Fascinating dogfight with both sides rather evenly equipped with heavier, less maneuverable multipurpose fighter / bomber / ground attack aircraft, rather than BF 109’s and P-51’s.
That clearly shows that in the hands of a good pilot the p 47 could tangle with the German 109s and 190s in low altitude, contrary to the beliefs of some that beliw 15,000 feet, the jug was at a disadvantage. Twas proven by Dom Gentile, outflying FW 190s on the deck. Another scenario was the Polish pilot who flew RS Johnson's jug. In combat over European skies, the jug's guns jammed, and the raged pilot try to ran the German pilot out of gas over his own base, 350 miles from their own, on the deck (in RS Johnsons words). The other scenario was the air combat on the deck over Y-29, wherein 47s and 51s slugged it out against attacking 109s and 190s on Jan 1, 1945.
As usual, your talent with creating the details, especially the markings and nose art, never ceases to amaze me. I've been following your videos since 'Going Solo', you keep getting better. Please do keep it up!
Amazing! Thanks! Blakeslee was apoplectic with rage after Gentile buzzed the field, he (Gentile) was already on his way back to the States but wrote a good a/c off!
Can you do René Mouchotte? He was commander of the RAF No. 341 Squadron "Alsace" at the time of his death. He disappeared in his last mission and his wing mate (future French top ace Pierre Clostermann), was blamed for his loss and suspended after that flight. His body was later found ashore, very far from the area he was last seem.
It was a press opportunity the tower told him to make it look good, something you should never say to a fighter pilot. He forgot about the hump in the field, about a.1 foot rise. That is close
Absolutely beautiful work sir always enjoy these I would request your treatment of when the 31st fighter group first flew into Tunisia In the pattern with their spitfire mark VCs and they were jumped by some Vichy D5.20 Looking forward to your next video
On Gentiles last mission before rotating out to go home to celebrate he buzzed the airfield so low that the prop on the 51 stuck the ground, causing him to crash land the plane in a neighboring open field. It's to bad because I believe that plane might of been hanging in a air museum today.
love this. wrong prop for the 47 at that time but no worry - starts spinning right away. Also the Ds by this time had plumbing for aux tanks and would have had wing pylons too. these are very cool vids. thanks
Well he did a bit more than 'crash' his P-51. He did it showing off in front of reporters. Swooped in low to scare them a bit and mushed into the ground, bending his props. Skipped over the reporters and crashed in the field behind them... Blakeslee fired him for that and sent him home. Blakeslee had strict orders about horseplay and showing off. If you 'pranged' your kite you would be out of the unit.
21 full confirmed and.83 of a full kill, a shared kill, meaning that it was partially shared by another squad mate who shot and damaged the enemy aircraft and Gentile finished it off.
His cousin was a devout, holy,much beloved Catholic priest in Archdiocese of Cincinnati for many years. I was fortunate enough to have known Father Angelo Caserta and received many blessings and the sacraments from him.
@@kylegentile2007 I believe Fr Caserta also participated in Don Gentiles funeral mass in1951 I believe. Some people in Cincinnati and Piqua think Father Caserta could become a Saint in the Church someday. He is missed by many.
Four M2s. On each elliptical wing. This airplane never got the credit it deserved. It was there kicking ass before the mustang. Alongside the P38. But appreciate your work, thanks for posting
Potentially stupid question but were pilots 'given' their own aircraft which they could name? Or did someone just name the aircraft and pilots jumped in whatever was available?
06:25 - This aircraft, coded VF-T, was the famous "Shangri-La" flown by the USAAF ace Captain Don Gentile. Returning to base after a Ramrod operation over Europe, Capt. Gentile made a very low run over the dispersal for the benefit of press and photographers who were waiting for him. The Mustang's propeller tips and air-scoop struck the ground. Gentile pulled up to 400 or 500 feet but found that he could not maintain height owing to the propeller damage. He carried out an immediate belly landing in a ploughed field nearby where Shangri-La's back was broken and the aircraft was written off. The accident was judged to be 100% the result of pilot error and Don Gentile was removed from combat operations and sent home to the USA.
Grandfather says He always wanted to find the Typhoon pilot that hit a panzer tank And made the turret land 100 ft away ...Saving his crew in an Artillery tank after the Normandy landings on Juno beach He settled for a P-47 pilot and shared a pitcher of beer watching the Toronto And Buffalo Hockey game
Enjoy the video! Note: I based the pronunciation of 'Gentile' on newsreels of the time
You deserve more subs, more views, and more likes!
@Old Corps see my pinned comment
You pronounced it right!! Good job!!
Fascinating dogfight with both sides rather evenly equipped with heavier, less maneuverable multipurpose fighter / bomber / ground attack aircraft, rather than BF 109’s and P-51’s.
That clearly shows that in the hands of a good pilot the p 47 could tangle with the German 109s and 190s in low altitude, contrary to the beliefs of some that beliw 15,000 feet, the jug was at a disadvantage.
Twas proven by Dom Gentile, outflying FW 190s on the deck.
Another scenario was the Polish pilot who flew RS Johnson's jug. In combat over European skies, the jug's guns jammed, and the raged pilot try to ran the German pilot out of gas over his own base, 350 miles from their own, on the deck (in RS Johnsons words).
The other scenario was the air combat on the deck over Y-29, wherein 47s and 51s slugged it out against attacking 109s and 190s on Jan 1, 1945.
It pretty much shows how experienced pilots got upperhand vs unexperienced ones, no matter what plane.
As usual, your talent with creating the details, especially the markings and nose art, never ceases to amaze me. I've been following your videos since 'Going Solo', you keep getting better. Please do keep it up!
Amazing! Thanks! Blakeslee was apoplectic with rage after Gentile buzzed the field, he (Gentile) was already on his way back to the States but wrote a good a/c off!
Can you do René Mouchotte? He was commander of the RAF No. 341 Squadron "Alsace" at the time of his death. He disappeared in his last mission and his wing mate (future French top ace Pierre Clostermann), was blamed for his loss and suspended after that flight. His body was later found ashore, very far from the area he was last seem.
JG 26 lost three Fw190As with two pilots killed and one wounded in fight with 4 FG, shooting down only one 356 FS P-47.
You should cover James Goodson's combat where he helped Don Blakesly shooting 2 off his tail
Near death experience indeed, some good pilots he was up against this time. Another good cinematic.
That P51B crash was the result of a low level stunt that went wrong. Hence Gentile’s return to the USA.
You mean a P47 D Thunderbolt
@@82luft49 No, the Mustang.
It was a press opportunity the tower told him to make it look good, something you should never say to a fighter pilot. He forgot about the hump in the field, about a.1 foot rise. That is close
Absolutely beautiful work sir always enjoy these
I would request your treatment of when the 31st fighter group first flew into Tunisia
In the pattern with their spitfire mark VCs and they were jumped by some Vichy D5.20
Looking forward to your next video
On Gentiles last mission before rotating out to go home to celebrate he buzzed the airfield so low that the prop on the 51 stuck the ground, causing him to crash land the plane in a neighboring open field.
It's to bad because I believe that plane might of been hanging in a air museum today.
5 against 15??…what happened to the Luftwaffe??
1944 Luftwaffe pilot training was abysmal and that is fatal as chuck Yeager said
Great content, feel as tho I were on this mission, riding along!! Thanks
love this. wrong prop for the 47 at that time but no worry - starts spinning right away. Also the Ds by this time had plumbing for aux tanks and would have had wing pylons too. these are very cool vids. thanks
1:42 Vermont Garisson.
7kills in WW2( 2 bf109 +5fw190) plus 9 kills Mig15 in Korea plus many missions in Vietnam . 👍👍
Gentile's plane was wrecked because he was showing off for a female press agent. Broke the back of his P-51 B by flying too low.
Well he did a bit more than 'crash' his P-51. He did it showing off in front of reporters. Swooped in low to scare them a bit and mushed into the ground, bending his props. Skipped over the reporters and crashed in the field behind them... Blakeslee fired him for that and sent him home. Blakeslee had strict orders about horseplay and showing off. If you 'pranged' your kite you would be out of the unit.
What does mean 21.83 air victory?
21 full confirmed and.83 of a full kill, a shared kill, meaning that it was partially shared by another squad mate who shot and damaged the enemy aircraft and Gentile finished it off.
Damaged and shared kills with other pilots.
There would have been drop tanks in the beginning.
Well done Soto Cinematics! Gentile wasn't gentle with those Germans.
OMG! That WW2 must've been terrifying! I'm just glad no one got hurt.
Люблю Тандерболты,спасибо за видос.
Rugy League eh? NSW? QLD?
Oh God!!!! Its genial! Greetings!!!!
21.83 victories..interesting tally...
The 0.83 probably resulted from one kill shared with another pilot (0.5) and another shared with two other pilots (0.33).
Neat to see videos about family
His cousin was a devout, holy,much beloved Catholic priest in Archdiocese of Cincinnati for many years. I was fortunate enough to have known Father Angelo Caserta and received many blessings and the sacraments from him.
@@joemueller4738 rest of the family went to Colorado for a while then Oregon. Joe DiMaggio is also related to us and dom. Grandpas cousin
@@kylegentile2007 I believe Fr Caserta also participated in Don Gentiles funeral mass in1951 I believe. Some people in Cincinnati and Piqua think Father Caserta could become a Saint in the Church someday. He is missed by many.
Another great one, thanks.
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Real hero
Wiiki'd Don Gentile. What a pilot! What a history.
14 January 1944 is before DDay invasion
Great video, but is any fighter pilot’s brush with death in combat ever “unexpected”?
Four M2s. On each elliptical wing. This airplane never got the credit it deserved. It was there kicking ass before the mustang. Alongside the P38. But appreciate your work, thanks for posting
Potentially stupid question but were pilots 'given' their own aircraft which they could name? Or did someone just name the aircraft and pilots jumped in whatever was available?
06:25 - This aircraft, coded VF-T, was the famous "Shangri-La" flown by the USAAF ace Captain Don Gentile. Returning to base after a Ramrod operation over Europe, Capt. Gentile made a very low run over the dispersal for the benefit of press and photographers who were waiting for him. The Mustang's propeller tips and air-scoop struck the ground. Gentile pulled up to 400 or 500 feet but found that he could not maintain height owing to the propeller damage. He carried out an immediate belly landing in a ploughed field nearby where Shangri-La's back was broken and the aircraft was written off.
The accident was judged to be 100% the result of pilot error and Don Gentile was removed from combat operations and sent home to the USA.
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Grandfather says He always wanted to find the Typhoon pilot that hit a panzer tank And made the turret land 100 ft away ...Saving his crew in an Artillery tank after the Normandy landings on Juno beach He settled for a P-47 pilot and shared a pitcher of beer watching the Toronto And Buffalo Hockey game
You Sir are a master of these videos, I love watching them!!!! Keep going
Did the USAAF have any non com pilots in WW2?
Very interesting and informative Presentation! Thank you.
This fine fellow was a hero to Ohio kids.
That was not safe flying gents
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