Memories of a Tuskegee Pilot | Memoirs Of WWII #20
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- Tuskegee Airmen fighter pilot Harold Brown talks about air-to-air combat, surviving capture and POW camps, and the obstacles that were overcome on the Red Tail’s road to becoming the first African-American squadron.
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My father was a gunner on a B-17 in the 15th, 348th squadron flying out of Foggia Italy. He survived all 52 Missions, and spoke fondly of the Red tails. He recalled always feeling safer when the Red tails escorted them. Thank you sir for your service and for protecting my father’s bomber, otherwise I might not be typing this.
wow....
That's what I say wow.
God bless him and GOD was looking after him.
Made my eyes sweat. 🥹👍🏾
Is your father still alive?
"If the Tuskegee Airmen can overcome all their obstacles, hey, you can do it too".
Thank you, Sir. 😥
Man. This one hit me. These guys not only fought in the war, but had segregation matters to deal with too.
And here I am thinking 'life is hard'. I've forgotten that the days we're in are liberated days from sacrifices from brave men like this.
What more endorsement do you need when you hear it from someone who states that if they can overcome tough times, then you can too.
Amen.
That brought me to tears. Probably the most amazing story I've ever heard.
More people need to understand this very basic concept. They need to understand that each individual can make things happen and to never give up on your dreams, and on yourself.
Let's not forget, he also lived through the Great Depression.
Amen
My grandpa was a Native American ww2 veteran he fought against the Japanese he received a bronze star medal
He is the bravest and greatest man I’ve ever known in my life
Rip grandpa Nate
1925-2007
all respect and admiration for any native american out there. you are the true citizens of the country called the usa
Respect to the Navajo Code Talkers.
the navajo played a MASSIVE part in keeping communications hidden from both germans and japanese.
Much respect for mr Nate. Very brave
Mine was Cherokee but spoke Navajo in WWll he lived to be 109
This is what you call a man! NOT Thanos or Iron Man from Avengers. Harold Brown is the real man! Thank you for your service, Harold. God bless you and your family. You are a true hero! ☮️❤️🇺🇸 We salute!
Kindly allow me to correct you, he is a 'man's man'.
He looks so good! Does not look or sound like he’s in his 90’s
Black badass veteran in his 90's, gets arrested for Piloting while Black.
HollisterMorgan black DONT crack
@God is the way 😎
Black don crack!
With a lot of veterans I see I think that
There's a ww2 veteran that comes into my work with his wife once a week. Every week I go up to him and thank him for his service, which makes both he and his wife smile.. sadly I don't think he remembers me, every week I come up to him to thank him he acts as if hes suprised and doesn't recognize me, I know his wife does though. I'm still going to continue to thank him every time I see him, God bless them both for what they have done.
Idk mate the feels that one day they will stop coming hit me hard
@@bryanfortino he has stopped coming in. I'm really hoping that he's alright.
Gamer In the closet dang man, did you hear anything of the veteran or his wife, really curious now?
@Gamer in the closet You could contact the local legion...they might be able to help
@@hexenacht_4662 didnt think of that thanks!
Bless all those African American warriors. They fought for a country that discriminated them so bad, but damn they fought well.
@Pretty fly for a WiFi All fighter groups shared equally on assignments as far as I can tell. All were equal as far as abilities were concerned. They were all great AMERICANS.
@Pretty fly for a WiFi The Greatest Generation. What they witnessed in their lives. Great Depression. WW2, Civil Rights Movement, Man on the Moon,etc
@Pretty fly for a WiFi - You might want to watch a few "Twelve O'Clock High" shows on CZcams. Based on 15th Air Force in England WWII B17 bombers runs to Germany. There were no non dangerous missions. The series uses real footage of the dogfights between German fighters and B17 bombers.
@@nedstewart1 He said during the video...most squadrons were out to rack up kills and would leave the bombers, but we would stay with them and get them home...their low fighter kill count means they did their job instead of seek glory...I think there is a reason they were requested as bomber escorts...I would much rather have a man sticking with me ...incredible story
@@curtismesYou need to read more history. Congressional Medal Of Honor recipient General Jimmy Doolittle ORDERED the fighter pilots to leave bomber formation and to seek out in destroy the German Air Force. The reason why was because you could not destroy the German Air Force staying with the bombers and it was important to destroy it before D-Day. Seeking glory by leaving bomber formation with out permission would result in Court Marshall and possible prison time. Many of these bomber raids were carried out with over a thousand bombers or more. Discipline was of the upmost importance. There was no room for glory seekers.
. Hear is some of the history of General Doolittle's history.
" Doolittle's breakthrough in fighter tactics"
in 1943 when he changed the policy requiring escorting fighters to remain with their bombers at all times, allowing fighter escorts to fly far ahead of the bombers' combat box formations in air supremacy mode. Throughout most of 1944, this tactic negated the effectiveness of the twin-engined Zerstörergeschwader heavy fighter wings and single-engined Sturmgruppen of heavily armed Fw 190As by clearing the Luftwaffe's bomber destroyers from ahead of the bomber formations. After the bombers had hit their targets, the American fighters were free to strafe German airfields and transportation on their return to base. These tasks were initially performed with Lockheed P-38 Lightnings and Republic P-47 Thunderbolts through the end of 1943. They were progressively replaced with the long-ranged North American P-51 Mustangs as the spring of 1944
The allies owned the sky's over Europe because of Doolittle's ORDERS for the fighters to leave bomber formation and seek out and destroy the German Air Force. D-Day was a success.
You could not destroy the German Air Force staying with the bombers.
These r the best WWII stories on youtube. Really appreciate all your work, the footage, the writing, old footage, etc. Everything is very well put together, keep it up 👏🏼👍🏼
Wil Dasovich thank you for watching!
Wil Dasovich what's up
oy nanunuod ka pala ng maga ganto hahahahaha
Haha ayos ah, may pinoy pala dito.
Yes they are so so detailed
This is how a hero talks. No cussing, not needed. Sets an example for others. Still loves his country.
My Dad was a btg in 772, 463, 15th, he survived 32 missions and made it home. I believe I owe my life to the Tuskegee airmen, they flew cover when my Dad was flying on many missions, always grateful to them.
Thank You for this video. My Great uncle was a Tuskegee Airmen as well as head of airfield operations, when I was little kid during the Sixties, I remember him taking me flying in a plane over Upper Marlboro, Md. However, I had no idea who he was or what he did during WW-2 until many years later one of my other great uncles shared with me that Uncle Austin H Humbles was a Tuskegee Airmen. "Thanks Uncle Austin, I didn't know!". I joined the Army in the seventies and, saw uncle Austin on a brief stop-over in MD and even then he never disclosed to me what he did in W.W. 2 What a quiet man with a very big, real-life story to tell.
Honestly, I didn't know anything about these guys until I watched "Red Tails". Now I'm here, watching one of the most fearless fighter pilots ever telling his story....... Salute to you Sir 🔥
My high school math teacher was a Tuskegee Airman, he used to take up the whole class time talking about tactic's in a dogfight and training mishap's.RIP Gil Cargill.
How lucky were you!
That must have been the coolest
Wow!!! What a honor,and memories that will stay with you forever 🙏
My Father was in those bombers, and had nothing but the deepest respect for those pilots. I am also deeply thankful, because without their skill, I might not be here.
Had the honor meeting him once at the museum in Dayton Ohio. He's is a very interesting man to chat with if you love aviation and the P-51 Mustang. I built him a P-51 out of Adams Ready Board (Foam Board) and painted it like his plane in WWII. He is and always be a hero.
Mr. Brown's story gives me goosebumps, half from Joy of beating segregation, half for the Horror he witnessed. God bless you Mr. Brown!
Men back then were of a different breed, we can all strive to be more like them.
@Sajid We have it too easy.
@Sajid Compared to them, we (most modern westerners) have had a relatively sheltered life. No poverty and no major struggles, no segregation. Coming from a harder life builds character and some grit.
TheCrazyKid1381 I must have Alzheimer's because I don't remember asking
Truly ‘the Greatest Generation’
king CIRO that’s so true, i wish I was 1/2 the man my Dad is. Love you Dad
NOTHING BUT LOVE FOR THESE BRAVE MEN WHO should be paid respect they deserve
Tuskegee Airmen fighter pilot Harold Brown you are a Hero in every sense of the word. You guys fought for your country at a time when your country wouldn't fight for you. You showed everyone the courageous side of fighting and winning for your country. On the other side, you showed them that you would fight just as hard if not harder for your equal rights you so deserved. Thank you for everything you gave up and the sacrifices you made. I hope your story never gets forgotten. God Bless!
Well put.
DAMN STRAIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Tuskegee Airmen were heros in every way, they never received the recognition they deserved .I applaud them, they deserved better.
When he mentions Col. Davis, he’s referring to General Benjamin Davis Jr who was the commanding officer of the 332nd fighter group. At a time, General Davis (then a 2nd LT) was one of two black US officers, the other being his father. Recently, the airfield at the United States Air Force Academy was renamed as Davis Airfield in his honor
That's awesome!! Thanks for telling us!!
Douglas Jones he didn’t say they were the only two black officers. He said they were 2 black officers.
Damn, he sounds like a 20 year old the way he's describing the dogfighting. In his 90's but sharp as a tack, still. He might have been grounded for a while, but he's still a fighter pilot 😉
This great man is a natural story-teller, I could listen to him talk all day, about anything. The war, post-war, his life, his experiences, anything!
Mikah John You are easily impressed!
I agree. What a natural storyteller. I could sit for hours listening to him. Imagine how many more stories he must have. What an inspiration he is.
Totally agree. So interesting! A good teacher & I have learning differences. Thank you!
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Thank you for your service. My grandfather was in the US Navy in WW2. Served in submarines for 20 years. Racism and discrimination was real. He was Filipino.
Your grandfather is a hero.
I was assigned to the 332d Expeditionary Maintenance Group in Iraq fixing F-16s, it's an honor to share a unit with these incredible men.
Thank u for your service as well god bless you and your family n friends
Thank you for serving🙏🏽
Thank you Sir!
Signed:
A grateful Black American man.
What an inspiration.
We're all grateful - all of us who know our history, at least. Thank you all.
Thank you Sir!
Signed:
A grateful American man.
R Lyle I’m former USAF, Vietnam Vet. I never saw a man’s color in my time in service. I saw his Honor and courage. God bless these brave men for their sacrifice and service to our great country.
Due to the Tuskegee Airmen, Officers like Colin Powell were able to lead as a four star general...
I had no idea there were still WWII vets alive at all! My father-a Marine who fought in the Pacific for 4 years-would have celebrated his 100th birthday on June 1, 2023, and that’s how old I envision all of the veterans. He died in February 1999, and never opened his lips to my siblings or our mother to talk about his war experiences, which traumatized him and ruined his adult life, but he did tell me a very few things. He refused to use VA services for 50 years....he said he didn’t deserve any benefits bc he was never wounded. My husband and I were able to persuade him to go to the Zablocki VA Hospital in Milwaukee, where he received excellent care for the last two years of his life. His survivor’s guilt was truly terrible. So I doubt very much that he would have contributed to this or any other project. I’m glad you’re doing it, though!
Could you imagine the honor of sitting down with one of these men for a beer? God bless them. Fearless Liberators. The greatest generation.
I know what its like... I had a whole family of them , and every one of them told me they were just doing a job..... well come to think of it , there was one I didn't get to meet.
The bomber crews said,
"Let's hope that THEY are going to be there."
This is well documented.
Harold Brown must be pushing 95, but he remains as sharp as a tack. Keep up the good work. By the way, there was an Army Air Corps informational film made during WWII about the Tuskegee airmen. The presenter and narrator was Captain Ronald Reagan.
Dr. Harold Brown turned 95 last year!
@David M Reagan became a fascist in the 1950s. Reagan was un-American, racist and corrupt. Reagan is the reason our country is messed up today.
@Genaro Scala sarcasm???
@@bowtie3 Reagan appointed more minorities and women than any president prior to his administration. What a terrible person!
Yes, he did. He's my neighbor and I was invited to his party! We meet once a day at least if he's out for a walk. What a gentleman.
As an Asian American Combat infantry retired veteran whose late dad fought in the Pacific in WW2, these WW2 veterans like these Tuskegee pilots are my heroes. They are the ones that motivated me to join like POTUS Reagan ( WW2 veteran) 39 yrs ago.
This man is in his 90’s?!!! He looks like he’s 75!
He's an Angel, remember?
yes true
probably one of the best stories ive ever heard
BulletSalad392 You are easily impressed.
One of the best ones for sure, I also really like the German paratrooper one.
@@TomCook-jw6ur Let people have opinions stop being an ass.
BulletSalad392 lookn at yur pic if u take yur shirt n bra off ill give sumn BIG TO PUT YUR LIPS ON
@@TomCook-jw6urI know your comment is old, but why do you say the same thing. Can't someone be impressed or interested in this man story
Hell of a personality, I could talk to this guy for days.
Tyler Chaney You could likely talk to a watermelon for days.
Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
Captain Firepower it has been hijacked by the racists
Thank you all, Tuskegee Airmen, for all of your pain, suffering, sacrifice, and heroism. You are definitely the best of the best.
Wrong! Black or white they were all equal in capabilities. No fighter group was superior to the other despite their color.
@@nedstewart1 WRONG! The Tuskegee Airmen, unlike the majority of the others, fought three different wars; hate, racism, and WW2. No one can turn a blind eye to this, no matter on the syllogisms to dictract from this fact.
@@nedstewart1 Black men are the real heroes of World War II
@@nigelrgrant547So the men who were killed in the Normandy invasion, were members of the 8th. Army Air Corp where over 40,000were injured and over 20,000 killed in action, participated in the Bataan death march, lost their minds in the battle of Peleliu and my service in the U.S. Army from1966 to 68 is less important. Do you think they should teach this in the public schools? I think you for educating me that my service to my country was less important.
'Bud' Anderson went to England with the 357th Fighter Group in 1943, the first 8th Air Force group to be equipped with Mustangs. On 29th June 1944, leading his squadron on a mission to Leipzig, they ran into a formation of Fw190s. In the ensuing battle Anderson shot down the leader, and two others. After a short rest in the US he returned for a second tour, arriving back just in time for the 357th's big day on 28th November. With the 353rd they took on a huge formation of some 200 enemy fighters, Anderson adding three more to his score. His final victory came in another fierce contest west of Berlin, and he finished the war with 16 air victories.
And Lee Archers service with 4 kills is more important than Anderson's.. Correct? All who served were equal heroes.Black or White.
I aint a man of faith, but god bless this man and his family
Same!!
If you believe the unseen God will bless these people for doing righteous deeds, then you do have faith. Keep the faith my friend... God has said, "and without faith, it's impossible to please God."
The actions of that one constable goes to show that honorable men can be found on all sides of conflict
I thought that as well. When he told that part, my jaw dropped.
Very very true.....men of honor will continue to exist through each generation inspiring us all....
Honorable?? Maybe. But he turned him over to the Nazi party. Like a prize. Keep in mind, he still turned him in. No different than a lion fending off hyenias from some prey only to kill the prey itself.
@@patrickt5685 What kind of bullshit are you talking? This enemy pilot was caught and handed over to a POW-camp, which is an absolute normal procedure. And the constable saved the pilot´s live, because civilians that got bombed don´t have friendly feelings towards pilot- mass-murderers. Ok, that one was NOT a bomber-pilot, but bombing civilians is a war crime! Bombing civilians is much worse than executing civilians, much worse!!! And concerning starving POWS: The whole Germany was suffering from hunger. The POWs got one third of their food ration from Germany, 70% came from the international red cross. The IKRK had also access to the POW-Camps. This was not the case for the german POWs after 1945. They were renamed as "Disarmed Enemy Forces" and lost all rights. Hundreds of thousands of german "DES" starved and died in Eisenhowers death camps.
@@lacertabilineata9337 Bacque's claims are rediculous. That's all i'm gonna say. Not to mention your dispicable claim that the regretable but unavoidable collateral damage and loss of life due to bombings is worse than executing civilians. You should be ashamed of your self! Not even worth spiting on the face!
Fighting for your country, when your country doesn’t recognize you as a human....these men were truly men of honor.
My son and I met 2 of these Great Pilots back in the early 90s at the El Cajon CA air port. Was a true honor to meet and talk with these 2 old warriors. When they thanked me for the knowledge I had about their squadron that I had told my son. Told them that I was telling their history to my kids. I was speechless when 1 pilot thanked me. 2 Great Hero's. All I was doing was telling my kids about them. True Hero's
My face when they come out with a new video:
😄
I know right! I was listening to some of my records from ww2 when the video came out and I was just over the moon with happiness.
🤘
@@cap5856 Glen Miller and recordings of the attack on pearl harbor
@@cap5856 audio, I meant to say recordings of news broadcasting when it was attacked, All on record.
@@cap5856 I'm honestly not sure how to but I will figure it out and post them if I can👍
At about 3:37 you used a photo of a b-17 with it's wing blown off and falling beside it. That's the Wee Willie and it was my grandfather's ship. It was an 8th Air Force, 91st bomb group, 322nd squadron.
Your grandfather was a hero.
Much respect to and for your grandfather and those that perished that day in the crash.
Thanks for sharing that. I just got the book "Masters of the Air" by Donald Miller primarily about the 8th & it is an utterly superb book that covers in great detail what guys like your grandfather went through. I highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in this period in history. I hope your grandad is resting in peace.
Anyone sucessfully bail out?
I salute him and his crew brave men in those days my army air core g pa flew in the pacific but they are all hero's and thank god for them all
What a fine and sharp human being! Thank you for your service, sir!
It's commendable that African Americans did such a great service in WW2 despite being discriminated against at home. They deserve a lot of credit. In a way they fought in two wars at the same time.
I empathize with this guy a lot. I grew up practicing to be an artist. I was pretty damn good at it too. People thought I was crazy when I dropped all that to study flight
It always sickens me to think that the U.S. segregated African Americans till we needed them to die for us. But that just makes these guys so much more honorable today.
I dont even get the logic in hating them so much they wouldnt let them go fight and die in the first place which youd think theyd rather use as many as they could
It was not just America, thats the one thing that bothers me. EVERYONE believes it was only the U.S.
My country tiss of thee, oh sweetland of bigotry. For thee I see
It was a different time, the wars, plagues and pogroms were massive and everyone was at it. Every race was killing all others and even their own. Don't judge history harshly you weren't there.
Brian Strow
A different time, indeed.
With many bad things.
I’m speechless, nothing but absolute gratitude. I feel humbled to even see this video.
Well said
Men like Harold is what makes our country great. Thank you sir.
The Luftwaffe was tough!! Can you imagine if they would've had more jet fighters in the air BEFORE the 99th showed up. Thank God that didn't happen.
Are you saying had the 99th. (332nd.) showed up that the 332nd. were superior to other fighter groups? Actually the 332nd. was dead last in kills of the 15th. AAC P-51 fighter squadrons. Black or white they were all equal. The white fighter groups were under orders by Gen. Jimmy Doolittle to fly in box formation and to abandon the bombers and to seek out and destroy the German Air Force which worked in crippling the German Air Force and making D-Day possible. The T.A stayed with the bombers and had a better protection of the bombers record but was dead last in kills for the 15th. Army Air Corp. The 332 had 4 fighter squadrons where other fighter groups only had 3 fighter groups which gave the Tuskegee Airmen 16 more fighters than the other fighter groups. Black or white they were all equal in capabilities.
The jet fighters (mainly ME 262's) were superior in speed and firepower. But they quickly ran out of fuel which made them easy targets for Allied fighters. In the end, more jet fighters would not have given them air superiority. But it would indeed have led to more American casualties.
@@nedstewart1 you are on EVERY post about the tuskegee airmen trying to discredit them.... here you go again
This man is a hero he made it so all races can be in the army and he played a role in making people of the world equally
As a Canadian, I thank this man for his service. Along with his role in keeping many bomber crews as safe as possible during the Second World War. I also appreciate getting to know this man’s story, so we have one more story to remember and give thanks for on Remembrance Day.
What a wonderful storyteller! When he was describing the dogfight when the German pilot led them into a flak trap, my heart was pounding and felt like it was bursting in my chest! It’s downright shameful that such terrible segregation was so rampant less than 100 years ago, but I’m glad that a few Americans of African descent were able to serve our country with such gallantry, despite the constant reminders that they were “less than,” when it took so much more courage for those pilots to succeed than it did for their white counterparts.
From a proud American, Thank you for your dedication and service. Truly one of the greatest generation.
I love men like Harold Brown; they make me proud to be an American, thank you.
the 1st interview of 2020. and its from one of my favorite air squadrons.
Pretty fly for a WiFi what are u talking about? they had a record of not losing a single bomber on there mission’s
Pretty fly for a WiFi search it up
@@Alexmartinez70745 Tuskegee Airmen lost 27 bombers according to The Tuskegee Airmen INC. the national chapter ot the Tuskegee Airmen.
Google:" 52 Misconceptions About The Tuskegee Airmen"
52 Misconceptions can be researched on THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN'S WEB PAGE.
The misconception of “never lost a bomber”
Reality, bombers under Tuskegee Airmen escort were shot down on seven different days:
June 9, 1944; June 13, 1944; July 12, 1944; July 18, 1944; July 20, 1944; August 24,
1944; and March 24, 1945.6
Moreover, the Tuskegee Airmen flew 311 missions for the
Fifteenth Air Force between early June 1944 and late April 1945, and only 179 of those
missions escorted bombers.
@@nedstewart1 well most bomber pilots wouod rather fly with the red tails than any other protection squadron so losing 27 bombers is a good a record whilst most protecting squadrons would lose 2 to 3× that amount in a single operation and these guys didn't lose that many bombers compared to the other ones tbh
@@Alexmartinez70745 Wrong! They lost 27 bombers to the German Air Force which is a great record
GOOGLE: 52 MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN.
then go to page 10
The misconception of “never lost a bomber”
bombers under Tuskegee Airmen escort were shot down on seven different days:
June 9, 1944; June 13, 1944; July 12, 1944; July 18, 1944; July 20, 1944; August 24,
1944; and March 24, 1945.6
Moreover, the Tuskegee Airmen flew 311 missions for the
Fifteenth Air Force between early June 1944 and late April 1945, and only 179 of those
missions escorted bombers.
Eternal glory to these doubly heroes and freedom fighters.
They fought against an evil regime and against prejudice!
I love how casually he tells his story. Seems much younger than his age. Brilliant stuff.
A couple months ago I met my first WW2 vet, he was picking up his pizza and I walk up and thank him for his service and stuff the only thing I regret was asking where he served, I didn’t want to ask and remind him or the horrors of the war you know but that was the first one I met and I hope I meet him again or another and ask where he served and so on :)
What did he say.
@@chip9649 he didn't ask him. He effed up the sentence.
Andy Taylor yeah my bad I just woke up when I texted it so yeah
U can ask that just don't bother him to tell you war stories that makes them re live it
3:31 That photograph haunts me every time I see it. Imagine being stuck inside that thing as it spirals downward toward the earth...
I know it isn’t going to sound like much, but my grandmothers father, was a B-17 (the swedish bomber, not the Flying Fortress) pilot during the second world war, and while he necessarily didn’t do anything too important or anything that stood out, I am still proud to be a part of his legacy and thankful for his service. He was killed by another prop-plane towards the end of the war, and my grandmothers mum had to live with that sorrow, while still awaiting my grandmother... However she still kept strong and never gave up, eventually making my grandmother and her brother (who by the way also was a part of the swedish air force and flew the J-32 Lansen) to the loving persons they are today.
Unfortunatly I don’t have the exact date that my great grandfather died, but my great grandmother died last year, having made the best out of every situation and kept strong through the tuffest times.
As they say, the men that are in war aren’t always the true ones being impacted, but the wifes and loved ones...
RIP to all relatives of a vet and to all vets themselfs. One day I will live up to them.
Thank you for including the Tuskegee airman .... May the Red-Tail continue to get their just recognition ....
Every one of these brings a tear to my eye.
Especially when they loose close friends that were only 17 years old….mostly all of them were teenagers 🤦🏾♂️ lives cut short
As an Airman and flier myself from ND/MN it was awesome the stories from this hero who grew up locally. What a gem! I’m thankful that you guys are continuing to preserve history in such an interesting and engaging manner.
Silas McGee it’s always an honor
bomber pilots called em Red Tailed Angels, German pilots called the Red Tailed Devils.
Rock on Tuskegee Airmen! nothin but love
His mind is very sharp still. Great storyteller.
You are a hero. May god bless you and your family
This has to be my new favorite episode.
Actually, all of them are
The world will be a much poorer place when gentlemen like Harold are no longer around to share their inspiring stories and wisdom.
Rough landing, but they say "any landing you walk away from is a good landing "
I was very honoured to watch this video. God bless Dr. Brown and his family. A true patriot.
Imagine the amount of sheer hope for the men in that B-17 that lost two engines. Normally they'd be a lost cause to the rest of the formation, not being able to keep up and all. But then here comes the Red Tails, to escort them back home.
Sorry but the Tuskegee Airmen were the only ones staying with the bombers...that's why
they were dead last in kills as P-51 pilots of the 15th. Army Air Corp. In 1943 Gen, Jimmy Doolittle ordered all fighter groups to when spotting the German Air Force to abandon bomber formation and to seek out and destroy the German Air Force' This tactic worked and come D-Day the Allies owned the skys over Europe. You could not destroy the German Air Force staying with the bombes as the Tuskegee Airmen did.
This official record will show the Tuskegee Airmen were dead last in kills
as P--51 pilots for the 15th. Army Air Corp.
Escort fighter tactics
Doolittle's major influence on the European air war occurred late in 1943 when he changed the policy of requiring escorting fighters to remain with their bombers at all times. Instead, he permitted escort fighters to fly far ahead of the bombers' combat box formations, allowing them to freely engage the German fighters laying in wait for the bombers. Throughout most of 1944, this tactic negated the effectiveness of the twin-engined Zerstörergeschwader heavy fighter wings and single-engined Sturmgruppen of heavily armed Fw 190As by clearing the Luftwaffe's bomber destroyers from ahead of the bomber formations. After the bombers had hit their targets, the American fighters were free to strafe German airfields, transportation, and other “targets of opportunity” on their return flight to base. These tasks were initially performed with Lockheed P-38 Lightnings and Republic P-47 Thunderbolts through the end of 1943. They were progressively replaced with the long-ranged North American P-51 Mustangs as the spring of 1944 wore on.[19][20]
TABLE I: FIGHTER GROUPS OF THE FIFTEENTH AIR FORCE IN WORLD
WAR II
Organization Total aerial victories June
1944-April 1945
1st Fighter Group 72(flew P-38's)
14th Fighter Group 85(flew P-38's)
31st Fighter Group 278( shot down 5 German Jets over Berlin)
52d Fighter Group 224.5
82d Fighter Group 106
325th Fighter Group 252
332d Fighter Group 94 (TUSKEGEE AIRMEN) last in kills) (only 94 kills)
Sources: USAF Historical Study No. 8ast, “USAF Credits for the Destruction of Enemy
Aircraft, World War II
Bless that one man who stoped this airman fro, being killed. Those town people must’ve been bitter but I bet when the allies came before the soviets could.
Yes yes I love them YES, LIKE IF YOU LOVE HISTORY
Real American hero’s! Thank you for your service!
I learned of the Airmen from my Dad, a WWII Navy veteran. He knew men who'd been in the Air Force in the bombers over Europe and they told him the Airmen saved them. Later, I had an Air Force vet coming in who lent me a book about the air war over Europe. I really got into reading up on that part of the War. We traded books back and forth until right before he died. I also picked up all the PBS and Hollywood movies about the Airmen. Without these men, we would live in a much different world.
"Fine with me, bloop bloop bloop bloop" respect!
I recommend a movie called Red Tails which is about the Tuskegee Pilots.
CFeng Plays - I found that movie to be lacking. One dimensional bad guys, unrealistic air combat, lackluster script, among other things. Those guys deserved a better movie. And there is one: the 1995 movie with Lawrence Fishburne called The Tuskegee Airmen. Not as polished looking but more substance. Curiously, Cuba Gooding Jr is in both movies.
It could have been a great movie...fail
@@michaelbeaumont9944 The 1995 movie was good but at the end was incorrect in stating they Lost no bombers. (lost 27)
Sank a destroyer ( it was a torpedo boat did not sink.)
They did shoot down 3 Me262 German Jets. Their was 8 German Jets shot down that day over Berlin,
3 for the Tuskegee Airmsn (had 16 more fighter planes.
5 shot down by the 31st. fighter group.
A total of 8 Me262's shot down by the 15th.AAC.
Prior to the Berlin raid the 8th. AAC had already shot down over 60 German jets.
Red Tails was okay. "The Tuskegee Airmen" is exceptional. Watch that one.
Reminds me of the Black Frenchman character from the movie Flyboys. Anyone who hasn't seen it yet definitely should!
Yes, but there was no segregation in France so coloured men fought among the white during the 1st WW. Even in Nazi- Germany during WW2, coloured fought for the Germans, not assigned to jobs as mess boy cook etc. like the coloured US men were.
The Germans had them at the frontlines units like Freies Indiën ( Black Indians), Freies Arabiën ( Africans and Arabs), Freies Turkistan ( Central Asians).
This man is an absolute national treasure.
13:38 "There was always obstacles, obstacles, obstacles, but again if the Tuskeegee Airmen could overcome all their obstacles...hey, you can do it too"
Thank you Harold✈️👮♂️
Some of the finest fighter pilots of ww2.
He’s so cool.
Beautiful things to hear from the greatest generation! It literally brings tears to my eyes on what these brave men went through.
Thank you Dr. Brown for your service. The red tails were the greatest of all the allied fighter groups.
Read M
PDF
They were brave Americans but average pilots. You will learn this by reading MISCONCEPTIONS. It is backed by
TUSKEGEE AIRMEN INC...The main chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen.
I saw Dr. Brown speak in my hometown. The speech was moved to the local fire station, and was still standing room only. I was a journalist for 35 years, and that speech is one of my most memorable moments.
What a wonderfully poignant message, especially for the madness of today. These gentlemen truly set a wonderful example. 🙏
I love all of these men, they are true American heroes and had to deal with all types of issues. God bless you and thank you for all that you did for our country sir! I have had the extreme pleasure to meet three of these fine gentlemen have signatures in my paperback version illustrated by Leroy Legrohn.
These mans fought for the country that never fought for them..truly heroes to my eyes..OFC I respect all ww2 veterans 😍
Thank you for your service and my family's freedom
This makes me so very proud of our country. We love you for your sacrifice and dedication. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.
Sad to see that generation of men are all almost gone. Thank you for recording their stories.
He's such a fantastic storyteller! He's so youthful -- you'd never guess he'd been in WWII!
I built a P51 model when I was a kid it had a red tail,I thought is was cool .I learned from that kit about the Tuskegee airmen.Thank you for defending our freedom and paving the way for future generations.
they are very much loved by all of us, god bless them.
I got the chance to meet a Tuskegee airman back in 2016 I think in a program for the boy scouts, I'll say this it was one of the most humbling and eye opening experiences I've had in my entire life. Thank God for these men without them I don't know where we'd be
Harold H. Brown & all the other Tuskegee Airmen were True Heroes. They had the distinction of having never lost a bomber, while escorting them into Germany. Color & Race should never be a factor, when it comes to one's ability. Thank You, Harold. We will never forget your sacrifice & courage nor that of the other Tuskegee Airmen.
This sounds exactly like the movie Red Tails! Awesome movie!
And extremely historically inaccurate.
I am so grateful for this channel!
Part of the greatest generation to which my husband belongs also. God bless you sir and all those who served with you.
These men are, and will always be, some of the finest Americans to ever live.
Make this into a Netflix series. It’s so great and it will be educational for generations to come