942, Marseille befriended a black South African Army prisoner of war, Corporal Mathew Letuku, nicknamed Mathias. Marseille took him as a personal helper rather than allow him to be sent to a prisoner-of-war camp in Europe. Over time, Marseille and Mathias became inseparable. Marseille was concerned about how Mathias would be treated by other units of the Wehrmacht and once remarked "Where I go, Mathias goes."[109] Marseille secured promises from his senior commander, Neumann, that if anything should happen to him [Marseille] Mathias was to be kept with the unit. Mathias duly remained with JG 27 until the end of the war and attended post-war reunions until his death in 1984.[110] But a more telling incident of his attitude to Nazism was to come. On one occasion when he was summoned to Germany, he noted that Jewish people had been removed from his neighbourhood (including his Jewish family Doctor who delivered him) and grilled his fellow officers as to what happened to them - what he then heard were the plans for the Final Solution - the extermination of the Jews of Europe. This shocked him to the core and he actually went AWOL (Absent without Leave), he became a de facto deserter and went to Italy were he went into hiding ‘underground’. The Nazi German Gestapo (Secret Police) however managed to track him down and forced him to return to his unit where other pilots noticed that he appeared severely depressed, concerned and wasn’t anything like his normal happy self that they were used to. Besides Mathew, Hans would often see other captured Allied pilots and talk to them in English and socialize. Hans would also violate a direct order not to notify the enemy of the fate of their pilots - he would take off solo with a parachute note explaining the names of the captured pilots and that they were alive and well. As he flew over enemy airfields to drop these notes he would be attacked by AA fire, so he was risking his life to let the families of his enemy pilots know that the pilots were alive and well - or dead, removing their MIA (Missing in Action) status. According to various sources he was like that. Person who believed in chivalry who’s country was taken over by Nazis. The man wasn't a nazi at all. He did everything the nazi party forbade him to do. He listened to black jazz music, befriended a black south African pow and protected him. He played jazz music in front of the entire nazi leadership and he didn't give a flying fuck. If you can make Hitler storm out the room and you refuse to join the nazi party during your entire lifetime, it's safe to say the man wasn't a nazi. The world isn't so black and white as you try to picture it. Rather war is grey, extremely grey. Marseille, just like Rommel, defied ridiculous nazi orders and rules when they could, but at the end they remained Germans who loved their country. Same goes for many Russians today in Ukraine. I bet the majority of them don't want to be there and don't support the war, yet they love their country and fight for it. Also most of them, just like the majority of wehrmacht soldiers, didn't have a choice. One day someone knocks on your door and they tell you fight now or you die. Not much of a choice at all. Don't sit so high and mighty on your throne looking back on history from your comfy chair. We all say we would do x, y or z if it would happen to us. The fact is when shit hits the fan, we all try to survive. And when staring into the abyss, the darkness takes most of us.

[@e_da_g2161]

I always found Marseille interesting. Allegedly, often bothered him when he killed his opponents, so he would instead aim for engines or other critical parts of the plane, and he was a skilled enough pilot to pull this off.

[@gadafwar5520]

Even with the experience, its very hard to aim only to concrete part of a plane. Even on modern jets, its possible only due to computer trajectory calculation. No need to say, that these old pilots couldnt afford anything near much

[@e_da_g2161]

Yes, hence why I stated allegedly

[@MCshadr217]

I wouldn't be surprised, most pilots were like that during WW2. Their job when up in the air was never to kill one another, only shoot down the aircraft. Of course bombing runs and everything like that is a bit different. But when it came to dogfights, pilots tended to hold high regard for one another due to the dangers it entails.

[@nebunezz_r]

Skilled enough? Disrespect. He's probably the best around in the war for aircraft gunnery. Man never runs out of bullets. His shots reeks of lifelong marksmanship in nature, despite the continuous twist and turns a fighter experience.

[@sirboomsalot4902]

He also *hated* the Nazis, especially after he returned home on leave to find that they murdered all his Jewish friends. He even indirectly started a small resistance movement among Luftwaffe officers and in JG27 itself (which included a man familiar to viewers of this channel called Franz Stigler)

[@BlackWater_49]

5:50 Tragic but my God it's beautifully animated. You've absolutely outdone yourselves, guys! This is incredibly gorgeous...

[@Briselance]

05:55 "Damn... he got me."

[@goldosprey]

Truely Ace Combat in real life. 152 kills in just over a year

[@thebanananacam]

"victories". Pilots never called a aircraft shot down a kill except in movies and video games.

[@goldosprey]

@@thebanananacam Some of those victories unfortunately resulted in the deaths of the pilots. But Victories is the right term.

[@hekmatyar4476]

unfortunately or fortunately however you decide to look at it the star of africa "Hans-Joachim Marseille" died in a accident

[@goldosprey]

@@hekmatyar4476 Engine had issues, and when he tried to bail, he got disoriented. The ME found he didn't open his chute indicating he lost consciousness before impact

[@buckrowe9196]

@@goldosprey It’s thought that due to how he bailed, he struck the horizontal stabilizer and got knocked out. Very sad.

[@IngFede1]

luftwaffe ace pilots were simply the best of the best in WW2. absolutely beasts

[@ВячеславБудкин-с1ъ]

Oh yeah! Quartermaster General knew how to count! But some how most of the german pilots disapeared on the eastern front. Counting engines of hitted aircraft (even then they get home) does not make you really stronger

[@BMM8621]

I’ve been here since the first Charlie Brown bomber incident. I am incredibly proud of how your animations have improved

[@USA0312]

This feels like the inspiration for the "Paths of Hate" animation, it's just super similar in a lot of ways. Also WOW this is by far one of the coolest ones I've seen yet, and that quality is immense!! Not saying you've never had quality, but you guys have bumped it up exponentially over these last few years.

[@thelasttimeitried]

Was thinking the same thing, and yet, the reality of the downed pilots is so different. Hope still lives on for humanity.

[@Patchworkfarms4]

Dude what are these animations? THESE ARE BETTER THAN MOST MOVIES!?

[@mikulaszach2652]

I love how the flying animations have improved so much. Not to mention the quality of the men's faces. Also the directing is amazing, keep it up, guys!!! Also, the animation at Pare's death is something I certainly didn't expect, but looks so magnificent.

[@foxyfoxfilms]

From 2d animations to this. I’ve been subscribed to this channel since day 1 and I really hav no words as to how much your animations have improved. ❤

[@thespectre5403]

Me too

[@ROmEoThEcAT.]

9:37 bro woke up and decided to be a menace to everyone including his friends

[@11_ignatio_claudio64]

Hans Wingman = "Huh? Repeat?" **Hans turns off radio, and does a Top Gun Upside down trick at his own wingman, open his fighter canopy and his wingman** Hans = "N-E-I-N" **Close both Canopy and goes back to formation, refused to elaborate**

[@marioneto2662]

Marseille é o melhor piloto de caça de todos os tempos. Inteligente nas táticas, habilidoso e acrobático e exímio atirador. Um piloto completo.

[@user-ie9pd1je3x]

He just lacked one thing, luck

[@Chaz_Enjoyer]

Erich Haartman *Am I a joke to you?*

[@guaporeturns9472]

Absolutely

[@guaporeturns9472]

@@Chaz_Enjoyer He’s no joke but your statement is

[@marioneto2662]

​@@Chaz_Enjoyer São pilotos diferentes em combate. Marseille morreu precocemente de acidente trágico, Hartmann lutou toda a guerra com mais de 1400 missões de combate no fronte oriental contra pilotos russos desesperados e inferiores. Marseille combateu apenas 382 missões, todas no fronte ocidental contra a RAF e os americanos. Tinham doutrinas de combate muito distintas, Hartmann só atacava quando tinha total vantagem, em potência máxima com passagem rápidas e arremetidas. Marseille adaptava de forma inteligente as melhores táticas, com manobras precisas e acrobáticas, muitas vezes em baixa velocidade com uso de flaps para total precisão dos tiros. Ele era temido por atacar sozinho esquadrões inteiros e obter múltiplas vitórias em questão de segundos.

[@salilshirodkar]

Wow. I have been watching your videos since three years now. You guys have come a long long way. From blank face animation to a full blown movie cinematic experience. I loved your content a few years back and I love it even more now. Keep it up guys. Wonderfully done.

[@peppapig9987]

You finally did a video on Hans Joachim Marseille! Thank you very much for this great video! This isn't even the tip of the iceberg for Marseilles too. I really hope we see more of him on this channel in the future!

[@siler7]

Marksmanship always helps, but note the placement of the weapons. On the Bf-109, the 20mm cannon and the two 7.62mm machine guns are mounted in the nose, which means they basically fly straight. On the P-40, the .50 cal M2s are mounted in the wings, which means you have to fire at the correct range in order for them to converge on the target. The P-40 has to land a haymaker, while the Bf-109 just has to land a headbutt.

[@jessasnamoi]

Boom&Zoom vs Spray&Pray. Allied planes were perfectly suited for masses of young men, while the Me-109 was a sportsplane with guns & thus more dangerous to inexperienced pilots than to it's enemies.

[@_der_Bayer_]

Germany never used 7.62, they used 7.92

[@JoseMartinez-wy8jb]

Nice representation of one of the most interesting pilot of WWII. Certainly a good way to bring the subject of history to younger viewers. It beats my story telling of all the history works I have read. My son saw it, he liked it. That's five star at any league. Keep up the work. Looking forward to more. Thank you.

[@motionsic]

Excellent details in story telling, I didn’t know P-40 flaps can be lowered asymmetrically to provide roll control. Came in handy in a pinch! Thanks Yarnhub🙏👍

[@chaosXP3RT]

American planes are trash

[@chaitea3659]

Another amazing video yarnhub! These videos just keep getting better and better, the animations are ‘immaculate’ ! Mind me suggesting to make a video on some of the italian fighter aces of WW2? or perhaps of the Aerosiluranti, the italian torpedo bomber units of WW2. These are largely forgotten, But i think it would be awesome bringing them to light.

[@MoltenUprisingMK]

This is a guy who regards being outnumbered as a fair fight.

[@Zscach]

incredible animation. Been watching your content a long time and love to see it develop! This is just so much more digestible that reading wikipedia pages.

[@RogueAce93]

YEEHAW!! What a whirlwind episode!! I was hoping we would see Marseille at some point and this was spot on!! Can’t wait to see more fighter ace/amazing aviator vids!! Keep em flyin!! 👍🏼🙌

[@bigslurpee2078]

Superb quality, as always! I'm always looking forward to new Yarnhub episodes! I just can't get enough of these stories. It really was a fascinating period in human history, and it's insane to me that pilots were able to pull off such feats, setting records that due to the advancement of technology will probably never be broken.

[@jg_ultra5133]

5:49 This is nothing short of beautiful. The animation especially the glass is incredible!

[@tanyenhong2422]

The small detail of the bullets striking each other was nice, the camera work enhances the scenes beautifully.

[@el_blanco_loco]

I absolutely love how you tell WWII stories that aren't just about victory, sometimes you tell really good stories about fighting on in the face of defeat. This was one of those stories, thank The Lord those men made it home safely.

[@FrancisFjordCupola]

The production is almost as astounding as the story. The story's just that astounding. Very well told.

[@reduxinyoutube4957]

5:49 Okay wow, that is gotta be the most glorious scene i've ever seen in this channel. Jesus. Yarnhub i freakin love your work man.

[@horatiohornblower4123]

You know it’s going to be a good day when yarnhub releases a new video

[@DarthBaras13]

One of my college semester papers was on Hans Joachim Marseilles. He is one of the few German soldiers of WWII that has my respect. Not because of his combat prowess, but by how he treats his adversaries. He even emulated the chivalry of the Red Baron by flying to an RAF airfield and dropping a funeral wreath for a slain enemy pilot. Plus he one time played a Jazz number on the piano in front of Hitler.

[@hawnyfox3411]

More to it than that - You may not already be aware (?) But his "bat-man" who looked after him, WAS a captured South African BLACK soldier (a Lieutenent IIRC) Knowing he'd get the living $hit beaten out of him (or worse, used for medical experiments), he saved him Marseilles took A LOT of 'verbal flak' & abuse over that, some calling him an "N-gg-r Lover" Nonetheless, he stayed & actually became friends with Marseilles, despite being former enemies When Marseilles died, it's rumoured that the Black Lt. cried & was definitely a "pall bearer" at his funeral There ARE photo's of the two of them together, clearly & flagrantly friends, by "body language" apparent Sorry I cannot remember the Black Lt's name, but I'm typing this $hit out by memory alone (without checking) Most folks don't know about Marseilles link with the Black Lt (No, not gay !) but it was there - Platonic Friendship Remember, the war WAS still going on whilst their (platonic) friendship took place, quite remarkable

[@buckrowe9196]

@@hawnyfox3411 Mathias Letulu was his name.

[@hawnyfox3411]

@@buckrowe9196 = Cheers for that, it's appreciated - (BTW, "My Memory" bungled his rank, laughs !)

[@LilBoulevard]

He was a nazi and for that he should burn in hell

[@DarthBaras13]

@@hawnyfox3411 Oh yeah. Marseilles was the closest thing I would consider to be a decent German during that timeframe. He knew about the atrocities that the SS were committing and he had a change in attitude about Nazi Germany and the war. Also the piano jazz stunt was also witnessed by Martin Bormann, Herman Göring, Heinrich Himmler, and Joseph Goebbels, Magda Goebbels, and Artur Axmann.

[@coolguy3813]

You are one of the best history channels in youtube.. Greetings from 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩

[@TheGoodDoctorSRB]

Wow, amazed at the quality, first time i see your video. Great job!

[@ondracekivo]

Fighting Marseille was a clean suicide. It is very possible, he was the best pilot of the whole WW2, all fronts combined. His acomplishements were literaly unbelievable and often needed only 15-30 bullets to shoot down enemy plane. Also - unlike Hartmann - he was extremely skilled in dogfights and shot down planes in positions other pilots considered impossible to achieve. He was The Ace of all aces and if he did not die in flight accident, I believe, he would be the only one to acomplish 400 airkills.

[@ludwigneigl891]

500-600. he shot down 100 planes in 7 month. the war would go on for another 31 month.

[@doomhippie6673]

I don't think Hartmann wasn't a skilled dogfighter pilot. However, his preferred method was to ambush other planes. That makes him an extremely good pilot when it comes to tactical awareness. Something that kept him alive. And that makes a great pilot in my book.

[@dougdarby3564]

Ja warscheinlich

[@MarcioDascal]

Melhor resumo

[@dr.j.redacted3679]

it wasnt suicide, since his first kill he always made sure to hit fuselage over pilot even marked the locations of crashed planes to have pilots in his own territory recoverd.

[@weeliano]

The production quality of this channel is oustanding! One of my all time favourite military history channels now!

[@king_br0k]

Wow, what an awesome video. The transitions between perspectives was so well done

[@zerohero8756]

Finally. A video dedicated to German Aces. Most videos are about allied fighters and their victories but never about the Axis. It almost seems as if the allies won every battle but we all know thats not true.

[@lsx001]

I feel like this video really ups the standard of animation of the human faces, they are so life like!! And this story and video are so fascinating! The star of Africa for his aerial shooting skills has always been my idol. This was very satisfying for me to watch. Thank you for making this video! I've read about him in his biography that other pilots commented that he was best deflection shooter ever. I wish this was emphasized more in the video.

[@pilotgeorge2000]

This video is a masterpiece. It's animation is a huge, noticeable improvement over all previous videos

[@Rottenflieger.]

I feel like I hadn't seen a yarnhub video for a couple months but coming back to them now, the quality of the animations has improved tenfold! fantastic work!

[@KarlVonEiser]

5:33 BRO THST WAS SICK WITH THE CAMERA SEARCHING FOR HANS

[@ikaika0023]

It's incredible to see how far along the animations have come. Thanks for the content and keep it up!

[@Lorategi]

1:57 wow that intro to Hans Joachim Marseille is epic!

[@stanleyronblake1646]

A "Sky Captain" reference

[@Yarnhub]

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[@Wilsani_as]

The merch looks nice! Keep it up Yarnhub! ❤

[@Czech-1-out]

First like

[@cyndaquil0155]

thanks yarnhub im in tornado watch great time to watch a ww2 history video

[@UncoolIguess]

Broke but I’m gonna check

[@mr.miyagi881]

Hi yarnhub

[@joshgabrielt.lamela8868]

7:48 bro that scene of a cobra-like manuever gives me chills that was a good addition yarnhub

[@lucky_lynx7867]

I must say, I really liked your animation style for this video. It really capture the perspective of the pilots

[@abitofapickle6255]

I love the videos involving the P-40. A very underrated plane

[@tekumeku2244]

Its amazing to see how far this channel come in such a short time. Amazing quality on the video and a well done story 👍

[@arianrabit8750]

Two South African and one German pilot sitting together and watching arial battle above and enjoying, What a seen! 6:53

[@xAlouette]

Excellent work as always. I have been watching for a couple years now and y’all have improved so much!

[@sergiosbc6499]

Your work is amazing, congratulations👏👏👏

[@Caldera01]

Was kinda wholesome seeing the downed RAF and Luftwaffe spectating the dogfight from the ground together. Absolutely fantastic cinematography. Not just animation, but the camera work and angles were so great as well. Whoever is directing these videos is doing some top stuff. However I kinda question the validity of the Jericho's Trumpets on the Stukas here. They only existed on the very early Stuka's and were taken off very quickly as it was more of a hinderance than anything. Was it documented that they actually still had those, or did you guys add them in for dramatic effect?

[@ockertbrits6907]

Not RAF. SAAF.

[@nebunezz_r]

I think they still use older stuka model, not everything is Stuka D

[@keithjackson4985]

You guys are outdoing yourselves with each new one! Thanks.

[@TheSquirrelRCchannel]

Incredible video as usual! The animation quality just gets better everytime😂

[@m.madness489]

Mate its like i watched a movie right from holywood … WOW … i follow you now a realy long time and im speakless … your videos are amazing and made with so much love … you are one of a kind good youtube creator !!!! Thx for all !!!

[@Toyamasami]

"Ha ha ha ha, nein" that was funny lol, anyways very very good animation like always, i especially love that part where the 2 pilots are facing eachother and the german won its so cool and the animation is almost realistic looking. keep improving Yarnhub and stay healthy also!

[@Rtu776]

These Yarnhubs just get better and better. Congratulations to your whole team.

[@wt-aco]

Characters now got more emotion. I'm just away for few months. I hope you get 1Million Subs this Year y'all deserve it.

[@colinyarnelle9783]

I really appreciate how you guys cover all sides of the war and it's heroes. Not all men on the Axis and Japanese's side were evil, they just loved their countries and fought for their fellow country men. Thank you for sharing their stories.

[@tunedskillsz]

When I watch your video's, I actually disable my ad blocker because they are so entertaining and I want you to release more. I literally never do this anywhere else.

[@Yarnhub]

Thank you

[@hakeemzahardi9207]

The cinematography took my breath away

[@coolguy3813]

Germany had,no doubt,the best fighter aces of all time

[@steffenjonda8283]

Yes, that was Erich Hartmann, followed by Barkhorn and Rall... M was only average, because he lost lots of his wingmen... but naturally, he was one of the best.

[@LSG_Squadron]

Don't forget Manfred von Rechtoffen (I forgot how to spell his name) and his nickname was "The Red Baron" (Prussian Pilot/Germanic Pilot)

[@coolguy3813]

@@LSG_Squadron Yes,He was a WW1 fighter ace with 80 confirmed kills

[@lexthemystic3541]

@@steffenjonda8283 Hartmann got a lot of kills, but he wasn't a good pilot. If I remember right there's a story where his squadmates let him have a 1v1 with a British Spitfire and he struggled to actually take it down.

[@spaSSkloppe]

Best Tank Aces too !

[@sstorm1971]

Excellent video as always, Yarnhub! I especially noticed the detail of the cockpit interiors.

[@RonaldDump_real]

fun fact : they travelled back in time to shoot this video

[@maddog4u31757]

I know people say it a lot, but holy cow the animation.... it's gotten so, so, so much better. This could've been a movie. Outstanding work!

[@GuyPipili]

These videos are insane! The graphics is just incredible. I remember when the eyes of the characters looked like eyes of, well, dead men. Now they seem to have life like brilliance as if from real men. Every detail is getting better as each video is released. Great job Yarnhub!

[@mirochlebovec6586]

The quality just keeps getting better and better.

[@aiosquadron]

Bro fought actual ace combat protagonists.

[@MaticTheProto]

You are the only content creator who I've actually bought merch from, great video!

[@Yarnhub]

Appreciate that. Thanks!

[@varunprakash6207]

3 Fly aces fighting in the Air Fought with Germany pilot 3:40 wow Amazing shots animation 👌 by Yarn Hub team 👏 The Quality 🎥 5:36 Visuals Air fight sequence voice 🎤 narration 👌 semma super

[@itz_RavjiBoy]

AMAZING VIDEO ONCE AGAIN!!!! I love this channel

[@Angelthewolf]

It always amazes me how pilots and sailors always help each other, no matter if friend or enemy

[@hawnyfox3411]

I've just written two replies to other lads/lasses on this thread, regarding his "humanity" He 'saved' & had a close (platonic) relationship with a captured British/South African Lieutenant Read more on those replies AND the photo's ARE out there, on the 'net

[@hillfortherstudios2757]

Your motion tracking has come a really long way. Not only the awesome plane movements, but the movements of the people have gotten way more natural. Especially the hard to master faces!

[@svendragon8139]

Luck wasn't with the German, he was just that supremely skilled

[@cfbythebeach]

Nah, German pilots were lucky as they flew 109s which were superior aircraft in every way.

[@KrawallKalle]

@@cfbythebeach Maybe a Superior aircraft but they fought an inferior battle on every front.

[@survivr2017]

Definitely the most thrilling video of them all. 3 aces against JUST ONE is crazy. Also, R.I.P Ace Pare for serving his country well.

[@SergeantLuke41]

It would get so personal between the 4 pilots it's Incredible how this is showcased

[@powerbuoy]

Like Werner Voss in WW1, Marseille was incredibly talented, sometimes using single shots only. His ammo went long ways. It would have been good if you'd added the info on how HJM finally passed away. Such a blow that was ...

[@NikSwiftDigs]

The animation style is exquisite! Absolutely incredible!

[@doctor_pingu]

The facial animations are so insanely good. My favourite scene gotta be at 0:20

[@derkaiser420]

I have been watching your videos for a while now and your animation is just so good. It just gets better and better. Also, you don't hear about South Africa that much in WWII. Good job.

[@majormogli3772]

German soldiers were just the best!

[@servioster]

always

[@kntolBergigii]

Was

[@majormogli3772]

@@kntolBergigii?

[@darryl635]

Im still amazed how yarnhub keeps getting better with each upload. Big ups to them ❤❤

[@makeitsonumberone1358]

I love videos, coming from a ww2 reenactor, there is a story about a british bomber crew were both the pilot and co pilot are badly wounded, and the tail gunner flys the plane home from germany because he didnt tell anyone he had his aviation licence, and both pilots survived.

[@geralds2612]

Flawless narration. Keeps one riveted. I can watch it over and over again.

[@dna1438]

Imagine you are chilling with your friends in the skies and out of nowhere a boss bar appears

[@someonerandom6137]

Damn the quality on this videos are soo good! I'm at the edge of my seat!

[@doge7499]

I havent watched the full video but this animation is amazing compared how it was a year ago

[@mohid3196]

These graphics just keep getting better and better man keep it up

[@Naramsit]

For those who wanted to know in more lengthy and entertaining way, Animarchy did a full length 2 part documentary about him. It's really entertaining you really get a good feel of the man he once was.

[@andreleonardo3564]

the quality of your videos are getting better it almost like a movie

[@D4rkn3ss2000]

Hans Marseille, the Star of Africa. Absolutely undefeated in combat, never shot down or forced to land by enemy fire. It was destiny that only mechanical failures were his doom.

[@MakotoAtava]

That is wrong, he was shot down 4 times in the battle of britian over the enlish channel.

[@D4rkn3ss2000]

@@MakotoAtava you are kinda correct. He was forced to ditch in the channel after combat damage lead to engine failures. Although it was later after he was transfered to Africa that he got shot down in other occasions. I do recall a very famous german fighter pilot that was never shot down or forced to land in combat. I think it was Erich Hartmann?

[@bkjeong4302]

@@D4rkn3ss2000 On the other hand, Hartmann was mostly up against Soviet bombers rather than RAF fighters….

[@WanderfalkeAT]

Well that's wrong. They shot him down at the start I think. Problem was he survived and went back to get annother plane. Mechanical failure was however the cause of his death. He was probably the best pilot in Africa, no question. But you can always get shot down, even when you are the best, if it is not a 1vs1.

[@crowbasen3293]

There was 1 pilot, undoubtedly Canada's Mobius 1 that tangled and damaged Marseille's plane which forced him to escape; James Francis Edwards "Stocky".