Engines ROAR on North American B-25 Start Up & Taxi!
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- čas přidán 3. 06. 2020
- For those out there who need a WWII Bomber fix . . . Here's a great compilation of the majestic B-25 starting up and taxiing that has the Engines Roaring in all their power and glory. A Great new clip for anyone that loves the North American B-25, or any warbird in general. Hope you enjoy!
We didn't post a clip last week, we're still working on Part 3 of the Waco flight home, which is turning into an epic, epic video, that will define my brand, almost an hour in length. We think it will blow everyone away. Anyway, we wanted to get something posted for our viewers this week, so we pulled this together from the archives.
Thanks for your understanding, and patience on Waco Part 3
Kermit
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Now, if only you could get an original supply of 1911s that went with the crews of those beasts.
My father served in the 446th Bomber Squadron, 321st Bomber Group. He was a waist-gunner/radio operator on the "Sweet Sue" which was originally called the "Kathy Jeanne/Sweet Sue." He flew 52 missions on that tough old bird. And yes, it was a B-25. Next to a P-51 Mustang, I think it's the sexiest prop driven aircraft ever made.
It's interesting you note the sound of the exhaust. Only the B-25 produced that tone. The problem was, after 20 years or so after the war, B-25 crews exhibited signs of significant hearing loss because of that particular exhaust frequency. I remember the day he got the letter from the VA telling him about that problem. On the plus side, that made it easier for me to sneak out of the house.
To see this video brought back some wonderful memories of my father. He passed in 1989. Thanks for bringing a smile to my heart.
I think the Lightning has to be in the running for sexiest aircraft. I ain't arguing, just suggesting. But damn, don't that B25 purty!
"Maybe after lunch, we can make some noise and smoke" classic line! As in any type of airplane, there's always something. Sure glad you've got the bug so bad the we can all live vicariously through you! Seriously Kermit; Thank you for all you do for aviation and preservation of it's history.
Well said sir
I flew the B-25 in Air Force pilot training in 1957 at Reese AFB, TX. Loved that airplane!
Love seeing the 25. My dad flew B-25’s in the 47th Bombardment Squadron in the Pacific during WWII. He flew 50 combat missions earning 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses. He continued flying into his 70’s and died at the age of 99 believing he could still fly a B-25. I live just south of Fantasy of Flight. I’d love to see the Apache Princess the next time she’s on display.
The sound of the Wright R-2600s make any day a better one.
I myself prefer the 1820's, 3350's- the 2600's rattle at liftoff like the 985's on an old Twin Beech.
What a GORGEOUS ship - and such a detailed, accurate restoration. I love that you painted the princess to look like your wife - class act, Kermit 👍.
My favourite feature of the Mitchell is oddly enough not the cranked wing but her nose (especially the glass nose) for some reason that step down of the windshield onto the elegant semi-rounded nose is just so refined and such a unique look - love love love the prop disc vortices here at high rpm
Just the fix I needed.
Just to know that wonderful people are looking after these priceless warbirds is great.
Thanks again for sharing Kermit!
History shouldn’t be squirreled away and forgotten.
Appreciated and remembered the lives and sacrifices our ancestors contributed and fought for their freedom and ours.
I don't know what it is about machines, but I love them and it is great to see others who care about these incredible devices. Thank you.
9:40 - Turn me loose!!! Let's Go!!! I wanna fly!!!
Nothing better.
I know Radials are obsolete, inefficient, and require way more maintenance than today's engines... but man i still think they are the best sounding engines out there.
The B-25 Mitchell is, by far, my favorite U.S. medium bomber of World War II. I had the good fortune to go for a flight on one (Panchito) many years ago. I still remember it like it was yesterday.
Gave me chills when those two PW fired up. 🤙🏼😁🤙🏼 Nothing else in the world like that sound.
@MichaelKingsfordGray Twin Cyclones.
What a badass old bird
I just finished the book "Air Apaches", originally nicknamed the "Tree Top Terrors". What a surprise to see one of their planes here. The B-25 was such a beautiful airplane! I'm now reading the book "Pappy Gunn", which is about the pilot who helped develop the B-25 as a low level ground attack bomber. He was the guy who figured out how to mount the 75mm canon in the nose of the B-25 (which they actually discontinued using because it turned out to be more trouble than it was worth). Very cool video. Turn up the sound and wear head phones for the full effect.
My favorite WWII Plane, never noticed that type pf Individual exhaust before.
Watching this makes you appreciate how well the captured the sound of the aircraft on the movie"30 seconds over Tokyo".
77 yo movie that has better stuff in it than most new stuff. Looking at you Midway.
The hell with social distancing...let;s get up close and personal with this beast! Thanks.
I love the B-25 . My band director in middle school flew em in WW2.Because of him I first read 30 seconds over Tokyo! After that I researched everything about this plane for years! All precomputer/interweb of course! The many variants of this bird are amazing!
Gotdamn looked there!!! They got a Catalina!!!!
I have always thought the B-25 was one of the coolest bombers of WW II! When my Father was stationed at Randolph A.F.B. in the 1950s B-25s were based there for multi-engine pilot training. Still had some T-6 Texans at the base also.
Sum of the best aircraft mechanics right there !!
Hello, that's a nice looking plane.
I've watched this video a few times and it never gets old. What a beautiful plane.
This is one gorgeous B-25. Love to see this in the air.
Out off all the Allied aircraft, fighters and bombers the B25 is the most stunning and deadly. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
Imagine 16 B-25s all starting and idling at the same time in an area the size of carrier deck. The noise must've been deafening.
We cannot wait for our B-25 Sarinah to make some noise and smoke! Soon! Till that time it is good to have these videos!
Where?
@@dalecomer5951 From PacificWrecks.com
USAF Serial Number Search Results - B-25J-20/22-NC Mitchell 44-29507
"29507 converted to TB-25N. To civilian registry as N3698G. Now operated by Duke of Brabant Air Force at Gilze Rijen AB, the Netherlands. Registered as N320SQ (referring to RAF Dutch 320 Sq.). Was painted as RAF Mitchell HD346/NO-V/Lotys II, but since 1999 painted as 218 Sqdn ML-KNIL (Royal Netherlands East-Indies Air Force) Mitchell N5-149, SARINAH and flies regularly during airshows in Europe. Will be re-registered PH-XXV in 2009. Reported Nov 2008 now owned by Dutch AF Historic Flight"
Warbird Resource Group (WRG) B-25 Mitchell 44-29507
Updated February 2020
Gonna retire in a couple years. Would love to volunteer my time here. Didn't know Kermit made music videos..?? Grammy worthy...!!!
It’s amazing what you guys do for these classic birds!
A nice squared away aircraft and it looks like it could still be in service today!
Ahhh Kermit, that is just the kind of medicine I need right now (apart from some certain rum). I am so grateful that you put these videos together of your collection for us to enjoy. It's the best thing on my TV screen right now :-)
Keep 'em flying.
Brent
Amazing aircraft ! and what a cool sound !
Beautiful airplane, can't wait to see her fly from the cockpit.!
Thank you Kermit. I am working on the 49 Navion, and just got the new prop in last week!
Another great video Mr. Kermit, That is my second favorite in you collection. Would love to see an onboard video if you have one in the archives.
This was so fun! Sometimes it may be difficult to remember that big, round engines with all of their complexity are nutz reliable. Well, except for R-3350s. They always catch on fire. Even Fifi. ( My Dad told the pilot of his B-29 ; he was the the flight engineer, "Two turning. One burning. You know we're dying, right? Even Gen. Le May said forget those; convert to R-4360s...)I worked with a guy, a good guy, who spent twenty years in the Navy working on P-3s. .E-6? E-9? Anyway, he was qualified to sign-off on Red- Xs. Had a bad leak on a fuel tank; leaking during a serious exercise. Gotta be mission-capable. Slaps some sealant on the tank, clears the aircraft to fly and crosses his fingers....happy ending...
Though I am not much into multi-engined aircraft, this one is a beauty. The B-25 has some gorgeous lines. Bad luck with the tanks.
Hey Kermit you are ticking all my boxes there , beauitful B- 25 and the sound of two big round ones..
HI KERMIT!!!! Hope everybody is safe and well. Thanks again for what you do!!!
That sounds beautiful!! Fantastic work.
My favourite of the collection.
Greetings from Michigan , them Wright radials sound cool as they idle down with that pop corn sound
Thanks....Kermit you always get my vote....!
Radial Love.
Always good to see a great plane!!
I love round engines!
Thank you. Great video!
was great to see andy again, sure hope he's enjoying his retirement
I’m not an airplane nut, but that’s a neat looking aircraft!
Thanks for the sound of those Wright engines. I am stuck at home and no P&W powered beavers even flying today, just a PT-6 powered Platus, so sad. Thanks again Kermit
Great video!
Grand
Thank you KW
Beautiful aircraft love the nose art. Apache Princess.
Simply wonderful :)
That B-25 is CLEAN!! 👍👍👍
Wonderful music from a wonderful plane Kermit ❤🇺🇲
The B-25 is my favorite plane..next is the B-17..I guess I like B's
What a beautiful airplane ❤️
Thanks for thıs legendary bırds TÜRKİYE
Das waren noch wunderbare Flugzeuge.
Listen to that crackling. :D
Those engines sound greaatttttt !
Great nose art.
One of my favourite WW2 aircraft. 👍
Absolutely love the sounds of the B-25 and that messy start up all part of operating radials ! it seems that the self sealing marshmallow is a sign that the tanks are degrading internally after all those tanks were never intended to last so long as they have done,perhaps if you win the lottery then you will consider getting standard build fuel tanks made up ?! thanks Kermit for another great video to satisfy us aviation buffs.
Kermit won the lottery when he was born.
Magnificent
Lovely bird.! Really want to watch her in sky
What a great airplane and a cool sound. I hope that you can easily fix it, but it seems complicated.
Looks like there's a little compression in those barrels, lol. Digging the "zoomies" too. That old bird sounds p!ssed off!
B-25...beautiful, sexy, and heroic!
Capt. Yossarian would be proud!
Very Cool 👍😀👍
- Proper cool ... !!!
9:56 You can see the vapor at the top of the props.
Oh,Kermo this is such a Baby Doll !! Yea,Yea,Yea !
The first engine start up sounds like the mellenium falcons hyperdrive failing
Did you see the pressure vortex off the tips of the props? Very cool.....and humid!!!
Love these videos. I had a book years ago “Warpath Across The Pacific”. Got lost in one of the moves, can’t find it anywhere.
She looks and sounds sooo cool ;-)
As you say - cool!
Pretty cool is right!!!
good video
Badass!!!
Nice.
So did you take her up? Those engines really do sound unique! And they appear to be handed. Thanks Kermit.
Just read on Wikipedia that Kermit has a very historic P2B.
I think that the B-25 was the most influential medium bomber in the war.
Without a doubt
sorry the DH Mosquito was that honour but the B-25 close 2nd
@@daniellastuart3145 The Mosquito is a Fighter Bomber and not a Medium Bomber
@@PieAndChips no wrong The Mosquito was originally designed as a Medium Bomber , that one version was turned in to a Fighter Bomber as well
Originally conceived as an unarmed fast Medium bomber, the Mosquito's use evolved during the war into many roles, including low- to medium-altitude daytime tactical bomber, high-altitude night bomber, pathfinder, day or night fighter, fighter-bomber, intruder, maritime strike, and photo-reconnaissance aircraft. It was also used by the British Overseas Airways Corporation as a fast transport to carry small, high-value cargo to and from neutral countries through enemy-controlled airspace. The crew of two, pilot and navigator, sat side by side. A single passenger could ride in the aircraft's bomb bay when necessary
Specifications (B Mk.XVI)
Mosquito P.R.34.
Data from Jane's Fighting Aircraft of World War II,[203] World War II Warbirds[204]
General characteristics
Crew: 2: pilot, bombardier/navigator
Length: 44 ft 6 in (13.56 m)
Wingspan: 54 ft 2 in (16.51 m)
Height: 17 ft 5 in (5.31 m)
Wing area: 454 sq ft (42.2 m2)
Airfoil: RAF 34 (modified)[205]
Empty weight: 14,300 lb (6,486 kg)
Gross weight: 18,100 lb (8,210 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 25,000 lb (11,340 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce Merlin 76 V-12 liquid-cooled piston engine, 1,710 hp (1,280 kW) fitted to LHS
Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce Merlin 77 V-12 liquid-cooled piston engine, 1,710 hp (1,280 kW) RHS fitted with a blower for cabin pressurisation
Propellers: 3-bladed constant-speed propellers
Performance
Maximum speed: 415 mph (668 km/h, 361 kn) at 28,000 ft (8,500 m)
Range: 1,300 mi (2,100 km, 1,100 nmi)
Service ceiling: 37,000 ft (11,000 m)
Rate of climb: 2,850 ft/min (14.5 m/s)
Wing loading: 39.9 lb/sq ft (195 kg/m2)
Power/mass: 0.189 hp/lb (0.311 kW/kg)
Armament
Bombs: 4,000 pounds (1,800 kg)
Avionics
GEE radio-navigation
😎👍
As a controller in the Air Force and now FAA. I have worked most of the cool aircraft out there and hands down for bombers the B25 sounds the best. On takeoff a B17 then the B24 and then the B25 wow. The B25 sounded like a hot rod of bombers.
Awesome video, thanks for sharing!! Greetings from Ohio, it's been awhile, but I have spent a lot of time in and around Polk City for decades now. Good to see that FoF seems to be doing well. Any problems with protests, rioters, and looters? I saw the press release the Sheriff of Polk County did Monday. I smiled and laughed. When it comes to guns, Polk County is just like my home area in Ohio. Probably enough firepower in private possession to hold off any number of looters. Stay safe and healthy!!
sounds gooD
Can you make a video about flying the stearman, great vid the engine is amazing
she's a real beauty
Is it as fun to fly as it looks like it would be Kermit?
I'll take 2 please! Thank you!!!
I love seeing and hearing these old ladies fire up! But I notice that in all the larger planes of the period the tires are softer than they would be on anything else. Why does you run low pressure in Hesse tires?
Good to see and hair
i had one of these do a low pass over my apartment, damn near shook the windows out