Defenders of the Sky: Future Ukrainian F-16 Pilots train in the UK (Documentary)
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- Опубликовано: 17 май 2024
- For two years, our cameras have been documenting the work across UK Defence to train and equip Ukraine.
Episode two of our documentary series follows Wing Commander ‘Carlos’, who is tasked with leading the UK’s delivery of flight training to future Ukrainian F-16 pilots. After some initial English language training, his students take to the skies of Britain for the first time. We also catch up with the British Army and Sergeant Shaun Dick from 4 SCOTS, as they continue their Junior Leader training for the Ukrainian infantry. Challenger 2 students progress with their tank training and we also follow Yana, an Op INTERFLEX interpreter, as she travels north for a rare opportunity to see her fiancé as he begins a Commanders course on British soil before heading back to the frontlines.
My heart is bleading for the people of Ukraine and i just want to thank the Brittish for the help to Ukraine. Cheers from Sweden.
And I am glad you guys are now with us in NATO.
'Our' support of the weaker side had caused the death of hundreds of thousands of good ukrainians.
And for what gain? Politics.
@@G-ra-ha-m our support has also helped work towards the freedom of millions of ukrainians. believe it or not most people don't want to live under fascist dictatorships
@@bigman9854 They had freedom in 2014. Nuland removed that.
Now what freedom do they have?
No vote. Restricted media. Most of their land owned by private western companies. Conscription. Probably 1million dead.
You blame it all on Putin, but Nuland etc put them into this meat grinder with the coup, and then funded the weaker side.
What exactly is 'winning' here, have you any idea what that will look like? When there are no ukrainians left alive? Is that the 'freedom for millions?'
@@G-ra-ha-m Millions of lives could have been saved in WWII if everyone had just surrendered to Hitler. But then far more would have been murdered by the Nazis.
The situation is the same today. The Russian invaders are the new Nazis, and if they take over Ukraine, it will be a never-ending night of murder and torture.
I love how supportive the UK is. Slava Ukraini from Germany 🇺🇦
@@Dignity_first he's correct look at operation paperclip the nasa agency was made up from nzzzi scientists
@@Dignity_first A ukrainian man has no vote, no free press, no representation, is not allowed to leave the country, and his entire government's salary is paid by the US. On top he is at serious risk of being sent to the russian front, against his will.
Go and fight, if you are so keen.
@@Dignity_first You're not supposed to reply to them before large male sibling removes them for our protection. Remember, in our eternal battle for freedoms and democracy and ingsoc international hegemony, compliance is key.
@@goodale1812 well said!👍
NATO uses Ukrainian soldiers to fight Russia, but since they are running out now they send Ukrainian women.
Delighted to read such great comments from UK people, seeing how much you understand us, Ukrainians. Not to be “too romantic”, but to realize, what is so-called “British Spirit” is, having that resilience while you confront the way bigger enemy, and how Brits feel us because of what they had back in history - just amazing. Thank you for your support!
Слава Україні!
🇬🇧❤️ 💪🏻 🇺🇦
Our pleasure!
Tell us a little about the 2014 coup d'état organized by the CIA, the massacre of civilians in Donbass by the pro-Nazi Azov Battalion, the persecution of citizens of Russian origin, the hunt for Ukrainians to prevent them from fleeing abroad by forcing them to go to the massacre, of your president put in power by the CIA and a Ukrainian oligarch in cahoots with the Americans who as soon as he was elected threw the opposition parties out of parliament like the perfect dictator that he is, of the Western journalists killed, including one of mine country, to try to hide the war crimes of Donbass for which he should be tried together with those of the Azov battalion. You are a bloody dictatorship that cannot point the finger at the Russians, you have done even worse than them against democracy and legality. And you are also grateful to the Americans and the English who use you as cannon fodder for their interests against Russia, you are really so stupid as not to understand that the Americans move only and solely for their own convenience and not at all for your safety, They are already delaying sending weapons because the people there too are against it. More weapons, less Ukrainians, it will be too late when you understand this thing, it was better to make peace at the beginning. They even deluded you that you could win, but it would never have been possible, the Russians have more population than you, they are the largest nuclear power in the world, do you really want to push them to the limit of using their true military potential? They would wipe you out in a single day like what happened with the Japanese during the Second World War, keep posting videos of drones with small victories when a single missile would be enough for the Russians to wipe you out. The problem is that because of the Americans (who are safely away) and your president who forcibly sends Ukrainian civilians to massacre, the radiation would also reach us in Europe, it would be a Chernobyl multiplied 100 times.
We should all be doing more for your brave country. Sometimes, my friend, good triumphs over evil, despite the odds. And sometimes, help arrives eventually. Stay strong - the people are with you.
MoD, Government and People of UK, thank you so much for helping Ukraine! We will never forget it 🇺🇦🤝🇬🇧
Slava Ukraine!
They are 'helping' ukraine by getting everyone killed. Such 'help' the ukrainians didn't need. In 2013 is was a functional country: Now look whet $500Bn of western 'help' has achieved.
As a Briton, I'll never forget being constantly aware over the last couple of years that we should be doing more and must do more. I look at what's happening in Ukraine and think "That could be me and that could be my family and that could be my country". What Russia is doing is outrageous. What Russians are willing to support is repulsive. What Ukraine is being forced to do earns not just respect but our obligation to ensure that it wins.
Slava Ukraini
@@appstratum9747 And what did we do in Yemen, Iraq, Syria, Libya?
And what are we doing for the poor people on the east of the mediterranean, being eliminated as we speak?
All we had to so in the ukraine, was Leave Them Alone in 2014. Did you support that coup?
@@appstratum9747 And what exactly did the ukrainian regime do to their own people in the east, for 8 years? They shelled them daily. That's why russia went in: to protect their fellow slavs.
At least the Brits appreciate what this war means to the future of Europe
Yes, that we can no longer safely visit either ukraine or russia. Great. And all for politics.
@@G-ra-ha-m They aren't exactly on my bucket list
@@alexlanning712 Not any more, no, much of the middle east is now also off limits. Ever wonder why everything is being destroyed? Take a look at some of the old 1800s photos, to see what we have lost.
If all Brits and people in the free world understood this?
WW3. like WW1 & 2, means the destruction of Europe, but never the US - who foments these wars and profits from them. The US has destroyed Germany, Ukraine and most of Northern Europe right in front of you but you cannot see it. Fool.
So proud of our Uk armed forces helping and supporting Ukrainian people in the defence of their country. and for freedom.
Yeah 👍 some based opinion not complete lunatics in the comments
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I could not agree with You more My Mate. I'm also a very proud English and British Man. Ukraine deserves, every single piece of Help, in any way that We can give Them and all of our Allies too. They're the Bravest People on the Planet. And We can definitely also learn a Massive amount from Ukraine's Soldiers. They're now Unbelievably Experienced, in ways of War that barely existed before Poo Tins Sick Invasion. And They Genuinely are Fighting for all of Our Freedoms, not just Their Own. We need to give them Absolutely everything they need and as fast as We Possibly can. And the Very Second, that this War (Not Funking Special Military Operation) is over, I would be signing Ukraine into NATO Immediately. They've more than earned Their place. Slava Ukraini to all the Warriors and Warriorettes of Ukraine. Love and God Bless You all.xxxxx
@@danieldoherty1029 😂❗
@@danieldoherty1029 Well said matey
BRAVO! I tip my hat to the UK! Greetings from Germany 😎👍🏻👍🏻
Brussel sprout 😆
@@spaced4448
And you’re a disgrace to your country.
You do not speak for me.
Thank you, and I thank all of the German nation for the enormous amount of aid that it is supplying to Ukraine in support of its struggle to retain independence and democracy.
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Who'd you think did Nordstream - if it wasn't the UK's SBS?
@@marklanahan7289 Russia, not least because the Finnish pipeline was definitely breached by them.
It was destroyed by an anchor “accidentally released” by a Chinese vessel crossing the pipeline’s location.
Two facts that you should know; 1) Anchors do not get “accidentally released” by the crew of vessels underway at normal economical steaming speed. To release an anchor requires a number of crew and the removal of more than one preventative device that is in position specifically to prevent “accidental release.”
The reason is that “accidentally releasing” an anchor from a vessel that is underway at significant speed can endanger the vessel and its crew.
2) The Chinese crew of said vessel were removed and replaced with an all-Russian crew at its previous port of call.
Russia’s purpose for disrupting fuel supplies to the EU zone was an attempt to use fuel poverty as a blackmail to discourage EU nations from providing assistance to Ukraine, with Europeans being heavily dependent upon Russian fuel imports and with the winter approaching.
It didn’t work, the EU nations saw it for what it was and arranged for alternative fuel suppliers.
Hope that helps.
Ex British Army here (16 years) Now in my 70's I can do little else other than cheer for these brave, resolute youngsters wishing to defend their nation in the current horror. They and those currently fighting on land or at sea in Ukraine have my total admiration. I salute you all for what little that is worth. Slava Ukraini!
An old US Navy and US Air Force veteran here and I empathize with you. We veterans carry the weight of our service with a gnawing sense of helplessness in our hearts, knowing that our physical strength may have waned, yet our spirit remains steadfast. We dedicated our time to defending freedom, leaving an indelible mark on history. Now, as the torch passes to younger generations, it's their time to step forward and continue the legacy, to safeguard the liberties for which we veterans sacrificed so much.
@@bornokbidencio1720 Thank you for the efforts you put into your service mate, regardless of where your government decided to send you to see that service through. My late father in law was USN and my wife was in the USAF prior to us deciding to start a family. She was stationed on a B52/Tanker base in CA prior to her decision to return to the UK decades ago now. It was a no brainer of a decision for me. Enjoyed my years in the US but had no great desire to make the move a permanent one so her desire fell on fertile ground and we've had no regrets or negatives as a result.
My wife reckons I'd still be adequate in the shooting phase as I can still put a hole or two in someone but it would the scooting phase that would bollocks me. No Russian would grant me the comfort of a warm up prior to it (which I find both rude and insensitive of them) and I wouldn't last ten minutes. She's a bright lass that one! Comes a time we all have to face the facts and arthritis has no respect who it hits and hurts. My race has well and truly been run.
Now slowly decomposing whilst still taking oxygen and water on board and as content as any ancient fart of a human can reasonably expect to be (that's her - not me I'm full of vim, vigour and ready to go at at a minute's notice, mag full bayonet sharp, wits altert, body honed to physical perfection............ and then I wake up, bladder full, knees and ankles locked in a straight line for the first 30 seconds or so and I reach for my glasses to make sure I don't end up stepping on a sleeping cat before I reach the bathroom to ease the springs on the bladder and rinse the badger's shit depositedd in my mouth overnight and sucking my stomach in to enable me to see where my feet are to insert them into my slippers and off for the first tea or coffee in the morning to make sure and to congratulate myself for seeing another sunrise when so many (more deserving than this humble poster for sure) did not make it this far. Enjoy the time left to you mate - it could be said we got here the hard way - I look back and see it as the fun way.
I can assure you that it's worth a lot sir! My father is about your age, but since we are romanian and endured the cognitive oppression typical of that regime, he tends not even to see the state of affairs as they are, despite the striking nature of the facts!
I thank you as a tax payer and your country for the support for the defense of Ukraine!
It will end in failure , like Afghanistan no one stood back and looked to how it would end another foreign policy mission not thought out .
@@brubeker12I'm sure Tsar Putrid is well briefed and aware of the abject defeat and failures of the Russhitstainians' shortcoming in Afghanistan. Probably becoming belatedly cognizant of how great a mistake thinking he could subjugate Ukraine by now.
It's only taken half a million casualties for him to realize his error of judgement.
Best pilots in the world: British ! (greetings from Bavaria)
True, British pilots could fight much better, and they have better planes with the latest technology than those old F16s. But it is better to send poorly prepared Ukrainian pilots in older planes and our pilots are safe. It is not right to send British pilots into danger, to fight our enemy, it is better to send others to fight.
What about US naval aviators who take-off and land on carriers in the dark?
@@LMVG2233 They are great too ! Also pilots of Israel are surely one of the best.
@@solracohcnapWestern politicians are afraid of Putin and therefore not qualified for their job. This is the problem.
Nato airforces should have showed Putin already in 2022 that he crossed the red line.
@@kralikkral5560 So true! The Israelis don't even need jet fuel, just some wings and a prayer!
This is so gut-wrenching. I think of my own Grandparents going through this. God bless Ukraine!🙏🇺🇦🙏🇺🇦
All wars are bankers wars.
My Grandfather and father both fought in WW11, and my Nana went to work in a factory making things for the war. I'm so proud of all who have this devotion to any war effort, and as a Brit support Ukraine whole heartedly.
@@lesleymariewade6405 My view is that the forces we fought in WWII are part of the ukrainian army, and at the top of the pyramid.
@@G-ra-ha-m say what
@@owbeer Azov.
The young Ukrainian Armor Soldier plainly said it. He fights for his country, freedom and democracy. There is no greater cause to serve for the defense of your own country. I was in the US Army and have trained with British Forces and sometimes with the Scotts and a few Welsh. Great, solid group of guys. Sometimes hard to understand but we get through it. I wish the best for these young Soldiers. God Bless.
Thank you for your service. I hope the F-16's get there very soon. God bless these young pilots!🇺🇦🙏🇺🇦🙏
Freedom and democracy? That's rich given Ukraine overthrew its last democratic government with the coup in 2014.
just cried for the whole 30 minute run. Good god i have never been prouder of being a Brit.
Like Vadim said about what keeps him going: "blue and yellow".
Thanks to UK, Denmark and Netherlands for training future Ukrainian F-16 pilots.
France and Romania are providing training as well...also Norway and Belgium are supplying F-16 aircraft to Ukraine as are Denmark and the Netherlands.
Sigh. You really have no idea, do you?
@@G-ra-ha-mhow many potatoes have you been paid by the Kremlin Troll Farm?
@@suigeneris3909 An ad hominen right of the bat? Perhaps I don;t like seeing the ethnic cleansing going on in the ukraine.
No ukrainian is going to have time to learn to fly an F16, it's not a lawnmower.
@@G-ra-ha-m Or perhaps you clearly didn't watch the documentary and just came here to earn your rubles? Yep, definitely that 🤣
Oh hearing “thank you” in Ukrainian with a rolling Scottish brogue was simply delightful!
I'm British I cried watching this with pride and because of the Ukrainians being bullied by the Russians,I think Ukraine and Britain have a unique bond because we are similar people both nations have and are fighting for their existence.
Did you cry for all the countries we've invaded and wrecked over the last 30 years?
We're the Iraqis or Libyans or Afghans or Serbs "similar people"?
Did you cry for all the countries we've invaded and wrecked over the last 30 years?
We're the Iraqis or Libyans or Afghans or Serbs "similar people"?
They were better off for having those regimes removed
Did you cry when you murdered 100000 people in Iraq? Probably not. Hypocrite.
You English people really should be silent, you invaded America by massacring the real Americans who were the Indians, you invaded the world by enslaving it for your imperialism, you are light years away from being able to speak, you can only remain silent at the voice of democracy and freedom. And if it hadn't been for the Russians the Germans would have beaten and invaded you, do you really believe that the Americans alone would have succeeded?
As a UK Citizen this makes me incredibly proud. Slava Ukraine!
Educate yourself. The government doesn't care about you.
@@spaced4448 It's just you it doesn't care about.
@@spaced4448 you miss-understand the role of government... it's a constant fight of citizens for freedoms but it's the case the government works mostly for us on this one... some people are ply to corruption but a bit of patriotism born of real purpose sorts out the MOD and inteligence services nice and quick, unlike the mission creep of political wars in the middle east
Thank you, people of the United Kingdom. Your leadership in support of Ukraine and democracy is inspiring.
Thank you UK from Lithuania.
You’re next, fake country made by NATO, 60% is rightful Russian territory.
They are warriors at heart , and with this training will become fearsome warriors on the battlefield , and they know they're getting some of the best training in the world , SLAVA UKRAINI !!!
They are conscripts, actually, forced to go to war. About as far from freedom as you'll get.
HEROYAM SLAVA
What about the 650,000 Ukrainian men of fighting age have fled the country in the past two years, most slipping across its borders with Poland and Slovakia, some with false exemption papers allowing them to exit Ukraine despite a ban on fighting-age men leaving the country? All you clown with your ‘Slava Ukraine’ nonsense are laughable.
Warriors? There is conscription. Go fight yourself if you are that keen. Most are farmers, teachers, shopkeepers.
@@G-ra-ha-m You have obviously never heard of Cossacks. Strange that, seeing as you are a Russian chat bot!
Thank you to the RAF for training these brave warriors. Hearing them talk about their motivations and experiences is moving. They will do Ukraine proud.
Treason, ukraine isn't in NATO or the EU. They merely bring the 3rd world war closer.
It is madness.
As a American Iraq veteran. I remember coming home from my first tour which was the first rotation over there. And at the Airport was veterans from Korea and Vietnam there to greet us and welcome us home. My Uncles are vets from Vietnam. My Grandfather was in the Navy during WW2. And my step dad was in Desert Storm in the Army. My family knows what war is. So to me seeing those guys show up I always felt like what we went through simply paled in comparison to what those guys must of seen. And now the Ukrainians are the new WW2 veterans of the world. They have seen things that haven't been seen since WW1 and WW2. The Ukrainians are now the guys we all must look to and talk to them about their experience and lessons learned. Because they are currently the greatest experts on fighting a modern day war. We in the West have been fighting goat shaggers in flip flops for the last 20 yrs. We know how to fight those guys. But we haven't fought face to face with an enemy that has jets and tanks in quite a long time. And now we have drones to worry about. Which honestly I would take fighting goat shaggers over worrying about drones any day.
Immense appreciation to the UK people for their unwavering help and support provided to Ukraine! This is will never be forgotten. And thank you for this comprehensive and emotionally engaging report created by the UK Ministry of Defense.
It brings it home to you - in WW2 a new pilot would arrive on a squadron having done "12 hours on Spits" and having learnt to fly in a matter of a few months. In the 21st century it's going to be two years before they're taking off in an F16 "in anger." And that's the problem, they need aircraft and pilots now - this week - tomorrow even. Will there still be an independent Ukraine in 2 years? Don't question the will of proud Ukrainians but they need all the backing in terms of equipment and assets from the West, and that seems to have dropped off alarmingly in recent months despite declaring "we're in it for the long haul." Putin isn't giving up - he can't - he's reorganised Russia's economy into one on a war footing and has turned in earnest to replacing all his lost armour, tanks and munitions etc.
Well the good thing is, all these pilots are already trained in planes. Though they might be migs, the translation shouldn't be beyond them to learn in a year
Thank you for your help to the free world. Britain is a good person. You are the leader of the world. Thank you.
Free? No elections in ukraine. No journalists allowed to critique Z. men not allowed to leave the country.
What bit is free?
@@G-ra-ha-mIn war the Brits wouldnt
be able to leave either…mind you only cowards would leave others to fight their war for their own country.
@@dkgambituk It's not been their country since 2014.
@G-ra-ha-m agreed. And the UK hasn't been our country since 1997.
@@G-ra-ha-m Foxtrot Oscar, Boris.
Big thanks to all the dedicated RAF staff helping with this. We should be giving them a squadron of Eurofighters and everything else they need too! 🇺🇦🇺🇦
Why? To expand the war?
So the rich old men at the top can watch poor young men die?
We should give more, but a different aircraft would presumably add significant complexity to supply and support. Probably better to buy F16s or provide security in airspaces that donate their F16s, like we are doing.
Begins?! Geezus how long now have we been hearing about training on F16s? Loooooooong overdue. Thanks for stepping up UK. ❤❤
It began last summer and then the F-16 training earlier this year
"The RAF began delivering flying and English language training in August (2023) as part of the UK contribution to the international Air Capability Coalition for Ukraine, which will see allies and partners working together to bolster Ukraine’s air capabilities."
"The first cohort of Ukrainian pilots to receive training from the Royal Air Force are now learning to fly F-16 fighter jets, having completed a basic programme of training in the UK. " RAF Press Release 24 February 2024.
Absolutely agreed with you. Couldn't it started at least 6months ago??? Just like you can't hurt the Russians inside their border, what's the fkng, stupid rule is that?
@@mellowmarkable But that's all theory. When the fkng ACTION begins??? Two years from now?? Or till the Russians make some more jets to make up for the ones they lost???
@@TrungNguyen-vq1yuit did
Experienced pilots have almost finished their F-16 conversion training, this video is about training the next round of brand new pilots.
Beautiful UK 🇬🇧 ❤️ 😍 ♥️ 💙
Love to Ukrainians
🇺🇦 Slava
Heroes. All of them.
Top notch doc
Documentation of their journey to death
Great documentary, the Ukrainians are such admirable people of good character. I don’t know how any Russian could not be disgusted with what Russia is doing.
What are they doing?
A ukrainian man has no vote, no free press, no representation, is not allowed to leave the country, and his entire government's salary is paid by the US. On top he is at serious risk of being sent to the russian front, against his will.
That's what we are paying for.
Disgusted with what, defending their country? If Russia was doing in Mexico what the U.S has done in Ukraine then everyone would back the U.S and their right to defend themselves. Try thinking for yourself instead of being force fed propaganda 😉
Years of lies propaganda and disinformation fed through media seems to control the minds of the older population, but youngsters and the educated know whats happening.
Divide and conquer. The leadership of that country is not Ukranian.
@@jovanlipovatz4503 Yes, their leadership is the same religion as thet mowing down the Gazans. They are good at getting humans killed.
So proud of the support Britain gives too Ukraine Ukrainians are true warriors and really brave fighters unlike the russians glory to Ukraine
Love how he answered when asked - What keep you going. Just replies with Blue and Yellow. Now that’s respect and love for your country! 🇺🇦
Shame too many people are not 🇬🇧
It's not their country, Nuland stole their country, and sold it.
BTW where did all their gold reserves go, in 2014?
And that’s to do with my comment and this video because?
Ukrainians in UK with love of where they are from, being trained by like minded people from UK
lol have you even watched the video? Or you just trolling 😂
@@denchness4772 You advanced the romantic notion that they fight for their country.
They are not allowed to leave, and are being conscripted.
That's not democratic or free. Ask a ukrainian here if they want to go back and die for Z. or Nuland.
We should have left them alone, they'd be living life in peace now without western interference.
@@denchness4772he’ll be falling out of a window, before he knows it 😂
Sorry, what do you mean by: "Shame too many people are not 🇬🇧" ?
Дякую за твою допомогу. ми це дуже цінуємо - thank you for your help. we appreciate her very much
Fighter pilots and there intelligence level and ability to think quickly are hallmarks of what a human being is. The level at which they operate is a benchmark of where we are in our evolution as human beings. These young men that are willing to fly the most sophisticated technology that we humans have ever developed into war are the best we have ever produced as a species. These men are single handedly the best examples of what we, as humans have to offer. These examples of human excellence are what we would call heros. They are role models and set the bar for all of us. May God bless these young men, and may God bless Ukraine 🇺🇦.
This makes me proud not be British but was living there and Britain give my education too. Just can’t imagine how this young lads feel. So glad my mother’s country and UK are supporting someone oppressed and with so much eager to defend righteous cause!
Nicely put together film.🤙
Great Video !
We need alot more videos out there on the personal aspects of what Ukraine is going through, I think most people don't have a clue and it needs to be in their faces.
And Brovo to Great Britain for training these Heroes, and supplying all the stuff your giving them !
Brovo to ALL !
should Ukraine be accepted into NATO, they will be the most experienced and battle-hardened army in the alliance. However, they will also have thousands of seriously injured very that require special support and care. Ukraine is democratic and free, if that means anything, other democracies have a duty to defend them from dictatorial regimes.
I agree 💯
They will be. Unfortunately we aren't allowed to extend an invitation to a country at war per our own rules. But after, for sure. (and yes this WILL end. russia can't continue this for much longer.)
Cheers guys! Canadian in Ukraine for the last 5 years, It's a real treat to see actual commitment to helping Ukraine beyond political hollow promises...The UK has b been quite a breath of fresh air with their concrete support in many areas... I was actually very surprised and impressed with Cameron's latest visit to Kyiv... was, for once, a no-bullshit affair... curiously followed by Blinken ... Thanks again for your content!:)
Slava Ukraine. well done to the British forces members for passing on their knowledge 👍
Heroes. God be with you! xxx
Top quality job with top quality people. Full support for Ukraine from the UK.
No not full support. Only uninformed people support war.
Not full support.
@@spaced4448 Russian agents and Tankies do not support our society I agree. Fortunately our security services keep an eye on them.
We need to, understand these Ukraine soldiers and air men are like ours men and women in the second world war they sacrifice everything for their country. God bless them keep them save!
Thank you, main bastards, what you are doing for Ukraine. Vadim is a absolute hero "blue and yellow". What a man. I must admit I cried during half of this documentary. You soldiers are amazing guys.
Those poor Ukrainian pilots! As a fluent English speaker, some of the instructors's accents were tough to understand. English, however, is the universal language of aviation and the Ukrainians are learning iit under intense pressure which will make it unforgettable! UK's assisstance to Ukraine has been notable and surely is very appreciated.
I understood the young Ukrainian far easier than the Scot officer! I had to use closed captions to know what he was saying
And of course the thick barely intelligible accents and dialects of England are perfectly acceptable. As a Scot I take exception to your comment. Slava Ukraine!
@@alasdairblack393I think it was just crew room banter. 🏴 🏴 🏴 🇺🇦
Nice one MOD... thanks muchly ar blokes! Glory to the future heroes of Ukraine!
This is incredible. Very moving.
With all the recent political talk about the return of National Service - I can't imagine why this incredible series isn't being aired on prime-time BBC/ITV/Ch 4 . It has powerful public interest (in fact National interest), it resonates strongly on a human and emotional level and deserves a mass audience. Production quality is also top-notch.
Great to see. They are fighting for us and our freedom too
Please explain how they are they fighting for our freedom?
They are in the process of defeating NATOs primary enemy. Every russian tank they knock out, helps keep NATO safe. That should be obvious.
Great and moving documentary. Slava Ukraine..
Incredible story. War sucks!
The only downside of the Infantry training, at least from what we can see, is they aren't incorporating grenade dropping, spotting, and fpv kamikaze drones, as well a drone-spotted artillery/mortars... in a lot of ways, the Ukrainians are very far ahead of the West/NATO in that respect. I would hope, and I'm sure its that way, that when they return to Ukraine, that if they haven't already, they can incorporate the drone threat into their planning and maneuvers. Otherwise, this is excellent to see. Slava Ukraini!
One thing the UK forces are good at is, training ,they will Train the Ukrainian guys to there best and im sure this will help them to Liberate there country.
Liberate it from whom?
Elections are banned, does anyone there like the government of Z?
Sent off to die for what? Who they pay tax to?
What a waste of life.
David the Russian speakers of the Donbass don't want to be liberated. This is the bit we in the West just don't get. They are separatists. If Scotland votes for independence will the UK invade and force them to stay in the UK?
it didn't help them last year and sorry to break your hopes,ukraine will not liberate their territory it's all lost
@@briant5685 How do you no it didn't help? Actually they gained territory last year ,and they will this year if they get the weapons
@@David-ws6zr and have actually lost more than what they gained in their entire counter-offensive, you might have weapons but with no men weapons won't use themselves
So happy and proud that the UK MOD and Armed Forces are helping, supporting and training Ukrainian Armed Forces and people in the Defence of their Country and Sovereignty for their right to freedom from a Dictator. Slava Ukraine
Since 2014 it was not their country.
They are bought and paid for by the US, they have no sovereignty, and neither do the conscripts.
Sovereignty? The US pays all government wages and pension.
It's a vassal state at best.
Powerful documentary. Proud to be a Brit.
Why? Britain is a s*** hole.
What an AMAZING PROGRAM!!!
Well thought out, programme, edited and delivered to make you feel you were on their training teams!!!
Many, many thanks to ALL the professional servicemen and women involved in creating and putting this program together!!!
That won't end well for those pilots. Those planes won't make any difference. It's ludacris to think otherwise
Immensely thought-provoking. Thank you so much.
Awesome. Excellent documentary. It's pretty deep !
I agree all our efforts should be to help the people of Ukraine and Israel ❤
Respect to Great Britain for supporting Ukraine!🇬🇧💪💪💪💙💛
Thank you!!!
God bless Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. The Ukrainians are an inspiration to us all.
Great video.
Many thanks to all contributing countries. Keep it coming.
Thank you UK, your great help will never been forgotten. With gratitude from Ukraine!
Informed people don't care about your war.
Thnks UK.
Really well done
There are no adequate words for what I feel for these brave, beautiful young people. sacrificing everything, even who they are, to face a terrible, merciless enemy and defend their freedom.
I am so grateful to everyone who is helping them, it’s truly the work of angels.
So,so happy for you Tony. The best medicine to fix a broken heart is a dog, double hearts means double puppy love.
Thank you Tony and Anne for sharing this beautiful news.
I was seriously feeling very upset myself because of so e stuff I'm going through, bur this made me smile for the 1st time in days. Thankyou, you beautiful people, and welcome to the two new stars of AB, ABB Camping it is!❤
How to look like you've just got out of bed, and be a total cool dude, cheers Carl :) Slava Ukraini!
They need to get these F-16's to Ukraine as soon as possible.They need them now.
This is a well made documentary.
Thank you💛💙
Support at all costs. Ukraine needs us more than ever.
Amazing and moving documentaries by the MOD. Well done. I feel so bad for the Ukrainians and a bit ashamed as an American that supporting them has become so political in the U.S.
This is simply BRILLIANT ✊❤️💘
Thanks for defending the innocent and standing up for what is right. God bless UK armed forces.
This is heart breaking. When Germany moved into my father's homeland, Czechoslovakia, in 1938 his solution was to escape to the UK and join the British army so that he could fight Germany from the other side. Also don't forget those Polish boys who came to the UK to join the RAF. It's just incredible that here we see all that happening all over again. We have to support Ukraine as much as we possibly can. Slava Ukraini.
This is why every nation should be strong and only rely to themselves before entering any armed conflicts
Thanks for helping the Ukranians.
Sincerely Eric del Salvador Perez
Thanks.
U.K. Keep helping Ukraine and the Ukranians. Really
Thanks, God will bless and reward each one of you for helping. Thanks
This is so hard to watch. Thank you for all your help.
I speak English and could only understand 1 of 10 words from one of the instructors. Great job UK 🇬🇧 ❤ from 🇺🇸
This whole scenario would be and is stuff for a great movie. Basically Top-Gun 3. Training young men, maybe with or without pilot experience and learn them all to know in a very short time. Coming along with learning English, maybe some intercultural problems, successes, some backlash and than finally the first real missions in Ukraine.
This makes me very proud to be BRITISH.
Thanks.
Am so impressed with these Ukrainian pilots, having to not only upgrade to a very advanced fighter aircraft but have to be advancing their english verbal, vocabulary skills at the same time. That's gotta be brutal. They have to learn weather terms, armament terms etc way outside regular conversational english.
A huge thnx to UK Ministry of Defence, for uploading this video, and a major thanx to men & Off. of both RAF & UK armed forces for there effort to support & training of these brave young people from Ukraine, before they have to enter the valley of death, at an age where love, family, caring for the parents, and children should have been there primary focus, this sadent me very much.
This Dane fully support ALL SUPPORT to those brave Ukrainians, - - and so should we all in the interest of NOT ACCEPTING military invation/agression EVER in our time - but WE must act NOW in total support - - NO MORE TALK.
Best Regards from Denmark
Anders Eriksen
UK wealth going on propaganda, great. Enjoy your potholes.
Thanks to our friends from the UK from austria your an inspiration for every good human which don't want the bad to win thanks 🙏👍
All the best for those brave people!
Well made film.
I wish you all the best in your fight for survival. I believe you will be victorious!
You are like the americans in Vietnam, always winning until the last day.
BoU definitely will become a replica of BoB legacy ! 🎉🎉🎉
The translators with the Scotsman, as an Englishman, that was tough. But im sure he understands.
On other news: God bless you Ukrainians 🇺🇦🇺🇦
These guys are primary flight students? new to flying, never been in air combat?
There are 3 stages, 1. Primary flight training in Prop driven planes, 2. Advance Flight Training using jet trainers. 3. the F-16 training 4. Assignment to a Combat Coded F-16 Squadron
If you are already a MiG-29 or Su-27 pilot with combat experience the procedure is shorter.
1. English training if needed
2. F-16 conversion course (5 weeks to 3 months)
THANKYOU ... UKRAINE...LOVE...
As Churchill said : Never surrender
It doesn’t look like any of those Ukrainians have been to a concert before! Or they’re all 100% too sober.
Thanks to UK for support