Young Man Finds WWII Plane Crash on Canadian Island | Destination Adventure

[@richardnesler9296]

I love the longer video. I have Cancer and so times I need to smile and my dog and I watch you .we love you BE SAFE. 😎

[@isabellind1292]

Richard Nesler - I'm so sorry you've got cancer. I'm glad you have your beloved dog by your side. I love dogs so much, too! They're so precious! I wish you all the very best. Be careful not to get any germs as you have enough to on your plate as it is. Good luck to you!🍀😊👍👍🐕❤🌞🌈

[@davidsiracuse6672]

You are in my prayers Richard 🙏

[@Kevin-Murphy-007]

Prayers for you Richard. You can beat this. With God by your side you can't lose. God Bless You 🙏 🙌. And always remember that He sent His only begotten son to die on a cross for all of us so that whoever shall believe in Him shall not perish but have Eternal life in Heaven. John 3:16.

[@livetv3164]

How are you now?

[@staticlife4236]

God bless you

[@leewaddell8561]

Wow thanks for the show. I was raised in Qualicum Beach for 19 years. And later returned to Campbell River for 17 years, raised my son and worked at sawmill and coal mining, sure brings back memories, thanks so much.

[@cjmunroe86]

I was there this summer. I did some research afterward and the wood platform is a helicopter pad they built to fly in some folks for the plaque dedication and remembrance ceremony a few years ago.

[@Rayman1971]

It was built by the Canadian rangers, they hiked everything in, built it, and stood "guard"

[@willong1000]

Glad to see the details posted here. A helo pad was my guess as soon as I saw the structure, but I was thinking something more nefarious, or at least morally questionable, like parts and artifact salvage.

[@paulsayer8248]

Since Ive gotten too old and broken to do what you are doing, you do remind me of me always exploring with my dog everywhere I took her.......a great companion to have when I ran into bears or other wildlife. Please keep safe....one hurt can last a lifetime.

[@topturretgunner]

Deepest respect and condolences for the pilot and co pilot. Blue skies and tailwinds in their memory.

[@perrywhite2552]

A training mission that ends in a plane crash, isn't usually characterized as a success. Great video! Thank you

[@thomvogan3397]

The crash site is where two young men lost their lives in service of their country. I hope anyone who goes there has enough respect to stay out of the wreckage, remove their hats as a sign of respect and offer a moment of silence.

[@jilldavis7229]

Loved the plane crash! Sooo glad that there is little graffiti & vandalism! Enjoyed watching your journey as having MS doesn’t allow me to travel, hike or see adventures like you do, sooo thank you sooo very much for taking me along on your adventures...without you, I would never get to enjoy these experiences ❤️

[@thierryloop4039]

Merci pour cette belle vidéo, cette épave de DC3 Dakota est vraiment intéressante et émouvante 👍

[@brianpesci]

That's an amazingly good condition wreck, I'm also happy too see the respect given by past visitors.

[@skyislands8887]

G'day from Australia. Vancouver Island was a highlight of my Canadian trip. 4 days didn't do any justice to my exploratory nature. The overall lack of graffiti was refreshing noticeable, as was no litter, clean waylay and parks, amazing public transport and friendliness. The planned time in northern US turned into more Canadian adventures, the US was so opposite. One day I'll get back and hopefully search out the Dakota. Thans for the video

[@terryrussel3369]

How very sad. Thank You for taking the trouble to make and post these bits of history. Our children today aren't even taught the history nor told the old stories about such things except for those with ties to our disappearing Greatest Generation. Aircraft safety wiring . . . I know it well !

[@brandons9398]

Thanks for showing us the Dakota (C-47- DC-3). Like the longer format.

[@therebex23]

Longer videos are always a treat but all of your videos are good enough for me! Thanks for taking us along to this site :)

[@CannonCornelia]

I wonder what those yellow signs say. As always, awesome adventuring. Thank you Dustin

[@goforet]

Love the video, what a great adventure to find a piece of our history of young men who were preparing for keeping Canada Strong & Free!! Hope you can continue to find some more similar finds.

[@dudlydjarbum2045]

Thats in remarkable condition. Thanks for showing us around. Thats some thick dense bush country. I enjoy the day to day life stuff. Also your humor is on point dont drop that. I already miss that grey bearded black bear. Keep up the good work cheers from Maine.

[@nicholasdickson3891]

The island is a good spot to spend the winter traveling around. It’s fairly mild all winter but will get some snow through January & February. However you might run out of stuff to do. Love your videos man. Living the dream.

[@dodgeguyz]

Another great video! The crash site was amazing. Love the short videos, but I could definitely watch some longer ones.

[@kenbenmathew8422]

Your awesome brother, keep up the good work! From your American friend in Montana who watches faithfully.

[@normanmallory2055]

Great history locating that plane wreckage plus the details about the crew! Myself I like longer videos but this is good ! That old hardware on the beach is a good bonus , I’ve never seen anything like those items !

[@douglaswilkinson4506]

keep up the good work it's nice to see spend as much time on Vancouver Island as you want and you can never see all of it. The north island is absolutely fantastic but then again the whole entire Island is. Thank you for the information and how calm and collect you are with everything it's nice to see.

[@robpenney1883]

Thank you for your service to the man who passed away in the excellent

[@Betty.H4]

I so enjoy your videos Dustin, makes me feel like I am young again and right there with you exporing this beautiful land of ours here in BC... Yes To Coastal Animist saying "take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints!" Thank you for bringing us all on your adventures!!!! Stay Safe and happy travels..

[@beachtimehawaiibth7222]

I love all of your longer videos and when you work on things….keep the videos coming 👍

[@brentmcgillis]

So cool, gotta love Canada and of course who could not love B.C? The Island is amazing, thanks for making our Covid lifestyle less tedious. Thanks for all the work (hiking, bush-whacking) including editing that you do. B.C. is where adventure begins, I like your philosophy of leaving relics largely untouched. Your drone footage is as always stunning, and unlocks exploring ideas. The beach relic you found looks like a self powered "Tugger", those are rockers arms for the valves on top of the cylinder barrels, obviously a very old design with the valve train mounted externally and likely a diesel. The small gear is still mounted on the output shaft of the engine as this provides Gear Reduction via a large link drive chain that turned the winch mechanism. Likely a winch for dry docking or landing logs. It appears the remains of the old dry dock for boat repair is partially remaining as well. The winch would have had rope or possibly a wire rope winch line, very cool find. We used to use Compressed air engine (Aluminum) powered tuggers for hoisting steel, within Industrial superstructures that are not accessible by cranes for our purpose of busting Iron. Different design, same idea, a portable winch-line device for pulling our hoisting heavy items. The applications for such a device are only limited by the imagination of the end user.

[@lotharschiese8559]

Tuggers extensively used in older mines to lift supplies up raises and with slushers to move ore into ore passes.

[@grape4760]

WHALE BONE😂😂😂😂 I loved this video! I am in Va. I have so many relatives that were service members and anything from back in the day interest me. Thank You! 💜 Safe travels🙏🙏

[@coyfisher5772]

This really is awesome. Someone should build a plaque or something to sign to say that I have been there instead of destroying history. I would love to travel to see places like this.

[@patricktremblay5890]

Your video broth me back to my roots!

[@suzanneberkey1114]

I enjoy your videos so much ! Thank you for taking me along.

[@michaeljjohnson6894]

the "wildlife" as you call it was actually visible from where you were standing, you just needed an excellent pair of binoculars and you would be able to look in our front window from that covered bridge. Too bad we didn't get to meet you. Love the new format. Puts the place in better perspective and tickles those who have been there before or currently. Thanks, we were hoping you would make it up here. I wish I could have brought my drone for that to contribute.

[@coltendixon2416]

Hey I was up there last year. What’s it like living there? I can’t stop thinking about it.

[@michaeljjohnson6894]

@@coltendixon2416 can't think of anywhere else I'd rather be. Even foul-weather days are still a bastion of paradise

[@jamesretta5690]

Fabulous series of discoveries!

[@EKAdventures51]

your shows are epic, watching all the older ones now, winter time :)

[@JamesAnderson-v3x]

I injoy all your videos even the day to day adventures

[@luckyme398]

That war plane was an awesome find ! Awesome video. Keep up the long videos if you can .your a natural with a camera .keep it up .

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you

[@stevenl8687]

Great vids Sir! thanks for sharing This channel deserves more views!

[@williamobetkoff6989]

Sweet, I actually grew up in Port Hardy witch is where this is, just thought id toss in a fun fact, the square platform of logs you were wondering about was once upon a time a landing pad for helicopters way back when they were logging back there

[@DigitalJeremy]

Great stuff! Always look forward to what you find next :)

[@salliannebrown8129]

Really enjoyed this video and longer format.

[@rickrayn]

At Victoria's airport there is a pathway that you can walk that goes around the airport. Along the path are information signs and there is a memorial set up to remember all aircrew based at the airport who died. So the two who died in this plane crash will be remembered at the airport.

[@Destination_Adventure]

rickrayn I didn’t know that. Thank you for telling me.

[@willielarimer7170]

I am interested in ww2, and what i love about your videos, it makes me want to go online and learn more about the wrecks , and it also makes us appreciate the ww2 crews that fought and defended us

[@franzs9157]

Appreciate the videos especially the crash sites

[@johnmclaren7059]

Fantastic adventure Dustin, first I’d like to thank all those who served and current members of the Canadian Armed Forces 🇨🇦 we shall remember them. As a subscriber to your channel Iam always amazed how you find these remarkable places! Keep them coming I look forward to Saturday morning for a new adventure, stay safe and happy travels 👍

[@brustar5152]

What's truly amazing is the paint they used to paint the rondels is still holding up.

[@robertthrailkill1368]

Thanks for details about the crash and recognizing the crew and their lose.

[@angelcat7753]

I was inspired by Dustin to explore old buildings & places. Went to Angel Island on Ferry. Amateur but still awsome! Dustin tries new trails & improv exploring, with gear. That's the real fun, the stuff you don't plan. Thanks Dustin.

[@JimRO79]

Love the intro Mate, had me chuckling away right off the bat! Hehe Yeah, that was quite the gem of a find. Have to say, kinda living through your eyes at the moment...slightly jealous of the freedom matey...lockdown in the UK has been No Bueno, so keep it up....you're fuelling my desire to explore so I'm ready as soon as I can escape! 😉👍

[@tigtrager6923]

That was pretty cool to see. Thanks for sharing it.

[@randybooth9192]

That thing on the beach is a steam donkey.. meant for pulling logs out back in the early days. Atleast thats what I was told by a man that lives pretty damn close to that beach and has lived there his whole life

[@Destination_Adventure]

Ohhhhh interesting, thank you.

[@randybooth9192]

@@Destination_Adventure no problem man.

[@johnburakowski61]

Steam donkey ? I think you've been misinformed .

[@zalmaflash]

@@johnburakowski61 Steam powered winch, steam mule, steam donkey, steam tugger, whatever you wish to call it - it is. The post by Randy Booth is correct.

[@johnburakowski61]

@@zalmaflash The object referred to as a fan blade is wind turbine blade . It's fiberglass and it's thin .You can hear it when he taps on it . Exactly what part of a steam donkey do you think it is ?

[@vickisawyer7405]

The rope that you used reminded me of Unalaska, Dutch Harbor. There are many cliffs with ropes from WWI reaching to the beaches. In the 90's, they were still in good use. We had fun with those! Thank you for the video.

[@vickisawyer7405]

World War II, sorry

[@shadowknowsjo]

Always appreciate the longer videos! Keep up the awesome work! What did you use for bait this time?

[@Destination_Adventure]

I always use chicken. That way the seals don’t get it. That’s what I was taught anyways.

[@es1263]

I like your videos long or short , and Love the comedy you have added!!!!!!!

[@Redman77913]

Just be you love every adventure you take us on

[@carlosdacosta3907]

Il est plutôt bien conserver .merci pour le partage 👍🏻

[@wes11bravo]

My grandfather flew these (and C-46s) over "The Hump" in the China-Burma-India Theater in WWII as a 22 year old 2LT.

[@DannoM_]

Great adventures! Great find on the WW2 plane crash.

[@giuliom8520]

I kinda like the idea of your videos being about life between the adventures too. It's all very interesting to us boring square people.

[@darlenemurphy4968]

Love the longer video! 🙂

[@randallgrant6175]

Great coverage!

[@mitchellc2723]

The shot of the "shroud" with the ferns inside is nice.

[@thepubliceye]

I saw that 30 years ago when fishing on the lake.

[@SJB117]

Love the longer style video!!

[@Retired-Inspired]

Your longer videos are great, show more of your daily life and how you find places to go.

[@dianed805]

Loved this thank you! You made me lol when going through the bushes 😂

[@Destination_Adventure]

Gets a little thick sometimes hahaha

[@es1263]

The crash site is amazing, and I agree it stays that way SOO sad though!! When you were looking for wildlife. It made me think of a true story that my ex roomate told me ( worked for BC Ferries and did the Twassen run ) the captain anounced if you want to see two bears mating go to the right side of the ship. It was a small channel to go through and so many people went to take pictures, the captain sounded the horn as they passed. The crew had a huge laugh that the captain outed people having sex on the beach.

[@ihatedietcola7920]

That thing on the beach looks like an engine of some sort. Thanks for the video!!!

[@crushingvanessa3277]

That small door is known as the "hamburger door" at 8:25. it goes just behind the cockpit on the left side.

[@dr.t.]

Very good narration and content.

[@valbain209]

I would love to see nice looking plaques on historical sites you find. Like this 1944 plane.

[@dalesakawsky7309]

Last time I was in Port Hardy the road was more of a wagon track , IE- 1971 .

[@MattWedelich]

Great video 😊

[@speaksspeaks4461]

Love your videos. You seem like your really doing what you love. Keep doing it man. Friendly reminder, 2005 called, turn your hat forward and take out the diamond earring ;)

[@aeyb701]

Cue “The Happy Wanderer”. Btw thanks for doing this.

[@RobsNeighbor]

More like Canadian Stud! Ha-ha love the title! Great episode!

[@sledmaster89]

7:59, some dudes use that wire tie set up to secure bolts in motocross as well. Super cool videos buddy! 🇨🇦🍻

[@crush42mash6]

What an awesome find of history, like to know more about the plane for sure. How to say I laughed at the whale bit, nice

[@johncooper9980]

Thanks again 😀

[@Blessedgirl1955]

So very interesting and I too am so glad there was little graffiti. I am so glad you didn't fall in that mud lol

[@swann548]

What’s the name of your video that shows u holding a metal detector ? Love your channel ❤️ uncle everything’s already been found, well yeah ahaha so cute 🥰

[@CowpoteAdventures]

I personally like 11 to 12 minute videos when they get too long after 50 minutes I become bored but you do do a good job you can do a separate jaded a living and I get it you deserve more views and more likes on how anybody could dislike the video

[@terenceclark7011]

Although I very much appreciate and endear the concept and content of your awesome show's.....It is your videography that intrigues me the most. (Titleing, B roll,..etc)...Any tips for an aspire ing future 'got my own show' person?

[@aceofhawks]

"that might be the door" Yup, it's called the Hamburger door and was located at the front of the aircraft as an emergency exit, however it was right in the path of the propeller blades. Ground beef, hence, the hamburger door.

[@chuck8835]

Correct. Basically a door for the cockpit. Of short duration but I have flown a JU-52 with a similar door over the wing. Hiked into a number of crash sites years ago including a C-47 on Pikes Peak. Flew around Mt. Denali in a DC-3. It was, of course, originally a C-47 and did the D-Day drop. Have been to Port Hardy several times. Beautiful area.

[@buddy8225]

Another adventure down another place to check out on my Vancouver trip. Thanks.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Happy to help. Please be respectful along the way :)

[@Ray-gf9su]

Were you in Coal Harbour? If so I hope you make it out to Winter Harbour or go to Port Alice and follow the road out to Mahatta River and eventually out to the west coast of the island.

[@curtisboswell2619]

"The gunner in the back..." Dakotas had no gunner. They weren't ever armed. Dakotas were transport aircraft only, until the war in Vietnam, when they were employed by the U.S. Air Force as gunships. Third crew member was likely a flight engineer, or a loadmaster.

[@wes11bravo]

My grandpa's best friend Hagemann, who he flew C-47s with in China, ended up staying in after WWII and flew AC-47s in Vietnam!

[@alanwood5857]

Sgt. Moss WAG was a Wireless Air Gunner in the tail, these were used with guns for training in Canada during the war.

[@dianegaudet676]

Awesome as usual

[@axelusul]

Awesome man, unkle worked on planes in WW2 on bases in India and Burma. Worked on Lancs, Liberators and Dakota's, I have his photo book from the time it is a dear possession of mine.

[@georgemcmillan9172]

It is quite disturbing to see trash left behind at the crash site. Leave no trace. What you found on the beach looks to be equipment for logging maybe? The piece with the brass rocker arms was some kind of pump.

[@lessharratt8719]

That wooden platform you where wondering about looks like an improvised helicopter landing pad. Fairly common. Ground searchers would build those. GSAR myself for many years. Not so much anymore though. Winching helicopters are more common today.

[@garybtw200]

All of your videos are fantastic !

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you so much

[@countesscable]

I was puzzled when you mentioned ‘Going Crabbing’ and it was almost pitch dark: my Father used to go Crabbing and it involved going around the rocks at low tide with a ‘Crabhook’ and pulling them out of the hiding places. He used pots for the lobsters.

[@onthegowithmitch]

Much better! Cheers from Edmonton.

[@e1488]

Very cool, I live on the island and have yet not made it up that far yet . I have been to a different air plain crash that is not as known to many people. If you’d like to see it one day I’d gladly show you .

[@Mr10usdad]

Actually you do see wire going through bolts on motocross race bikes. Nice video!

[@brndnew01]

Awesome video.

[@stillgood4401]

The "logo", is called a Rondell, just so you know. Cheers, keep it up lad.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Oh man, thank you so much for this. I tried to look this up, but I was worried to say the wrong name. Much appreciated.

[@EamonnSeoigh]

Roundel. Typically round in appearance.

[@SJB117]

Ted Shredz it’s French

[@EamonnSeoigh]

Sam B Thanks Sam, I didn’t think of that.

[@jimomaha7809]

@@SJB117 Its not French. In French its called: cocarde

[@---H_M]

I wish I was with you on this trip. Would love to do something like this. I'm definitely going to do a road trip this year

[@alexgilbert6245]

Nice video really enjoyed it. BTW DID YOU KNOW YOU WERE IN BIGFOOT COUNTRY?

[@bradzimmer239]

I'm a bit late on my comments but Port Hardy has a wicked pier dock for crabbing. Its at the end of town by the only Hostel in town. Mostly Red Rocks though, but fantastic fishing.

[@casedoumasr656]

Hello thank you for the past history and saving the history for the future to see and learn Cjd wash state .🙏🌷