Both of my grandfathers are WWII pilots. One made the ultimate sacrifice fighting Chinese communist party. The other one lived till his 90s and told me many stories. Thank you for uploading this video so I can show my son what kind of fighter plane my grandfathers used to fly.
Nothing looks as mean as a warhawk. It must be such an amazing feeling flying one of those with the canopy open just cruising in that war machine. I wish I could like this video a million times
My dad was in the USAAC in the 77th Service Squadron. If these were in North Africa and Italy, he may have worked to repair any one of those. Miss him every day.
My Grandfather flew with the Flying Tigers, he took two hits from a zero but he lived to tell about it. When he came home he helped the American Indians and was accepted into their tribes as a member and allowed to vote in their council. Hi Indian name given to him was Bud Many Guns.
check tis out ... "Forgotten S’porean Soldiers Who Fought World War 2 Abroad | Forgotten Heroes | Full Documentary" fast forward to 33:22 to see how tis ex Flying Tiger veteran was trained in a desert in the western part of the USA.
thank you to the men and woman, whom served with the avg. THE AMERICAN VOLUNTEER GROUP. when men were men, and woman were woman. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. i salute you.
Before most American flyer went into battle during ww2, this group of American pilot get first Baptisms of fire in the war. I can say, they elite of the American flyers, many aces of aces came within their rank.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but accounts state that it was actually the British who first put various forms of the shark's mouth on the sides of the plane's radiator chin. I think the AVG did it because the shark had particular significance to the Japanese. But, it was the perfect fit for the silhouette of that aircraft and will forever be iconic of the type, even though thousands of these airframes were never decorated in that fashion.
It was said that these P-40 Warhawks were brought in by Claire Lee Chennault (without the famous "shark's mouth" paint scheme). A pilot confessed that the AVG 美國援華空軍 saw and copied the Aussies' P-40s with the famous shark's mouth paint scheme that were stationed somewhere in Burma. I'm not too sure about the camouflage paint scheme though. The ecstatic Chinese gave the AVG pilots the nickname "Flying Tigers" “飛虎隊” when they shot down many Japanese planes from the sky. Yes, it was a lopsided victory (decisive victory).
@@PieAndChips check tis out ... "Forgotten S’porean Soldiers Who Fought World War 2 Abroad | Forgotten Heroes | Full Documentary" fast forward to 33:22 to see how tis ex Flying Tiger veteran was trained in a desert in the western part of the USA.
Great video and beautiful flying. Did the P-40, P-51 and spitfire have the same engine?? They sound identical to me. From start up to wide open. They all sound great.
No, the P 40 used an Allison inline while of course the early spits used the Rolls Royce Merlin (IMNSHO the finest liquid cooled inline of the war..). The P 51 used a Packard built licensed copy of the Merlin
my grandfather was kidnapped by the early commies, then when ransom was paid, he was so pissed that he went to join the Flying Tigers. after they disbanded, he was once again kidnapped by the commies. we were separated for 50 years from him in china and us in taiwan. reunited in the 1990s when i was already in high school.
Nice footage, but instead of so many P-40s in US or AVG/CATF markings, I really long for a Kittyhawk in 112nd RAF Squ colors, like the ones flown by Lt. Clive "Killer" Caldwell or Neville Duke (P-40s in desert pattern have always been my favorites). Isn´t it too repetitive, boring and unoriginal to restore every surviving P-40 in US or Chinese markings? To me, it certainly is.
My grandmother was a rosey riveter in Buffalo New York during ww2 building this amazing war bird. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!
Both of my grandfathers are WWII pilots. One made the ultimate sacrifice fighting Chinese communist party. The other one lived till his 90s and told me many stories. Thank you for uploading this video so I can show my son what kind of fighter plane my grandfathers used to fly.
My first string control plane was a P-40 and I felt in love with it, I like the design of the eyes and mouth.
Nothing looks as mean as a warhawk. It must be such an amazing feeling flying one of those with the canopy open just cruising in that war machine. I wish I could like this video a million times
I got to see a P-40 perform in ‘59 at an air show at the Chennault Air Force Base when my Dad was stationed there.
What those Tigers did against those odds on beating the enemy was just awesome. In my book, they are Super Heroes.
My dad was in the USAAC in the 77th Service Squadron. If these were in North Africa and Italy, he may have worked to repair any one of those. Miss him every day.
My Grandfather flew with the Flying Tigers, he took two hits from a zero but he lived to tell about it. When he came home he helped the American Indians and was accepted into their tribes as a member and allowed to vote in their council. Hi Indian name given to him was Bud Many Guns.
imagine 10x more of them in formation! Must have been so inspiring/threatening depending on who's side you were on!
My favorite fighter plane from this era.👍
2nd place is the F4U Corsair and the P-51 Mustang.
me too. then P38 and then corsair. mustang not top 3 but makes the 4th.
@@popoju9 I almost forgot about the P-38. Great aircraft.👍
My list is the same lol
@@theverminator8048 Coolness. And we can't forget the Spitfire.👍
@@nynthworld4152 Or the Messerschmitt BF-109...
I've had the honor of being in the presence of one Flying Tiger before. You got to see 3!
check tis out ... "Forgotten S’porean Soldiers Who Fought World War 2 Abroad | Forgotten Heroes | Full Documentary"
fast forward to 33:22 to see how tis ex Flying Tiger veteran was trained in a desert in the western part of the USA.
thank you to the men and woman, whom served with the avg. THE AMERICAN VOLUNTEER GROUP. when men were men, and woman were woman. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. i salute you.
Thanks for showing up during Chinese darkest hour all those years ago. True heroes. Thanks for the video
My grandfather was a welder at the Curtis factory in Kenmore New York from 1935-1943
I used to eat at Frank's Sunny Italy in Kenmore.
Love the Aleutian Tiger.
My father was a ground crew aircraft for Flying tiger during WWII in Kunming ROChina then even Taiwan during Korean War.
My uncle joined the Army in 1938, he was 16. A captain at 19 years old flying with the Tigers in Burma.
Mike Buttfild That’s too cool!!!
And 19 yr olds today need safe spaces and comfort dogs.
Back then young men really strived to serve their country. Some even lied about their age. Sadly now many just want to play Xbox.
@@keithallver2450 Don't politicize this, dude. It's about history, not comparing generations. Give it a rest.
@@johnbaxter3676 How is pointing out that people from past generations were made of sterner stuff politicizing anything?
Excellent video and terrific sound. JOB WELL DONE.
Wonderful! Keep them flying!
Awesome video, thanks for sharing.
Beautiful plane and sound
Beautiful planes!!!!
One of my bucket list. Fly in a P 40. Baa baa black sheep!
What.a beautiful flying machine. Simply, awesome !
I love the B/C model...they are much sleeker IMHO and are far more rare, since they saw service earlier in the war.
Before most American flyer went into battle during ww2, this group of American pilot get first Baptisms of fire in the war. I can say, they elite of the American flyers, many aces of aces came within their rank.
Very nice camera work.....
Correct me if I'm wrong, but accounts state that it was actually the British who first put various forms of the shark's mouth on the sides of the plane's radiator chin. I think the AVG did it because the shark had particular significance to the Japanese. But, it was the perfect fit for the silhouette of that aircraft and will forever be iconic of the type, even though thousands of these airframes were never decorated in that fashion.
The Germans were the first. BF-110 in North Africa were painted with shark teeth
I wish I had a job with the best example of restoration of the Warhawk. .just beautiful...
Good job flying tiger. Republic of china
Great Video thanks. Ding Hao!
The "Old Exterminator" repro looks great!
would much rather hear these above me rather than a jet, the sound is just so much better imo
It was said that these P-40 Warhawks were brought in by Claire Lee Chennault (without the famous "shark's mouth" paint scheme). A pilot confessed that the AVG 美國援華空軍 saw and copied the Aussies' P-40s with the famous shark's mouth paint scheme that were stationed somewhere in Burma. I'm not too sure about the camouflage paint scheme though. The ecstatic Chinese gave the AVG pilots the nickname "Flying Tigers" “飛虎隊” when they shot down many Japanese planes from the sky. Yes, it was a lopsided victory (decisive victory).
It was copied from a picture of an RNZAF P40 in North Africa.
That was copied from a BF-110.
@@PieAndChips dude, there are lots 🦈Great Whites in OZ, but not in Germany.
@@PieAndChips check tis out ... "Forgotten S’porean Soldiers Who Fought World War 2 Abroad | Forgotten Heroes | Full Documentary"
fast forward to 33:22 to see how tis ex Flying Tiger veteran was trained in a desert in the western part of the USA.
So very cool. 🍀
Wow! I’d have loved to have been there!!
Love the P-40
I love this plane. There is nothing like this wonderfulll war machine.
Dang it ATP!!! Gotta get that advertisement lol 4:36
I would be a great feeling to fly one these old warbirds.
The war hawk is so perfect.
My rolling tribute to the Flying Tiger's A.V.G.
This is real history...untainted...a real hero story.
Wish I had the money to have one
What great and beautiful warplane !!
By the way, what happened to Curtis Company ??? Does anyone know ??
Nice takeoff and landing
Very nice 👍
2:25 for those who came for the sound
There were real Flying Tiger missions with fewer P40s !
Historical relations between ROC Taiwan and US.
Me amarro nesses aviões, nem sei oque dizer...
I noticed that all three planes had different tails. Why is that? Different production runs?
Great video and beautiful flying. Did the P-40, P-51 and spitfire have the same engine?? They sound identical to me. From start up to wide open. They all sound great.
No, the P 40 used an Allison inline while of course the early spits used the Rolls Royce Merlin (IMNSHO the finest liquid cooled inline of the war..). The P 51 used a Packard built licensed copy of the Merlin
You mean the P40 E1 Warhawk equipped with 6x12 M2 browning machineguns and could equip light bombs
Rad.
Flying Tigers 飛虎隊
my grandfather was kidnapped by the early commies, then when ransom was paid, he was so pissed that he went to join the Flying Tigers. after they disbanded, he was once again kidnapped by the commies. we were separated for 50 years from him in china and us in taiwan. reunited in the 1990s when i was already in high school.
Don't forget the Burma Banshees!
Squinting tiger?
Nice footage, but instead of so many P-40s in US or AVG/CATF markings, I really long for a Kittyhawk in 112nd RAF Squ colors, like the ones flown by Lt. Clive "Killer" Caldwell or Neville Duke (P-40s in desert pattern have always been my favorites). Isn´t it too repetitive, boring and unoriginal to restore every surviving P-40 in US or Chinese markings? To me, it certainly is.
有中華民國國徽 ^_^
P-40是飛虎隊的強大武器，也是中華民國抗戰主力核心空武^^
Free Taiwan!
ボランティア？！中国軍のふりして日本軍攻撃。ボウナスでいくら稼いだの？これパールハーバーの前だよね！！無性に腹立つ！！P40は大好きです。