@@european-reacts @AirshowStuff is a great RUclips channel, they also have a fantastic website that has a schedule of all of the airshows that hosted in The US.
Living between Hawaii and Washington especially in Hawaii you have all four Armed Forces there nowhere else in the United States you have the Army Navy Marines and Air Force all based in one place then planes fly over there like bees
Military air shows are a ubiquitous part of American life. You can find an airbase with a show somewhere nearby almost anywhere you go here - you just have to check the yearly schedule. They are really exhilarating and worth spending an afternoon enjoying!
I went to airshows every summer growing up. Then I joined the Air Force in 2001 and worked in airfield management. We had a huge airshow every summer at our base. As you might imagine - that's a lot of work for airfield management😂 loved it though. Kind of like getting behind the scenes of the airshows I was obsessed with growing up.
The annual EAA AirVenture event at Oshkosh, Wisconsin remains the largest aviation celebration in the world. Everything you see in these videos will be there. It usually happens at the same time as the Milwaukee German-Fest, so those two events can be seen together on the same day. Edit: As a bonus, the annual Stihl Timbersports championship happens at the Milwaukee German-Fest as well. The Oshkosh air show is your best bet to see military planes in action, but the National Air Force museum in Dayton, Ohio at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base houses a huge collection of aircraft as well. From the Reaper and Globalhawk drones to the XB-70 Valkyrie, to the bomber that dropped a nuke on Nagasaki(Bockscar), to the presidential Air Force 1 planes, they have everything.
I was under the impression that the air show at Wright Patterson Air Force Base itself was the largest in the country, but I may be mistaken, based on what you said. Military and civilian aircraft, right next to where many of the former are in hangars. Worth checking out. It takes place in mid-June.
@@AKCFTW Well technically the largest Military air show in the US is MCAS Miramar, which in itself is huge and wildly impressive, but the largest airshow in the world is Oshkosh. For the duration of the week-long show, the main ATC becomes the busiest in the world. They have over 10,000 aircraft in regular attendance, mostly civilian aircraft such as acrobatic prop planes, homebuilts, and restos. However, many of the Mainstays of military aviation maintain a presence at EAA AirVenture, including the F-22, C-130J, A-10, F-35A/B/C, UH-60, AH-64, F-16, B-52, B-29, V-22, C-17, B-2, and the Blue Angels' F/A-18's.
I’m a Texan and live out in the country. A lot of aviation train out here right in my back yard. Everytime I go outside in the early morning, you can have a cup of coffee and watch them. It’s fascinating. They are ballsy for sure. The sound is minimal because they are way up there but if one breaks the sound barrier, you might spill your coffee. 😂
Are you sure you aren’t half American, because you sound as proud of America 🇺🇸 as we do. So thank you for that. I think you would make a great American ! We’re very very proud of our country. We can fight amongst ourselves but we won’t take crap from any body else. I would love for you to come to America 🇺🇸. Thank you for sharing your video.
Also Trump says for as long as other countries are 'playing fair' and not asking to be carried by US, they are 100% not leaving NATO since a lot of EU countries are increasing their defense budgets
Trump also used to constantly complain that it would take 10 times for a toilet to flush. He was constantly trying to flush official documents. Dude isn't exactly all there.
yeah and his definition of "fair" mostly originated from european countries not meeting nato treaty obligations on raw defense spending. yk, stuff the us could've taken them to the icj over, if not their own local courts.
@@dead-claudia Good grief. The agreement on military spending as part of the NATO treaty is *a guideline* for each member country, not something any country would get criminally charged over.
When you come over, check the "Blue Angels" performance schedule. You may end up near an Airshow. I think you can apply for a ride also. They have one 2-seat F-18 that they do take civilians up in. Now THAT I'd love to see!!
@@lkajiessI was about to reply to your comment without reading the last few lines of the original comment. The one seaters would probably make for a weird ride-along. Haha
Today NATO has a population of nearly 1,000,000,000 people. With a defense spending of $1,300,000,000,000+ It takes all members combined to create the largest, and strongest military alliance the world has ever seen. Every member plays a role. 'animus in consulendo liber'
@@KnOnHeavensDoor We could give the world a run for its money, but I don't want to see that, I want to see our allegiances and partners grow with us. A lot of us have common enemies.
@@TheRealMcCoy88Roughly 850m/1300m NATO members are starting to spend more because of, well, everything going on. That still leaves 450-500m+ being brought in by other members, some of those countries are very small. They also provide a lot of other important strategic resources. Locations, allowing us to host equipment in their countries, knowledge of their terrain, specialties like Anti-submarine warfare, mountain warfare, and many other things that help us in the long run. Many members are hard at work on their own vehicle and weapon systems, armor systems, AD systems, you name it. Poland is working very closely with South Korea, so much so that they are going to be producing K2 and K9 armor on Polish soil. That's going to be a great way to help bring Europe and the Indo-Pacific partners together. It takes all of us together.
If you come to America check out the US Air Force museum in Dayton Ohio. They have every US military plane you’ve ever heard of. YES ALL OF THEM, THE PLACE IS MASSIVE.
I live in the desert of the US and I can tell you, several times a week for the last few months we’ve had groups of Black Hawks flying overhead towards a military base not too far from me. I’ve been here for years and haven’t seen helicopter traffic like this. Our military is definitely prepping for something new.
If you make it to San Diego, we have several bases and it’s easy to find a spot to watch the planes do their thing. We also have the USS Midway, a decommissioned aircraft carrier which is now a museum for the public.
I just started watching this guy/channel and I love his enthusiasm for Portugal…always looking for their flag and seeing if they are named in anything. He seems to have pride for his country. I watched him react to another video where the video named a will to fight for and defend our country as one of the biggest assets or reasons the US military is so strong. I agree with that statement and it starts with a feeling of pride like the one he has for Portugal. I love the sense of pride he portrays for his country. I am proud to be a United States citizen and would gladly defend my country and people. It’s like the song says, “I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died who gave that right to me. And I’ll gladly stand up next to you and defend Her still today.” Your pride for Portugal makes me want to visit there one day. And I have never thought about visiting there until I watched your videos. Thank you
The reason Portugal is never mentioned is because their entire armed forces numbered just under 28,000 active personnel in 2021. For reference, the US Coast Guard alone has 44,500 active personnel.
True but Portugal has some elite special forces that are part of a Rapid deployable force in Europe. They serve a purpose. Portugal is a small country but does their part.
@@jeffreystanley7884That’s similar to Canada. They have special forces that are amongst the best in the entire world. Their alpine units are good too. But most of the rest of their armed forces is essentially atrophied, and they have constant staffing issues.
Portugal uses the German-made Leopard 2A6 main battle tank and has 34 of them. Portugal also has helicopters, but no attack helicopters, as well as a sizeable number of drones.
It’s a guideline, not a requirement. And hes suggested leaving NATO since the 1980s. And back then it had nothing to do with that. He’s just using that as an excuse now. Trump is an isolationist, and doesn’t like international organizations.
@@AKCFTWTrump wouldn't leave NATO, he'll just teprioritize America first which MOST Americans agree with. We have many problems at home that must be dealt with before lending aid. For example, immigrants are getting paid for entering the country illegally around 6,000 dollars a month, but if they enter legally, they get nothing... basically they are treating legal immigrant who aim to fulky become Americans like second class while holding illegal aliens on a pedestal.. it makes no sense. This is why Trump is winning and may win. America first, then we lend aid.
Oh yes Trump would leave NATO. He is more interested in the Saudi and Putin. Trump is a vengeful human being. He is a narcissist and cares only about himself. He loves the power Putin has and the misinformation Putin puts out and he is doing the same thing in America. He is a dangerous hot head
Every year in May, Ft Lauderdale, FL always has the air and sea show. The show features a variety of aerial performances, including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, A-10 Warthog Demo Team, and the Ghost Squadron. also includes a sea show, with naval vessels and boats participating in the demonstration.
There are air shows around the US. There's a pretty big one in Dayton, Ohio annually in late June. Adjacent to the airport where it's held is Wright-Patterson Air Force Base which is home to the National Museum of the US Air Force. It would make for a nice couple of days to see the demonstrations (civilian as well, not just military) at the air show and then at the museum (open to the public and free) where they have hundreds of aircraft on display. Both are very family friendly.
It’s probably the best place in the country for both air shows and seeing historical aircraft. Unfortunately, Dayton, or Fairborn rather, is a bit out of the way. I guess he could take an Uber from Cincinnati, if he doesn’t mind driving an hour there and back.
My son worked construction in Virginia and he was helping to build the building that the new submarines were going to be constructed. The building was 200 feet (62 meters) tall. That's a big sub
I love the love from our European brothers for us in America. We all share DNA and ancestry for the most part and it's so humbling. Long live our alliance and much love!
Trump can say what he wants, they are empty threats and he just wants to seem important. Also, NATO does not work the way he thinks it does. Countries do not merely "pay the US" for defense. Individual countries purchase American equipment, yes, but all contribute in different ways, be it geographic access, production capabilities, nuclear deterrents, and sheer numbers of troops (unlike the US, many countries still maintain conscription). 2% of GDP as a spending threshold has also been debated for decades. Countries that rely on exports of natural resources, like Norway, can have GDP fluctuate wildly year to year; what is a 2.1% target can quickly become 1.9% if the market changes internationally. So, from one Andre to another, don't worry, us Americans won't abandon you guys that easily.
i mean, dude's absolutely a broken clock. and while he clearly didn't understand nato obligations are for a country's own individual defense spending relative to gdp, he was right about half of nato consistently failing to meet its treaty requirements, with multiple members' defense spending not even meeting 1% of their gdp for multiple years straight.
@@dead-claudiaEver since the invasion of Ukraine, a majority of members are now meeting the guideline. If you listen to Russian media, you’ll know why. Russia’s state media is basically talking about invading and nuking half the countries of Europe now. It’s ridiculous. They may be sabre rattling to some extent, but it’s out of control.
My dad was an Army helicopter pilot and mechanic for 20 yrs. He would love to tell you everything about them. Everytime one flies over the house he has to run outside and identify it.
I live in central Missouri, I lived at the lake of the ozarks for about 12 years. The A-10 wort hogs passed directly above my house every couple weeks for the entirety of the time I lived there. I lived on a major point on the lake on the 6 mile marker and that very spot was one of the many markers that the A-10 wort hog used in their training runs, they did really low fast pass overs just about every other Friday. They always looked like you could almost reach up and touch them, though they were about 100 feet above the house. They were so LOUD that if you didn’t see them coming, it would scare the sh-t out of you! lol
00:13 yes, this is possible. I just saw it here in Tampa, Florida at an air show we had about a month ago. Just go to air shows that will have it on display or doing a demonstration.
Yes, we have air shows all the time across the US. You can regularly see most of the aircraft you just watched in this video. Just look up the US air show schedule online.
I was driving on the turnpike that ran by an airbase. There was a stillness, and then there was a piercing boom like nothing i had ever heard before x100. It came on so suddenly and loud that i literally jumped out of my seat. It was landing and was literally right in front of my windshield. What an experience.
Some military bases hold regular open houses and air shows for the public, and there are public air shows across the country, that the Navy & Air Force often participate in. It might be worth looking into when those happen as you get close to making your travel plans.
September 27 - 29 is the MCAS Air Show. There are details about what the schedule is for performances. Gates open at 8am. Show starts at 11. Ends at 4pm. San Diego, CA. It’s on the internet you can search and read the details. I don’t know if there are prices. But. I know there is always a crowd. I doubt there is seating but it’s all up in the sky so I’m thinking maybe a tailgating type of viewing. Have fun!
Btw... you were asking about the Patriot missle going straight up. Our missles target the top of the aircraft by the canopy. They fly up above and come down to explode from above so ejection better happen early or the pilot is going to have a real bad day.
3:16 no, the f-35 is heavily exported. it's got customers ranging from denmark to israel to japan to singapore. even portugal decided this month to start replacing their f-16s with f-35s.
If you go near Whiteman Airforce Base in Missouri, you could get a chance to see the B-2 Spirit. Same if you visit San Diego, Corpus Christi in Texas, or any other airbase, there's a good chance to see military aircraft up close. Seeing the Blue Angels is also great to see in person. Also, flyovers happen at national championship games. The type of planes used are determined by the air force and how much the league pays. F-35s flew over the start of the last Boston Marathon
5:13 yes you can especially around the Air Force Base that has them. PS They do not carried bombs in them when flying around events or doing anything else over the cities. Now if their on a mission they are definitely carrying them
I live in Perdido Key/Pensacola Florida, which is right by the NASP (Naval Air Station Pensacola) Which is also where the "Blue Angels" practice and put on air shows. At first I was frightened by the roaring of jets above my house, now I just ignore it.
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7:00 You're on the right track. I was thinking attack helicopters which we have and destroyers which we need many more of to cover everything. The subs are an unthinkable nuclear deterrent but I think you might be right about other capabilities of subs like intelligence gathering. Drones yeah. All sides in any conflict from now on are gonna have plenty of those.
There are aviation shows all over the place, but you can hang around (within legal limits) an Air Force (or naval) base and see all kinds of planes overhead.
I lived near McGuier airbase in New Jersey and have always see A10s flying over my house. I’ve seen B2 bombers flying at air shows. They are incredibly quiet
Could you see these planes? It is possible, yes. During the summer months, usually the July to September timeframe, we hold a number of public airshows at various airbases. Generally, an airshow consists of a vast "static display" area spread out on the "tarmac" (paved area) in which you can walk in and amongst many different models of both fixed-wing aircraft and rotary-wing aircraft (helicopters) from all the services (Air Force, Navy, Army, and Marines depending on which choose to participate in any given show venue). Many of the planes, particularly the older ones like F-15's, F-16's, etc., you can walk right up to and touch (armed guards watch everybody of course), and there is usually one of the huge C-5 Galaxy cargo planes with the rear and front bay doors open that you can walk up the ramp and through the cavernous cargo bay to see it from the inside. The newer technology planes, if static displayed, will generally be roped off with theater-style ropes to keep spectators at a bit of a distance, maybe 30 meters away or thereabouts. Later in the day there will be a several hours long series of flybys and acrobatics performed at "show central" along the main runway. An announcer narrates the goings-on. There you will possibly get to see some of the more "sensitive" planes, that you probably will never see on static display, do their thing in the air. Probably you will see the Air Force's Thunderbirds or the Navy's Blue Angels. One of my favorite to watch has always been the B-1 Lancer, because the thunderous sound of the engines during takeoff is quite an experience. One of the coolest things you will ever see is what is called a "high speed pass." The plane will come at you, down the runway at just slightly below the speed of sound and at a VERY low altitude, probably less than 100 meters above the ground. You can see it coming from a long distance away, but you do not hear anything. You just see this plane slicing like silent glass through the air. It will literally pass right in front of you in total silence. You won't hear the roar of the engines until a second or so AFTER it passes. The effect is surreal. They cannot do any supersonic passes, as it is dangerous to do so at low altitude; not for the plane but for the spectators. It can also shatter windows of everyone's cars in the parking lot. There will usually be plenty of food vendor trucks set up behind the spectator area where you can get lots of cold drinks (no alcohol though) and typical summer outdoor fare like hamburgers, hot dogs, French fries, etc. I, personally, have never run into any restrictions on picture taking. If there is something secret, then it won't be out on display where anyone could photograph it. Besides here in the U.S., there are also airshows in Europe too. I know there is a big one in France each year. Not sure if there are any in Lisbon but since you're NATO, there might be.
The F35 is an American-built warplane that several American allies both in and out of NATO, have purchased. The F-35 is purpose-built for both stealth and an incredible level of integration with the fleet and alliance combat theater. So an Italian F-35 could be stealthily scouting an area, and it can signal to alliance assets in real time what its advanced sensors detect. FYI, according to a quick Google search, Portugal flies the F-16.
You can certainly visit the Cape Canaveral or Boca Chica where Rockets take off. Wrights-Patterson near Dayton has the most incredible air museum as well as planes that take off. If you do go to Texas, the 7th Bomb Wing may still be any Dyess Air Base near Abilene, Texas. There is a List of places where they are stationed on Wikipedia. Norfolk, VA is a great place to see Naval strength!
Every year the military puts on air shows for the community. The Navy has the Blue Angels and the Air Force has the Thunderbirds. They usually alternate every year and visit various bases in the US and internationally at a few bases. You get to go up close to the different planes and even go inside some which is great for the kiddos. The pilots even give autographs. They have food stands and toys/tshirts etc. for sale. People bring chairs and some bring their own food and stay for the day because the big display is usually at the end of the day. Check both websites for the calendar schedule. There have been talks of the US leaving NATO for some time because we fund a lot of humanitarian and war conflicts which is not fair. I don’t know if you know this but the US is in debt for 34.4 TRILLION dollars so you can understand the US getting upset when we have to pay the majortiy of things.
It's interesting to see the 3 heavy bombers in the same formation. You have the B-52 which is 70 years old, the B-1B which is now approaching 50 years, and the B-2 Spirit which is over 25 years old now. The Americans are now starting to field the B-21 Raider which is the latest stealth technology and is even more capable than the B-2 at 680 million dollars where the B-2 cost over 2 billion dollars each. Each of these aircraft carry between 50,000 pounds (B-21) and 110,000 pounds (B-1B) of weapons. They can carry conventional bombs, smart weapons and several missiles including the Tomahawk cruise missiles with a stand off range of 1,500 miles.
When I was stationed in Shaw AFB in SC we gave tours often, I think it was every 3 months, and I think each month there was a lottery for being able to get taken up in a jet. We had F-16s though, I doubt there would be the same policy for stealth aircraft. It's highly possible that the commander would actually schedule you a ride-along in an F-16 if you filmed it for your channel. The military really likes good press. Then again things might have changed a lot since I was in. Still doesn't hurt to ask.
If you come to Warner Robins Georgia we have a really cool Air Force museum where you can walk around on various airplanes. We also have airshows every so often. And yes there is an SR 71 Blackbird and a B - 2 at the museum although I don't think you can get on them.
So that shot you like to pause at... 1:06 And its shown in a lot of videos, Its from RimPac, A joint exercise, You are seeing many different country's ships not just the US
You will definitely see americas military arsenal depending on where you go, back when I lived in wyoming I have seen jet drills missile transportation, a train full of hundreds of tanks and more, I now live in utah where I see apache helicopter training routines daily
they do good airshows pretty often last weekend i went to a show in Charleston SC on a joint base got to stand less than 50 ft from a f 35 while it started up was really cool also got to go up under a B-1 Lancer and up close to some F22s and F16s
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We got 11 of them carriers but they've all been replaced with the Gerald r Ford class holding 70 fighter jets on each
They have Air shows. Very cool my uncle took me to a couple at Whiteman Airforce base. They are so cool. Also i live in Missouri and the Airforce does dry bombing runs on Truman dam. I like to fish below the dam. They come in bomb the dam then they target the boats. You get some cool displays there
Brother Portugal did its part in ship building, exploration, and slavery. Be happy where you are. The grass is always greener.. unless you step into a pile of dogshiiiit on the other side. Old navy vet response.
I have a home near Tucson, Arizona where is Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, home of the Warthog. If you hang out outside the fence of the base I'm sure you'll see some taking off or landing.
I live in the United States. I have been to Portugal. We are not far away. When are you finally going to get on the plane and come to America to really see what we are? 😺
Plan your trip around an air show. B2 flyovers/airshows. There's schedules online. You can see them in Europe too sometimes. May 14, 2024 Travis Air Force Base Sacramento Valley May 18, 2024 'The Preakness' Baltimore, Maryland May 21, 2024 Dover Air Force Base Dover, Delaware
I know you reacted to roller coasters and such, but Cedar Point just had their media day, and it would be amazing for you to react to Top Thrill 2 at media day
I enjoy military information and display, especially naval and aerospace. For some reason,many of my cousins on the Panamanian side, and a number of my medical professionals are navy veterans. Unfortunately, my cousin couldn’t rise to Navy Admiral because his parents were born in Panama instead of the USA. Reaching Admiral (our last name) would have made many people proud. But Captain is just fine. Bring on the aircraft carriers and submarines!
If you're in Seattle Aug 2-4, 2024, you have Seafair to see a airshow. Basically a big yearly event that includes hydroplane races, the U.S. Coast Guard doing a search and rescue demonstration, multiple different military planes flying over including a show by the Navy's Blue Angels, and you have the Army Golden Knight parachute team doing a demonstration in the air above as well.
When the time you come to America, check the schedules of where & when the air shows will be so you can fit it according to your travel plan schedule. Normally, it’s a 2 days event & free/open to the public. What are the biggest airshows in the US? The town of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, hosts the world's largest fly-in convention during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. With more than 10,000 aircraft in attendance, there's a little bit of everything represented, including warbirds, home-built aircraft, ultralights, and vintage planes. While in Wisconsin, famous for their cheese & beer. 🍺🧀 While there, visit the Harley Davidson museum to see the classic motorcycles. Have fun & best wishes!👍
Come to DC at the right time and you can see the airshow at Andrews Airforce Base. Also West Virginia is a different state than Virginia lol, but def bop along to the Country Roads song all you want cause its epic.
As an American and well connected to American nuclear warfare and modern aircraft’s, we could talk to about the scope of the new nuclear warheads, and systems.
Many experts are becoming convinced by the war in Ukraine that the era of tanks is over. Ukraine has reportedly even had to withdraw the Abrams tanks it was given from the front lines because there is no current tank that isn't vulnerable to kamikazi drones.
You wont likely see a B2, 1. The are only a handful, 2. Their home base is guarded at the same level Area 51, 3. No B2 mission is made public knowledge till well after it is complete. Your best bet would be a sporting event where they advertise a fly over. The B2 is also extremely expensive to fly, 1 hour of flying the B2 is about $150,000 USD. Since they have to be repainted after every mission. Also America has 11 of the 21 aircraft carriers on the planet.
Yes we have airshow all the time
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@@european-reacts @AirshowStuff is a great RUclips channel, they also have a fantastic website that has a schedule of all of the airshows that hosted in The US.
Living between Hawaii and Washington especially in Hawaii you have all four Armed Forces there nowhere else in the United States you have the Army Navy Marines and Air Force all based in one place then planes fly over there like bees
Military air shows are a ubiquitous part of American life. You can find an airbase with a show somewhere nearby almost anywhere you go here - you just have to check the yearly schedule. They are really exhilarating and worth spending an afternoon enjoying!
I went to airshows every summer growing up.
Then I joined the Air Force in 2001 and worked in airfield management. We had a huge airshow every summer at our base. As you might imagine - that's a lot of work for airfield management😂 loved it though. Kind of like getting behind the scenes of the airshows I was obsessed with growing up.
The annual EAA AirVenture event at Oshkosh, Wisconsin remains the largest aviation celebration in the world. Everything you see in these videos will be there. It usually happens at the same time as the Milwaukee German-Fest, so those two events can be seen together on the same day.
Edit: As a bonus, the annual Stihl Timbersports championship happens at the Milwaukee German-Fest as well. The Oshkosh air show is your best bet to see military planes in action, but the National Air Force museum in Dayton, Ohio at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base houses a huge collection of aircraft as well. From the Reaper and Globalhawk drones to the XB-70 Valkyrie, to the bomber that dropped a nuke on Nagasaki(Bockscar), to the presidential Air Force 1 planes, they have everything.
I live across the lake from Oshkosh. EAA has some impressive aircraft shows. Would definitely recommend checking it out.
I am heading to the cape to watch a launch on May 6th!
what he said. Awesome!!
I was under the impression that the air show at Wright Patterson Air Force Base itself was the largest in the country, but I may be mistaken, based on what you said. Military and civilian aircraft, right next to where many of the former are in hangars. Worth checking out. It takes place in mid-June.
@@AKCFTW Well technically the largest Military air show in the US is MCAS Miramar, which in itself is huge and wildly impressive, but the largest airshow in the world is Oshkosh. For the duration of the week-long show, the main ATC becomes the busiest in the world. They have over 10,000 aircraft in regular attendance, mostly civilian aircraft such as acrobatic prop planes, homebuilts, and restos. However, many of the Mainstays of military aviation maintain a presence at EAA AirVenture, including the F-22, C-130J, A-10, F-35A/B/C, UH-60, AH-64, F-16, B-52, B-29, V-22, C-17, B-2, and the Blue Angels' F/A-18's.
I’m a Texan and live out in the country. A lot of aviation train out here right in my back yard. Everytime I go outside in the early morning, you can have a cup of coffee and watch them. It’s fascinating. They are ballsy for sure. The sound is minimal because they are way up there but if one breaks the sound barrier, you might spill your coffee. 😂
So lucky, I'd love to start my day like that, lol
Are you sure you aren’t half American, because you sound as proud of America 🇺🇸 as we do. So thank you for that. I think you would make a great American ! We’re very very proud of our country. We can fight amongst ourselves but we won’t take crap from any body else. I would love for you to come to America 🇺🇸. Thank you for sharing your video.
It's not only NATO that plays a role.
Our Indo-Pacific partners are also incredibly important.
Probably more so in the next 10 years
Also Trump says for as long as other countries are 'playing fair' and not asking to be carried by US, they are 100% not leaving NATO since a lot of EU countries are increasing their defense budgets
Trump also used to constantly complain that it would take 10 times for a toilet to flush. He was constantly trying to flush official documents. Dude isn't exactly all there.
yeah and his definition of "fair" mostly originated from european countries not meeting nato treaty obligations on raw defense spending. yk, stuff the us could've taken them to the icj over, if not their own local courts.
@@joedufour8188this is also true. broken clocks right twice a day and all
@@dead-claudia Good grief. The agreement on military spending as part of the NATO treaty is *a guideline* for each member country, not something any country would get criminally charged over.
@@dead-claudiaYou are very misinformed, my friend. That’s not even remotely how NATO, or international law works.
When you come over, check the "Blue Angels" performance schedule. You may end up near an Airshow. I think you can apply for a ride also. They have one 2-seat F-18 that they do take civilians up in. Now THAT I'd love to see!!
I think a ride-along is probably a long-shot but it doesn't hurt to ask.
@@lkajiessI was about to reply to your comment without reading the last few lines of the original comment. The one seaters would probably make for a weird ride-along. Haha
@@lkajiess The military loves good press, so it might not be nearly as long a shot as it would be for the rest of us.
Today NATO has a population of nearly 1,000,000,000 people.
With a defense spending of $1,300,000,000,000+
It takes all members combined to create the largest, and strongest military alliance the world has ever seen.
Every member plays a role.
'animus in consulendo liber'
America could defeat NATO in a straight up fight . Might want to keep us happy lol .
@@KnOnHeavensDoor We could give the world a run for its money, but I don't want to see that, I want to see our allegiances and partners grow with us.
A lot of us have common enemies.
@@augl2702 I'm not say America would , just that we could in a non nuclear military conflict.
And $1 trillion of that 1.3 is compromise America alone 😂
@@TheRealMcCoy88Roughly 850m/1300m
NATO members are starting to spend more because of, well, everything going on.
That still leaves 450-500m+ being brought in by other members, some of those countries are very small.
They also provide a lot of other important strategic resources. Locations, allowing us to host equipment in their countries, knowledge of their terrain, specialties like Anti-submarine warfare, mountain warfare, and many other things that help us in the long run.
Many members are hard at work on their own vehicle and weapon systems, armor systems, AD systems, you name it.
Poland is working very closely with South Korea, so much so that they are going to be producing K2 and K9 armor on Polish soil.
That's going to be a great way to help bring Europe and the Indo-Pacific partners together.
It takes all of us together.
If you come to America check out the US Air Force museum in Dayton Ohio. They have every US military plane you’ve ever heard of. YES ALL OF THEM, THE PLACE IS MASSIVE.
I live in the desert of the US and I can tell you, several times a week for the last few months we’ve had groups of Black Hawks flying overhead towards a military base not too far from me. I’ve been here for years and haven’t seen helicopter traffic like this. Our military is definitely prepping for something new.
F22 Raptors are only by USAF, but F35 Lightnings are being purchase for NATO & Allied Pacific-Asia nations.
If you make it to San Diego, we have several bases and it’s easy to find a spot to watch the planes do their thing. We also have the USS Midway, a decommissioned aircraft carrier which is now a museum for the public.
I just started watching this guy/channel and I love his enthusiasm for Portugal…always looking for their flag and seeing if they are named in anything. He seems to have pride for his country. I watched him react to another video where the video named a will to fight for and defend our country as one of the biggest assets or reasons the US military is so strong. I agree with that statement and it starts with a feeling of pride like the one he has for Portugal. I love the sense of pride he portrays for his country. I am proud to be a United States citizen and would gladly defend my country and people. It’s like the song says, “I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died who gave that right to me. And I’ll gladly stand up next to you and defend Her still today.” Your pride for Portugal makes me want to visit there one day. And I have never thought about visiting there until I watched your videos. Thank you
The reason Portugal is never mentioned is because their entire armed forces numbered just under 28,000 active personnel in 2021.
For reference, the US Coast Guard alone has 44,500 active personnel.
That's about the size of the California National Guard - 24,000😂
True but Portugal has some elite special forces that are part of a Rapid deployable force in Europe. They serve a purpose. Portugal is a small country but does their part.
@@jeffreystanley7884 They also have great food, great drinks, and excellent people to share them with.
@@jeffreystanley7884That’s similar to Canada. They have special forces that are amongst the best in the entire world. Their alpine units are good too. But most of the rest of their armed forces is essentially atrophied, and they have constant staffing issues.
Portugal uses the German-made Leopard 2A6 main battle tank and has 34 of them. Portugal also has helicopters, but no attack helicopters, as well as a sizeable number of drones.
Air shows like blue angels would be that you'd like to see in person
Don’t worry Trump is not leaving nato he wants nato countries to pay the fair amount they agree to
Yes he will. He tried to Subvert the election. He will most certainly leave NATO and screw the US in the process.
It’s a guideline, not a requirement. And hes suggested leaving NATO since the 1980s. And back then it had nothing to do with that. He’s just using that as an excuse now. Trump is an isolationist, and doesn’t like international organizations.
@@AKCFTWhe's getting paid off by Russia or China to weaken ties that's all it is
@@AKCFTWTrump wouldn't leave NATO, he'll just teprioritize America first which MOST Americans agree with. We have many problems at home that must be dealt with before lending aid. For example, immigrants are getting paid for entering the country illegally around 6,000 dollars a month, but if they enter legally, they get nothing... basically they are treating legal immigrant who aim to fulky become Americans like second class while holding illegal aliens on a pedestal.. it makes no sense. This is why Trump is winning and may win. America first, then we lend aid.
Oh yes Trump would leave NATO. He is more interested in the Saudi and Putin. Trump is a vengeful human being. He is a narcissist and cares only about himself. He loves the power Putin has and the misinformation Putin puts out and he is doing the same thing in America. He is a dangerous hot head
Every year in May, Ft Lauderdale, FL always has the air and sea show.
The show features a variety of aerial performances, including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, A-10 Warthog Demo Team, and the Ghost Squadron. also includes a sea show, with naval vessels and boats participating in the demonstration.
Check for Airshows and there is the Museum of the US Air Force in Dayton Ohio. Five Aircraft Carrier Museum Ships, Battleship Museum Ships, etc.
Still haven't checked out,
"Hero on the front".
It about a Portuguese guy.
From what I understand it basically true!!
There are air shows around the US. There's a pretty big one in Dayton, Ohio annually in late June. Adjacent to the airport where it's held is Wright-Patterson Air Force Base which is home to the National Museum of the US Air Force. It would make for a nice couple of days to see the demonstrations (civilian as well, not just military) at the air show and then at the museum (open to the public and free) where they have hundreds of aircraft on display. Both are very family friendly.
It’s probably the best place in the country for both air shows and seeing historical aircraft. Unfortunately, Dayton, or Fairborn rather, is a bit out of the way. I guess he could take an Uber from Cincinnati, if he doesn’t mind driving an hour there and back.
My son worked construction in Virginia and he was helping to build the building that the new submarines were going to be constructed. The building was 200 feet (62 meters) tall. That's a big sub
I love the love from our European brothers for us in America. We all share DNA and ancestry for the most part and it's so humbling. Long live our alliance and much love!
Trump can say what he wants, they are empty threats and he just wants to seem important. Also, NATO does not work the way he thinks it does. Countries do not merely "pay the US" for defense. Individual countries purchase American equipment, yes, but all contribute in different ways, be it geographic access, production capabilities, nuclear deterrents, and sheer numbers of troops (unlike the US, many countries still maintain conscription). 2% of GDP as a spending threshold has also been debated for decades. Countries that rely on exports of natural resources, like Norway, can have GDP fluctuate wildly year to year; what is a 2.1% target can quickly become 1.9% if the market changes internationally. So, from one Andre to another, don't worry, us Americans won't abandon you guys that easily.
He does not understand how *MANY* things actually work and does not want to learn.
i mean, dude's absolutely a broken clock.
and while he clearly didn't understand nato obligations are for a country's own individual defense spending relative to gdp, he was right about half of nato consistently failing to meet its treaty requirements, with multiple members' defense spending not even meeting 1% of their gdp for multiple years straight.
It's more likely Europe would abandon the US. They abuse their alliance every way possible.
Oh shut up.
@@dead-claudiaEver since the invasion of Ukraine, a majority of members are now meeting the guideline. If you listen to Russian media, you’ll know why. Russia’s state media is basically talking about invading and nuking half the countries of Europe now. It’s ridiculous. They may be sabre rattling to some extent, but it’s out of control.
My dad was an Army helicopter pilot and mechanic for 20 yrs. He would love to tell you everything about them. Everytime one flies over the house he has to run outside and identify it.
I live in central Missouri, I lived at the lake of the ozarks for about 12 years. The A-10 wort hogs passed directly above my house every couple weeks for the entirety of the time I lived there. I lived on a major point on the lake on the 6 mile marker and that very spot was one of the many markers that the A-10 wort hog used in their training runs, they did really low fast pass overs just about every other Friday. They always looked like you could almost reach up and touch them, though they were about 100 feet above the house. They were so LOUD that if you didn’t see them coming, it would scare the sh-t out of you! lol
Love these videos. Makes Me Proud to be an American.
00:13 yes, this is possible. I just saw it here in Tampa, Florida at an air show we had about a month ago. Just go to air shows that will have it on display or doing a demonstration.
Yes, we have air shows all the time across the US. You can regularly see most of the aircraft you just watched in this video. Just look up the US air show schedule online.
If you come anytime between March - October you could catch an airshow. They happen almost weekly somewhere in the country.
I was driving on the turnpike that ran by an airbase. There was a stillness, and then there was a piercing boom like nothing i had ever heard before x100. It came on so suddenly and loud that i literally jumped out of my seat. It was landing and was literally right in front of my windshield. What an experience.
Some military bases hold regular open houses and air shows for the public, and there are public air shows across the country, that the Navy & Air Force often participate in. It might be worth looking into when those happen as you get close to making your travel plans.
B2 is near Kansas city, Mo. Air shows have these especially around July 4. Big air shows around St Louis around the fair in july.
The president actually does not have as much power as people think. There are 3 branches. Congress actually holds more power
You are correct. Some presidents just blow more hot air than others.😮
September 27 - 29 is the MCAS Air Show. There are details about what the schedule is for performances. Gates open at 8am. Show starts at 11. Ends at 4pm. San Diego, CA. It’s on the internet you can search and read the details. I don’t know if there are prices. But. I know there is always a crowd. I doubt there is seating but it’s all up in the sky so I’m thinking maybe a tailgating type of viewing. Have fun!
Btw... you were asking about the Patriot missle going straight up. Our missles target the top of the aircraft by the canopy. They fly up above and come down to explode from above so ejection better happen early or the pilot is going to have a real bad day.
I love you and your channel ! Many blessings and good vibes sent to you and all loved ones of yours. Cheers bruv. From Canada !
3:16 no, the f-35 is heavily exported. it's got customers ranging from denmark to israel to japan to singapore. even portugal decided this month to start replacing their f-16s with f-35s.
If you go near Whiteman Airforce Base in Missouri, you could get a chance to see the B-2 Spirit. Same if you visit San Diego, Corpus Christi in Texas, or any other airbase, there's a good chance to see military aircraft up close. Seeing the Blue Angels is also great to see in person. Also, flyovers happen at national championship games. The type of planes used are determined by the air force and how much the league pays. F-35s flew over the start of the last Boston Marathon
If you go through Nebraska, check out the museum at the Strategic Air Command, they have a whole B-52 on display in addition to many other aircraft
5:13 yes you can especially around the Air Force Base that has them.
PS They do not carried bombs in them when flying around events or doing anything else over the cities. Now if their on a mission they are definitely carrying them
It's possible. In Belleville, Michigan they have an airshow every year. You just won't see the secret stuff, but you could see some old bombers
I live in Perdido Key/Pensacola Florida, which is right by the NASP (Naval Air Station Pensacola) Which is also where the "Blue Angels" practice and put on air shows. At first I was frightened by the roaring of jets above my house, now I just ignore it.
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I live near MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. Periodically they host air shows.
7:00 You're on the right track. I was thinking attack helicopters which we have and destroyers which we need many more of to cover everything.
The subs are an unthinkable nuclear deterrent but I think you might be right about other capabilities of subs like intelligence gathering. Drones yeah. All sides in any conflict from now on are gonna have plenty of those.
There are aviation shows all over the place, but you can hang around (within legal limits) an Air Force (or naval) base and see all kinds of planes overhead.
I lived near McGuier airbase in New Jersey and have always see A10s flying over my house. I’ve seen B2 bombers flying at air shows. They are incredibly quiet
Could you see these planes? It is possible, yes. During the summer months, usually the July to September timeframe, we hold a number of public airshows at various airbases. Generally, an airshow consists of a vast "static display" area spread out on the "tarmac" (paved area) in which you can walk in and amongst many different models of both fixed-wing aircraft and rotary-wing aircraft (helicopters) from all the services (Air Force, Navy, Army, and Marines depending on which choose to participate in any given show venue). Many of the planes, particularly the older ones like F-15's, F-16's, etc., you can walk right up to and touch (armed guards watch everybody of course), and there is usually one of the huge C-5 Galaxy cargo planes with the rear and front bay doors open that you can walk up the ramp and through the cavernous cargo bay to see it from the inside.
The newer technology planes, if static displayed, will generally be roped off with theater-style ropes to keep spectators at a bit of a distance, maybe 30 meters away or thereabouts. Later in the day there will be a several hours long series of flybys and acrobatics performed at "show central" along the main runway. An announcer narrates the goings-on. There you will possibly get to see some of the more "sensitive" planes, that you probably will never see on static display, do their thing in the air. Probably you will see the Air Force's Thunderbirds or the Navy's Blue Angels. One of my favorite to watch has always been the B-1 Lancer, because the thunderous sound of the engines during takeoff is quite an experience.
One of the coolest things you will ever see is what is called a "high speed pass." The plane will come at you, down the runway at just slightly below the speed of sound and at a VERY low altitude, probably less than 100 meters above the ground. You can see it coming from a long distance away, but you do not hear anything. You just see this plane slicing like silent glass through the air. It will literally pass right in front of you in total silence. You won't hear the roar of the engines until a second or so AFTER it passes. The effect is surreal. They cannot do any supersonic passes, as it is dangerous to do so at low altitude; not for the plane but for the spectators. It can also shatter windows of everyone's cars in the parking lot.
There will usually be plenty of food vendor trucks set up behind the spectator area where you can get lots of cold drinks (no alcohol though) and typical summer outdoor fare like hamburgers, hot dogs, French fries, etc. I, personally, have never run into any restrictions on picture taking. If there is something secret, then it won't be out on display where anyone could photograph it.
Besides here in the U.S., there are also airshows in Europe too. I know there is a big one in France each year. Not sure if there are any in Lisbon but since you're NATO, there might be.
The F 35 is in Arizona Litchfield. Once a year a massive airshow at Luke airforce base.
The F35 is an American-built warplane that several American allies both in and out of NATO, have purchased. The F-35 is purpose-built for both stealth and an incredible level of integration with the fleet and alliance combat theater. So an Italian F-35 could be stealthily scouting an area, and it can signal to alliance assets in real time what its advanced sensors detect. FYI, according to a quick Google search, Portugal flies the F-16.
Reliable aircraft, but pretty old at this point, allowing for revisions. It was first manufactured in 1978.
You can certainly visit the Cape Canaveral or Boca Chica where Rockets take off. Wrights-Patterson near Dayton has the most incredible air museum as well as planes that take off. If you do go to Texas, the 7th Bomb Wing may still be any Dyess Air Base near Abilene, Texas. There is a List of places where they are stationed on Wikipedia.
Norfolk, VA is a great place to see Naval strength!
Yes you may be able to see them fly. Search for Airshows in the US during the dates you are there.
every big city has a fly over for baseball games or 4th of july celebrations or at least we do in st louis with the blue angles pretty regularly
most spring/summer Collage Football/NFL games fly overs. 00:08
They have military museums in DC, Florida, Mississippi and, i think, Alabama.
Every year the military puts on air shows for the community. The Navy has the Blue Angels and the Air Force has the Thunderbirds. They usually alternate every year and visit various bases in the US and internationally at a few bases. You get to go up close to the different planes and even go inside some which is great for the kiddos. The pilots even give autographs. They have food stands and toys/tshirts etc. for sale. People bring chairs and some bring their own food and stay for the day because the big display is usually at the end of the day. Check both websites for the calendar schedule. There have been talks of the US leaving NATO for some time because we fund a lot of humanitarian and war conflicts which is not fair. I don’t know if you know this but the US is in debt for 34.4 TRILLION dollars so you can understand the US getting upset when we have to pay the majortiy of things.
It's interesting to see the 3 heavy bombers in the same formation. You have the B-52 which is 70 years old, the B-1B which is now approaching 50 years, and the B-2 Spirit which is over 25 years old now. The Americans are now starting to field the B-21 Raider which is the latest stealth technology and is even more capable than the B-2 at 680 million dollars where the B-2 cost over 2 billion dollars each. Each of these aircraft carry between 50,000 pounds (B-21) and 110,000 pounds (B-1B) of weapons. They can carry conventional bombs, smart weapons and several missiles including the Tomahawk cruise missiles with a stand off range of 1,500 miles.
In Oregon they have a flight museum that I believe has a B-2 and other really historic aircraft/space craft that you might enjoy
If you're here in WA in summer, good chance of seeing the Blue Angels
You would have to go to one of the major airshows to possibly see some of these planes
Before coming to the U.S. check out where air shows are going on.Ft.Liberty(Ft.Bragg)N.C. has some great shows,with Paratroop drops.
some airshows will have fly bys and some demos but if its a top secret fighter no you will at most get a flyby.
When I was stationed in Shaw AFB in SC we gave tours often, I think it was every 3 months, and I think each month there was a lottery for being able to get taken up in a jet. We had F-16s though, I doubt there would be the same policy for stealth aircraft.
It's highly possible that the commander would actually schedule you a ride-along in an F-16 if you filmed it for your channel. The military really likes good press. Then again things might have changed a lot since I was in. Still doesn't hurt to ask.
If you come to Warner Robins Georgia we have a really cool Air Force museum where you can walk around on various airplanes. We also have airshows every so often. And yes there is an SR 71 Blackbird and a B - 2 at the museum although I don't think you can get on them.
Check out growling sidewinder for aircraft dogfights.
The airshow that's coming up in October in Huntington Beach (I believe) F22 raptor and other planes will be at the airshow.
It is called an air and water show and you can look one up
So that shot you like to pause at... 1:06 And its shown in a lot of videos, Its from RimPac, A joint exercise, You are seeing many different country's ships not just the US
You will definitely see americas military arsenal depending on where you go, back when I lived in wyoming I have seen jet drills missile transportation, a train full of hundreds of tanks and more, I now live in utah where I see apache helicopter training routines daily
Chicago Air and water show in the summer. You can see the b2 and other military jets
I can definitely say you’ve ignited a desire in me to see our military machines!
they do good airshows pretty often last weekend i went to a show in Charleston SC on a joint base got to stand less than 50 ft from a f 35 while it started up was really cool also got to go up under a B-1 Lancer and up close to some F22s and F16s
We got 11 of them carriers but they've all been replaced with the Gerald r Ford class holding 70 fighter jets on each
They have Air shows. Very cool my uncle took me to a couple at Whiteman Airforce base. They are so cool. Also i live in Missouri and the Airforce does dry bombing runs on Truman dam. I like to fish below the dam. They come in bomb the dam then they target the boats. You get some cool displays there
You can visit arizona and see Tucson airforce base. And the museum where it has all jets visible to touch I mean all look it up been their imoressive.
Brother Portugal did its part in ship building, exploration, and slavery. Be happy where you are. The grass is always greener.. unless you step into a pile of dogshiiiit on the other side. Old navy vet response.
Go to the Oshkosh air show or eaa in Wisconsin in July
I have a home near Tucson, Arizona where is Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, home of the Warthog. If you hang out outside the fence of the base I'm sure you'll see some taking off or landing.
I live in the United States. I have been to Portugal. We are not far away.
When are you finally going to get on the plane and come to America to really see what we are? 😺
Plan your trip around an air show. B2 flyovers/airshows. There's schedules online. You can see them in Europe too sometimes.
May 14, 2024 Travis Air Force Base Sacramento Valley
May 18, 2024 'The Preakness' Baltimore, Maryland
May 21, 2024 Dover Air Force Base Dover, Delaware
I know you reacted to roller coasters and such, but Cedar Point just had their media day, and it would be amazing for you to react to Top Thrill 2 at media day
Almost every state has an airshow that you can go to to see them.
Yes! It is!
IMO The Apache helicopter is the most intimidating piece of military hardware. The thing just looks scary as hell.
It’s a nuclear powered air craft carrier it can run for 50-60 years without needing to refuel
I enjoy military information and display, especially naval and aerospace. For some reason,many of my cousins on the Panamanian side, and a number of my medical professionals are navy veterans. Unfortunately, my cousin couldn’t rise to Navy Admiral because his parents were born in Panama instead of the USA. Reaching Admiral (our last name) would have made many people proud. But Captain is just fine.
Bring on the aircraft carriers and submarines!
If you're in Seattle Aug 2-4, 2024, you have Seafair to see a airshow. Basically a big yearly event that includes hydroplane races, the U.S. Coast Guard doing a search and rescue demonstration, multiple different military planes flying over including a show by the Navy's Blue Angels, and you have the Army Golden Knight parachute team doing a demonstration in the air above as well.
When the time you come to America, check the schedules of where & when the air shows will be so you can fit it according to your travel plan schedule. Normally, it’s a 2 days event & free/open to the public.
What are the biggest airshows in the US?
The town of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, hosts the world's largest fly-in convention during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. With more than 10,000 aircraft in attendance, there's a little bit of everything represented, including warbirds, home-built aircraft, ultralights, and vintage planes. While in Wisconsin, famous for their cheese & beer. 🍺🧀 While there, visit the Harley Davidson museum to see the classic motorcycles. Have fun & best wishes!👍
Andre, you should go to the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Smithsonian Air and Space annex right by Dulles Airport. Coolest museum in the world.
Come to DC at the right time and you can see the airshow at Andrews Airforce Base. Also West Virginia is a different state than Virginia lol, but def bop along to the Country Roads song all you want cause its epic.
As an American and well connected to American nuclear warfare and modern aircraft’s, we could talk to about the scope of the new nuclear warheads, and systems.
Come to a Vegas, they’re always doing training missions at Nellis Air Force Base. 😬
If you come to the USA you need to go to an airshow you'll see many types of aircraft.
You can watch the blue angels in Florida.
This guy is either a lot smarter than he pretends to be or he’s just very insightful.
we have 11 super carriers and 9 small carriers for marines F-35 B's and helo's
Many experts are becoming convinced by the war in Ukraine that the era of tanks is over. Ukraine has reportedly even had to withdraw the Abrams tanks it was given from the front lines because there is no current tank that isn't vulnerable to kamikazi drones.
You wont likely see a B2, 1. The are only a handful, 2. Their home base is guarded at the same level Area 51, 3. No B2 mission is made public knowledge till well after it is complete. Your best bet would be a sporting event where they advertise a fly over.
The B2 is also extremely expensive to fly, 1 hour of flying the B2 is about $150,000 USD. Since they have to be repainted after every mission.
Also America has 11 of the 21 aircraft carriers on the planet.
There are air shows all over the US.