RAF FlashMob For The Queen's 90th Birthday

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  • Опубликовано: 22 ноя 2024

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  • @davewhiteside6698
    @davewhiteside6698 5 лет назад +208

    Having served in the RAF myself, I can't help feeling a tinge of pride, as I watch these lads doing what they do best. The Queen's Colour Squadron, the finest drill display team in the world!

    • @terrychatfield6671
      @terrychatfield6671 4 года назад +6

      They were really good however, I will have to disagree with you. They pale in comparison to the USMC Silent Drill Team.... and as a drill team they should be carrying the greatest British rifle ever made the Lee-Enfield SMLE MkIII... those SA-80s suck as a both a drill rifle and a combat rifle...

    • @dannyrobertson7046
      @dannyrobertson7046 4 года назад +5

      @@terrychatfield6671 The SA80 is a fine rifle for drill and combat, she's a beauty in my opinion

    • @cherylparks9449
      @cherylparks9449 2 года назад +2

      @@terrychatfield6671 Yes, The President's Own, 8th and I Street, Washington DC 💕

    • @Rachel-ig2uq
      @Rachel-ig2uq Год назад +4

      U should be proud that use to be u. Thanku for serving us all xxx

    • @davewhiteside6698
      @davewhiteside6698 Год назад +1

      Thank you for your kind comments Rachel. I appreciate what you say. Take care and God bless you. @@Rachel-ig2uq

  • @maximillianafrancine1451
    @maximillianafrancine1451 Год назад +93

    My goodness! And well did she deserve this tribute. She is sorely missed. Epitome of correctness and loyalty. Always got on with the job even in the midst of dreadful family embarrassments which were no fault of hers. Rest in peace.

    • @alexmccoy8167
      @alexmccoy8167 Год назад

      to paraphrase mel brooks.. - its good to be the queen

    • @wannabetrucker7475
      @wannabetrucker7475 9 месяцев назад

      I think the Princess Royal is a lot like her mum: Get on with the job, no fuss...very stalwart

  • @jonathandunseath741
    @jonathandunseath741 2 года назад +19

    And that Ladies and Gentlemen. Is why the Queens Colour Squadron, of the RAF Regiment. Are the best at drill in the world. 🇬🇧

  • @starlight1867
    @starlight1867 Год назад +68

    As a very proud mum of one of them, I have watched them many times and (being totally unbiased !) they are faultless every time. Well done lads, our active military and veterans are not appreciated or respected enough in this country. A sad reflection of our current society and times…….

    • @imatsuka
      @imatsuka 5 месяцев назад +9

      Your boy performance was wonderful, you raised a wonderful man❤

    • @robertlangley1664
      @robertlangley1664 3 месяца назад +3

      So true

    • @raybenstead2548
      @raybenstead2548 Месяц назад +2

      I was posted to RAF Upwood in 1961 after boy entrant training, both the Queens colour squadron and No2 squadron were there at the time. If you think American drill sergeants are tough then meet an RAF regiment warrant officer.

    • @robertlangley1664
      @robertlangley1664 Месяц назад

      The biggest problem with all our wonderful service men and women,is all British governments since the 1950s they haven’t invested enough money in to the system to support our armed forces,but we can spend fifteen billion pounds on illegal foreigners something is wrong with our country? And corrupt politicians

  • @helenthornton5074
    @helenthornton5074 5 лет назад +287

    Thank you to the lady that filmed this so that the people who couldn't stand and watch and the people that couldn't be there could see it. Well done to the flash mob.

    • @kathrynmcmillan6771
      @kathrynmcmillan6771 5 лет назад +11

      Thank you Helen.

    • @cynsalm2288
      @cynsalm2288 3 года назад +5

      I loved this!

    • @jimmykouba4494
      @jimmykouba4494 2 года назад +5

      @@kathrynmcmillan6771 Thank you Kathryn for recording and posting this beautiful performance.

  • @dutchgram3799
    @dutchgram3799 Год назад +21

    This is a wonderful way to acknowledge the Queen's birthday and those that were there were treated with this fine display. Love how Great Britain shows the world class and dignity. Love all the uniforms etc. Carry on.

  • @maureenjohnstone5989
    @maureenjohnstone5989 3 года назад +62

    As a Londoner living in New Zealand, it was wonderful to see these guys marching and brought me alot of nostalgia. Great stuff.👏👏👏👏

  • @andrewbazeley7274
    @andrewbazeley7274 2 года назад +55

    Absolutely brilliant 👌🇬🇧🇬🇧 it brings a tear to your eyes with pride , l am so blessed and proud to be an ENGLISHMAN 🇬🇧GOD SAVE THE QUEEN

    • @sallyannwheeler6327
      @sallyannwheeler6327 Год назад +3

      Paid a Anghofio yr Scots a ni Cymraes! ( Don’t forget us Welsh and the Scots!!!!)🤔🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @MarkTheMorose
    @MarkTheMorose 5 лет назад +496

    Imagine you were a visitor to this country, stepped off the train at Liverpool Street and were greeted by this. ;)

    • @melisamorgan7687
      @melisamorgan7687 3 года назад +20

      Some wud think it's a norm for visitors to get that treatment

    • @rhysthompson9586
      @rhysthompson9586 3 года назад +25

      Probably think "I passed through customs fine please dont shoot me!"

    • @scottsdale530
      @scottsdale530 3 года назад +11

      You'd think you were entering a nation of a totalitarian dictators.

    • @hedgemist691
      @hedgemist691 3 года назад +12

      Wot, you mean this doesn't happen every day...

    • @ronwheeler529
      @ronwheeler529 3 года назад +10

      I think that would be the most exciting thing that I could imagine.

  • @junecorry268
    @junecorry268 5 лет назад +100

    Love, love, love it as simple as that, proud to be BRITISH. That's why we are what we are and don't let anyone take it away.

    • @rw8733
      @rw8733 2 года назад +6

      Nobody does it better than us. God bless Mrs Queen.

    • @anneashley5110
      @anneashley5110 Год назад +2

      Amen to that

  • @jmac7361
    @jmac7361 3 года назад +98

    Even though this was 5 years ago, it is very impressive. It makes you proud to stand for freedom. What an honor for them to celebrate Her Majesty's birthday by doing this show for the people. Hoo hah!

    • @anamontecino5356
      @anamontecino5356 Год назад +1

      ❤❤❤❤ j'aime l'Inglaterre ils donnent le meilleur ♥️♥️♥️💖 pour son pais 💗♥️♥️💖

  • @dougburt2449
    @dougburt2449 6 лет назад +8

    Well Done! Thank you for posting the video!
    My Father served in the RAF and immigrated to the US in the mid fifties. I hope that our "special relationship" can endure with the UK!

  • @wakeupuk3860
    @wakeupuk3860 2 года назад +58

    Brought a little tear to my eye. brought back my marching out parade at RAF Swinderby in 1969 and being very tall I was right guard so my platoon and the two behind me, were all dependent on me keeping a straight line, but someone had parked a van, so I could not see the corner of the hanger my drill instructor had told me to line up with a white pole and a flag for that very purpose. By the time we got to where he halted us, I had swung the whole squadron about 3 metres to the right. I will never forget his swearing and cursing me under his breath as we stood to attention. Thankfully, after boot camp, I can't really recall the 5 years I stayed in, ever having to march like that again. Good thing I did not join the 'Rock Apes' i.e. these RAF Regiment guys were very good, especially it was not on a flat and wide parade ground but in a confined space, with the public having to be controlled and it was quite noisy. Like me using the corner of a hanger to march straight, their timing provided by the music as one unit has to be absolutely perfect. If just one of them makes a mistake (as I did) it can put the rest of the sequence out of order, so they would have practised that routine many times over and not where they actually did it. I was crap at marching but seeing those young men being that good, made me feel very proud to have served in the RAF which greatly changed me for the better and that we still have young people who felt as I did, wanted to defend our country. Back in my days the adverts' said "Join for the sport, comradeship and adventure" but my recruiting officer did not make it very clear, it was a job you may have to put your life on the line for. As an Aerial Photographic Operator was tasked one day to be sitting with my legs hanging out of a Success helicopter, with a great big camera strapped to my chest, which had been used in WW2. I had to press a button to film us passing by bushes on a cliff face in Cyprus that might be hiding Turkish Cypriot arms caches. To my absolute horror, found a machine gun firing at the helicopter I was in, I literally shat my self and was so grateful the pilot pulled off and we went back to Akrotiri airport. My point all those young men now, do not have the soft job I mainly had, which was processing and printing aerial photos back in England. They will be guarding RAF personnel, equipment and planes that often can now be in obscure parts of the world where they will be facing non-regular military personnel i.e. terrorists. That very high level of marching display showed so well they can work together in a very efficient way. All my respect and admiration.

    • @KathyWelch-xx4ug
      @KathyWelch-xx4ug Год назад +2

      Well done! 👍

    • @sharonrushing4034
      @sharonrushing4034 Год назад +1

      @wakeup3860 I wanted to take a moment to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for your country. And to let you know I would have been terrified to have done your job. 😲😳🥺 I'm ok with being in a plane (not a helicopter), but I cannot imagine hanging out the side of one taking pictures!! 🎞🎥📷🛩🚁
      And also wanted to let you know that I am from Florida in the United States. I have a Huge Respect for the military, especially those who are fighting for their country, their lives and their families. My grandfather, father and older brother all served in the army.
      Thank you again for your service. My apologies for such a long response and sending you many blessings

  • @ChrisSmith-yq9pr
    @ChrisSmith-yq9pr Год назад +10

    A spectacular display! The precision and timing was magnificent to watch! A wonderful presentation by the RAF to celebrate Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II birthday! Well Done RAF!!

  • @garrypainter3023
    @garrypainter3023 2 года назад +28

    Although this was several years ago it was nice to watch it again. We are the best in any ceremonial circumstance and the RAF never fail to provide. A great display of drill and arms control and it was wonderful to hear the crowd cheer and applause for a very commendable and warm celebration for our glorious Queen.

    • @gothdogs6300
      @gothdogs6300 2 года назад +3

      Well said & seconded! Yes i'm a goth & love my "alternative " music & dress. But when it comes to pomp & circumstance, my beloved country does it best. I've been to the Edinburgh Festival 3 times to watch the Tattoo. The most amazing spectacle. Made me feel humbled & very proud to see our men & women of the British Forces, the Pipes & Drums, the history & the lone piper, put a lump in my throat the size of a beach ball. So yes. God bless England & our Queen. 👑❤

  • @sharonhull6810
    @sharonhull6810 5 лет назад +46

    As a Canadian accidentally :) born in the US to Canadian Parents in 1953 this brought both a "Stiff Upper Lip" and tears. Dad, United Empire Loyalist Heritage, Mom, Irish American German Heritage. Respect

    • @stanleybuchan4610
      @stanleybuchan4610 3 года назад +2

      Thank you to all our Commonwealth brothers who stepped up to help us in our hour of need.

  • @jimmykouba4494
    @jimmykouba4494 2 года назад +25

    The precision is mind-blowing. You could just make out the 90. A wonderful and beautiful tribute to the Queen. And now that it's April and her 95th. It will be interesting to see what they come up with.

    • @edithbannerman4
      @edithbannerman4 Год назад

      @Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

  • @kaylaireland3494
    @kaylaireland3494 3 года назад +42

    No one in the world does ceremony and millatary like us! Long live the Queen!!!!

  • @donaldparlettjr3295
    @donaldparlettjr3295 7 лет назад +262

    Being prior military I have known Drill& Ceremony. This takes a ton of practice and dedication. Good show guys! And God Save the Queen!

    • @bernadettespeakman355
      @bernadettespeakman355 3 года назад +8

      I expect it instils discipline, working together as a well oiled machine, concentration and focus. All necessary in battle situations. This is not done purely for show, but for physical skill and concentration. Teamwork which is needed in con flict situations. Well done guys. You are superb. My dad had 2 brothers killed in WW1. He never knew them as he was born in 1913. My mum had 2 brothers in WW2. One a gunner on Russion convoys. Torpedoed and woke in a Russian hospital and said they were treated as heroes. The other was badly injured at ElAlamein. Both survived but long gone now.

    • @maryjopaoni3597
      @maryjopaoni3597 3 года назад +4

      I enjoy watching precise drills like this. It absolutely amazes me that everything is so well done.

    • @mariamores6647
      @mariamores6647 Год назад

      887ī

  • @veronicabell5443
    @veronicabell5443 3 года назад +123

    Really well performed. Notice there was no one directing them. I was in the WRAF stationed at Jurby and the RAF came to do the "beating of the retreat" 1963/64 the RAF were perfect in those days. I shed a few tears to see this type of marching again, with lots more moves. Cheers RAF.

    • @suzannekirkwood6392
      @suzannekirkwood6392 3 года назад +14

      Having been in the military myself I can appreciate the hours of practicing it would have taken to be able to make it look so seamless. Well done to these airmen, a very cool tribute

    • @lauriekharding3682
      @lauriekharding3682 2 года назад +4

      I grew up in the RCAF and spent 4 years in West Germany, 1967-1971

    • @TheLhana
      @TheLhana Год назад

      Jurby! Crikey I know the Isle of man well.

    • @BridgetHeagney
      @BridgetHeagney 6 месяцев назад

      Loved.😊😊😊.

  • @junewhite6376
    @junewhite6376 3 года назад +7

    My son retires from the R.A.F this month. He's had such a good life and we thank all for taking care of him. Wishing the boys in blue all the best. X

  • @juggernautautobot7141
    @juggernautautobot7141 3 года назад +140

    As a former airmen of Her Majesties Royal Air Force, this makes me so proud to watch. Always enjoyed the hearing the slap of the rifle during arms drill. Well done lads "PER ARDUA AD ASTRA" and God save our glorious queen

    • @carolempluckrose4188
      @carolempluckrose4188 3 года назад +10

      A salute too from a former WRAF.

    • @lindabartlett2489
      @lindabartlett2489 3 года назад +6

      Thank you for your service Sir.

    • @JetFalcon710
      @JetFalcon710 2 года назад +4

      I may not be from your country, as I am an American, but thank you for your service. Sometimes I find y'all a bit weird, to be honest, but y'all are still awesome

    • @Bob3iy3
      @Bob3iy3 2 года назад

      I'm just a teenager BTW I KNOW YOUR WEAKNESS

    • @Bob3iy3
      @Bob3iy3 2 года назад

      AMEROCA ₱+₱+ yeah

  • @missykowalewski
    @missykowalewski 2 года назад +10

    Great precision drills. U can tell for these soldiers it’s about queen and country. Dedication and pride and a job well done.

  • @wendyh3891
    @wendyh3891 3 года назад +8

    That was so special for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you from South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @margerycollins5200
    @margerycollins5200 2 года назад +8

    I am an American anglophile and my heart bursts with pride to see this.

  • @catherinemcbrierty6899
    @catherinemcbrierty6899 2 месяца назад +1

    Just watched this for the 1st time BRILLIANT and a joy to watch. RIP your majesty .

  • @graycap44
    @graycap44 7 лет назад +230

    I was in the crowd at the time and I thought it was absolutely fantastic! I'm very grateful to whoever posted this as a record of the event. The first (and final) march was "Eagle Squadron". Then followed by the "RAF" and "Luftwaffe" marches from the film "Battle of Britain.

    • @kathrynmcmillan6771
      @kathrynmcmillan6771 7 лет назад +17

      David Bradley so glad you liked it. I managed to work out the best place to stand by speaking with the organizers. I got lucky!!

    • @madhatter909
      @madhatter909 5 лет назад +6

      @@kathrynmcmillan6771 thank you so much.

    • @kathrynmcmillan6771
      @kathrynmcmillan6771 5 лет назад +3

      @@madhatter909 thank you x

    • @farodealer
      @farodealer 3 года назад +4

      the second march was 633 Squadron from the film of the same name

    • @donroberts2126
      @donroberts2126 3 года назад +2

      @@farodealer'Sorry, Katherine. 'Fraid not! David Bradley was - more or less - right. (He's not the actor, is he?) The second one was the 'official' Battle of Britain March from the film of the same name. (I've got the soundtrack......)

  • @biddyboy1570
    @biddyboy1570 7 лет назад +710

    These guys stopped my base being mortered in Afghanistan. This is a serious fighting unit. As you can imagine, when someone saves your arse you build a lot of respect. Oh yeh, and they are good at drill.

    • @susanmarshall574
      @susanmarshall574 5 лет назад +4

      Transcendence

    • @maureenmclelland
      @maureenmclelland 5 лет назад +4

      @lana lake thank you luv

    • @PanzerFalcon2232
      @PanzerFalcon2232 5 лет назад +8

      @lana lake RAF Regiment.

    • @wasp6594
      @wasp6594 5 лет назад +10

      @@PanzerFalcon2232 Queen's Colour Squadron, RAF Regiment. (Just to be a tad picky!).

    • @itsGed
      @itsGed 5 лет назад +12

      @@wasp6594 Rockapes mate ;)

  • @amhunter9619
    @amhunter9619 4 года назад +56

    I've only got two words to say about this ... BLOODY BRILLIANT!

  • @claytonwhitman1608
    @claytonwhitman1608 4 года назад +95

    Salute from your cousins across the Pond!! I have had the privilege and honor to train, work and fight alongside many of our mutual allies, including Her Majesty's Armed Forces, and I love the way you still have that "Old School" flair and polish when marching!! Love that very English sense of humor too!!! #RESPECT!!!

    • @teresamatson4337
      @teresamatson4337 2 года назад +3

      I agree wholeheartedly❤️ and Thank You For You Service Sir! From a very grateful US citizen 🤗💕

    • @philhawley1219
      @philhawley1219 2 года назад

      @bobbybigboyyes That's a hell of a good vid. Beat them twice! Good job they can take a joke like the German's do!

  • @justacrocodile9486
    @justacrocodile9486 5 лет назад +36

    Very crisp precise marching, must have been hours and hours of drill to have perfected that. I wouldn't mind betting every young man there wanted to be one of them and every old man wished he had those young days back again.

  • @WHUFC71
    @WHUFC71 5 лет назад +69

    Good God this makes me so proud to be British and an ex RAF Cadet. God bless you all.

  • @kerryegerton9356
    @kerryegerton9356 Год назад +38

    OMG👏👏👏👏👏 That was incredible. Perfectly executed, I'm so proud to be British🇬🇧🇬🇧 Thank you.

    • @edithbannerman4
      @edithbannerman4 Год назад +1

      @Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

  • @rolandbailey2394
    @rolandbailey2394 5 лет назад +27

    Having spent 15years in the RAF I know the training these guys go thru. It takes hours of practice day day out. I have the upmost
    Repect. For them.

    • @edithbannerman4
      @edithbannerman4 Год назад

      @Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

  • @abracadabra2395
    @abracadabra2395 6 лет назад +19

    I grew up with a dad in the (US) Navy and we took my whole 3rd grade class to a military performance, not unlike this. It was way more intense and exciting, but it was also a huge performance by at least a thousand people. This just reminded me of that fond childhood memory.

  • @goredknight3017
    @goredknight3017 5 лет назад +10

    We need to be proud as a nation and respect and admire that people in the services have given so much so.

  • @loraineparry4671
    @loraineparry4671 2 года назад +16

    LOVED the flash mob celebration for Her Majesty
    The pomp and ceremony can only be done by the British, and boy did they do an absolute terrific rendition
    Loved the whole routine 💓🌻

  • @chelamcguire
    @chelamcguire 4 года назад +14

    What's not to love?! Those are our protectors. God Bless the RAF and all of our Forces. I thought that they did a splendid and flawless display. Only wish that I'd been there.

  • @leilabennett1366
    @leilabennett1366 5 лет назад +11

    I wish I'd been there to see that. Wonderful. A big thank you to all of our armed services people. We appreciate all you do.

  • @alfamaleUK68
    @alfamaleUK68 7 месяцев назад

    My dad, my uncles, and my cousin all served in the RAF........he always said their drill was second to none....... I miss them all, this makes me so proud of their service

  • @Sandra-ww6oz
    @Sandra-ww6oz Год назад +6

    Thankyou for posting this my Dad and Grandad and an Uncle were in the RAF Grandad was in the Battle of Britain WW11 my Dad and Uncle in Signals during the height of the Cold War - so proud of them and even prouder to be a RAF Brat. Thank you so much for posting will share with my Dad he's 85 now and will be absolutely chuffed to see this. ❤🇬🇧

    • @kathrynmcmillan6771
      @kathrynmcmillan6771 Год назад

      thank you for this. I hope your grandad enjoyed it. grandads are ace. mine would have been 103 last monday....

  • @susanleitch8649
    @susanleitch8649 6 лет назад +11

    Excellent show! No screaming and shouting like other armed bodies of men to "motivate" themselves. Just a disciplined squad doing what they were trained to do with no fuss. What more do we need? I would trust them. Soon enough we will all need to. Well done.

  • @gmamahjanet2953
    @gmamahjanet2953 5 лет назад +30

    Blessings from USA. This was amazing! God watch over you all.

  • @weedle30
    @weedle30 3 года назад +6

    Why have I only just seen this four years later? How did I miss it??? Wonderful stuff!! *patriotic tears* - they had better start practising, and do something for Her Maj’s platinum celebration next year!! Good willing and all that! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @TheBavariangirl
    @TheBavariangirl 5 лет назад +52

    The British are without a doubt the "Best" when it comes to the ceremony. Their class, decorum, discipline is top notch. After all, they have been doing this for a thousand years or more. Absolutely magnificent. Her Majesty must be proud as punch, (as this was for her 90th Birthday.)

  • @rw8733
    @rw8733 2 года назад +45

    Bloody brilliant. Proud to be British.

  • @suewilkinson4712
    @suewilkinson4712 4 года назад +29

    So very proud of our armed forces, they too a real hero's. God bless you all, on land, sea and air. 💖

  • @daveaspen6775
    @daveaspen6775 7 лет назад +5

    Christoere I agree with you, brotherly love, so important. I LOVED working with the American Navy, so warm and friendly. We all got on so well together, I will NEVER forget that sunny afternoon, when we all became ONE!

  • @julietrembath5551
    @julietrembath5551 2 года назад +15

    Absolutely BRILLIANT. What a fantastic, faultless performance. Loved it. Proud to be British. ,😊

  • @tracysutton7408
    @tracysutton7408 4 года назад +8

    They make me feel so proud. God bless all who serve and have served❤️

  • @nefertarifrancis6051
    @nefertarifrancis6051 5 лет назад +12

    Oh how I love drills... wonderful job guys, very sharp and on point, I see they made a 90 at the end😍

  • @loveasmr5336
    @loveasmr5336 5 лет назад +24

    My Uncle and Mum were in the RAF both got medals I’m proud of them both

  • @emily.letsendbslintheuk554
    @emily.letsendbslintheuk554 2 года назад +19

    AMAZING, our armed forces are fantastic and aren't appreciated nearly as much as they should be. HUGE HUGE thank you to all the British armed forces you are all amazing people. Was great seeing such a fantastic flashmob dedicated to our Queens 90th birthday by such amazing people

  • @johnthurtell4421
    @johnthurtell4421 4 года назад +25

    Brilliant - as always. I love watching QCS perform - best in the world at precision close order drill!

  • @peachesandcream.2612
    @peachesandcream.2612 5 лет назад +24

    All those fine young men! Nice bit of eye-candy for us ladies! God Bless our service men and women 💕

    • @avalonpark1574
      @avalonpark1574 5 лет назад

      Peaches And Cream. You know those young girls are looking.

  • @8ballphil150
    @8ballphil150 7 лет назад +93

    from an ex WELSH GUARDSMAN ,well done lads .RAF REG always have been good

  • @vdavis4785
    @vdavis4785 3 года назад +28

    The first march, "Eagle Squadron," salutes the American airmen who deployed to Britain in WWII. Listen carefully, and you can hear strains of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Kenneth Alford composed some of the finest marches we have.

    • @Alan-mk9sp
      @Alan-mk9sp Год назад

      At 3.30 the music being played was from the film Battle of Britian.

  • @usaneebeilles9510
    @usaneebeilles9510 3 года назад +1

    This is Awesome. Thank you v much for sharing, your works/efforts is much appreciated.
    I wish you well/healthy. Have a lovely day.

  • @Andrew-is7rs
    @Andrew-is7rs 5 лет назад +4

    What a wonderful piece.
    We are British. Not EU.
    I do not want our people under EU command.
    Thank god we are leaving.
    A wonderful display.
    I wonder how many UK citizens and tourists that day had a smile on their faces after seeing that?!
    👍🇬🇧

  • @jenniferbeattie6861
    @jenniferbeattie6861 Год назад +2

    I love an RAF drill display anytime! My dad served with the RAF as a chaplain after a short spell as an airman.

  • @asmolbean9300
    @asmolbean9300 3 года назад +14

    When I used to drill it was one of the most rewarding things I'd ever done. I didn't realize it at the time, but I do miss it now.

  • @annvong1579
    @annvong1579 Месяц назад

    Thank you for sharing this video. It is always amazing to see their performance.

  • @brendasmith6455
    @brendasmith6455 4 года назад +138

    Brilliant makes one feel so proud to be British 🇬🇧

  • @barbaraallred6552
    @barbaraallred6552 3 года назад +13

    Thank you for that beautiful march. It was really great. That was a great tribute to Queen for her 90th birthday.
    .

  • @daveching
    @daveching 7 лет назад +32

    precision timing well done to the arm force of the UK awesome bunch of team members well done keep up the good work.

  • @marylousherman5471
    @marylousherman5471 10 месяцев назад +1

    On the day of Queen Elizabeth's funeral I was beyond impressed with the fact that every branch of service practiced through the previous night to get every detail right for the funeral procession. That day was a pageant for the ages, showing the commonwealth's appreciation of their monarch.

  • @DeepRedBlue
    @DeepRedBlue Год назад +13

    Amazing. RIP her majesty. We won't see her like again.

  • @ahale9850
    @ahale9850 5 лет назад +21

    I love when they cross walk by one another without bumping or missing a step. I love that.

  • @catlover4971
    @catlover4971 6 лет назад +15

    It was great to see and hear so many onlookers appreciating them

  • @gingerbread6614
    @gingerbread6614 5 лет назад +17

    Thank you so much. Being older people in the USA. That was most enjoyable.

  • @stevebutler7346
    @stevebutler7346 4 года назад +63

    MAKES ME VERY PROUD TO BE BRITISH

    • @dioxazine2907
      @dioxazine2907 3 года назад +1

      Yas

    • @dioxazine2907
      @dioxazine2907 3 года назад

      @@user-um2lt7ki9m yas I also like watching the Fireworks on TV that are in London :3

    • @luisrodinbranzuela4854
      @luisrodinbranzuela4854 3 года назад

      Whats all this then

    • @stevebutler7346
      @stevebutler7346 3 года назад

      @@luisrodinbranzuela4854 Click on pictures top right hand corner It’s for the Queens 90 th Birthday

    • @dotregan1506
      @dotregan1506 3 года назад

      Me too, I used to love watching The Royal Tournament each year, but they dont do it any more. Plus we wont be having Trooping the Colour AGAIN!! this year. Dont know about you, but brings a lump to my throat.

  • @judyduckett1225
    @judyduckett1225 2 года назад +6

    How utterly brilliant! From Tasmania, Australia! Love it!!

  • @ktwashere5637
    @ktwashere5637 3 года назад +6

    so incredible! I love flashmobs. There need to be more of them.

  • @larainehopper6214
    @larainehopper6214 2 года назад +1

    Wow wonderful thank you so much for you service to our country

  • @arribaficationwineho32
    @arribaficationwineho32 3 года назад +4

    I was hoping to see them do stairs in formation! Thanks to whomever posted this. Spectacular. Edited to say angles and curves are hard but they were perfect!

  • @boardwalker72
    @boardwalker72 Год назад

    As an ex-RAF serviceman myself, I can honestly say that took precision and hours of practice, Fantastic!

  • @susanleigh1884
    @susanleigh1884 5 лет назад +16

    My Dad would of been in tears watching this, he would of been so proud.

  • @Aussiemarco
    @Aussiemarco 7 лет назад +73

    I wonder how many people missed their train because they were watching this! Great stuff, thanks for sharing.

    • @beckymurphy4714
      @beckymurphy4714 6 лет назад +4

      I couldn't believe the amount of people who ignored it completely. I would gladly be late for whatever I was going to if I stumbled across something like this.

  • @jimdevlin2138
    @jimdevlin2138 3 года назад +19

    I LOve how the guys heads go up a bit and their shoulders are squarer when the battle of Britain music starts at 3.30

  • @MrJackandy123
    @MrJackandy123 7 лет назад +25

    fantastic show....uk forces are the best long live the queen....thanks for sharing...PROUD TO BE BRITISH BORN AND BRED..love you all.

    • @barbarahallinan1151
      @barbarahallinan1151 7 лет назад +3

      andrew.............british no longer brexit scots leaving ulster will join the republic..........you are only usa puppets

    • @annbest7453
      @annbest7453 7 лет назад +8

      Barbara Hallinan - I think your dingle is longer than your dangle, you can get treatment for that you know. Don't diss the Brits

    • @chocolatcats
      @chocolatcats 7 лет назад +2

      don't be such a politically correct bore...........beat me but don't bore me and yes...I'm a friggin American! and proud.

    • @jamesevans938
      @jamesevans938 7 лет назад

      Barbara Hallinan Scots might not leave they did vote no

  • @mscott3918
    @mscott3918 6 лет назад +127

    This is faultless and a fantastic tribute to The Queen

    • @degodzelf7434
      @degodzelf7434 3 года назад

      I didnt see there Fred,is he really dead? I didn't hear Fred,this Queen music is sad.Maybe I dont know what really rock'n'roll mean,is it realy tribute of Queen?I rather watch the show of mr Been ,fuck birthday of queen.I am poor human being ,nobody is up above ,no one is king or queen.I enjoy the wine & bread,give us real Oueen,where is my friend Fred?

    • @gailknight3128
      @gailknight3128 2 года назад +4

      @@degodzelf7434 I think you really need to grow up.

  • @abwo47
    @abwo47 3 года назад

    Great show, compliments from an ex RNLAF nco. RAF...the best there is..................

  • @charliecockayne9568
    @charliecockayne9568 3 года назад +3

    A big thank you to Britain's military, to all people who have been, will be and are in the military. You make Britain proud

  • @djdaz72
    @djdaz72 Год назад +1

    Bloody marvellous, my dad was ex RAF and he was so proud of them, had me crying too proud of our armed forces 🇬🇧

  • @moonpics
    @moonpics Год назад +5

    Outstanding. This kind of precision takes months to get right, and they nailed it. Great choice of music: Eagle Squadron, Battle of Britain theme, Aces High march (both from the Battle of Britain soundtrack), and ending with Eagle Squadron reprise. Kinda missed the RAF March Past, but nothing could spoil this performance.

  • @dotregan1506
    @dotregan1506 2 года назад +1

    What amazes me is the people walking nonchalantly past like nothing is happening. I would love to have been there to see this. Fantastic.

  • @ianmurray908
    @ianmurray908 7 лет назад +313

    One hell of a show thanks for sharing god bless our service men & women

    • @janmacdonald7170
      @janmacdonald7170 7 лет назад +3

      Ian Murray was

    • @chocolatcats
      @chocolatcats 7 лет назад +2

      You got that right...

    • @vectorbrony3473
      @vectorbrony3473 7 лет назад +2

      Thanks

    • @dennisgray4878
      @dennisgray4878 7 лет назад +1

      Agree!

    • @gsenrum6252
      @gsenrum6252 7 лет назад +1

      The royalty is just a waste of money....north worth the billion pounds/year for these silly shows...it needs to be abolished and people need that money

  • @NelsonHarry
    @NelsonHarry 6 лет назад +25

    YES!!! That took me back to my RAF Regiment days. A short stint at QCS I say short stint because I was sent back to my regiment after 6 months as new intake towered above me, :) But I did enjoy the pomp and pageantry. Happy 100 years to my fellow RAFians

  • @terri348
    @terri348 2 года назад +5

    Lovely to see! Also the respect shown by the passengers as these guys saluted Her Majesty!

  • @sooskevington6144
    @sooskevington6144 Год назад +2

    As ex WRAF I have to say I was proud to see the display those RAF Regiment boys put on.

  • @regn7786
    @regn7786 2 года назад +13

    As an Australian, I am moved. God save our Queen!

  • @hayabusabart
    @hayabusabart 3 года назад +2

    The precision of it all .. brilliant love the fixing of the bayonets and the Battle of Britain music.. also the Luftwaffe March tune.. so glad these guys are on our side. Well done lads

  • @odd_shoes
    @odd_shoes 5 лет назад +25

    Don't get how they never crash into each other in the bit at 05:10! Very clever.

  • @bellemoonvintagewelshblank5249
    @bellemoonvintagewelshblank5249 Год назад +2

    Absolutely love it! My son is in the RAF - proudest Mum ❤️

  • @hamonangans1948
    @hamonangans1948 2 года назад +3

    Speechless! Pure perfection! Great work RAF! Makes me proud to have spent my childhood in Britain :-)

  • @lynnequintonsandall2126
    @lynnequintonsandall2126 Год назад +1

    Made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end. Absolutely marvellous.

  • @NelsonHarry
    @NelsonHarry 6 лет назад +217

    It's a shame the girl filming this missed the concept of the finishing move, 90. ALL those manoeuvres were done on a single word of command. Brilliant lads, well done!

    • @maureenmcglynn638
      @maureenmcglynn638 5 лет назад +11

      Absolutely wonderful. Brought back all of my childhood memories watching my dad. He was in the Lancs. Fusilliers Band in Colchester. I live in California but love watching British Military, there's nothing like it in the world. Brilliant job R.A.F.

    • @kathrynmcmillan6771
      @kathrynmcmillan6771 5 лет назад +20

      Concept not at all missed. Impossible to film full breadth of display.

    • @richarddavies1163
      @richarddavies1163 5 лет назад +2

      @@maureenmcglynn638 Some of the American forces not bad to some brilliant arms drill

    • @shearslisa
      @shearslisa 5 лет назад +2

      @@richarddavies1163 oh you mean the ones that provoke the wars or just invade?

  • @sooskevington6144
    @sooskevington6144 Год назад +1

    When I was doing my trade training (Supp-A) at RAF Hereford in summer 1973, we had quite a lot of parades & high-ranking visitors. The music we marched to was provided by the RAF Apprentices band. They could play 2 tunes. The RAF march and I'll Haily & The Comets' Rock Around the Clock. Yes, that song IS a march! 😂😂

  • @highwayman1445
    @highwayman1445 3 года назад +4

    I had no idea the RAF could do these drills, and with such perfection.

    • @stevebrown6207
      @stevebrown6207 2 года назад

      you are correct only the RAF Regiment does drill to this level the rest of the RAF are well shall we say nothing to be kind

  • @kylebrown9056
    @kylebrown9056 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely effortless superb everything and everyone's times fantastic God save the queen