RAF FlashMob For The Queen's 90th Birthday

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  • čas přidán 11. 06. 2016

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  • @MarkTheMorose
    @MarkTheMorose Před 5 lety +473

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

    • @melisamorgan7687
      @melisamorgan7687 Před 3 lety +19

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

    • @rhysthompson9586
      @rhysthompson9586 Před 3 lety +23

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

    • @scottsdale530
      @scottsdale530 Před 3 lety +11

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

    • @hedgemist691
      @hedgemist691 Před 3 lety +12

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

    • @ronwheeler529
      @ronwheeler529 Před 2 lety +9

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

  • @maximillianafrancine1451
    @maximillianafrancine1451 Před rokem +79

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

    • @alexmccoy8167
      @alexmccoy8167 Před 10 měsíci

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

    • @wannabetrucker7475
      @wannabetrucker7475 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @davewhiteside6698
    @davewhiteside6698 Před 4 lety +182

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

    • @terrychatfield6671
      @terrychatfield6671 Před 3 lety +4

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

    • @dannyrobertson7046
      @dannyrobertson7046 Před 3 lety +3

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

    • @cherylparks9449
      @cherylparks9449 Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @Rachel-ig2uq
      @Rachel-ig2uq Před 7 měsíci +2

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

    • @davewhiteside6698
      @davewhiteside6698 Před 7 měsíci +1

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

  • @helenthornton5074
    @helenthornton5074 Před 5 lety +281

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

  • @pinkyman5155
    @pinkyman5155 Před 2 lety +2

    You can't beat our RAF always looking smart and polished.

  • @wakeupuk3860
    @wakeupuk3860 Před rokem +56

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

    • @KathyWelch-xx4ug
      @KathyWelch-xx4ug Před rokem +2

      Well done! 👍

    • @sharonrushing4034
      @sharonrushing4034 Před 10 měsíci +1

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

  • @sooskevington6144
    @sooskevington6144 Před 11 měsíci +2

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

  • @andrewbazeley7274
    @andrewbazeley7274 Před 2 lety +36

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

    • @sallyannwheeler6327
      @sallyannwheeler6327 Před rokem +2

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

  • @starlight1867
    @starlight1867 Před 11 měsíci +3

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

  • @kaylaireland3494
    @kaylaireland3494 Před 2 lety +26

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

  • @amhunter9619
    @amhunter9619 Před 3 lety +54

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

  • @sharonhull6810
    @sharonhull6810 Před 5 lety +45

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

    • @stanleybuchan4610
      @stanleybuchan4610 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @margerycollins5200
    @margerycollins5200 Před rokem +5

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

  • @DeepRedBlue
    @DeepRedBlue Před rokem +7

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

  • @junecorry268
    @junecorry268 Před 5 lety +100

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

    • @rw8733
      @rw8733 Před 2 lety +6

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

    • @anneashley5110
      @anneashley5110 Před rokem +2

      Amen to that

  • @jmac7361
    @jmac7361 Před 2 lety +96

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

    • @anamontecino5356
      @anamontecino5356 Před rokem +1

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

  • @dutchgram3799
    @dutchgram3799 Před rokem +14

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

  • @wendyh3891
    @wendyh3891 Před 2 lety +9

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

  • @yvonnecolson6382
    @yvonnecolson6382 Před 3 lety +2

    Totally AWESOME RAF!!! Very impressive MILITARY,I know ENGLAND 🇬🇧is very proud !!! 😍😍😍🇺🇲🇺🇲👏👏👏💞💞

  • @kerryegerton9356
    @kerryegerton9356 Před rokem +35

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

    • @edithbannerman4
      @edithbannerman4 Před 8 měsíci +1

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

  • @maureenjohnstone5989
    @maureenjohnstone5989 Před 2 lety +56

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

  • @junewhite6376
    @junewhite6376 Před 3 lety +7

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

  • @jimmykouba4494
    @jimmykouba4494 Před 2 lety +25

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

    • @edithbannerman4
      @edithbannerman4 Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @chelamcguire
    @chelamcguire Před 4 lety +14

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

  • @ChrisSmith-yq9pr
    @ChrisSmith-yq9pr Před rokem +7

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

  • @veronicabell5443
    @veronicabell5443 Před 3 lety +121

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

    • @suzannekirkwood6392
      @suzannekirkwood6392 Před 3 lety +13

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

    • @lauriekharding3682
      @lauriekharding3682 Před rokem +3

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

    • @TheLhana
      @TheLhana Před 5 měsíci

      Jurby! Crikey I know the Isle of man well.

    • @user-gv3cx4qj3q
      @user-gv3cx4qj3q Před 3 dny

      Loved.😊😊😊.

  • @rw8733
    @rw8733 Před 2 lety +43

    Bloody brilliant. Proud to be British.

  • @juggernautautobot7141
    @juggernautautobot7141 Před 3 lety +141

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

    • @carolempluckrose4188
      @carolempluckrose4188 Před 2 lety +10

      A salute too from a former WRAF.

    • @lindabartlett2489
      @lindabartlett2489 Před 2 lety +6

      Thank you for your service Sir.

    • @JetFalcon710
      @JetFalcon710 Před 2 lety +4

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

    • @Bob3iy3
      @Bob3iy3 Před 2 lety

      I'm just a teenager BTW I KNOW YOUR WEAKNESS

    • @Bob3iy3
      @Bob3iy3 Před 2 lety

      AMEROCA ₱+₱+ yeah

  • @phoebedevereaux308
    @phoebedevereaux308 Před rokem +5

    May Her Majesty rest with the angels. She more than earned it.

  • @claytonwhitman1608
    @claytonwhitman1608 Před 3 lety +96

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

    • @teresamatson4337
      @teresamatson4337 Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @bobbybigboyyes
      @bobbybigboyyes Před 2 lety

      My Dad was in the RAF. Check out this video about their secret mission to nuke America TWICE!!
      czcams.com/video/-Wx6npt421c/video.html

    • @philhawley1219
      @philhawley1219 Před 2 lety

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

  • @garrypainter3023
    @garrypainter3023 Před 2 lety +28

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

    • @gothdogs6300
      @gothdogs6300 Před rokem +3

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

  • @missykowalewski
    @missykowalewski Před rokem +7

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

  • @dougburt2449
    @dougburt2449 Před 5 lety +8

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

  • @donaldparlettjr3295
    @donaldparlettjr3295 Před 7 lety +262

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

    • @bernadettespeakman355
      @bernadettespeakman355 Před 3 lety +8

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

    • @maryjopaoni3597
      @maryjopaoni3597 Před 2 lety +4

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

    • @mariamores6647
      @mariamores6647 Před 10 měsíci

      887ī

  • @Sandra-ww6oz
    @Sandra-ww6oz Před rokem +6

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

    • @kathrynmcmillan6771
      @kathrynmcmillan6771 Před rokem

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

  • @jenniferbeattie6861
    @jenniferbeattie6861 Před rokem +2

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

  • @graycap44
    @graycap44 Před 7 lety +231

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

    • @kathrynmcmillan6771
      @kathrynmcmillan6771 Před 7 lety +17

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

    • @madhatter909
      @madhatter909 Před 4 lety +6

      @@kathrynmcmillan6771 thank you so much.

    • @kathrynmcmillan6771
      @kathrynmcmillan6771 Před 4 lety +3

      @@madhatter909 thank you x

    • @farodealer
      @farodealer Před 3 lety +4

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

    • @donroberts2126
      @donroberts2126 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @Andrew-is7rs
    @Andrew-is7rs Před 5 lety +5

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

  • @loraineparry4671
    @loraineparry4671 Před 2 lety +16

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

  • @WHUFC71
    @WHUFC71 Před 4 lety +69

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

  • @suewilkinson4712
    @suewilkinson4712 Před 4 lety +28

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

  • @rolandbailey2394
    @rolandbailey2394 Před 4 lety +27

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

    • @edithbannerman4
      @edithbannerman4 Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @justacrocodile9486
    @justacrocodile9486 Před 4 lety +36

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

  • @biddyboy1570
    @biddyboy1570 Před 6 lety +714

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

  • @stevebutler7346
    @stevebutler7346 Před 3 lety +63

    MAKES ME VERY PROUD TO BE BRITISH

    • @dioxazine2907
      @dioxazine2907 Před 3 lety +1

      Yas

    • @dioxazine2907
      @dioxazine2907 Před 3 lety

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

    • @luisrodinbranzuela4854
      @luisrodinbranzuela4854 Před 3 lety

      Whats all this then

    • @stevebutler7346
      @stevebutler7346 Před 3 lety

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

    • @dotregan1506
      @dotregan1506 Před 3 lety

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

  • @lizzybetbutt6040
    @lizzybetbutt6040 Před 3 lety +28

    Absolutely brilliant. Would have loved to have experienced this in person. Very proud watching this.

    • @jimmykouba4494
      @jimmykouba4494 Před 2 lety +2

      I agree with you. In person experience is the best.

  • @ivanlussich8146
    @ivanlussich8146 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanx for this nice vid. Well done drills by RAF men. I like their blue-grey uniforms, in fact our own Uruguayan air force (FAU) men sport same colour --and most air forces do so elsewhere. Saludos!

  • @8ballphil150
    @8ballphil150 Před 6 lety +93

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

  • @barbaraallred6552
    @barbaraallred6552 Před 2 lety +13

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

  • @tracysutton7408
    @tracysutton7408 Před 4 lety +8

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

  • @iansutcliffe3036
    @iansutcliffe3036 Před 4 dny

    Slick, slick slick...Brilliant RAF. Well done!

  • @elisatecheragarcia2808
    @elisatecheragarcia2808 Před rokem +2

    Excelente súper gracias por compartirlo saludos desde mi país Uruguay

  • @weedle30
    @weedle30 Před 2 lety +6

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

  • @abracadabra2395
    @abracadabra2395 Před 5 lety +19

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

  • @julietrembath5551
    @julietrembath5551 Před rokem +15

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

  • @brendasmith6455
    @brendasmith6455 Před 3 lety +138

    Brilliant makes one feel so proud to be British 🇬🇧

  • @gmamahjanet2953
    @gmamahjanet2953 Před 5 lety +30

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

  • @susanleitch8649
    @susanleitch8649 Před 6 lety +11

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

  • @loveasmr5336
    @loveasmr5336 Před 5 lety +24

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

  • @susanleigh1884
    @susanleigh1884 Před 5 lety +16

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

  • @catlover4971
    @catlover4971 Před 5 lety +15

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

  • @judyduckett1225
    @judyduckett1225 Před 2 lety +6

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

  • @TheBavariangirl
    @TheBavariangirl Před 5 lety +53

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

    • @stanleybuchan4610
      @stanleybuchan4610 Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you sir, from an RAF veteran.

    • @bobbybigboyyes
      @bobbybigboyyes Před 2 lety +1

      The British are the best at quite a lot of things, and the RAF are the oldest and the best air force in the world. I doubt if the Queen saw this particular performance.

    • @bobbybigboyyes
      @bobbybigboyyes Před 2 lety

      Check out this video of when the RAF nuked America TWICE!!
      czcams.com/video/-Wx6npt421c/video.html

  • @peachesandcream.2612
    @peachesandcream.2612 Před 5 lety +24

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

    • @avalonpark1574
      @avalonpark1574 Před 5 lety

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

  • @regn7786
    @regn7786 Před 2 lety +13

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

  • @mscott3918
    @mscott3918 Před 6 lety +127

    This is faultless and a fantastic tribute to The Queen

    • @degodzelf7434
      @degodzelf7434 Před 2 lety

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

    • @gailknight3128
      @gailknight3128 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @emily.letsendbslintheuk554
    @emily.letsendbslintheuk554 Před 2 lety +19

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

  • @bexter1520
    @bexter1520 Před 2 lety +2

    my cadets arse watching this drill 4 like 2 hours straight just LOVING the sound of a the feet hitting the floor at the same time, wishing this was mt squadron

  • @asmolbean9300
    @asmolbean9300 Před 3 lety +14

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

  • @highwayman1445
    @highwayman1445 Před 3 lety +4

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

    • @stevebrown6207
      @stevebrown6207 Před 2 lety

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

  • @alfamaleUK68
    @alfamaleUK68 Před měsícem

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

  • @leilabennett1366
    @leilabennett1366 Před 4 lety +11

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

  • @johnthurtell4421
    @johnthurtell4421 Před 3 lety +25

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

  • @goredknight3017
    @goredknight3017 Před 4 lety +10

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

  • @pdunderhill
    @pdunderhill Před rokem

    Love the Squaddy looking on and then realising he'll spend his next flight on Ryan Air. Kudos to the RAF.

  • @stephaniestraw6314
    @stephaniestraw6314 Před 2 lety

    thank you for filming this for us and well lads RAF IT WAS GREAT!!!!

  • @ahale9850
    @ahale9850 Před 5 lety +21

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

  • @Aussiemarco
    @Aussiemarco Před 7 lety +73

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

    • @beckymurphy4714
      @beckymurphy4714 Před 5 lety +4

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

  • @sooskevington6144
    @sooskevington6144 Před 11 měsíci +1

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

  • @jasonguk7160
    @jasonguk7160 Před 2 lety +2

    Fantastic 🇬🇧

  • @mabear9238
    @mabear9238 Před 2 lety +7

    This is so wonderful for our beautiful Queen. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @vdavis4785
    @vdavis4785 Před 2 lety +28

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

    • @Alan-mk9sp
      @Alan-mk9sp Před rokem

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

  • @WilfBond55
    @WilfBond55 Před rokem +1

    Amazing precision. It does remind me of something a friend (retired USAF and Army) said: "You know what it means when the Air Force affixes bayonets? 'Dinnertime!'"

  • @jodyharnish9104
    @jodyharnish9104 Před 3 měsíci

    This is a thrill to watch! I'm American, but I always loved Queen Elizabeth.

  • @jimdevlin2138
    @jimdevlin2138 Před 3 lety +19

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

  • @MrJackandy123
    @MrJackandy123 Před 7 lety +25

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

    • @barbarahallinan1151
      @barbarahallinan1151 Před 7 lety +3

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

    • @annbest7453
      @annbest7453 Před 7 lety +8

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

    • @chocolatcats
      @chocolatcats Před 6 lety +2

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

    • @jamesevans938
      @jamesevans938 Před 6 lety

      Barbara Hallinan Scots might not leave they did vote no

  • @bellemoonvintagewelshblank5249

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

  • @lynnequintonsandall2126
    @lynnequintonsandall2126 Před 10 měsíci +1

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

  • @nefertarifrancis6051
    @nefertarifrancis6051 Před 4 lety +12

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

  • @odd_shoes
    @odd_shoes Před 5 lety +25

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

  • @larainehopper6214
    @larainehopper6214 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @AndrewEdwards-uj9my
    @AndrewEdwards-uj9my Před 9 měsíci +1

    Imagine waiting for your train and these guys turn up absolutely brilliant well done guys 😂

  • @gingerbread6614
    @gingerbread6614 Před 5 lety +18

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

  • @terri348
    @terri348 Před 2 lety +5

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

  • @kylebrown9056
    @kylebrown9056 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @craigbulkeley8827
    @craigbulkeley8827 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant!! Well done chaps, Well done indeed.

  • @jacquelinefox2632
    @jacquelinefox2632 Před rokem +3

    My Dad is English. My mum is Welsh. I'm over it. I'm proud to be British. Xxxxxxxx

    • @kathrynmcmillan6771
      @kathrynmcmillan6771 Před rokem

      i have the same combo..........British until the singing starts at the England vs wales rugby...then I am conflicted!!!!!!

  • @NelsonHarry
    @NelsonHarry Před 6 lety +218

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

    • @maureenmcglynn638
      @maureenmcglynn638 Před 5 lety +11

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

    • @kathrynmcmillan6771
      @kathrynmcmillan6771 Před 5 lety +20

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

    • @richarddavies1163
      @richarddavies1163 Před 5 lety +2

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

    • @shearslisa
      @shearslisa Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @Gill-Leeds
    @Gill-Leeds Před 10 měsíci +1

    No one does it better than us Brits. Well done guys

  • @pleasantlyblue7425
    @pleasantlyblue7425 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing. 💞🌟🕊🌺💯