Thank you for giving us this wonderful interview. There are few of these men left now to tell us their stories. It is important to record their experiences for posterity.
One thing I learned from talking to many WW2 vets is their stories change as they go along. This is not because they're BS'ing. There's a mountain of details they have not thought about in the past 75 years or so. So as they're talking and asked questions the forgotten details start to come back. Sadly, most of them are gone now. I'm glad I was of an age that allowed me the opportunity to meet so many of them.
Every time I watch one of these interviews, I see thumbs down, I’d love to know why. These interviews are awesome. What kind of bird brain gives this a thumbs down.
Cos some people are anti war...or anti bombing campaign of WW2 .it does raise questions..Not the men..Brave they were and so young ..But the whole thing was a bit indiscriminate...Hamburg n Dresden I believe were war crimes.....Hiroshima n Nagsaki for sure as the Japanese were seeking peace ...war is crazy...it just got more n more evil....look at a pub fight how it escalates from pushing to glasses n tables ....Will it ever stop...For humanity I hope it stays small or quick....we are fucked as a race were fucked....thumbs down is not for those young men....11.11...today...Poppy day in the UK....what a waste...England lost 50 000 airmen killed....so see what I mean??? Or not ????
Hopefully George is still telling this wonderful tale, very interesting, one American airman's story and at the very least George made it home. Thanks for this, brilliant.
When we interviewed George I think he was 82 years of age. You can see how robust he was from watching the interview. He was still working as a crane operator. I remember after I mailed him a DVD copy of the interview that I didn't hear from him or get a response, which I thought was curious. So a year later (2008) I checked online and he had passed - surprising and sad. He was such a nice man. I'm so glad he agreed to do the interview. Otherwise, the stories would have been lost. Thanks for watching.
My grandfather was a fighter pilot in WWII. He started in Africa in November of 1943 and ended in China as Commander of the 81st fighter group in 1945. When ever I'd ask him about the war, he would just say "war is hell" and change the conversation. He would talk about the flying characteristics of the planes he flew: P-39, P-47 and the P-51, but never about the combat. I was able to piece together he was involved with a lot of strafing runs, as one of his wingmen hit a pole of some sort in a P-47 and was able to make it back to base - hit it dead on and snapped the pole in half, screwed up the prop governor, but made it back. Guess I quit blabbing on - thanks for the video.
When these guys got into their 70s and would go to veteran reunions, they were usually in a mood to reminisce. That's why we did all our interviews at these reunions. Thanks for watching.
HI RAY! Im sure you realize, as well as others, that there's Literally thousands of these WWII historical Channels (its daunting), but yours is in the "TOP 10" in my opinion. Possibly even the TOP 5 of the Thousands on here.
Thank you. I always felt as the interviewer, it was my job to get the person to relax enough that they could tell their story - and once they got comfortable enough to tell their story, then I tried to stay out of the way. Thanks for watching.
I could not think of a more dangerous occupation being a member of the underground or Resistance. The people who tried to help the Allied crews shot down are true heroes. The Germans would show them no mercy.
If you haven't watched it, you might watch our video "Shot Down Over Poland" where the pilot (Louis Hernandez) ironically indicated he didn't want to bail out because he was afraid of heights. Here's the link: ruclips.net/video/22LRSGZ61B0/видео.html
They must not have technically been in German occupied territory, because if they were they would have been categorized as "evaders" and would not have been allowed to fly over enemy territory again for fear the Germans would extract information from them about the underground people that assisted their escape
It sounds as if they were pretty close to a very fluid and changing front line. The removal from Ops of returning evaders or escaped PoWs was standard before Overlord, but was less likely (unlikely) to be an issue after the invasion. Once rhat part of the Low Countries was in Allied hands (and likely to remain so) the threat of leaked identities or other information was largely nugatory. Certainly, before Overlord there was significant (and justified) concern about resistance network identities, locations, routes and personnel being compromised.
This was truly a miracle all survived! Thanks for another great interview.
Thank you for giving us this wonderful interview. There are few of these men left now to tell us their stories. It is important to record their experiences for posterity.
Thanks for watching.
What a hero Mr Marco ,we owe him so much , our freedom,our democracy. God Bless all
the men and women of that generation .
The guy is a real hero...he went back in the plane to save his buddy knowing it was probably going to explode.
One thing I learned from talking to many WW2 vets is their stories change as they go along. This is not because they're BS'ing. There's a mountain of details they have not thought about in the past 75 years or so. So as they're talking and asked questions the forgotten details start to come back. Sadly, most of them are gone now. I'm glad I was of an age that allowed me the opportunity to meet so many of them.
This absolutely fantastic I have just found this link. These men are true heroes I have deepest respect
Thanks for watching and thanks for the nice feedback.
Every time I watch one of these interviews, I see thumbs down, I’d love to know why. These interviews are awesome. What kind of bird brain gives this a thumbs down.
Cos some people are anti war...or anti bombing campaign of WW2 .it does raise questions..Not the men..Brave they were and so young ..But the whole thing was a bit indiscriminate...Hamburg n Dresden I believe were war crimes.....Hiroshima n Nagsaki for sure as the Japanese were seeking peace ...war is crazy...it just got more n more evil....look at a pub fight how it escalates from pushing to glasses n tables ....Will it ever stop...For humanity I hope it stays small or quick....we are fucked as a race were fucked....thumbs down is not for those young men....11.11...today...Poppy day in the UK....what a waste...England lost 50 000 airmen killed....so see what I mean??? Or not ????
Hopefully George is still telling this wonderful tale, very interesting, one American airman's story and at the very least George made it home.
Thanks for this, brilliant.
New subscriber. These are so well done! I plan to listen to all of them. Thank you! Incredibly riveting story.
When we interviewed George I think he was 82 years of age. You can see how robust he was from watching the interview. He was still working as a crane operator. I remember after I mailed him a DVD copy of the interview that I didn't hear from him or get a response, which I thought was curious. So a year later (2008) I checked online and he had passed - surprising and sad. He was such a nice man. I'm so glad he agreed to do the interview. Otherwise, the stories would have been lost. Thanks for watching.
@@raymondmcfalone26 Thank you, Ray!
As we mark the 80th anniversary, Our Country is forever, indebted to the sacrifice of so many..We salute your collective service.
So soft spoken. Great interview
thanks Ray ... i have been watching your videos all day ... my dad and uncles were all USAAF WWII guys.
Thanks for watching. And thank you to your family for their service.
Thank you for getting these stories so while these men will leave us their stories of history wont. God bless you all.
you can see in his eye's the toll the thing's he went through have had on him,,, thank you to him and all that fought for freedom,
A Brit here: A salute the the USAAF. What a guy! "I thought it was great! I couldn't wait to get back on a mission."
Air Marshal Harris and Gen. Jimmy Doolittle - nicely done, Gentlemen
A fascinating account; like much of what happens in war, the people involved know what they did, but not much else.
Thank you Sir, God bless you ALL 🙏
Back in the air 3 days later,,,they are truely the Greatest Generation
Appreciate these videos so much,. Thanks.
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching.
My grandfather was a fighter pilot in WWII. He started in Africa in November of 1943 and ended in China as Commander of the 81st fighter group in 1945. When ever I'd ask him about the war, he would just say "war is hell" and change the conversation. He would talk about the flying characteristics of the planes he flew: P-39, P-47 and the P-51, but never about the combat. I was able to piece together he was involved with a lot of strafing runs, as one of his wingmen hit a pole of some sort in a P-47 and was able to make it back to base - hit it dead on and snapped the pole in half, screwed up the prop governor, but made it back.
Guess I quit blabbing on - thanks for the video.
When these guys got into their 70s and would go to veteran reunions, they were usually in a mood to reminisce. That's why we did all our interviews at these reunions. Thanks for watching.
Be proud!!!
HI RAY! Im sure you realize, as well as others, that there's Literally thousands of these WWII historical Channels (its daunting), but yours is in the "TOP 10" in my opinion. Possibly even the TOP 5 of the Thousands on here.
Thank you for your kind words. Much appreciated. And thanks for watching. Ray
WOW! All 4 are such handsome young soldiers with wonderful smiles!
Bless you gentlemen! You are real heroes! God bless!
The way he pauses when he talks had me thinking that my computer was freezing up.
In a word: Guts!
Very nice photo of the two of you at the end Ray. You likely have a very disarming demeanor about you to get these guys to open up.
Thank you. I always felt as the interviewer, it was my job to get the person to relax enough that they could tell their story - and once they got comfortable enough to tell their story, then I tried to stay out of the way. Thanks for watching.
go visit the 390th bomb group Museum at the Pima air and space museum in Tucson AZ. Very interesting worth a visit.
much respect to him....one can only imagine.
I could not think of a more dangerous occupation being a member of the underground or Resistance. The people who tried to help the Allied crews shot down are true heroes. The Germans would show them no mercy.
God bless our veterans!! 🇱🇷
Thank you
Great Story!
you probably can't be afraid of heights and be in the ball turret
If you haven't watched it, you might watch our video "Shot Down Over Poland" where the pilot (Louis Hernandez) ironically indicated he didn't want to bail out because he was afraid of heights. Here's the link: ruclips.net/video/22LRSGZ61B0/видео.html
Another great interview, but what's up with the unnecessarily long intro?
Heroes all of you 👍🇬🇧
God bless him 🙏🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I didn't catch what year he was shot down ?
I think it was early 1945. By the way, you can watch George Marco's complete interview at the following link: ruclips.net/video/qiKnmgZTvGk/видео.html
if he was 20 in 45, then he should be about 82 in 07. he still looks young !!
Yes, he was 82 when we interviewed him and still working as a crane operator. Thanks for watching.
They must not have technically been in German occupied territory, because if they were they would have been categorized as "evaders" and would not have been allowed to fly over enemy territory again for fear the Germans would extract information from them about the underground people that assisted their escape
It sounds as if they were pretty close to a very fluid and changing front line.
The removal from Ops of returning evaders or escaped PoWs was standard before Overlord, but was less likely (unlikely) to be an issue after the invasion. Once rhat part of the Low Countries was in Allied hands (and likely to remain so) the threat of leaked identities or other information was largely nugatory.
Certainly, before Overlord there was significant (and justified) concern about resistance network identities, locations, routes and personnel being compromised.
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Crashes in Belgium and hides in a Polish families barn !