How did a Bomber Fight Fast and Deadly Zeros?

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[@Ilikemc_donalds]

Hi Yarnhub hope you will more on dogfights from world war 1

[@ashtonkamien8542]

Hey @Yarnhub I want to tell you a interesting video I just want you not too long ago for your idea for your other channel KZbin ghost story and Cryptids can you do the crazy ghost story called Ghosts of Flight 401 it is really interesting Ghost Story 2 passenger airline crash in Florida swamp the plane crash what other people survive in the other people did not survive right after the crash other Airline flight people on boards on their flight they see ghost pilot angle screw on the plains can you make a video of that on your other channel please and please reply when you have a chance to

[@johnkeandeleon7821]

Balls

[@TwanFaro]

Can you pls make a ww2 tank video i am realy interested in that

[@brokenbridge6316]

I love hearing about battles with long odds regardless of whether they're individuals or whole people's. And you chose one great story Yarnhub.

[@germanballein]

The fact that are real stories from WW2 is amazing

[@mattlad2004]

Naw ww2 never happened lad 😅

[@isaacrobinson240]

The fact your name is Germanballein talking about WW2 is insane

[@kylie6960]

​@mattlad2004 exactly fs, was just a collective mirage on a really hot European day.

[@KingDogYT]

​@@isaacrobinson240lol we all had our WW2 Phases as a kid, let him enjoy.

[@rileydeutsch9418]

​@@mattlad2004u clearly never studied war history how about the Spartans vs Pers? Did that not happen?

[@i_kazik_i8835]

I remember this story from my childhood. There was this TV programme "Dogfights", loved it so much.

[@gallantcavalier3306]

I knew it!! I loved that show! And now my favorite KZbin channel is showing the story from my younger days!! It’s amazing!

[@ghOStDiVision790]

You can still watch them on youtube even today

[@darthdooku6246]

Long odds? I watched that episode on youtube

[@gallantcavalier3306]

@@darthdooku6246 Oh yeah! Great freaking episode!

[@i_kazik_i8835]

@@darthdooku6246 yup

[@Edy_Cras_Edits]

The fact he made a TRAILER for it its amazing

[@Yarnhub]

We’re going to start doing this for most films from now on

[@megameman3875]

​@@Yarnhubcool

[@Chaz_Enjoyer]

​@@Yarnhub Bro can y'all make one about the Emden and her prize crew's escape back to Germany?

[@MatteoBelongsInAmentalHospital]

You made a mistake at 4:06 , the zero is pointing dead ahead but the bullets just magically dive down. Amazing content, by the way.@@Yarnhub

[@somepogger8321]

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[@LancelotChan]

This is crazy!!! 1 dive bomber is not supposed to be able to tackle 1 zero, not to mention 3 and come out of it alive! Totally incredible!!!!!

[@redmafiapanda]

It goes to show that it doesn't matter the number of forces you bring doesn't matter how advanced your equipment is if you don't have the wit you lose its been seen in history Ww2 the ancient greek Spartans hell even a bomber plan to be 3 zeros

[@37silverstreak1]

Actually the Douglas SBD, without a bombload, was a surprisingly nimble aircraft. Not very fast, but incredibly strong with two forward firing machine guns, she could do more than just "lay eggs"! I heard somewhere they were actually used as escorts in a pinch. My favorite WW2 aircraft.

[@scrudgie]

Yes, during WWII the Dauntless shot down more enemy planes than it was itself shot down.

[@VikingTeddy]

I let out a breath I didn't notice I was holding after the last Zeke. A diy KZbin video isn't supposed to be more entertaining and exciting than a Hollywood flick 😅! Reality is always more incredible than fantasy.

[@yuichi406]

Plus they collided in mid air and sbd is still alive,jesus.

[@Z3DN3t345]

Bro his animations are better than some animated movies LIKE HOW DOES HE ANIMATE SOOOO GOOD?!?! 😮

[@dr.yamato1506]

It's a team and God damn is their team being paid good

[@Nurse_gloves]

the animation is decent, graphics is the one thats great. if you want sone good animation then i recommend a 27 min long 3d animated video called: Battle of Santa cruz island’s documentary

[@hirito_eclipse-27]

The animation of the character’s emotions and the dubbing are getting more realistic than the previous videos, I liked the way of dubbing in different languages for the characters from two different countries instead of just using English

[@ethanvanjaarsveld4888]

Idk bat yea

[@notgreen8062]

the character voices are also getting good

[@keso_de_bola1750]

Swede Vejtasa is a madman facing three Zeros in a friggin Bomber. I remember this from History Channel's Dogfights in their "Long Odds" episode (Bombers vs Fighters) and as one pilot said, they sit on thr shoulders of giants like Swede Vejtasa purely because of the unbelievable feats they did in their service. There are differences on the plots from that episode as the collision from the third Zero on Dogfights was frontal while here, they had a collision while performing a "Flat Scissors" maneuver. Anyway. Details aside. I loved every bit of this... And seriously excited about the "To be Continued" on the end credits. 😁

[@robertodeleon-gonzalez9844]

I understand that, after being changed to manning a fighter (F4F Wildcat), he managed Ace in a Day - with a couple to spare. In the end, Vejtasa won the Navy Cross both for dive bombing and aerial combat - the only pilot to do so.

[@hammer1349]

Yarnhub have done old 666 and now they've done this one, all they are missing from that dogfights episode I think is the F-105 vs multiple MiGs

[@ky7299]

I am perplexed. If this is the same incident covered by Dogfights it was presented very differently like a series of head on attacks and sharp 180° turns by both Vejtasa and the Zeroes. Even the mid air collision with the last Zero was different as during a head on attack, not scissors. I wonder who got it right.

[@MrMarco6900]

Yes, the History channel Dogfights (S1, E9), totally different sequence of events. You have to believe the Dogfights version as Swede himself is giving the play by play. No offense to Yarnhub, I still absolutely love this channel !!!!

[@ky7299]

@@MrMarco6900 That's what I thought too. Yarnhub's version is more cinematic and enjoyable though. Also IIRC Dogfights does not mention Vejtasa using his diving brakes to make a Zero overshoot him as they were never on his six to begin with.

[@Xer0280]

The zero tricking them into thinking that he ran out of ammo was a 1000 IQ move

[@inff3rno]

Fr

[@anunprofessionalfrog1180]

My question is, why not just fire when the Dauntless was in his crosshairs?

[@inff3rno]

@@anunprofessionalfrog1180 It was a trick to make the dauntless think the guy ran out of ammo. And that meant the dauntless wouldn’t care even if it was in the zero’s crosshairs

[@anunprofessionalfrog1180]

@@inff3rno yeah, but the Dauntless was already in its crosshairs, so what was the point of delaying it?

[@ju87d-3stuka7]

​@@anunprofessionalfrog1180To make it an easier target. Its harder to hit someone is actively evading than someone who isn't. He made them think that he didn't have ammo so they would stop flying defensively and try to outrun him which would make them an easy target.

[@marcussamborski7472]

The best thing I like about Captain Vetesa is his ability to stay calm under pressure. He was one of so many aviators in the pacific theater that contributed in the early years of the war. A true dogfighter he was.🫡

[@NestorKYAT]

That transition to the sponsor was smooth

[@dominicdaley5702]

Indeed 😂 I thought the exact same thing

[@benjichaser72]

foreal😂😂

[@arrogleinadtra]

😂

[@gibson097]

Damn that was good Fair play ! 🙂

[@erereeeteew9185]

​@@benjichaser72 搜尋 >辛灝年 原來這才是台獨的真相< 把影片看完 別再當憨人!!

[@Butter_Warrior99]

Were so ready. I hope USS Enterprise will get a video. She deserves recognition no matter the era post her service in WW2.

[@SunSailandSand]

I think the Enterprise has had enough series about it (Next Generation being the best), time for something new.

[@videre8884]

@@SunSailandSand The USS Enterprise (CVN-65) (until 1975 CVAN-65) was an aircraft carrier of the United States Navy. Commissioned in 1961, the ship was the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and for many years the largest warship in the world. Even after being replaced by the USS Nimitz as the largest warship in 1975, she was still the longest warship in the world at 342.3 meters. The Enterprise was the eighth ship and second aircraft carrier of that name in the US Navy, after the World War II Enterprise. She was the first and only of a class of aircraft carriers originally planned to consist of six ships, which were not built for cost reasons. The Enterprise served for more than 50 years[1] and took part in all major US Navy operations, including the naval blockade of Cuba, the Vietnam War and the First Gulf War. More recently, it also took part in the war on international terrorism and the Iraq War. On December 1, 2012, the Enterprise was deactivated and finally decommissioned on February 3, 2017.[2] She was replaced by USS Gerald R. Ford, commissioned on July 22, 2017.[3][4] The name of the ship will in the future be adopted by the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-80), which is currently under construction.

[@robertodeleon-gonzalez9844]

@@SunSailandSand I think it's more in the way of Battle 360.

[@michaelbenjmitchell1]

@@SunSailandSand Speaking of Enterprise. The new Enterprise (CVN-80) should be coming out of NewPort News Naval Shipyard soon.

[@lockheedx33]

Animarchy History has a great 4-part documentary about her.

[@ljessecusterl]

I don't think I've ever been more excited by a To Be Continued in my life.

[@jraofpa]

So true!

[@ShubhayooBanerjee]

This video truly deserves a trailer as it it no less than a movie....the days Yarnhub posts are the best days of the week!!

[@SoH2024]

As a Papua New Guinean,thank you Yarnhub for telling the lesser known stories of these brave men who fought in the area around my country whether on land, at sea or in the air.Massive respect ❤

[@AppleHistoryGuy]

I would love it if Yarnhub did a video on the Monchy 9 of Newfoundland. 9 men of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment positioned at Monchy-le-Preux during the Battle of Arras in 1917 hid behind shrubbery and defended the town from a German force anywhere from 200 - 300 men strong for 11 hours to prevent a German break through. I think it is a very cool and very underrated battle that sounds like the plot of a movie.

[@SunSailandSand]

There were ten men not 9.

[@AppleHistoryGuy]

@@SunSailandSand I’m aware, I was more referring to the soldiers of the Newfoundland Regiment, as I’m a Newfoundlander, but there was also member of the Essex Regiment.

[@LeslieDevoe]

I knew this story from my childhood. My Great-uncle was a dive-bomber as well as torpedo pilot. My father flew A-4 Skyhawks so I grew up in a Naval air household. I want to thank you all who made this story come to life.

[@AZ29174]

Both the SBD Dauntless & the A-4 Skyhawk were both designed by Ed Heinemann !!

[@LeslieDevoe]

@AZ29174 that was a well known name in my home.

[@howardamey7228]

I can hardly wait for part 2! Swede went on to a remarkable career during WW2 as a fighter pilot. Racking up victories during the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot. Enough can not be said about the wonderful graphics and storylines. Yarnhub, you do history a great service with your dedication to it. A very heartfelt Thank-you!

[@shaqtus3365]

I’m so excited for part two, I can’t wait for it. Before this I’d never heard of Swede somehow but now I can’t wait to hear what other feats he accomplished.

[@michaelbenjmitchell1]

@@shaqtus3365 Go watch the Dogfights episode Long Odds.

[@erereeeteew9185]

@@shaqtus3365 搜尋 >辛灝年 原來這才是台獨的真相< 把影片看完 別再當憨人!!

[@Balkan_Thunder]

I think this is one of the best dog fights story's i ever heard, good job yarnhub, amazing video/animations and sound efects.

[@Chrono0dr-qn7vu]

The difference in quality is immense between these last few videos and your videos from 2 years ago when I started watching. Keep up the good work!

[@KenWheelerWhistler]

I've always love these WW2 stories, especially from Swede Vejtasa, who's from the very same State that I'm from, and that's Montana!!🥳🎉👍 This story especially, has been told and retold numerous times! It's a very fun true story, told and retold by all different angles and viewpoints! Anyway, great job on retelling this story Yarnhub!😎👍 I've bet you guys had a lot of fun doing this.☺

[@solarflare623]

I’m honestly amazed at this feat of piloting. One would think that turnfighting a zero even in a purpose built fighter would be a death sentence. This guy is an absolute madlad

[@honzaskaryd6488]

I absolutely LOVE the new style where you add all the voiceovers and make it almost into a short movie!!! It's spectacular!

[@chadpickens8500]

I don't know if it's my age, but I find this animation style incredibly satisfying.

[@kryolis]

That’s how you know you applied for a wrong job.. US Navy put him in a proper seat right after , got a ton of respect for this aviator, long live his legacy..

[@TheCow2face]

the transition to the add was smooooth

[@Rolandbadger]

An incredible video, Yarnhub! A true tribute to the most incredible dogfight of WW2! I turned 60 yesterday...Thank you for such a glorious birthday present.

[@Will_CH1]

What an amazing tribute to a great man. Keeping the memory alive for future generations is a noble cause.

[@fordson51]

Oh, my, lord. This is an incredible story and amazing animation on top of it. I know a little about the pilot and I can't wait for what comes next.

[@ScoopsTVtools]

Ace in a day baby

[@livingthelife1988]

The history channel once a show called dogfight and did a segment on this. I have to say I loved it when I was younger and now you have passed the bar on how amazingly good you tell it. Thank you for providing amazing content.

[@henex1296]

It's not the plane, it's the pilot.

[@classifiedveteran9879]

At the beginning of WWII, the zero one of the best planes, but it was designed in such a way, improvements couldn't be installed _(realistically speaking)_ the allied planes got better and better and eventually they surpasssed the Zero. It also helped that the U.S. had the natural resources and manufacturing capability that Japan didn't. We were able to build planes meant specifically to fight the Zero, like the Corsair. Japan couldn't keep up with our industry and engineering. Interestingly, the Zero couldn't be upgraded like our F-22 currently. _(But the F-35 can.)_ In reality, it's both.

[@Adametc-v2n]

Ive flown this thing on warthunder... safe to say if fighters find you, you're dead... the fact that he pulled this off in real life is just mindblowing

[@tmclaug90]

The animating of the stories sets this channel apart from all the other history channels I love. Good deal.

[@Tjblades08]

Man these stories are such high quality now. Like it went from being low quality with no texture, to almost looking like a real movie. Great work man!

[@brianriggs2335]

Another great story! I love how your team added real Japanese dialog with subtitles.

[@oliverhughes610]

10:07 the Japanese pilot's head clips through the glass a bit. Other than that, another sublime piece of animation. Well done boys! And props to the voice actors again. 10gs is crazy. Pilots would start to 'gray-out' around 6-7. No wonder the rear gunner passed out.

[@kiwifruit27]

Incredible story and video, I can’t wait to see the channel overshoot 1 million subs and keep flying on to new heights

[@jamieparkinson9629]

This is not the only video I’ve watched from the producers of this video, I love how they are telling untold stories of bravery and sacrifice so we know what happened and for there stories to be told….. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ALL INVOLVED 👍👍👍👍👍

[@hybridwolf66]

No doubt, this IS the best channel on YT. The graphics and narration just keep getting better.

[@jmrodas9]

This confirms what I have always said, that it is the pilot, not the aircraft who determines the result of a combat. If the pilot is skilled, and knows how to use his aircraft, he can beat a technically superior plane but with a less capable pilot.

[@jimmylee2241]

I remember watching this part in another video called dogfights: long odds where bombers, which includes dive bombers, are outmached by fighters

[@ScoopsTVtools]

The SBD had a 3.2 to one kill to loss ratio agInst fighters. Thats an acceptable ratio for a fighter , and an excellent one for single engine bomber . Swede is a legend and not just for this .

[@chloehennessey6813]

0:43 The Zero was only lethal for its first few years. Because of lack of development it was outclassed by the Hellcat and especially the best fighter ever made; F4U Corsair.

[@ClimateScepticSceptic-ub2rg]

Yes. But outclassed by a dive bomber? And three zeros outclassed by one dive bomber? That is just uncanny.

[@justinfrazier9555]

As a marine I took a lot of pride in knowing my history. After all who is he who does not know his history or what he fights for? I get the point on the Corsair. But let's be realistic. The F22 Raptor is the best fighter aircraft ever made and the one negative thing about the Marines is we use the Super Hornet since the F22 is not a carrier capable aircraft. But it is without a doubt deadlier than the upcoming F35B or C carrier models. Navy joke is we would fly F35s today but they're down for maintenance.

[@carltonace1606]

It wasn't the Zeke that made General Kenny scream for P-38s, but rather the Tony. The IJA had the benefit of not being limited to carrier capable aircraft, but could field more capable fighters. IJN was sort of stuck. The Zeke may have been well ahead of it's time, but it struggled even with the F4F with the F4F having a surprisingly better kill ratio. But then, the thing was nigh indestructible, and the Zeke had sacrificied everything for range and speed, and so was rather vulnerable. Interestingly the F6F, F4U, and P-47 are all cousins in some sense. They all had the same powerplant. F6F had better attributes for naval operations though. Shorter nose, better visibility, and more stable flight characteristics until they solved the F4U's left wing stalls.

[@ShadowRider711]

I remember this story from a Series on The History Channel called 'Dogfights'. It still hits hard that a bomber can win a dogfight against fighters with the right pilot behind the stick.

[@kr0n0sthetitan23]

Glad to see Vejtasa's story as he has Czech (or back than Bohemain) herritage and it's a bit sad his story is not that well known in my homeland.

[@janhornak5739]

Well, then we are at least two here. And i agree that his heroism should be recognized even here.

[@Nobody54545]

What a cool story! I love the ingenuity of using the little advantages to defeat a superior foe!

[@grooverchan1600]

A very fast upload schedule, and constantly improving quality, yarnhub is truly one of the best youtube channels. Keep being aweseome

[@grooverchan1600]

Im gonna watch this over and over and see how many ads i can get

[@TheCommonSenseUser]

as a Moravian im proud to see that one of my countrymen was such a succesful pilot - even though he was born in US. Hats off, mr. Vejtasa.

[@gallantcavalier3306]

I remember this story!! Wasn’t it on an episode of Dogfights on the History Channel?? So much better!! It’s amazing!!!

[@vcv6560]

In the early 2000s Swede Vejtasa (passed 2013) was interviewed as part of the History Channel's Dogfights series. Its in the episode 'Long Odds'. He's so animated, so connected to the detail and emotion even 60 years later its a must see, AFTER mr Yarnhub's feature of course.

[@F-86_Sabre]

The SBD in SBD-3 stands for slow but deadly

[@lockheedx33]

"Scout Bomber Douglas" is what it actually stands for, but "Slow But Deadly" was its nickname.

[@ficklefingeroffate]

SBD-5's when not encumbered by bombs were very nimble planes and on many occasions proving capable of defending themselves.

[@IAmTheAce5]

Spoilers 10:00 Dauntless uses Wing Attack! It’s Super Effective!

[@KyleCowden]

I saw the trailer from both here and TJ3 History. I knew the story of the "Swede" in the Wildcat but had no idea he started as a Dauntless pilot.

[@hko2006]

4:55 holy shit the sponsor transition is smooth

[@evancrum6811]

The animations are great as is the voice acting. Crazy store that the Dauntless can hold their own here.

[@nishadgurung9319]

Honestly these videos are soo mind blowingly crazy good the voice acting is perfect your narration is so amazing the music and sound effects are on point and dont even get me started on the animation it all just comes together so perfectly

[@Yarnhub]

Wow, thank you!

[@enrico_magnani]

I watched an episode on History Channel, were they covered Vejtasa story, but in their version the last Zero and Vejtasa SBD entered a vertical fight and went head on , when Vejtasa realized the Zero was going to try and crash into the SBD, pulled the stick and collided with the Zero, the strongest SBD wing tore apart the light Zero wing and that’s how the fight ended. I am not sure why there are two versions of this story.

[@viktorschneider5444]

The Animations are a lot better then last year

[@MrPutzdad]

I’m in awe at the courage and bravery of these young men during WW2. I love these stories. I wish today’s youth had the appreciation I have.

[@Goc4ever]

Once again you outdid yourself Yarnhub, and your animation just keeps getting better and better to the point it almost looks real. I really loved the shift of perspective between the Americans and the Japanese especially in their voicelines.

[@CDZRDragon]

Am I the only one who sees that the animations are always getting better?

[@BlueProductions12]

I will be ready to watch this when i come home from school :) for me it starts at 4:15 pm and i'll be home by 4:10 pm!

[@Ranger68YW]

For me it is 11:15 start 🥲

[@CMedits_8215]

For me it is 8:45 pm

[@lauridsdil9921]

for me its also 16:15 just in time for me to watch it while driving to winterbreak

[@MiG-31893]

You are the first comment congrats

[@caesarvalentin6332]

Technology allows the recreation of a more amazing spectacular aviation uncanny story .

[@StarflightProductions]

The thought of this being more accurate than even the history channel version is insane to me

[@Cobalt_Dragon0716]

Thank you for covering Stanley "Swede" Vejtasa.

[@ms11146]

The nuances and minute details of your animations are AMAZING! Keep it up fellows!

[@Walsh-ts1so]

Its amazing how smart and experienced both the pilots at the end were, the dive bomber surviving this long feels like plot armour but its real, and the zero pilot countering his airbrakes with turns is crazy.

[@number1yota]

Amazing Video, getting better and better. Also today's sponsor, Ground News is on point.

[@bluetumblr]

THANK YOU FOR THESE VIDEOS! I love that you insert actual photos of the people involved to pay homage to them. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

[@All_Hail_Chael]

Legit the best segue into an ad on youtube...EVER. Proper made me laugh.

[@Yarnhub]

Thank you

[@All_Hail_Chael]

@@Yarnhub There are maybe 3 channels on youtube who I will post a link for without ever seeing the video, because they are always good. You are one of those. LOVE your channel.

[@oliversherman2414]

The animation and voice acting is amazing

[@James_Johnsons]

this is one my of favorite videos and doing a series on him is really cool idea keep up the great work

[@McPh1741]

I remember seeing this story and n the History Channel show “Dogfights”. The episode “Long Odd”. I love how they breakdown all the aerial maneuvers in that show. It really Puts things into perspective.

[@charlessaint7926]

Dauntless says, *COME! SHOW ME WHAT PASSES FOR FURY AMONG YOUR MISBEGOTTEN KIND!*

[@alek002]

That bullet effect is crazy at 2:58

[@XyDyson]

Did anyone else read this as "when a dumbass fought 3 zeros" All I'm asking is did anyone misread? not why did the guy decide to fight

[@yourcomradeiron9160]

Just sounds like the average warthunder match to me

[@Randomcanadian20]

Just for a Bf109 to show up and steal the kills lol

[@charlesdudek7713]

Sometimes you just don't have a choice and it's fight to survive. That Dauntless didn't have the speed to escape. The zeros would have shot them up from behind while trying to escape.

[@Ariana321]

"Makes sense; only an idiot would be brave enough to pull off those moves."

[@wolfintherainforest8559]

@@yourcomradeiron9160 that was me when i used to play war thunder, gave up on it then moved to the german tree

[@gora2497]

Superb animation! Just some minor thing, Zero's radio was so unreliable the pilots remove it to cut weight. They opted to communicate by hand signals. The zeke to zeke radio communication was highly unlikely.

[@scottl9091]

Thanks!

[@Yarnhub]

Thank you Scott for your kind support !

[@JamesCooke-x2t]

Wwwwwww

[@chrismedow8623]

Probably one of the most insane Word War 2 Storie I have ever heard! And to be continued wow!!

[@louislopez55]

To be continued… Yeah!

[@EJobuu]

Sweet!!!! Can’t wait for the rest of the story ….

[@TysonTheGuy]

Do a Video about the F22 who told 2 F4s “Go Home”

[@SunSailandSand]

That's like a F1 racing car telling a moped to go home...not very impressive at all.

[@dominicminervini2716]

I’m completely lost. I had my eyes closed during the last few minutes of this video. Did the pilot get the zero, or the rear gunner? Please reply with the details. Thank you, DGM

[@TysonTheGuy]

Ok Umm The Pilots Sbd Wing hit the zeros Engine and the zero is down

[@SunSailandSand]

@@TysonTheGuy Hands down the dumbest reply I have read in days, sadly you do not see the irony in your idiotic statement. You: "F22 who told 2 F4s “Go Home” Also You: "How Could a F1 Talk to a Mop to go home like how could mops move they could only move by Humans" BRILLIANT!!!!

[@jamesbednar8625]

Awesome video!! Do recall this incident - or one very similar - happened during the Battle of the Coral Sea but could be wrong.

[@Timmy575]

I can’t wait for this video

[@jpersaud5915]

Animation and voice acting is incredible.

[@arkdeso2864]

honestly i hope the last japanese pilot survived too, he seemed very talented too

[@Nachtsider]

Petty Officer Shigeru Okura was his name. He ditched his damaged A6M after the fight with Vejtasa and survived unhurt.

[@arkdeso2864]

thanks for the information! ^^@@Nachtsider

[@ElFenomeno-i2d]

1: great vid, it’s my favorite now, much better then the last tank battle 2: PLEASE DO A VID COVERING ONE OF THE BATTLES OF THE AZTEC EAGLES, PLEEEEEEASE

[@acevtol]

A shout out to all the brave heros from the USA that traded their lives so that the Pacific and Australian regions could inherit peace and freedom- We are all in debt.

[@StuartRyan-yi5ok]

Pilots back then really had to earn thier pay cheques. Today's pilots have got it easy with technology.

[@ph89787]

Swede would eventually transition to the F4F Wildcat and be assigned to the VF-10 “Grim Reapers” aboard USS Enterprise later in 1942. He would fight in the Battle of Santa Cruz claiming the shooting down of 7 Aircraft.

[@fazole]

The book, "The First Team" highlights the unsung heroes. Many enlisted pilots in their late 20s, who were more mature, steady, held the line. The shortage of fighters up through Guadalcanal meant SBDs were pressed into service as carrier combat air patrol. The SBD, free of bomb weight, was still slow BUT very maneuverable, particularly with judicious use of flaps in a turn twin front .50cal and twin .30cal aft meant it could be a formidable opponent in skilled hands. The Zeroes had no radios at the time so coordinating attacks was hard.

[@Randall1001]

WOW. This is one I'd NEVER heard before. Damn. Damn right that guy should have been a fighter pilot.

[@jackthedragon612]

This is gonna be awesome! 09/02/2024 Edit: "After knocking out three Zeroes with a lone dive bomber, Swede Vejtasa lands back on the Yorktown a hero." - Long Odds - History Channel Dogfights.

[@saxon6]

Thrilling retelling of a great story

[@Jerson3248]

Japaneese pilots had massive skill issue

[@chrissbasement169]

Can we talk about this sponsor transition being smoother than the fuselage of an f8f bearcat

[@MH-kc1eu]

The Zero plus all Japanese planes were extremely outclassed by armor

[@jasonwalker3185]

Thanks for doing this one, I’ve wanted to see your perspective of this fight! “Swede” one of many heroes of the Pacific! Thank you again Yarnhub!!

[@JazzyJustin]

Absolutely amazing! Great story, great visuals, and great narration! Just one small suggestion for the next one! Among a perfect animation like this, there will always be one or two small gripes, so here’s my constructive criticism: In the slow motion scene of the Zero firing it’s 20mms, the vortex effects suddenly spawn in and even have their tails appear behind the muzzle of the cannon. I suggest that the effect should be tied to every bullet permanently, but have the alpha tied to a gradient in the coordinate space of the airplane. That way, they smoothly appear trailing the bullet. Because of the conical shape you already have for the model, it would even expand as the bullet flies away! In blender (assuming that’s the software of choice), this would be done with a texture coordinate, set to object (use the eye dropper to select the zero), a vector transformation node, a color ramp, and plugging it all into the alpha channel of the vortex effect (you already have a semi transparent model, so no need to change the material settings) Cheers, and thank you for making such amazing content!

[@Pilot-PH]

Dauntlesses can be maneuverable dogfighter if you use combat flaps in a turning engagements. Also sbd dauntless had the advantage against the zero in terms of dive speed,armor plating,and deadly two mounted nose 50 cals that could easily shred and burn the fragile a6m2 zero into flames.

[@ralphc1405]

I thought the SBD's carried NOTHING above their engine cowling or at the most a single .30 cal for any head on entanglement. Just learned something new today...

[@brandons9398]

One very smart and able pilot, and one incredible aircraft, amongst many manufactured by Douglas