Yet people still wonder why pilots appreciate maintainers more than anyone in the Air Force; this is a perfect example of out of the box thinking and miracle repairs pulled off in the war zones; compared to the maintenance manual only operations done stateside.
I read the book first and then watched the series and thought both were very good. Nice to see them giving a nod to the maintenance troops of which I was one in my service. We had an aircraft that had some peculiarity, had a servo that leaked. Had some difficulty getting a new one so we rigged up a plastic bottle to catch what leaked and made a mark on it when the system would have to be serviced. Eventually got a new servo and it flew fine after that. Thanks to all now serving, those who have, and those who will in the future. FLY NAVY!!!
That's crazy cool. As a former USAF maintainer (and eventually aircrew) and having repaired the aircraft in the wheel well with engines running, my thoughts were... what if they didn't come back. Imagine the guilt... but mission comes first. Heroes all. God bless them.
Maybe he didn't know they would stop. Maybe he was worried the pilots would decide to abort and pull off to the side of the taxiway. Maybe he wanted to tell them quickly to try the engine one last time, and didn't want to wait for them to stop, IF he knew they were going to stop... .
He's inside the engine nacelle and doesn't know exactly where the plane is on the runway. Lemmons just knows it is next to take off and he has to get out as soon as he can. Doesn't matter if the plane stops a few seconds later. You get out and make sure you don't get run over.
Actually happened. Get out of your mother's basement and read Lemmon's and Crosby's books. You know books? Lots of history, paper pages between covers, like that 😂
@@tonetriv I love war dramas, especially BoB, The Pacific, Dunkirk, etc. The series is beautifully shot, but it lacks character development, making it difficult to feel emotionally invested in them like I did with BoB. The leads are too polished with their tipped hats, perfect hair & cheesy one-liners, like, “Rack 'em up. Knock 'em down.” MotA focuses more on drinking, girls & Hollywood cliches than on authenticity & honoring the men. It falls short by presenting a romanticized version of war, unlike its predecessors that captured the brutalities of war & the harsh, gritty truths faced by our brave men.
Yet people still wonder why pilots appreciate maintainers more than anyone in the Air Force; this is a perfect example of out of the box thinking and miracle repairs pulled off in the war zones; compared to the maintenance manual only operations done stateside.
I read the book first and then watched the series and thought both were very good. Nice to see them giving a nod to the maintenance troops of which I was one in my service. We had an aircraft that had some peculiarity, had a servo that leaked. Had some difficulty getting a new one so we rigged up a plastic bottle to catch what leaked and made a mark on it when the system would have to be serviced. Eventually got a new servo and it flew fine after that. Thanks to all now serving, those who have, and those who will in the future. FLY NAVY!!!
If anyone is wondering, yes this actually happened. Ken Lemmons writes about it in his book.
ohh the music
That's crazy cool. As a former USAF maintainer (and eventually aircrew) and having repaired the aircraft in the wheel well with engines running, my thoughts were... what if they didn't come back. Imagine the guilt... but mission comes first. Heroes all. God bless them.
I love the dramatic jump-and-roll, but perhaps a tad unnecessary since the plane stopped completely five seconds later 😆 But he looked good doing it!
Makes no sense...
Maybe he didn't know they would stop. Maybe he was worried the pilots would decide to abort and pull off to the side of the taxiway. Maybe he wanted to tell them quickly to try the engine one last time, and didn't want to wait for them to stop, IF he knew they were going to stop... .
you never hear from germany
He's inside the engine nacelle and doesn't know exactly where the plane is on the runway. Lemmons just knows it is next to take off and he has to get out as soon as he can. Doesn't matter if the plane stops a few seconds later. You get out and make sure you don't get run over.
They are all just kids, even the Major. Think about that.
De lo mejor esta serie!
A very impressive series that I have watched several times each episode and strongly suggest that you see it👌🏼🙌🏼
I agree 💯
we Mechanics rule.
Best series 💯🔥
What a good 'Joe-boy'!
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Better buck be alive or we have problem
The real guy survived the war and this is a historical drama so I say you’ll get your wish. Obviously with pain involved for the major though
I support the axis
*top gun = Tom Cruise*
This scene was silly and ridiculous.
Actually happened. Get out of your mother's basement and read Lemmon's and Crosby's books. You know books? Lots of history, paper pages between covers, like that 😂
Really happened. Don't know what else to tell you.
This series has been so disappointing.
You don't like real history? Maybe you prefer Batman or Captain America? 😂
@@tonetriv I love war dramas, especially BoB, The Pacific, Dunkirk, etc. The series is beautifully shot, but it lacks character development, making it difficult to feel emotionally invested in them like I did with BoB. The leads are too polished with their tipped hats, perfect hair & cheesy one-liners, like, “Rack 'em up. Knock 'em down.” MotA focuses more on drinking, girls & Hollywood cliches than on authenticity & honoring the men. It falls short by presenting a romanticized version of war, unlike its predecessors that captured the brutalities of war & the harsh, gritty truths faced by our brave men.
@@b-dub6865its gets better dog. Just wait
@@b-dub6865 great take, that’s exactly how I feel
@@PoohS152 The series is ok & not terrible. But for a $250M budget, it should be on another level.