(4K) CAF B-17 "Texas Raiders" & P-63 Kingcobra at Houston Airshow 2022
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- Tragedy struck yesterday, as two historic aircraft collided during a performance in the Wings Over Dallas 2022 Airshow. The aircraft involved in the collision both performed at the Wings Over Houston 2022 Airshow, just two weeks prior to this unfortunate event. Here's my footage of both aircraft performing during the show. My condolences go out to the families of the crews and those involved on both aircraft.
Here's the official statement from the Commemorative Air Force (CAF):
On Saturday, November 12, two aircraft were involved in a mid-air collision at Dallas Executive Airport. The aircraft were a B-17 Flying Fortress and P-63 Kingcobra, both out of the Houston area. Currently we do not have information on the status of the flight crews as emergency responders are working the accident. The Commemorative Air Force is working with local authorities, the FAA, and the NTSB will conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with those involved in the accident and their families.
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Such a tragedy- the loss of man and machine. Neither can ever be replaced. All will be missed by those that loved them. To the family and friends of each airman, my most sincere condolences. I pray that in time they all will find healing. Fond memories replacing the emptiness of their loss. To the aviation community, living history re-enactors and all that keep our nation’s history alive and strive to keep such magnificent examples of mechanical genius aloft. You too, have my sympathy.
The real tragedy was the US going to war against Germany
Ehm, machine can be replaced.
History can not.
@@kimrosland Actually the machine can’t be replaced either.
@@kimrosland - Read a book, and get a clue!
@@sethtenrec To his point there are still B-17s and PB-1Ws that can be restored and flown, but they won't necessarily have the same historical value as Texas Raiders or the P-63. It is tragic that human life was lost and two icons were lost, but the aircraft can be replaced. The people can't.
From CANADA .As a former PORTUGUESE AIR FORCE POLICE and aviation fan .I'M sending my condolences to all families and friends of the TEXAS raiders B17 CREW as well the P-63 Kingcobra.
We had the opportunity to meet the crew last September. Awesome guys! They let us climb around in their plane and had a ton of information and stories. Such an awesome experience that will always be remembered. So sad that this happened.
Would love to hear some history
@CamdonRoblox Makes me wish I would have paid to take a ride in the plane when they were here.
@@wannago2moab maybe on that flight!
@@sethtenrec yeah that would have been neat
Flying in a B-17 and watching an historic airshow is a joyful experience for people who love aviation history. The best we can do at the moment we leave is to be doing what we love, with people we love. Hopefully if they had any time at all to consider it, they realized this and had no regrets. And in bringing joy to others, they will be missed by many.
I definitely enjoyed their final stunt
@@sethtenrec it’s time for me to stop reading comments…….
@@sethtenrec History & Psychology tells us, Sick Godless masochistic people enjoy death & tragedy!
@@stevemitz4740 sick, not at this time. Godless, hmmm there is no god so that’s an undefined concept kind of like 0/1.
@@stevemitz4740 masochistic, definitely not, but I’m pretty sure you don’t know what that word means. Go ahead and look it up and you’ll see.
I'm deeply saddened by the loss of life and the loss of such wonderful aircraft.
In 1983 I was a six year old boy, growing up, I knew my Grandfather few bombers in a war, but I'd never seen them up close until the Commemorative (then Confederate) Air Force put on an Airshow in Santa Fe, NM where I grew up.
Texas Raiders was there, along with FiFi(B-29), Diamond Lil (B-24 now called Dragons Tail) Pancho (a B-25) and many WWII era Fighters including an F8F Bearcat.
I have a wonderful picture of me leaning out of Texas Raider's cockpit window. When I first learned of the crash it was a very short clip of the collision. I recognized the aircraft immediately and my heart sank. My deepest condolences and prayers to the families who lost loved ones.
Same 😢
I remember their former name now that you mention it. Makes me feel a lot better about the crash. We need to be a united country, not saying the south will rise again BS.
My heart is broken. One of the saddest days in aviation history. On a day meant to be celebrated. I'm a Vietnam Vet and an aircraft mechanic. This is really difficult to manage. My heart goes out to those who flew those gorgeous aircraft and the families they left behind.
No doubt
My daughter and i have seen this aircraft at The Piked Peak Regional Airshow twice.
I was Heartbroken when it was destroyed.
Thanks for your service, my dad was a Vietnam vet, he passed away a year ago
Thank you Sir for your service 🇱🇷
@@JCourts2k23 my condolences Sir much love and respect to your Dad❤️🇱🇷
Thanks for saving these incredible memories of those planes.
that B-17 was meticulously maintained and loved for 80 years and easily could have flown another 80.
Last we see of them flying. Heartbreaking
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It’s particularly sad when the dead have yet to be identified and the facts known. The CAF does such a fine job and shows such respect for their volunteers, teams, and mission. I can’t stand to see such “experts” dismiss their good works. To those who lost their lives trying to bring a glimpse of the heroic efforts of those in the past for the present generations to see, I thank you. May you RIP.
I was in the debris area today and there are still lots of pieces of the airplanes in the grass between Hwy 67 and the chain link fence that borders the airport. I saw oil on the guard rail on the service road. There was some kind of fork lift lifting the wreck. All the pieces inside the fence were picked up. My condolences to the families.
The star on the wing was all that survived.
Beautiful people and beautiful machinery, what a sad loss. Condolences to the families and the loved ones of those that perished.
Condolences to the 25K German civilians that were killed by the firebombings of Dresden, Germany by 8th Army B17s
@@Christoph-sd3zi Truth. The true casualties of war...................innocent citizens. But it is heart breaking what has occurred here. Governments throughout the world are responsible for war/mass murder, not its citizens.
@@Christoph-sd3zi germans started the war and deserved what they got, especially since killing civilians in Stuka and Heinkel bombing was their specialty along with dozens of concentration camps they created mainly in Poland. My father was in Auschwitz and Dr Mengele and his people conducted on him medical experiments, miracoulously he survived.
@@Christoph-sd3zi - That blood is on Adolfs hands, he is responsible for that!
@@Christoph-sd3zi just stop.
I saw in another video that Texas Raiders was the first War Bird ; purchased in 1966 for the only purpose of preserving history.
Condolences to all. 😔
2022 has been a wretched year for many. RIP to all.
Cheer up, it’s been a great year!
@@sethtenrec no it hasn't. Haha. Worst last 2 years of my 36 years bro! Appreciate the kind words, but been hell.
@@AnthraciteHorrorStories sorry for you, but it’s been a great year for me! We all have our ups and downs …hope yours starts going up again soon.
@@sethtenrec thanks Seth. I appreciate it for real brorher.
This last vid of these 2 wonderful aircraft w/ crew, is bittersweet. I enjoyed this video; RIP aircrew 🙏🇺🇲
I remember this beautiful airplane since I knew what a airplane was. My dad was a member of the CAF. We used to go to Harlingen every year during his vacation and in October. I sat in this lady when I was a very little fellow and my dad worked on her. I'm 57 years old know and I can proudly say that both of my children got to experience the same thing as me. Thank You to the crew of Texas Raiders for taking her home to my dad in heaven 😇. Just know that you're wing's of gold were ready but our hearts 💔 were not 😓
I saw this incredible airplane fly last month in October in Conroe. I am forever grateful for my experience and for the people who work with the plane and kept it going as long as they did. Everyone loved the plane and was so proud of it. It was so special getting to see it because my dad worked on B17s and me and my mom got to go inside it together. Condolences to the family and friends of the crew.
So sobering to watch. Thoughts and prayers to all involved and their families and friends. Thank you for sharing.
Here I am in Malaysia, feeling so devastated & affected by this - May their Blessed Souls Rest in Peace and their Families & Friends find the strength to cope with this Tragedy & Loss 😔🙏
Thanks! Blessed Souls going to God's heaven vs Satan's Hell, to me is the most important, un-mentioned topic here! Some day [comparatively] soon all the old war birds will be dust, but WE all Will be either in God Jesus's joyful Haven, OR Satan's tormentful default Hell/ for ALL Eternity! A matter of fact, not dependent your feelings!
This hurts..but it’s reassuring to know that right up until the tragic impact, these guys were having the time of their lives. Rest In Peace and fly high. Condolences to all affected. 🌹
After the crash they weren’t having the time of their LIVES anymore. Maybe for a second or two…
Thanks for posting. Deepest respects and condolences to all. I hope the CAF can survive the emotional, financial and legal challenges ahead.
I hope they have to pay through the nose to the families of the victims. Clowns running this operation.
@@zimbabwesteve4620 Where does the air boss come from then?
@@zimbabwesteve4620 that plane was in front of him beforehand, he saw it
@@sethtenrec Stop Speculating Like A FOOL And SMARTEN UP. YOU WEREN'T THERE, And There Are DOZENS Of OTHER Vantage Point Recordings Of The Crash That You Haven't Seen AT ALL. The Professionals Will Do A Thorough And FAR BETTER INVESTIGATION JOB Than Your LAME Guessing Is Doing. Why Is That Young Punks With EMPTY HEADS, And Spend Their Lives Vaping, Playing Video Games And Doing Drugs, Are The First Ones To Claim To Be Authorities On EVERYThING???
That is the problem it’s always about the courts. The American way.
My heart goes out to the lost crew’s families. May God grant them peace and strength.
Rest in peace aviators.
RIP, sincere condolences to all CAF and the families involved. They will thank you for these visuals, well done.
I was at the show in Dallas yesterday and saw the tragic event. So sad this happened. Sending many prayers!!
Sorry you witnessed that. The explosion looked like 9/11.
@@bigneiltoo that's what i thought as well, very frightening.
My heart "hoping" they actually landed safely and nothing happened. Much love from Normandy, France.
My heart is hoping they ALL landed safely in God Jesu's, opt-in Haven! As apposed to the default option!
Your video is a nice tribute to the pilots and the magnificent aircraft that they preserved and flew. RIP to them.
So sad… these were really talented and nice people. Neither pilot saw each other, and now appears both were doing exactly as directed.
Texas Raiders was a remarkable example of an aircraft that helped to defend freedom in WWII.
She flew over my house many times on approach to Ellington Field, and the familiar sound of those
engines brought me into the backyard many times to watch. I will miss those moments very much.
RIP to the crew, and deepest condolences to their families.
So sad the loss of lives. My dad was a Navy pilot (43-68). He started with props and retired with jets. He liked the air shows but always felt they could be very dangerous.
Yes like the Reno meat market/ air show where Death makes the game more exciting!
That was a beautiful plane. Nice footage. There was something peaceful about watching it. Sorry for those lost in yesterday's airshow.
Weapon of death that has caused so many deaths looks peaceful to you. You need to look beyond the skin sometimes.
@@sethtenrec shut up man
The P-63 Pilot, Craig Hutain, was trying to join formation with the P51s in front of the B17. Hutain either lost sight of the B17 or didn't realize it was there in his blind spot. Tragic loss of 6 lives and 2 warbirds. RIP
This is one of those cases where both life and machinery cannot be replaced very sad day for aviation and history fans, hope the families can come to terms and live in peace, very sad that this happened so close to the holiday season it will be hard for them
Thank you. Exactly how these aircraft should be remembered.
Thanks for not showing the crash. Seeing it once is more than enough. Beautiful planes, horrible tragedy.
It’s a huge and depressing loss. May God give comfort to those aviator’s families.
I am glad that the editors of this video chose not include video of the tragedy.
Beautiful Video. RIP to all. CAF Keep flying, keep educating, keep moving forward.
Watched from OLd Harbour Jamaica. The US army had a former WW2 airbase in my country call Vernam Field now largly used as a motor racing track. One simular inccident took place their Aug.1,1947 which involved a P-47 Thunderbolt and my 96 year old grand aunt witnessed it as a young woman at the show.
Thank you for sharing this amazing quality video. The audio is also superb. Shows the majesty of these incredible machines, their pilots and crews. Such a tragedy when these accident happen.
I absolutely hate that this happened. I know that air shows look dangerous because they have lots of moving planes in the air close to each other. RIP to the six pilots and crew. Condolences to the families. So very sad.
Not “look” ….it’s “are dangerous” . Only thing keeps them going is greed
@@sethtenrec you are one sick individual
@@J.C.thatsme not really, I actually do feel compassion for those who lost a loved one. I’m just trying to offset all the BS “Jesus cares about them”, “can’t imagine the horror” … all the other idiot comments
So sad to watch this now......very very sad day in world aviation. Such a terrible loss of man and machine. Heart felt sympathy to all the families concerned.
My deepest condolences to the families.
Houston area here. Beyond gut wrenching viewing this. But appreciate a great remembrance and sending off of both aircraft and their crew. With respect and how they lived. May their families heal.
It was a spectacular show
Human life is priceless .. so we’re these war birds. I’d rather have them all back. Just shows you no matter the technology or age human error can factor into things in a terrifying way. It’s so hard to learn from such tragic mistakes… but that how we got this far isn’t it? Jimmy Stewart survived 25 missions in a B17… now he can share these experiences with six more of his fellow flyers.. may they all Rest In Peace..
Thanks for your fantastic footage. Just highlights what a tragedy the loss of these 2 beautiful planes and the crews is. God bless them all ✝️
I sure wish I knew that all involved were lovers of Jesus Christ! "Tragedy" is going to tormentful Hell for ALL eternity!
My condolences to the airmen’s families . A sad loss for all aircraft community.
Beautiful tribute. Thank you.
What a wonderful video, showcasing the true beauty of these old warbirds in the air. Those guys passed away while doing something they loved. As aviators I’m sure they would want some education to come out of this tragedy. My prayers go out to the families affected. RIP Aviators
Just wanna say thanks for showing a respectful video paying tribute to the pilots and planes that we so sadly lost.
Grace to you.
The greatest machines, with the greatest generation of heroes.
May all RIP.
Thank you for beautifully saving the history of these aircraft and brave crewmen.
My deepest condolences to all the air crews this was a terrible tragedy there was no possible way the pilots could have avoided it happened so fast and violent. Again deepest condolences
May God comfort the families of those who perished. My sincerest condolences.
A respectable and sombre clip, RIP to the flyers and condolences to all family and friends.
Question! Do you know that IF you don't know Jesus Christ, you don't R.I.P. you burn in Hell for all eternity?
IF you can believe witness & the best selling book in ALL history?
Loved how the Fortress feigned mission damage: 1 gear up, 1 down, smoking engine. Thank you Aviators for the ultimate sacrifice TO RECREATE TRUE SPIRIT OF AMERICA. Their families can take comfort in that purpose. 🙏🇺🇲
Such a tragedy my condolences to the families from Canada
"Seconds from disaster, what beautifull plane and fine a crew gone forever.My deepest respects to all the families. 🙏
Thank you for posting this.
Lamentable lo sucedido pero dejaron un buen legado en la mamoria de muchos !!! Que vuelen alto !!!
Hope they were right with Jesus rip
Thank You for sharing: These were experienced aviators who selflessly gave of their time and expertise to honor that greatest generation who sacrificed for our nation and our freedoms. Their premature loss is a tragedy regardless of the findings of cause; their loved ones and their comrades will bear that out from here forward.
May their souls meet the peace of Jesus’ welcoming arms and may loved ones left behind find comfort and strength in that knowledge. 🙏❤
Superstition doesn’t help anybody
You are Correct, Superstition doesn’t help anybody
@@patrickbeaman3061 so, The magic fairy in the sky was created by humans. Not the other way around. And the schizophrenic hippie from 2000 years ago, his followers built up a cult around him after he died. Manufactured stories and superstition.
Thank you for sharing. RIP to all the crew.
Sincerely Bill,,, condolence to all members of a wonderful remembrance air show.
The tragic loss of dear friends and fellow pilots.
Those with flying in their blood.
🇺🇸 The aircraft’s maintenance crews who insured perfect flight status for their charges.
You did your best for the airmen.
As a side note of these aircraft involved in air show I have flown aboard Boeing B-17, Vultee BT-13, Douglas C-47, Consolidated Vultee B-24.
My mother ( passed ) aboard a second seat equipped North American P-51.
Pilot being surprised by her ability to sustain very acrobatic maneuver.
After a bit of straight and level as he thought in deference to her age she tapped his shoulder,, son can we she what she’ll do?
Thank you so much for this beautiful footage. I want to remember the way they lived, not they way they died. Such a majestic aircraft, that B17.🙏✝️
I would like to know where their going for their next life! i.e. something of no importance to most!
Awesome video definitely a great memory
Thank you for posting the actual great aerial display of this otherwise tragic day. Respect to all and God bless.
Wonderful footage of these beautiful planes in flight. Thanks for posting. RIP
Thank you for showing the GOOD Flight for us to remember. No sensulatizem. Thanks again.
Beautiful B-17......Such a tragic loss of machinery and life.
Thanks for posting. It's a great loss for the crew and everyone who worked on the planes to keep them flying. Also my deepest condolences to the family of the aircrew
Rest in Peace Airmen, God bless you ALL😪
Absolutely beautiful pieces of living history. What a tragedy😒 Rest in peace gentlemen.
Thank you for sharing. It will serve as a good memorial to those who lost their lives.
During VFR ( visual flight rules) it is imperative that no sudden moves or turns are made when multiple airplanes are flying near each other so that you do not lose sight of each other. From the video evidence the p63 was the cause and responsible for the accident.
The cause of the accident goes back a lot further , you are correct but the Kingcobra saw no US service what so ever but , as the markings show , the russians put it to good use , the reason for this is the plane has one of , if not the worst visibility from in the cockpit ever , even though the Spitfire taking off infront of the B17 radioed the P63 about the B17 to warn him , ( a true fighter aircraft with excelent visibility can see the disaster from looking up and behind 《the spitfire》) the pilot of the P63 clearly could not see the bomber while banking keeping an eye on his wing man , the problem goes back to design and production .
@@colinhoward74 I hear ya some of those cockpits are not very good on visibility.
However this was an air show with aircraft performing performance flying maneuvers, formations, and acrobatics. Do you expect the Blue Angels to not make sudden moves or turns lol. The P 63 didn't just arrive unaware of the activity, it was involved in a reenactment with the B 17
@@timf2279 Air shows are always full of airplanes flying near each other, this was just that the P63 pilot simply lost track of where the other airplane was, it's not like this is the first time this has happened, sometimes destiny meets tragedy no matter how skilled you are.
@@danfuerthgillis4483 my point is why are you talking about VFR? They have Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) and Air Show Special Provisions. The area is a closed air space so VFR do not apply because it's controlled. Are you a pilot, if so you need to do some refresher training. If not just do some research or stay in your lane and discuss topics you have knowledge of.
Prayers to all that were hurt.
Exactly video.....remember the good times! My condolences to all the families
Thank You for sharing..... lots of emotions watching this. My heart is broken for the loss of life and history. Blue Skies and peace for all involved.
It’s heartbreaking to see the midair collision with the loss of machines and magnificent pilots
Both the Crews and the birds are irreplaceable. So tragic.
Such stunning aircraft rip to all the lives taken 😔
Nice respectfull tribute ! RIP for the crews. Just don't let this refrain us from enjoying those planes in the environment where they belong. In the skies.
Static displays can also be made with mockups IMO.
I was there when it happened - Such a tragic loss R.I.P crew.
This is so sad - my condolences to the friends and family of the victims.
2 pristine airplanes and their precious crews. Sorry for the losses. ✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️
So sorry for the loss of the beautiful people and planes. From Ohio
Great sadness for the crews, may they rest in peace.
Condolences to family and friends
May the souls of those men rest in peace.
God bless those flyboys may they Rest In Peace 🙏
Remember these airmen that were lost but also all the ones lost in the war.
I don't remember ever seeing a P63. Looks fast!
the USSR pilots loved the P-36 and P-63s
P-63s are pretty rare. The USAAF never used them in combat, just for training. Max speed is 408 mph.
Most went to Stalin
Lamentable tragedia ,desde México nuestras condolencias para las familias que perdieron a sus seres queridos y esperamos que pronto hallen paz y resignacion !!!! 😢😞✈😢✈😞✈✈😞✈😢✈😞😢✈😞😢
Thank you for sharing this beautiful video
This is hard to watch. I am glad the tragedy footage was not included. Such brave & caring men gone. Their beautiful planes gone. I hope & pray the group can find another P-63 & B-17 to restore and honor their last crews. Those 6 men will certainly remain in our thoughts.
Godspeed to All that died in the crash , thoughts and prayers to the family and friends.
Godspeed Fly High
Blue Skies.
This is a terrible loss of life and loss of 2 of histories highest contributing aircraft.
CAF Official Statement:
"Currently we do not have information on the status of the flight crews as emergency responders are working the accident."
?!
All anyone had to do was watch the video, and their status was quite clear.
What a bizarre statement for the CAF to put out.
Tragic loss of life, along with some amazing vintage planes...
This is unbelievable. The guys who own and pilot these planes are so careful. I can’t believe it
Rest in peace all who were lost.
I appreciate this posting because this is the video and images I want imprinted into memory. God bless the souls lost in Dallas yesterday.
We had an Aerocobra crash many years ago at air show at RAF Biggin Hill in the UK. A famous fighter base from world war II. The crash stopped all air shows at RAF Bigging Hill . As far as I know there have been non since
A prayer to the crews from san jose. uruguay..