I was a jet engine mechanic with VF-41 the Black Aces at the time of that incident. Shortly after the planes returned to the Nimitz the general quarter alarm sounded because the ships radar detected incoming unidentified aircraft approaching us. It turned out to be a false alarm and the planes were from the USS Forestall that was operating with Nimitz during that time.
I was with VMFA-115 Hyd Shop I always called it my Kaddafy Weekend our Phantoms helped turn some back we went to General Quarter right after the splash Down for one day 24 hours USS Forrestal What told us something was up is when we did a U Turn at the Rock of Gilbralter
@@hicksindustries9518 If you decide to join the Navy make sure you know what job you want. In my case the recruiter knew I wanted to work on Navy planes so in boot camp I was not a Seaman Recruit I was an Airman Recruit.
Yarnhub goes to show that it's not just about the graphics, but the cinematography as a whole that dictates the enjoyability of a video/animation. Very good visual storytelling as usual, and of course audio storytelling as well!
Amazing video as always, Yarnhub. A couple of stories you may be interested in are from the seige of Malta in WW2. One where fighter ace George Beurling of 249 squadron shot down a BF109 at a range of 800 yards while in a climbing turn. The other being that of a Bristol Beaufort crew who were shot down after attacking an Axis freighter. The crew were picked up and handed over to the Italians, who took them to Corfu and treated them well. Shortly after, the crew of the Beaufort was boarded onto a seaplane and were being flown to Taranto for interrogation. It was then that the Beaufort crew overpowered the Italians and forced the pilot to fly at gunpoint towards Sicily, and when sighting the island, made the Italian pilot turn for Malta, where they were intercepted by a patrolling Spitfire. The seaplane landed and the Beaufort crew came out, flying anything white to show to the Spitfire to not fire on the seaplane. An RAF rescue launch was sent to capture the Italian seaplane and its crew and return the Beaufort crew to Malta. A seaplane tender being used to tow the seaplane to St Paul's Bay, Malta
You guys did a great job on the F14 cockpits together with the masks and helmets. You even made the WPN selection buttons animate with the letters on it.
I was about to comment on it, the work is amazing. However, these (1981) F-14As have a few details wrong. The most noticeable for me was the HUD, on every tomcat until 200 it was always just projected onto the front windscreen. The Sparrowhawk (F-14B 2000s upgrade) collimating HUD was as referenced above not installed until the 2000s.
Another noticeable one is the PTID in the aft cockpit, I have spent far too many hours staring at the simulated fishbowl display of the F-14B (and A) in DCS to not notice this.
@@notalexzander2 I didn't spend much time in the RIO seat compared to pilot seat. I too understand those details. But you can't expect them to animate every detail. RAZBAM took years to make their model and these guys probably just took months. That alone is an accomplishment. 👏
when i watch videos like this with animations i tend to get a little nitpicky trying to find inaccuracies but the attention to detail in animations from this channel never disappoints
I'm not sure how that second Libyan pilot managed to survive, he must have ejected before being hit or something. During a documentary on the Persian Gulf War, I saw a US pilot (of a F-15 I believe) give testimony of his encounter with two Iraqi MiG-29s, he and his wingman ended up killing one while the other went into a excessively fast dive during their dogfight and violently smashed into the ground. I have heard reports of multiple fatal dogfights in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War also. A fair number of modern pilots still die in aerial combat even with all the updated tech.
It all depends on where your hit. Those missiles in video was probably with a small warhead, while others comes with proximity warheads(sending out thousands of small projectile). Then your chance to survive falls drastically if hit in the front
One of your earliest subscribers. I mean the improvement is enormous but time taking too. Practice makes perfect. You guys are a perfect example. Great graphics. Great storytelling.
this man and his team (or just himself) are capable of making weekly videos with so much effort, and to the point where if this man made a movie, people would pay.
@@Yarnhub Hi it would be so cool if you could make a movies and put them on RUclips and even dvd I would like to see one on the Red baron ,bloody april , and the korean war mig 15s vs f86
@@Yarnhub that would be brilliant I would like to see a few full length video made on ww1 aviation about bloody april 1917 and one the Red baron from 1916-1918 and one the korean war a f86 squadron against mig 15s like 90 minutes long
This is truly a masterpiece, those graphics are damn looking good, Plus the top gun references, the coffee scene, and Maverick and Goose's helmets. 10/10
Ezekiel 18:21 KJV [21] But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
WOW. Beautiful animations. The facial features were incredible in this one, plus the details like the smoke on the runway. You guys are always so great at improving.
The quality of videos have gone leaps and bounds. Especially the shots. The jerking effect of camera at 4:17 gives goosebumps. Kudoos to the team. Keep getting better!
After watching top gun maverick last week this is almost feels like I’m watching it again. 04:11 was such a nice touch with the wings actually sweeping back. This video was AMAZING!! All hail the flying dorito!
With respects to the movie. You mean the F-14. All hail the F-14. The carrier aircraft that is still all business to kick ass and take names. None since have given such national pride and respect. Gone the days of national pride in a aircraft that even in head on parked this aircraft had that attitude saying please mess with me. We are you going? No one wants to have a fight? I'm going to miss this aircraft.
@@dong7474 The F-14 is bout the attitude of the nation it was built from. Ground up it says this warplane is going to kick but. This plane didn't lie even on the drawing boards. Promised to give a very serious jet fighter for the Navy. Look at the head on veiw of this plane. It wins hands down. None since has a aircraft extrude national pride.
@@rayhatton7683 all that blahblah and you failed to notice how bad the Tomcat was. Stop overrating the F-14 so badly, your comment looks cringey right now. When it comes to US jet fighters the true pride of USA was and still is the F-15. Nothing retires the bird, not even time itself.
@@Leadblast For the Navy fighters tell me what has better performance and the capability. F-15 is air force. This is Navy. So why bring up something that is at it's core true. Even in book form this fighter is still the gold standard for the Navy. The F-15 isn't for the sea. The F-14 was straight from the gate intended to fight in this element. Cringe really was this story bout that plane. Let's ask the comments?
Hey Yarnhub, ive been watching since he release of the video abou the bombers who flew piggyback I love your videos just watched the video about the captured pilot who stole a German FW-190 and the one about where the pilot chased a enemy chines fighter threw there territory and his freind sadly drowned keep up the awesome work my dude!
The F 14 was one hell of a fighter but it's avionics and electrical system were a maintenance nightmare, especially on a sea going ship. Not surprised they had several failures during that episode
Awesome timing on this upload! I'm working on a youth event with a local aviation museum that has one of the last Tomcats to fly in the US, and we're trying to make it a little bit Top Gun themed. Spectacular video too, as always.
My gosh I was surprised how the tone of this change with the music and the quality of the animation! Edit: The references to Top Gun are awesome! This event was dubbed as the Real Top Gun
You guys improved so much I remember watching old vids like the night witches and thinking how cool the animations are you guys who work on these vids are truly awesome
my husband loves the F-14 even though he came from an Air Force family it’s on his list of 4 the F-14,F-15,F/A-18 and F-16. I’m also hooked on this videos of history done very well
Bruh this animation is amazing before it's only 2D old pub now it's just fantastic animation good job making this animation and the accurate of animation it's just perfect
This channel is sky rocketing so fast, I remember when you guys had like 20k subscribers, It's a really lovely feeling to be a subscriber at the moment, well done bois
I love history videos, I've quickly been running out of things to watch, I've watched just about every video on this channel, but yet I still find myself coming back to many of these stories because they're just that good, keep up the good work and keep flying!
www.patreon.com/yarnhub Please Support the Channel so we can make more videos. Thanks !
Cool
Super
Great balls of fire
Broke so I cant
@@JayRey117 rip
If you guys ever make a movie, I would definitely pay to watch. Thank you guys for the quality content your team provides for free.
@Emil Lau Larsen who hasn’t?
Same
I dont know. Their animation is kinda wack now...
@@aadamshrf disagree
@@aadamshrf the animations on the aircraft and the people are really good still
After watching Top Gun, I’m just smirking all the references and the scenes with clear inspiration from the film! You’ve outdone yourself Yarnhub!
I believe they called it international relations
Glad I'm not the only one that noticed.
Same as me here!
My favorite must be the helmets, h a n k
Yah if you pay attention you can see some of the references
I was a jet engine mechanic with VF-41 the Black Aces at the time of that incident. Shortly after the planes returned to the Nimitz the general quarter alarm sounded because the ships radar detected incoming unidentified aircraft approaching us. It turned out to be a false alarm and the planes were from the USS Forestall that was operating with Nimitz during that time.
I was with VMFA-115 Hyd Shop I always called it my Kaddafy Weekend our Phantoms helped turn some back we went to General Quarter right after the splash Down for one day 24 hours USS Forrestal What told us something was up is when we did a U Turn at the Rock of Gilbralter
i would love to work on a carrier. when im older im joining the navy
@@hicksindustries9518 If you decide to join the Navy make sure you know what job you want. In my case the recruiter knew I wanted to work on Navy planes so in boot camp I was not a Seaman Recruit I was an Airman Recruit.
@@richardgeorge3136 I'm gonna be a pilot
underrated coment.
The F-14 Tomcat was my first love when it comes to jets. The folding wings were just the coolest thing to me when I was 5 years old.
Apparently doesn't take much to make your day.
@@JohnVKaravitischil bro
I thought you loved it because of....
Tom and Jerry
They are not folding, they are sweeping
were you born mid 1900's ?
Yarnhub goes to show that it's not just about the graphics, but the cinematography as a whole that dictates the enjoyability of a video/animation. Very good visual storytelling as usual, and of course audio storytelling as well!
feels like a storytelling from our grandma.
Yeah but how did the F-14 Tomcats at the start crash from the weight of the balls of the pilots
The best animation ive seen in videos like this
Gotta love the hints to Top Gun. The quality of these videos is unparalleled.
Because the movie was based on these events.
SU pilot: *casually flying*
F-14 pilots: we've been trying to reach you about your aircraft's extended warranty
Y e s
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@jhundeeguillermo6790 this translates to forks
@@lucaswar7989 nice
The Su-22 were the one facing head on head with F-14
Amazing video as always, Yarnhub.
A couple of stories you may be interested in are from the seige of Malta in WW2. One where fighter ace George Beurling of 249 squadron shot down a BF109 at a range of 800 yards while in a climbing turn.
The other being that of a Bristol Beaufort crew who were shot down after attacking an Axis freighter. The crew were picked up and handed over to the Italians, who took them to Corfu and treated them well. Shortly after, the crew of the Beaufort was boarded onto a seaplane and were being flown to Taranto for interrogation. It was then that the Beaufort crew overpowered the Italians and forced the pilot to fly at gunpoint towards Sicily, and when sighting the island, made the Italian pilot turn for Malta, where they were intercepted by a patrolling Spitfire. The seaplane landed and the Beaufort crew came out, flying anything white to show to the Spitfire to not fire on the seaplane. An RAF rescue launch was sent to capture the Italian seaplane and its crew and return the Beaufort crew to Malta. A seaplane tender being used to tow the seaplane to St Paul's Bay, Malta
I cannot help myself, the carrier scenes remind me of Topgun 1. Even the coffee scene. Awesome job @Yarnhub folks!
It is about f-14 so topgun the first thing ever comes in mind
Didn't you notice? The helmets of the pilots strongly resemble Cougar, Merlin, Maverick and Goose. I thought that was an awesome touch!
This story of sort was the base for the first Topgun
Wow it's almost like it's a reference
The Gulf of Sydria incident was part of what inspired the events of Top Gun.
This is excellent content. It’s hard to find good recounts of aerial combat in history. Glad to see y’all do it the right way!
You guys did a great job on the F14 cockpits together with the masks and helmets. You even made the WPN selection buttons animate with the letters on it.
I was about to comment on it, the work is amazing.
However, these (1981) F-14As have a few details wrong. The most noticeable for me was the HUD, on every tomcat until 200 it was always just projected onto the front windscreen. The Sparrowhawk (F-14B 2000s upgrade) collimating HUD was as referenced above not installed until the 2000s.
Another noticeable one is the PTID in the aft cockpit, I have spent far too many hours staring at the simulated fishbowl display of the F-14B (and A) in DCS to not notice this.
@@notalexzander2 I didn't spend much time in the RIO seat compared to pilot seat. I too understand those details. But you can't expect them to animate every detail. RAZBAM took years to make their model and these guys probably just took months. That alone is an accomplishment. 👏
apart from the British voices of the F-14 pilots this was pretty good!
@@thelonelypigeon9554 The 14 module was made by HB, not RB. If it was RB, it would be Mirage 2000 quality or worse.
when i watch videos like this with animations i tend to get a little nitpicky trying to find inaccuracies but the attention to detail in animations from this channel never disappoints
You guys have improved over the year tremendously
hello brother
I agree
I agree
2:00 is it just me, or do these guys bear a resemblance to maverick and goose?
Years** they’ve been at this for a long time now
1:33 the top gun reference is absolutely gold 🎉
Part of what makes modern air combat so idolized is that frequently all parties involved survive. It's good to hear
Maybe not all but yes its interesting to see how combat is seen when it doesn't has to end with death.
7:30 there's something interesting in this encounter that the Libyan pilots were rescued. I was sure the USA and only the USA had CSAR capabilities
As Gustav Rödel said “You shoot at a machine, not a man.”
I'm not sure how that second Libyan pilot managed to survive, he must have ejected before being hit or something. During a documentary on the Persian Gulf War, I saw a US pilot (of a F-15 I believe) give testimony of his encounter with two Iraqi MiG-29s, he and his wingman ended up killing one while the other went into a excessively fast dive during their dogfight and violently smashed into the ground. I have heard reports of multiple fatal dogfights in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War also. A fair number of modern pilots still die in aerial combat even with all the updated tech.
It all depends on where your hit. Those missiles in video was probably with a small warhead, while others comes with proximity warheads(sending out thousands of small projectile). Then your chance to survive falls drastically if hit in the front
The amount of Top Gun References made me smile. Good work
The graphics have really improved overtime it really shows how far this channel has gone from the start keep up the amazing work
people say i have dementia
Man !!!!!!! what a clear cut crisp animation , this is clearly an ERA of animation 2022 onwards !!!!
One of your earliest subscribers. I mean the improvement is enormous but time taking too.
Practice makes perfect. You guys are a perfect example.
Great graphics. Great storytelling.
Anyone noticed the references to Top Gun?? Yarnhub, fantastic job.
this man and his team (or just himself)
are capable of making weekly videos with so much effort, and to the point where if this man made a movie, people would pay.
We have a team.
@@Yarnhub Hi it would be so cool if you could make a movies and put them on RUclips and even dvd I would like to see one on the Red baron ,bloody april , and the korean war mig 15s vs f86
@@Ilikemc_donalds If we get enough people who are interested then maybe we can crowd fund it in furure
@@Yarnhub that would be brilliant I would like to see a few full length video made on ww1 aviation about bloody april 1917 and one the Red baron from 1916-1918 and one the korean war a f86 squadron against mig 15s like 90 minutes long
@@Yarnhub Hi Yarnhub have a merry Christmas and Happy New year
6:54 god Damn This little shot shows how much the animations have improved. Keep up the great work these videos are quite interesting
Let’s take a glorious hour to appreciate how much this guy researches to bring us great history
Clearly he doesnt do enough research. At 8:00 he said it was the only encounter, while there was an engagement between 2x tomcats and 2x floggers
The council completely missed that
@@alexnovak3319 💀
Like the maverick helmet art a lot, nice little detail
Amazing job correctly rendering the F14 cockpit on the RIO and pilot side. As always, getting better and better.
This is truly a masterpiece, those graphics are damn looking good, Plus the top gun references, the coffee scene, and Maverick and Goose's helmets. 10/10
Yeah the attention to detail just shows their work ethic
Which part is the maverick and goose helmet?
@@zayyanhakim747 6:04 here you can appreciate both (but only the helmet's color, not the name on it)
also ice and slider helmet, and "buzzing the tower". very nice references
The soundtrack of this video is amazing! Good work!
The fact that yall started thus as just a fun Hobbie is insane because you're passion and work ethic shows in your product
This is some hollywood movie quality! Incredible
This was one of the best works your team has done. The story was amazing and so were the graphics. Please keep posting such content for free.
THAT LOOKS SO HYPER REALISTIC LIKE VRCHAT
Arguably your best video yet, and we know they'll only improve. Compliments to the team, and I'm excited to see what's in store for us next!
We have come so far, from 2D animations to amazing, clear and clean 3D animation, and I (with many others) have been watching since the start
Respect to lybia, ghadafii was a good man,
You guys never stop improving. It’s amazing!
1:35 i see what you did there i saw the movie
The graphics are amazing compared to some older videos. Love your content, keep on making good vids!
The production quality here is legendary! Thank you !
Been watching this channel since the Spared B-17, it’s nice to see how far this channel is coming. Keep going!
Gotta love the top gun refrences.
Top gun is inspired by this
Great story! Great expressions on the characters too, besides excellent aerial combat scenes!
Ezekiel 18:21 KJV
[21] But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
This is my favorite video of yours. Keep up the good work man.
So many subtle top gun references. Amazing
The helmets were a helluva nice touch.
The top gun vibe is top notched 👌
that was amazing. loved it. loved the animation, the accurate subtitles, the script, and historical context
I love your animations, the graphics, models, lighting, and narration is spot-on. 100% 5 star review for every video.
WOW. Beautiful animations. The facial features were incredible in this one, plus the details like the smoke on the runway. You guys are always so great at improving.
Annnnnnd look now, better every animation.
1:14 - "Radar Intercept Officer", not Radio. I know, nitpicky and pedantic, but just for sake of correctness. Great video.👌
Congrats Yarnhub, I love the way your are teaching History to the younger generations and all crew deserve at least a round of beers
I think this is easily my new favorite video from you guys
Interesting Easter egg (1:30) in reference to the original Top Gun. Nice job!
Dude the Top gun 1 and 2 reference is just cool, thanks for adding it 😊
Tomcats: “lmao we scared them easy”
Libyans: *“We are not done yet”*
Tomcats: *shoot them down*
"Now you are"
@@AlreadyTakenTag they are just ground attack aircraft, and old ones at that
@@AlreadyTakenTag I don't think you're thinking what Captain_Commenter is thinking.
@@wing19816it’s a retort not a superiority thing
Man this is just Top Gun
This is one of my favourite episodes yet! Well done Yarnhub!
Bro this video should reach 10000 likes
I was convinced that I was watching a movie instead of a history lesson, seriously you guys are great.
the helmet at time 2:42 is the desighn for maverick!
The quality of videos have gone leaps and bounds. Especially the shots. The jerking effect of camera at 4:17 gives goosebumps. Kudoos to the team. Keep getting better!
the animation gets better and better
This quality of video, never have been achieved with a small group. Yarnhub, you've done it.
YAY FINALLY SOMETHING ABOUT THE F14
Good lord man, this animation quality. It puts Hollywood to shame. Great work
Some MiG-28 also put Hollywood and Wolfman to shame
MiG-25 pilots: hmm hmm hmm.
F-14 pilots:say cheese its the last thing youll say
After watching top gun maverick last week this is almost feels like I’m watching it again. 04:11 was such a nice touch with the wings actually sweeping back. This video was AMAZING!!
All hail the flying dorito!
With respects to the movie. You mean the F-14. All hail the F-14. The carrier aircraft that is still all business to kick ass and take names. None since have given such national pride and respect. Gone the days of national pride in a aircraft that even in head on parked this aircraft had that attitude saying please mess with me. We are you going? No one wants to have a fight? I'm going to miss this aircraft.
@@rayhatton7683 …what?
@@dong7474 The F-14 is bout the attitude of the nation it was built from. Ground up it says this warplane is going to kick but. This plane didn't lie even on the drawing boards. Promised to give a very serious jet fighter for the Navy. Look at the head on veiw of this plane. It wins hands down. None since has a aircraft extrude national pride.
@@rayhatton7683 all that blahblah and you failed to notice how bad the Tomcat was. Stop overrating the F-14 so badly, your comment looks cringey right now. When it comes to US jet fighters the true pride of USA was and still is the F-15. Nothing retires the bird, not even time itself.
@@Leadblast For the Navy fighters tell me what has better performance and the capability. F-15 is air force. This is Navy. So why bring up something that is at it's core true. Even in book form this fighter is still the gold standard for the Navy. The F-15 isn't for the sea. The F-14 was straight from the gate intended to fight in this element. Cringe really was this story bout that plane. Let's ask the comments?
I loved that top gun reference with the coffee guy
This is why I love this channel.
Hey Yarnhub, ive been watching since he release of the video abou the bombers who flew piggyback I love your videos just watched the video about the captured pilot who stole a German FW-190 and the one about where the pilot chased a enemy chines fighter threw there territory and his freind sadly drowned keep up the awesome work my dude!
this is high quality content i would never want to miss
The F 14 was one hell of a fighter but it's avionics and electrical system were a maintenance nightmare, especially on a sea going ship. Not surprised they had several failures during that episode
the amount of Top Gun 1 references in this vid and especially that Iceman teeth bite on 2:03
You’re the first to comment on that !
I legit LOVE the animations, they've gotten so MUCH better. Also, the song is just so beautifully on SPOT!
This is simply amazing, the best one of its kind. You guys provide this excellent piece of art for free! You guys really made my day
Yarnhub animations are just getting better and better overtime.
Keep it up Yarnhub!
I love this more modern war story! I hope Yarnhub does more 1980+ stories!
this is my favorite yarnhub video yet, the animation and the flow is just SO GOOD!
Wow the clouds in this video! They looked amazing! You've come such a long way it's incredible! Well done Yarnhub!
These animations are getting extremely good, well done!
I really like the modern videos and the graphics look very nice Good job as always 👍🏽
A truly spectacular animation, Yarnhub have outdone themselves with this one
Awesome timing on this upload! I'm working on a youth event with a local aviation museum that has one of the last Tomcats to fly in the US, and we're trying to make it a little bit Top Gun themed. Spectacular video too, as always.
Please carry on with the mystery channel I think it’s great
Quite a fine production from Yarnhub as per usual, keep it up fellas.
This is the best history channel!!!
My gosh I was surprised how the tone of this change with the music and the quality of the animation! Edit: The references to Top Gun are awesome! This event was dubbed as the Real Top Gun
As soon as I saw the thumbnail and title, Danger Zone plays inside my head😊
You guys improved so much I remember watching old vids like the night witches and thinking how cool the animations are you guys who work on these vids are truly awesome
my husband loves the F-14 even though he came from an Air Force family it’s on his list of 4
the F-14,F-15,F/A-18 and F-16. I’m also hooked on this videos of history done very well
At 2:35 i like the helmet design, they should use it in a movie
yeah, one with the best pilots as well
@@FunnyFogyeah and maybe they should name it after the navy’s top flight school. Maybe “top gun?”
Bruh this animation is amazing before it's only 2D old pub now it's just fantastic animation good job making this animation and the accurate of animation it's just perfect
What an improvement in animation from the last video, really love your content, keep it up! Love the many Top Gun references
oh my god just when i thought the animations couldnt get any better, this is incredible
This channel is sky rocketing so fast, I remember when you guys had like 20k subscribers, It's a really lovely feeling to be a subscriber at the moment, well done bois
Thanks for making the best content have a great day.
Can we all agree the F-14 is the most beautiful and armed plane?
No. The coolest fighter is the F-15 by far.
But this is a cool Yarnhub video regardless
I love history videos, I've quickly been running out of things to watch, I've watched just about every video on this channel, but yet I still find myself coming back to many of these stories because they're just that good, keep up the good work and keep flying!
0:53 "Watch the Birdie"
I literally was doing research on the F-14 and this shows up in my recommendation WHEN I was learning about Gulf of Sidra! I LOVE THIS!!
I absolutley love ur content and love the way you potray history and greats stories .
Love from India