WTF with some of these comments, it does not matter how many fought in it! they had to fight or die just like anyone else! each man's life was worth the same as any other life.
No one should be forgotten, Britsh, Canadian, American, polish, Belgium, Danish, German, Korean, Chinese, Russian. Everybody fought for something, Evil or good. History should never be forgotten
i AM A BRIT AND THANKFUL FOR ALL PILOTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD ,AND BEFORE LONG WE HAD HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF YANKS WILLING TO DIE SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH US BRITS IN THE NAME OF FREEDOM . ALL OF THOSE MEN WERE HEROES ALONG WITH THE KIWIS AND OZZYS AND CANADIANS AND POLISH ETC.
I think we should always bear in mind no matter what the nationality of the people that helped the UK during the war they all done it for their own reasons mainly to see Britain and Europe remain free so thank you for your help no matter were you come from thank you 👍
it dosnt matter if they were America Polish Australian french Irish Scottish they still protected Britain and we thank America for that so thank you for that but what annoys me the most is that most country's dont thank us for defending them i mean we thought in Asia and in the pacific
Yeah but don’t forget we didn’t jus go to Asia out of the kindness of our heart we had colonies there and other interests soooo. I mean eventually it was that Britain was globally fighting the axis because of obviously fighting for freedom and all those things we hold dear and jus coz that’s the enemy but not all of it was purely heroic reasoning and stuff.
@@CodeUK93 when we decorated war on japan we didn’t do it cause we wanted to keep our colonies we done it cause they attacked us we had to declare war they attacked our troops and ships where not just gunna stand there and do nothing whilst we watch them invade our colony yes we had to protect the land due to other reasons but when Britain was surrounded having colonies was useless it helped by nothing we couldn’t get food or anything to them
But the Eagle squadrons didn't take part in the Battle of Britain, which took place between July and September 1940. The Eagle Squadrons did not become operational until March 1941. During the Battle of Britain, as the video says, there were only 11 American volunteers who joined the RAF.
@@lorddaver5729 Three Eagle Squadrons were formed between September 1940 and July 1941. On 29 September 1942, they were turned over to the Eighth Air Force of the U.S. Army Air Forces and became the 4th Fighter Group. Of the thousands who volunteered, only 244 Americans served with the Eagle Squadrons. Sixteen Britons also served as squadron and flight commanders. (Source Wikipedia)
It is an American network so whats the problem. And so what if they didn't take out any enemies, the fact is they were willing to fight for us and for that they shall be remembered. As Americans they did more for the UK than most Brits will ever do.
I'm British why would we not respect and remember the 10 Americans who fought? They gave their lives and joined the war before the USA joined the war. I hold them with upmost respect. 1 death is too many.
Well said sir. I am sure those British, Free French, Czech, Polish, US, Australian, New Zealand, Canadian, Rhodesian, South African and Irish pilots and ground crew all had the mutual respect and gratitude that you highlight so eloquently. A pity so many morons on here do not, or cannot relate.
Whilst these were incredible men, and I don't want to take anything away from them; let's put the numbers into perspective, the turnover was huge. 20 planes would last until 4pm in the afternoon. the USA contribution was much less than one half of a days worth of pilots, in a battle which lasted for months.
Is this some kind of piss-take? Why not make a big deal about celebrating e.g. the dozen or so Irish volunteers that flew during the battle of Britain instead? At least one of them (Paddy Finucane) actually shot down some Germans.
As I am sure an Irish News Network already has. Those Americans did not have to come over and climb into a spit or hurry. They CHOSE to. Why not show them some respect. Have you ever had to do anything similar, or volunteered to serve in a war zone? No I did not think so.
Where does the 5 years come from ? The USA was legally neutral in name only and actively participated in convoy protection to the UK. See actions of USS Niblick, USS Kearney and USS Rueben James involving U-boats.
@@maconescotland8996my 5years was a bit over the top maybe a miss type not sure but still the fact remains america stayed well away from world war 2 for quite a while, Britain went into europe to fight the Germans by ourselfs to try and help after being the only country apart from France to declare war on germany and then then fighting of the luftwaffer who were 3times our size and defeated them and was never then under threat of invasion contrary to americans belief that you saved us from invasion..
@@kazeveready4915 2 years and 4 months to be more accurate.Going into Europe in 1940 nearly lost us the war, thankfully the Germans failed to capitalise on the opportunity. This video is about American volunteers who served in the Battle of Britain, several of whom were killed in action. By the time the USA entered the war, 6.700 Americans had volunteered to serve in the RCAF or RAF and 3 "Eagle" Squadrons were eventually formed in the UK - they eventually transferred to the USAAF in 1942. I've never heard or seen any claim the we were spared invasion due to US efforts.
As the saying goes - the Americans might have been neutral, but they were neutral on our side. As for them not joining in directly for another two years, it's likely the war would have gone on for more than two years after 1945 if they had not joined in, and with a somewhat different outcome too. Thanks to the American volunteers, and to all the pilots of all the other countries who flew with us. You're a good bunch.
@@paulkirkland3263 unfortunately thats a very strange but understandable opion held by ameriacans but had the war gone the germans way do you think they would of stopped at europe? The americas would of been next so dont be conned into thinking otherwise by Americas poor education system and propaganda..
God bless these men. They didn't have to serve but they did, and thousands of miles from home.🇬🇧🇺🇸
To those 9 americans involved and anyone for that matter who defended us at that time, respect and thank you.
WTF with some of these comments, it does not matter how many fought in it! they had to fight or die just like anyone else! each man's life was worth the same as any other life.
Thank you, all American volunteers.
No one should be forgotten, Britsh, Canadian, American, polish, Belgium, Danish, German, Korean, Chinese, Russian. Everybody fought for something, Evil or good. History should never be forgotten
And we thank you for it!
i AM A BRIT AND THANKFUL FOR ALL PILOTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD ,AND BEFORE LONG WE HAD HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF YANKS WILLING TO DIE SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH US BRITS IN THE NAME OF FREEDOM . ALL OF THOSE MEN WERE HEROES ALONG WITH THE KIWIS AND OZZYS AND CANADIANS AND POLISH ETC.
4 Americans over 100 polish makes perfect sense too talk about America
US was a neutral nation, the Poles were living in exile, their nation conquered.
PS 9 to 11, not 4 American pilots illegally fought for the British before the US entered the war.
If you're an American TV station, yes it does.
Theres tons of movies on the 303 squadron....
The Polish have also finally be recognised
Correctly honoured, never to be forgotten.
We have not forgotten.
I think we should always bear in mind no matter what the nationality of the people that helped the UK during the war they all done it for their own reasons mainly to see Britain and Europe remain free so thank you for your help no matter were you come from thank you 👍
Not forgetting Joe McCarthy who served with 617 "Dambuster" squadron of RAF Bomber Command.
One of the Brits in the squadron unwisely challenged Joe McCarthy to a drinking competition. The challenger lost. Those Irish genes are strong !
it dosnt matter if they were America Polish Australian french Irish Scottish they still protected Britain and we thank America for that so thank you for that but what annoys me the most is that most country's dont thank us for defending them i mean we thought in Asia and in the pacific
Yeah but don’t forget we didn’t jus go to Asia out of the kindness of our heart we had colonies there and other interests soooo. I mean eventually it was that Britain was globally fighting the axis because of obviously fighting for freedom and all those things we hold dear and jus coz that’s the enemy but not all of it was purely heroic reasoning and stuff.
@@CodeUK93 when we decorated war on japan we didn’t do it cause we wanted to keep our colonies we done it cause they attacked us we had to declare war they attacked our troops and ships where not just gunna stand there and do nothing whilst we watch them invade our colony yes we had to protect the land due to other reasons but when Britain was surrounded having colonies was useless it helped by nothing we couldn’t get food or anything to them
It's a "human interest" piece done by an American TV station about an obscure subject - why is this so difficult to comprehend?
Thank you my American cousins
Judging by some of these comments, maybe our boys should have stayed home
✊🏻🇬🇧🇺🇸
Al Murray opinion of America entering the war is hilarious
Churchill wasn't overkill on America joining the war he just argued for fuel and foods.
@Steve Tidz You think the outcome of the war was decided by December 1941 ?
Seriously ?
@@maconescotland8996 the outcome of the war was decided as soon as we broke Enigma
The American Eagal squadrons numbered 3 and were later integrating into the US army-air corps.
But the Eagle squadrons didn't take part in the Battle of Britain, which took place between July and September 1940. The Eagle Squadrons did not become operational until March 1941. During the Battle of Britain, as the video says, there were only 11 American volunteers who joined the RAF.
@@lorddaver5729 Three Eagle Squadrons were formed between September 1940 and July 1941. On 29 September 1942, they were turned over to the Eighth Air Force of the U.S. Army Air Forces and became the 4th Fighter Group. Of the thousands who volunteered, only 244 Americans served with the Eagle Squadrons. Sixteen Britons also served as squadron and flight commanders. (Source Wikipedia)
@@seanhiatt6736 The essential point is that the Eagle squadrons did not take part in The Battle of Britain.
really? 3000 pilots and we're talking about ten Americans?
They shot no enemies down.
It is an American network so whats the problem. And so what if they didn't take out any enemies, the fact is they were willing to fight for us and for that they shall be remembered. As Americans they did more for the UK than most Brits will ever do.
I'm British why would we not respect and remember the 10 Americans who fought? They gave their lives and joined the war before the USA joined the war. I hold them with upmost respect. 1 death is too many.
Well said sir. I am sure those British, Free French, Czech, Polish, US, Australian, New Zealand, Canadian, Rhodesian, South African and Irish pilots and ground crew all had the mutual respect and gratitude that you highlight so eloquently. A pity so many morons on here do not, or cannot relate.
Whilst these were incredible men, and I don't want to take anything away from them; let's put the numbers into perspective, the turnover was huge. 20 planes would last until 4pm in the afternoon. the USA contribution was much less than one half of a days worth of pilots, in a battle which lasted for months.
Thanks for your help guys, couldn't have done it without you. Despite the hardcore American patriots who say they won the war themselves.
Dont honor the Americans, HONOR THE POLES! They were not known as vets when the war ended when they stayed in the UK.
Bears802 RBLX you know this is the American news network right
We should honour them all equally, those Americans did more for the UK than most Brits will ever do the Polish aswell.
Honour them all.
Is this some kind of piss-take? Why not make a big deal about celebrating e.g. the dozen or so Irish volunteers that flew during the battle of Britain instead? At least one of them (Paddy Finucane) actually shot down some Germans.
Didn't he (Paddy Finucane) become an ace?
Twenty-eight confirmed by the time he was killed in July 1942. Aged 21, he was the RAF's youngest Wing Commander.
Yep, see above.
As I am sure an Irish News Network already has. Those Americans did not have to come over and climb into a spit or hurry. They CHOSE to. Why not show them some respect. Have you ever had to do anything similar, or volunteered to serve in a war zone? No I did not think so.
Lol..neutral?! Cowards you mean.. 5 years later yanks decided to join the fight and lap up the glory..
Where does the 5 years come from ?
The USA was legally neutral in name only and actively participated in convoy protection to the UK.
See actions of USS Niblick, USS Kearney and USS Rueben James involving U-boats.
@@maconescotland8996my 5years was a bit over the top maybe a miss type not sure but still the fact remains america stayed well away from world war 2 for quite a while, Britain went into europe to fight the Germans by ourselfs to try and help after being the only country apart from France to declare war on germany and then then fighting of the luftwaffer who were 3times our size and defeated them and was never then under threat of invasion contrary to americans belief that you saved us from invasion..
@@kazeveready4915 2 years and 4 months to be more accurate.Going into Europe in 1940 nearly lost us the war, thankfully the Germans failed to capitalise on the opportunity. This video is about American volunteers who served in the Battle of Britain, several of whom were killed in action. By the time the USA entered the war, 6.700 Americans had volunteered to serve in the RCAF or RAF and 3 "Eagle" Squadrons were eventually formed in the UK - they eventually transferred to the USAAF in 1942. I've never heard or seen any claim the we were spared invasion due to US efforts.
As the saying goes - the Americans might have been neutral, but they were neutral on our side. As for them not joining in directly for another two years, it's likely the war would have gone on for more than two years after 1945 if they had not joined in, and with a somewhat different outcome too. Thanks to the American volunteers, and to all the pilots of all the other countries who flew with us. You're a good bunch.
@@paulkirkland3263 unfortunately thats a very strange but understandable opion held by ameriacans but had the war gone the germans way do you think they would of stopped at europe? The americas would of been next so dont be conned into thinking otherwise by Americas poor education system and propaganda..