Random joke, to hopefully brighten your day. During the Battle of Britain, the BBC sends a radio van down to the south coast to follow the raids. A big one comes in and the Allied fighters rise to meet it. A Hurricane gets shot down, and the pilot bails out. He lands nearby. The reporter runs over. It turns out he’s Scottish. “I say, sir, how was it?” “Och, there were Fokkers to the left, Fokkers to the right, Fokkers all around. I hate them Fokkers.” Embarrassed silence. “For the benefit of our gentle listeners, a Fokker is a type of German aircraft.” “Aye, y'right, but these Fokkers were Messerschmitts.”
I heard one that goes something like: A battle of Britain pilot is giving a presentation at a girls boarding school, describing an aerial engagement he says "one of those fokkers" The horrified teacher then interjects saying "the German planes were called fokkers" the pilot then responds, "no, no, those ones are Messerschmitts, any way, one of those fokkers..."
For the benefit of our _gentle_ listeners, the Fw 190A started flying operationally over France in August 1941. The bulk of air combat involving Hurricanes ended by the end of October 1940, with The Battle of Britain concluding by May 1941.
@@cameronnewton7053 I think that was Douglas Bader. But I think that was apocryphal. He certainly hated the Germans with a passion, but the only source I've seen is a letter to the editor of a newspaper, 35 years after he died, with no attribution. And Paul Brickhill wasn't shy with anecdotes.
A famous Czech WW2 pilot and author František Fajtl once said: "Communists? Everything they say is a lie. Everything they do is a crime." Big thanks from Czechia Johnny! 🙂 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franti%C5%A1ek_Fajtl
I cannot thank you enough for you covering the Czechoslovak pilots’ stories. You have very sensefully and thoroughly explained what these men and boys have been through in such few words. I always break into tears watching this film. First when Slama comes back home and then during the final scene when they fly together again. Worthwhile mentioning an Oscar nomination for Foreign movie and not enough credit being given due to Pearl Harbor. Thank you, Johnny, from a Czech living in the UK 🫡🫡
I recall after this movie came out telling my Canadian friends about it. Being an expat Czech living in Canada I was fully aware of this history but my Canadian friends had no idea that many Czech and Polish pilots fought in the Battle of Britain, they literally thought I was making this up. Thanks for the review and for pointing this history, including the unfortunate way the Czech communist govt treated these heroes.
In a movie Battle of Britain, Polish unit has a great scene. They fly their training mission with English lead instructor, and they struggle hard with english language. But then they accidentally fly over germans and unknowingly to the leader whole unit attacks them speaking polish (that's why he doesn't initially know). Then the leader recognises what's going on and follows them into the combat. Later on one of the polish pilots is shot down and British citizens threaten him, as they don't believe he is with the RAF, due to his poor english.
Just a trivia: On the end of the crowning scene, (the most expensive), the pilot is crash landing the spitfire. They used full-size model to shoot it, but the original film was exposed, and destroyed on its way to laboratories. They have to reshoot the crash landing with cheap model, because they run out of the money...
'Dark Blue World' is a brilliant film...well directed...well casted...great story...and great aircraft footage (even though some footage was sourced from 'The Battle of Britain' 1969)....If you are a warbird movie fan or even just a fan of good movies this is a must watch...even with a 'love' element for the ladies...Historically the highest grossing Czech movie up to 2001...I can't recommend this film enough...Just see it
Ahh, my favorite czech movie. I'm czech so I'm surprised and glad this movie gets some recognition even today as it was shadowed by Pearl Harbor. The scene where Karel attempts to help Franta or when Franta leaves a little girl with his beloved dog "Barča/Barcha" behind are tough scenes... Your review was spot on, good job.
Well yes, Pearl Harbor got more attention, unfortunately too many people prefer hamburgers over fine dining. One of my favourite CZ films, I love also Cottage near woods or We have to help each other
A really excellent review thank you! I saw the trailer for this in my local cinema back in the early 2000s. I must’ve watched it 25 times over the years. As you alluded to, the tragic story of fighting for freedom in a foreign country and then returning home and imprisoned. Apparently, during filming, they invited veterans to watch the spitfires flying… a lovely thought. Truly a wonderful film with an amazing musical score..❤️
Good review! Saw this several times. The story is extremely well told and the time jumps between the war and the post-war prison are perfectly executed and fit the movie well. The movie was directed by Jan Sverak who received an Academy Award for Kolya and the screenplay came from his father, Zdenek Sverak. The Czechs and Slovaks are very proud of their pilots (and others, of course) who fought in the war against Germany.
Thank you for a very positive and sensitive review of this great movie. This movie is a very worthy successor to the first cinematic elaboration of the fates of Czechoslovak pilots in the RAF. Which is the movie Nebeští jezdci / Riders in the Sky from 1968. Miraculously, they managed to take advantage of the loosening of the communist regime (right before the invasion of the Soviet armies) and made a film as a tribute to the men of the 311th Bomber Squadron. RAF veterans also collaborated on the film to a large extent. And it became a partial satisfaction for them shortly after their repressions were partially lifted. This film, of course, ended up in a vault and was only miraculously not destroyed. However, it survived and together with the book that was its direct basis, became one of the cornerstones of respect for Western pilots. And of course, it had a huge influence on The Dark Blue World movie.
Saw this film ages ago, and had forgotten about it. I thought it brilliant, both in a "war film" sense, and just in a general story sense. I need to find it and watch it again, and again.
Very in depth review of a movie gem (yes, I am Czech :) ). Instant subscribe. Fun fact - 2:07 is a cameo, the guy operating the camera is Filip Renc, a friend of the director. He has been of the best CZ directors after communist fall, ie in 90s.
The funny thing is the offered the story to hollywood to make in coop. Hollywood refused and came with their original story about pilots loving the same woman set in pearl harbor….
1:24 - one trivia from production of the train attack. Pilot of the Spitfire, Nigel Lamba who fought in Zimbabwe war and doing acrobacy in Redbull Air race, really flought that low to cut dandelions with the airscrew. His own comment was "everything I do is safe, well, nobody is shooting at me". But still it was tense moment even for him, since the piruet after the attack was not in the script, it was pure joy of the moment that it all happened OK and it was kept in the movie. Spitfires were too quick for helicopter with cameras, so for shots in the air, they are captured from B-25 Mitchell leased from Austria. The "Barca" dog was personal kokerspaniel of actor Ondrej Vetchy.
I've never seen this in its entirety but noticed in clips previously that the Spitfires used in the production had been given the 'AI' squadron code of Robert Shaw's 'Rabbit Squadron' from the 1969 Battle of Britain. Obviously it makes sense now knowing that they used some of the footage from the latter in this production.
The movie had a love triangle with Tara Fitzgerald, an excellent actress ("Brassed Off" (1996)). In the attack on the train the two pilots buzz the train first to let the engineer get off the train to save himself. That was very cool.
Great review, Johnny! This is definitely a must-see flick for aviation enthusiasts who want to view the RAF/Battle of Britain from the viewpoint of the foreign airmen who served in both! Even the cgi Spitfire scenes looked as real as the real thing! Furthermore, in a future aircraft review, could you do a review of the Hawker Hurricane (the partner to the Spitfire that really did more of the work in the Battle of Britain)? Thanks again for this vid and keep it up!
What an excellent review to one of my favourite films, saw it in the cinema when it first came out. Also ,lovely that your cat gets in on the act, as a cat " owner" myself i appreciate their interest!!!
There is an episode of Foyle's War that covers the "repatriation" of Czech and Polish personnel, I found the idea disgusting. As usual Johnny, great video, I'm going to watch Dark Blue World. Found it fascinating that it wasn't just the well known players taking part in WWII, there were folks from all over the world taking part just like the SMO in Ukraine, Mexicans, South Americans and so on. Folks who believe in freedom and are prepared to fight for it... anywhere.
This is actually one of the few movies that you listed that I've actually seen before you make this video My favorite scene was the bicycle seen what is changing his men how to fly with bikes with no cardboard wings attached to Put on jokes aside we often forget that there were other pilots foreign pilots fighting for the British American check Canadian add many more to the to this day no one knows 😢. does one durable 🐈🐈😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😊😊😊😊😊😊
This is one of the movies that for me get progressively better the more I watch it. I may have seen it ten times over the last 20 years and as much as it sounds like a cliché, I don't really think it is a flying movie anymore - it is a beatufil and melancholic tale of a friendship and an ultimate injustice. The Spitfires are just an extra.
This is one of the greatest movies bout WW2. But it does not focus on fight scenes but human interactions and how Czechoslovak pilots were treated after WW2. Perfect summary, well balanced without unnecessary unrealistic drama. Stunning acting. One of my favorite movies, unlike Perl harbor for example. The only small issue I have is that Johnny confuses Czechoslovakia and Czechia several times. At that time there was Czechoslovakia and Pilots belonged to Czechoslovak army. Of course most of them were Czech, but also Slovak were present. And the film beautifully described also one Moravian. Please go watch the movie, it is beautiful.
Good review and also noticed the planes in that and even if I don't see this movie could look into videos about the WW2 planes in it like the Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane and this unlikely plane that seems like a throwback to WW1 the Fairley Swordfish really a miracle that it sank German Battleship Bismarck and took on the Axis Fleet in Toronto if you haven't already or if your looking into modern weapons look at Technicals those improvised vehicles against modern military weapons or the Toyota War really even more nuts along with parts like T-54/55 tanks, 98K Mauser rifles, MP-5 SMGs, ME-262 Jets the first jet fighter, Sopwith Camel of WW1 and well there's many topics out there I can tell or look into the worst guns such as the Chauchat LMG said to be the worst in WWI and still is the most notorious.
Well the Chauchat wasn't bad per say its issues came mainly from what it was dragged into being exposed to mud and dirt in the magazine as its intended perpose was like the american 1918 BAR for troops to use whilst walking to provide cover hence its slow rate of fire for both types
@kellychuang8373 well the 94 was because of rushing of design and production the AK's are fine weapons just now very long in the tooth the TU-95 was a pretty good story as the designer was still pretty prolific even whilst in prison
@@MrSmudgeman98 That's true and still could tell JJ about those along with what looks like Mikhail Kalashnikov designed but isn't the RPD LMG anyway Google all about it among who knows what other topics to tell JJ since these days there's a lot out there but takes real work to bring it to life on RUclips.
Cat:- "mmm that bloody door needs a coat of paint". Lick lick lick, "my foot tastes soo good". Another movie for the list, not that i can get to them all. To Johnny , "The Cat" and everyone else, have a great NYE(tomorrow) and a great 2025. Take care
That's good also in other news and may tell Johnny the former President Jimmy Carter has sadly passed away really was a legacy and was the President in Argo at the time of the Iran Hostage crisis along with the planes and helicopters used in the failed rescue of said hostages in Operation Eagle Claw. Which for JJ could look into is the C-130 transport plane and Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter.
You are the unsung hero of the internet/youtube. You are not sensational, loud, proud, or full of it. One day we will sing your song high above the flames of our fires and name our children after you. You, sir, are a cat loving mensch.
That's a very appreciated compliment! ❤️🙏 Sometimes, people comment that I am boring or unexciting sounding. But, I think there's enough hyperness in the social media universe, so I'm happy being me.
My only gripe with this movie is the sound mixing. The air combat scenes are too quiet compared to dialogue. Otherwise - perfection. "What did you expect up there? Flies?"
The Post WW2 Labour government kowtowed to the Soviets...for years keeping Eastern European RAF vets from getting the recognition that they deserved. YP
The British and the Americans had little choice. Britain was exhausted spiritually and materially, and trying to salvage their empire. Americans, many of whom were never convinced why they were involved in the first place in the just ended war would not have accepted another conflict. Of course, the Russian people would have had no choice. They would have been forced to carry on.
Thanks very much - this is new to me as I had not heard of this film until now. Nice cat - I am owned by two Bengals though they generally treat me well.
Yeah that was pretty good. There's been more than one like this but I don't remember the others name. It may have been about Poles. In one of these - maybe this one - the guy leaves his wife or girl friend - to go fight but when he comes back after the war she's married to some guy who worked for the rail road. .
There is another dark side to this story. Britain sent a bill after war to Czechoslovakia for every meal, every bullet, and everything else that Czech pilots used to defend Britain. What a disgrace.
Not true. It was Czechoslovak army fighting and it paied for all the equipement for it's fight. On the other hand, everything they ended the war with, was an inventory of Czechoslovak military and was transfered home. Czechoslovakia was (while occupied) a fighting power and brought it's fair share.
Old absurd communist propaganda. Naturally Czechoslovakia paid for its own army & airforce, as they were fighting for Czechoslovakia. Otherwise the soldiers would be mere mercenaries for Britain/France/Soviet union.
Another aspect of the Czechoslovakians that fought for the allies, is there were so many Czech that fought (willingly or otherwise) for Germany, that they faced their own friends and family as well.
That's not true. There were obviously thousands of Czech Germans from Sudetenland, who "won" the war service as a rusult of their incorporation into Reich. There were some Czech speaking people from Silesia, who fought in German military, but generally Germans did not trust Czechs to give them guns even if there were some willing to do so (there were not many).
Not true. Adolf didn’t want Czechs on the front because he was afraid that they change sides and join the enemy like they did during WW1 when they deserted Austro-Hungarian army and made their own units in Russia, France and Italy and fought against the Central Powers. There were some exceptions when a man had a German father and Czech mother. Then he could join the Wehrmacht as a German citizen (not Czevh). But these were just a few individuals we can say.
That's a false statement. "Czechs" who fought for Germany were actually Czech Germans. Foreigners often assume that the German population was living only in Sudetenland, but that was just the majority of them - they were also present in the core Czech territory in large numbers. Such "Czechs" were given German citizenship after the occupation and were then obliged to serve in the German military. The Allies and the Czechoslovak government-in-exile however still considered them to be Czech citizens, for one simple reason: Claiming that they weren't would assume that Czechoslovakia has accepted the loss of some of its territory or citizens in favor of Germany. They were, however, deported after the war. As for Czechs themselves, there were not allowed to fight in Wehrmacht and were also not conscripted. Czechs were used only for forced labor. The Protectorate kept only a small token force of 6000 men, which was briefly deployed in Italy (1/5 of them deserted and joined the local resistance). What remained of them joined the Prague uprising in 1945 on the side of Czech rebels.
co tím myslíš? je někde napsáno české perutě??? Všude je že to jsou československé perutě., tak o co ti jde? A ano, raději jsme zapoměli, co bylo u vás na Slovensku po Mnichovu.
The British failed their Polish and Czechoslovakian friends, they are not good for their words. Friends would look out for friends, not dumping them after using them.
Their after-war journey has nothing to do with British. It was communist regime which prosecuted these heroes just for not wearing the “right” uniform. A lot of Polish and Czechoslovaks fled and found exile in the UK after war. A lot of them didn’t get the chance due to communist regime.
Random joke, to hopefully brighten your day.
During the Battle of Britain, the BBC sends a radio van down to the south coast to follow the raids. A big one comes in and the Allied fighters rise to meet it. A Hurricane gets shot down, and the pilot bails out. He lands nearby. The reporter runs over. It turns out he’s Scottish.
“I say, sir, how was it?”
“Och, there were Fokkers to the left, Fokkers to the right, Fokkers all around. I hate them Fokkers.”
Embarrassed silence.
“For the benefit of our gentle listeners, a Fokker is a type of German aircraft.”
“Aye, y'right, but these Fokkers were Messerschmitts.”
I heard one that goes something like:
A battle of Britain pilot is giving a presentation at a girls boarding school, describing an aerial engagement he says "one of those fokkers" The horrified teacher then interjects saying "the German planes were called fokkers" the pilot then responds, "no, no, those ones are Messerschmitts, any way, one of those fokkers..."
For the benefit of our _gentle_ listeners, the Fw 190A started flying operationally over France in August 1941. The bulk of air combat involving Hurricanes ended by the end of October 1940, with The Battle of Britain concluding by May 1941.
@@cameronnewton7053 I think that was Douglas Bader. But I think that was apocryphal. He certainly hated the Germans with a passion, but the only source I've seen is a letter to the editor of a newspaper, 35 years after he died, with no attribution. And Paul Brickhill wasn't shy with anecdotes.
@@GypsyPirate Thank you, sir. 🙂
This is an old joke, I heard a completely different version, takes place during a mess dinner with the guest speaker telling the story.
A famous Czech WW2 pilot and author František Fajtl once said: "Communists? Everything they say is a lie. Everything they do is a crime." Big thanks from Czechia Johnny! 🙂
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franti%C5%A1ek_Fajtl
and he was right
I cannot thank you enough for you covering the Czechoslovak pilots’ stories. You have very sensefully and thoroughly explained what these men and boys have been through in such few words. I always break into tears watching this film. First when Slama comes back home and then during the final scene when they fly together again.
Worthwhile mentioning an Oscar nomination for Foreign movie and not enough credit being given due to Pearl Harbor. Thank you, Johnny, from a Czech living in the UK 🫡🫡
From Czech to Americans they made their mark in history
That they did. All those who fight for freedom shall be celebrated
I recall after this movie came out telling my Canadian friends about it. Being an expat Czech living in Canada I was fully aware of this history but my Canadian friends had no idea that many Czech and Polish pilots fought in the Battle of Britain, they literally thought I was making this up.
Thanks for the review and for pointing this history, including the unfortunate way the Czech communist govt treated these heroes.
Thanks for remebering polish pilots, a zdravíme z Brna.
Jako Polka i miłośniczka lotnictwa zazdroszczę Czechom że zdobili taki fajny film.
In a movie Battle of Britain, Polish unit has a great scene.
They fly their training mission with English lead instructor, and they struggle hard with english language.
But then they accidentally fly over germans and unknowingly to the leader whole unit attacks them speaking polish (that's why he doesn't initially know). Then the leader recognises what's going on and follows them into the combat.
Later on one of the polish pilots is shot down and British citizens threaten him, as they don't believe he is with the RAF, due to his poor english.
One of my top 3 favorite aviation movies. Have watched my copy many times. My father was Czech and his cousin served with the Free Czechs in the RAF.
Just a trivia: On the end of the crowning scene, (the most expensive), the pilot is crash landing the spitfire. They used full-size model to shoot it, but the original film was exposed, and destroyed on its way to laboratories. They have to reshoot the crash landing with cheap model, because they run out of the money...
as an aviation nut ive seen a good bit of ww2 movies but i have never heard of this one thank you for spotlighting this film ill def give it a watch
It’s absolutely fantastic! I must’ve watched it 25 times… you’ll love it! ❤
'Dark Blue World' is a brilliant film...well directed...well casted...great story...and great aircraft footage (even though some footage was sourced from 'The Battle of Britain' 1969)....If you are a warbird movie fan or even just a fan of good movies this is a must watch...even with a 'love' element for the ladies...Historically the highest grossing Czech movie up to 2001...I can't recommend this film enough...Just see it
Ahh, my favorite czech movie. I'm czech so I'm surprised and glad this movie gets some recognition even today as it was shadowed by Pearl Harbor. The scene where Karel attempts to help Franta or when Franta leaves a little girl with his beloved dog "Barča/Barcha" behind are tough scenes...
Your review was spot on, good job.
Well yes, Pearl Harbor got more attention, unfortunately too many people prefer hamburgers over fine dining. One of my favourite CZ films, I love also Cottage near woods or We have to help each other
A really excellent review thank you!
I saw the trailer for this in my local cinema back in the early 2000s. I must’ve watched it 25 times over the years. As you alluded to, the tragic story of fighting for freedom in a foreign country and then returning home and imprisoned.
Apparently, during filming, they invited veterans to watch the spitfires flying… a lovely thought. Truly a wonderful film with an amazing musical score..❤️
Good review! Saw this several times. The story is extremely well told and the time jumps between the war and the post-war prison are perfectly executed and fit the movie well. The movie was directed by Jan Sverak who received an Academy Award for Kolya and the screenplay came from his father, Zdenek Sverak. The Czechs and Slovaks are very proud of their pilots (and others, of course) who fought in the war against Germany.
Thank you for a very positive and sensitive review of this great movie.
This movie is a very worthy successor to the first cinematic elaboration of the fates of Czechoslovak pilots in the RAF. Which is the movie Nebeští jezdci / Riders in the Sky from 1968.
Miraculously, they managed to take advantage of the loosening of the communist regime (right before the invasion of the Soviet armies) and made a film as a tribute to the men of the 311th Bomber Squadron. RAF veterans also collaborated on the film to a large extent. And it became a partial satisfaction for them shortly after their repressions were partially lifted.
This film, of course, ended up in a vault and was only miraculously not destroyed. However, it survived and together with the book that was its direct basis, became one of the cornerstones of respect for Western pilots. And of course, it had a huge influence on The Dark Blue World movie.
Saw this film ages ago, and had forgotten about it. I thought it brilliant, both in a "war film" sense, and just in a general story sense.
I need to find it and watch it again, and again.
Very in depth review of a movie gem (yes, I am Czech :) ). Instant subscribe. Fun fact - 2:07 is a cameo, the guy operating the camera is Filip Renc, a friend of the director. He has been of the best CZ directors after communist fall, ie in 90s.
The funny thing is the offered the story to hollywood to make in coop. Hollywood refused and came with their original story about pilots loving the same woman set in pearl harbor….
...and stole the idea for the film shot of the fighter wings spraying brass as the deck guns fire...
1:24 - one trivia from production of the train attack. Pilot of the Spitfire, Nigel Lamba who fought in Zimbabwe war and doing acrobacy in Redbull Air race, really flought that low to cut dandelions with the airscrew. His own comment was "everything I do is safe, well, nobody is shooting at me". But still it was tense moment even for him, since the piruet after the attack was not in the script, it was pure joy of the moment that it all happened OK and it was kept in the movie.
Spitfires were too quick for helicopter with cameras, so for shots in the air, they are captured from B-25 Mitchell leased from Austria.
The "Barca" dog was personal kokerspaniel of actor Ondrej Vetchy.
The cat did so well with this one it is an excellent film. Weaving in their post war story is moving and effective.
I've never seen this in its entirety but noticed in clips previously that the Spitfires used in the production had been given the 'AI' squadron code of Robert Shaw's 'Rabbit Squadron' from the 1969 Battle of Britain. Obviously it makes sense now knowing that they used some of the footage from the latter in this production.
oh finally, let me see! thanks a lot!
The Polish 303 squadron made their mark during the battle of Britain but history wasn't kind to them after the war
They all had the same destiny. Fighting the same enemy on the “wrong” side. We must not forget their legacy 🫡🫡
Bollocks.
ahoj, so even in Poland, pilots who fought in the RAF were persecuted?
@@fmunzar24 By the Soviets.
@fmunzar24 yes. Same as Czechoslovaks
Another great review Johnny!
Happy new year to you and the kitties!
The movie had a love triangle with Tara Fitzgerald, an excellent actress ("Brassed Off" (1996)). In the attack on the train the two pilots buzz the train first to let the engineer get off the train to save himself. That was very cool.
Great review, Johnny!
This is definitely a must-see flick for aviation enthusiasts who want to view the RAF/Battle of Britain from the viewpoint of the foreign airmen who served in both! Even the cgi Spitfire scenes looked as real as the real thing!
Furthermore, in a future aircraft review, could you do a review of the Hawker Hurricane (the partner to the Spitfire that really did more of the work in the Battle of Britain)? Thanks again for this vid and keep it up!
What an excellent review to one of my favourite films, saw it in the cinema when it first came out. Also ,lovely that your cat gets in on the act, as a cat " owner" myself i appreciate their interest!!!
Thanks for a non-sensationalist review. You encouraged me to go watch this movie.
My late Mother was strafed during the war. And she remembers the the spent shells falling from the aircraft firing.
Was she in a Panzer, invading Poland?
Nice to see you Johnny. Awesome channel Big Dog!
There is an episode of Foyle's War that covers the "repatriation" of Czech and Polish personnel, I found the idea disgusting. As usual Johnny, great video, I'm going to watch Dark Blue World. Found it fascinating that it wasn't just the well known players taking part in WWII, there were folks from all over the world taking part just like the SMO in Ukraine, Mexicans, South Americans and so on. Folks who believe in freedom and are prepared to fight for it... anywhere.
This is actually one of the few movies that you listed that I've actually seen before you make this video
My favorite scene was the bicycle seen what is changing his men how to fly with bikes with no cardboard wings attached to
Put on jokes aside we often forget that there were other pilots foreign pilots fighting for the British American check Canadian add many more to the to this day no one knows 😢. does one durable 🐈🐈😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😊😊😊😊😊😊
This is one of the movies that for me get progressively better the more I watch it. I may have seen it ten times over the last 20 years and as much as it sounds like a cliché, I don't really think it is a flying movie anymore - it is a beatufil and melancholic tale of a friendship and an ultimate injustice. The Spitfires are just an extra.
Awwww, Johnny, we love both you and the cat!
This is one of the greatest movies bout WW2. But it does not focus on fight scenes but human interactions and how Czechoslovak pilots were treated after WW2. Perfect summary, well balanced without unnecessary unrealistic drama. Stunning acting. One of my favorite movies, unlike Perl harbor for example. The only small issue I have is that Johnny confuses Czechoslovakia and Czechia several times. At that time there was Czechoslovakia and Pilots belonged to Czechoslovak army. Of course most of them were Czech, but also Slovak were present. And the film beautifully described also one Moravian. Please go watch the movie, it is beautiful.
Great movie which is more realistic and grounded than the Pearl Harbour, which is in fact a rewrite of the original Dark Blue World script.
another great video johnny
Good review and also noticed the planes in that and even if I don't see this movie could look into videos about the WW2 planes in it like the Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane and this unlikely plane that seems like a throwback to WW1 the Fairley Swordfish really a miracle that it sank German Battleship Bismarck and took on the Axis Fleet in Toronto if you haven't already or if your looking into modern weapons look at Technicals those improvised vehicles against modern military weapons or the Toyota War really even more nuts along with parts like T-54/55 tanks, 98K Mauser rifles, MP-5 SMGs, ME-262 Jets the first jet fighter, Sopwith Camel of WW1 and well there's many topics out there I can tell or look into the worst guns such as the Chauchat LMG said to be the worst in WWI and still is the most notorious.
Well the Chauchat wasn't bad per say its issues came mainly from what it was dragged into being exposed to mud and dirt in the magazine as its intended perpose was like the american 1918 BAR for troops to use whilst walking to provide cover hence its slow rate of fire for both types
@kellychuang8373 well the 94 was because of rushing of design and production the AK's are fine weapons just now very long in the tooth the TU-95 was a pretty good story as the designer was still pretty prolific even whilst in prison
@@MrSmudgeman98 That's true and still could tell JJ about those along with what looks like Mikhail Kalashnikov designed but isn't the RPD LMG anyway Google all about it among who knows what other topics to tell JJ since these days there's a lot out there but takes real work to bring it to life on RUclips.
Cat:- "mmm that bloody door needs a coat of paint". Lick lick lick, "my foot tastes soo good".
Another movie for the list, not that i can get to them all. To Johnny , "The Cat" and everyone else, have a great NYE(tomorrow) and a great 2025. Take care
That's good also in other news and may tell Johnny the former President Jimmy Carter has sadly passed away really was a legacy and was the President in Argo at the time of the Iran Hostage crisis along with the planes and helicopters used in the failed rescue of said hostages in Operation Eagle Claw. Which for JJ could look into is the C-130 transport plane and Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter.
This movie is a really good one.
@@jacekszkutnik6294 Heard it was, just need to try and find time. :(
Hope they do one on Eagle Squadron.
You are the unsung hero of the internet/youtube. You are not sensational, loud, proud, or full of it. One day we will sing your song high above the flames of our fires and name our children after you. You, sir, are a cat loving mensch.
That's a very appreciated compliment! ❤️🙏 Sometimes, people comment that I am boring or unexciting sounding. But, I think there's enough hyperness in the social media universe, so I'm happy being me.
The cats of deepest Prenton continue to be impressed, as do I....E😊😊😊
Thanks for reminding me of this movie. I've always wanted to watch it but always forgot.
My only gripe with this movie is the sound mixing. The air combat scenes are too quiet compared to dialogue.
Otherwise - perfection.
"What did you expect up there? Flies?"
The Post WW2 Labour government kowtowed to the Soviets...for years keeping Eastern European RAF vets from getting the recognition that they deserved. YP
The British and the Americans had little choice. Britain was exhausted spiritually and materially, and trying to salvage their empire. Americans, many of whom were never convinced why they were involved in the first place in the just ended war would not have accepted another conflict. Of course, the Russian people would have had no choice. They would have been forced to carry on.
Thanks very much - this is new to me as I had not heard of this film until now. Nice cat - I am owned by two Bengals though they generally treat me well.
Excellent....as always....have a great New year over there, best wishes from the wirral peninsula....E😊😊
Yeah that was pretty good.
There's been more than one like this but I don't remember the others name. It may have been about Poles.
In one of these - maybe this one - the guy leaves his wife or girl friend - to go fight but when he comes back after the war she's married to some guy who worked for the rail road.
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I really enjoy this film
I love the ending scene of this movie....😣
Excellent movie.
One more I’d recommend is Anthropoid. 🇨🇿🇨🇿
A comment for the cat.
It's a really great film: Spits & tits, what's not to like?
Heroes 💯
No madras cafe yet???
Airplanes goes zoomans im happy
To je my cousins! 🇨🇿🇺🇲
Vets always get shat on by the liebour Govt.
Nice cat 😺
There is another dark side to this story. Britain sent a bill after war to Czechoslovakia for every meal, every bullet, and everything else that Czech pilots used to defend Britain. What a disgrace.
Not true. It was Czechoslovak army fighting and it paied for all the equipement for it's fight. On the other hand, everything they ended the war with, was an inventory of Czechoslovak military and was transfered home. Czechoslovakia was (while occupied) a fighting power and brought it's fair share.
Old absurd communist propaganda. Naturally Czechoslovakia paid for its own army & airforce, as they were fighting for Czechoslovakia. Otherwise the soldiers would be mere mercenaries for Britain/France/Soviet union.
That is incorrect.
Love your work. I'd love to watch your review of Piece of Cake, ruclips.net/p/PLapThuhIDgOm2LgK-wdwtSK2xBxZthMpp, reminds me a lot of this movie.
I'd be up for that for sure!
The Pearl Harbor 2001 movie was really not good. It also way too long.
This comment is for the cat, please do not read it
Another aspect of the Czechoslovakians that fought for the allies, is there were so many Czech that fought (willingly or otherwise) for Germany, that they faced their own friends and family as well.
That's not true. There were obviously thousands of Czech Germans from Sudetenland, who "won" the war service as a rusult of their incorporation into Reich. There were some Czech speaking people from Silesia, who fought in German military, but generally Germans did not trust Czechs to give them guns even if there were some willing to do so (there were not many).
Not true. Adolf didn’t want Czechs on the front because he was afraid that they change sides and join the enemy like they did during WW1 when they deserted Austro-Hungarian army and made their own units in Russia, France and Italy and fought against the Central Powers. There were some exceptions when a man had a German father and Czech mother. Then he could join the Wehrmacht as a German citizen (not Czevh). But these were just a few individuals we can say.
That's a false statement.
"Czechs" who fought for Germany were actually Czech Germans. Foreigners often assume that the German population was living only in Sudetenland, but that was just the majority of them - they were also present in the core Czech territory in large numbers. Such "Czechs" were given German citizenship after the occupation and were then obliged to serve in the German military. The Allies and the Czechoslovak government-in-exile however still considered them to be Czech citizens, for one simple reason: Claiming that they weren't would assume that Czechoslovakia has accepted the loss of some of its territory or citizens in favor of Germany. They were, however, deported after the war.
As for Czechs themselves, there were not allowed to fight in Wehrmacht and were also not conscripted. Czechs were used only for forced labor. The Protectorate kept only a small token force of 6000 men, which was briefly deployed in Italy (1/5 of them deserted and joined the local resistance). What remained of them joined the Prague uprising in 1945 on the side of Czech rebels.
As a Slovak, it feels horrible seeing Czechs get all the credit and see us, Slovaks, be forgotten.
co tím myslíš? je někde napsáno české perutě??? Všude je že to jsou československé perutě., tak o co ti jde? A ano, raději jsme zapoměli, co bylo u vás na Slovensku po Mnichovu.
The British failed their Polish and Czechoslovakian friends, they are not good for their words. Friends would look out for friends, not dumping them after using them.
Their after-war journey has nothing to do with British. It was communist regime which prosecuted these heroes just for not wearing the “right” uniform. A lot of Polish and Czechoslovaks fled and found exile in the UK after war. A lot of them didn’t get the chance due to communist regime.