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I'm Dennis, an Air Force veteran and amateur historian.
Death of an Icon: What Happened to the SR-71 Blackbird
The SR-71 Blackbird is the fastest plane on earth. For three decades, the Blackbird was the premier reconnaissance platform operated by the United States Air Force and the CIA, giving the Soviet Union fits as they tried to come up with a way to counter it. They built the MiG-31 with the hopes of shooting it down, but they never did. So if the SR-71 was such a formidable weapon, why was it canceled with nothing taking its place? On this episode of Revealing History, we answer that question and more.
🔴 What next: The Soviet plan to shoot down an SR-71 Blackbird th-cam.com/video/wM6W7OACflw/w-d-xo.html
All images and video's courtesy of:
Public domain
Canva
United States Air Force
Air Force Museum
Smithsonian Museum
NASA
Department of Defense
All other images and videos were created by Dennis Gill for Revealing History.
Written, produced, and directed by Dennis Gill.
We make every attempt to be as accurate as possible in our storytelling by consulting multiple sources when possible and utilizing historically accurate images and videos. Because versions of events can change depending on the source, or because of the perspectives of those relating those events, or because we simply make a mistake, sometimes not all the facts are indeed, the facts. We also attempt when possible to use media in the form of images and videos that help to tell the story as accurately as possible. That can be challenging as there is oftentimes no media of a particular event. If you find that we are in error, please let us know in the comments and we will post the corrections here. Thank you for your understanding and for watching.
🔴 What next: The Soviet plan to shoot down an SR-71 Blackbird th-cam.com/video/wM6W7OACflw/w-d-xo.html
All images and video's courtesy of:
Public domain
Canva
United States Air Force
Air Force Museum
Smithsonian Museum
NASA
Department of Defense
All other images and videos were created by Dennis Gill for Revealing History.
Written, produced, and directed by Dennis Gill.
We make every attempt to be as accurate as possible in our storytelling by consulting multiple sources when possible and utilizing historically accurate images and videos. Because versions of events can change depending on the source, or because of the perspectives of those relating those events, or because we simply make a mistake, sometimes not all the facts are indeed, the facts. We also attempt when possible to use media in the form of images and videos that help to tell the story as accurately as possible. That can be challenging as there is oftentimes no media of a particular event. If you find that we are in error, please let us know in the comments and we will post the corrections here. Thank you for your understanding and for watching.
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The GRIM and BRUTAL Reality of a WWI Pilot
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As exciting as it must have been to be a pilot during the early days of aviation, for a World War I pilot, it was a grim and brutal existence. Some pilots even started referring to themselves as the 20 minute club, because during 1916 and 1917, the life expectancy of a new World War I pilot was said to be only 20 minutes. On this episode of Revealing History, we take a look at the grim and brut...
Whatever Happened to the Mercury 7 Astronauts? (UPDATED)
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The first group of American Astronauts known as the Mercury 7 were an extraordinary group of men who accomplished remarkable things paving the way for man's exploration of the moon and the universe beyond. But what would eventually happen to them? On this episode of Revealing History, we answer the question, "Whatever Happened to the Mercury 7 Astronauts? 🔴 What next: The time the Air Force des...
The Most DANGEROUS Job of the Vietnam War - Tunnel Rats
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Tunnel Rats during the Vietnam War were tasked with entering the tunnels under the jungle floor to hunt the enemy and gather intelligence. Their job was arguably the most dangerous job of the Vietnam War. It was oftentimes a thankless job, but the mission of the Tunnel Rat was one of the most important. Sadly the story of the Tunnel Rat isn't so well known. Today we hope to change that. 🔴 What ...
Shocking Facts About the Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster
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On February 1, 2023, the Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart as it reentered the atmosphere following a 15-day mission. It wasn't the first tragedy to be incurred by NASA, who also lost the crews of Apollo 1 and the Space Shuttle Challenger. And just like those tragedies, the lost of Columbia could have been avoided. In this episode of Revealing History, we reveal shocking facts about the Space ...
How the Cuban Missile Crisis Brought the World to the Brink of War
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During the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1961, the world held its collective breath as it faced the chilling reality of nuclear war. The United States and the Soviet Union faced off over the prospects of a nuclear-armed Cuba. It was the closest the Cold War ever came to becoming hot. This is the story of the Cuban Missile Crisis. 🔴 What next: Surprising Cold War Facts you probably don't know ...
How America DESTROYED Half of North Vietnams MIG-21's in 12 Minutes
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During the early days of the Vietnam War, North Vietnamese Mig-21 dominated the skies. Something had to be done to regain air superiority. And the solution would come in the form of an ingenious and daring deception - Operation Bolo. 🔴 What next: th-cam.com/video/1Vw2H3Zxxq4/w-d-xo.html All images and video's courtesy of: Public domain Canva Department of Defense Air Force All other images and ...
Most Heroic Act Ever Seen in Combat -Theodore Roosevelt Jr
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General Omar Bradley once referred to this man's actions on D-Day as the most heroic he had ever seen in combat. This is the story of General Theodore Roosevelt Jr., the only general, and the oldest man on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944. 🔴 What next: Pappy Boyington and the men of the Blacksheep Squadron th-cam.com/video/cprbS6A8Bbg/w-d-xo.html All images and video's courtesy of: Publi...
What You Don't Know About D-Day May Surprise You
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The D-Day invasion of Normandy was the largest and most complex amphibious operation in history. It's also the most well-known. But despite it being the subject of movies such as Saving Private Ryan and The Longest Day, there is much not known about that day. Here are 10 facts about D-Day you probably don't know. 🔴 What next: Find out how the King of Rock n' Roll Saved the Arizona Memorial th-c...
The King to the Rescue: How Elvis Saved the Arizona Memorial
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This is the story of how Elvis Presley helped to save the USS Arizona Memorial. 🔴 What next: Find out how a German U-boat found it's way into a Chicago Museum th-cam.com/video/-8fRj85clTg/w-d-xo.html All images and video's courtesy of: Public domain Canva Pexels DOD Library of Congress All other images and videos were created by Dennis Gill for Revealing History. Written, produced, and directed...
Myths You Believe Because of Cop Shows
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Here are the top myths that people believe about the police because of cop shows and movies. 🔴 What to watch next? The top myths you believe because of war movies. th-cam.com/video/M7iycueUbVk/w-d-xo.html All images and video's courtesy of: Public domain Canva Pexels Warner Bros. Pictures Miramax Films CBS Television NBC / Universal Media All other images and videos were created by Dennis Gill ...
The Unsolvable Secrets of Ancient Times
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From the death of a legendary world leader to a manuscript in an unknown language, these are five mysteries of the ancient world that we still haven't solved. 🔴 Like a good mystery, check out this story about the death of the first man in space th-cam.com/video/ht4D2VfQVA0/w-d-xo.html All images and video's courtesy of: Public domain Canva Pexels All other images and videos were created by Denn...
How NASA Plans to Reverse the Ban on Supersonic Flight
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There is a huge problem with supersonic flight, and NASA is planning to solve it with its newest high-tech aircraft, the X-59. 🔴 What to watch next th-cam.com/video/wM6W7OACflw/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching. Please consider subscribing and leaving us a comment with your ideas for a future video. Written, produced and directed by Dennis Gill for Revealing History. Images and video courtesy of:...
The Most Famous BANNED WWII Nose Art
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The story of the most famous BANNED WWII Navy nose art on the F6F Hellcats of VF-27. 🔴What to watch next - th-cam.com/video/cprbS6A8Bbg/w-d-xo.html All images and video's courtesy of: Public domain Canva United States Navy DOD All other images and videos were created by Dennis Gill for Revealing History. Written, produced, and directed by Dennis Gill. We make every attempt to be as accurate as ...
Best Movie Robots of All Time
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My list of the most iconic robots in sc-fi movie history. What to watch next - 🔴 th-cam.com/video/e8GShnHc3zw/w-d-xo.html Videos and images courtesy of: Canva Public Domain Disney Universal Pixar All other images created by Dennis Gill. Written, produced and directed by Dennis Gill for Revealing History. We make every attempt to be as accurate as possible in our storytelling by consulting multi...
Why there is a German U-Boat in Chicago | U505
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Why there is a German U-Boat in Chicago | U505
The Mysterious Disappearance of Aviation Pioneer Amelia Earhart
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The Mysterious Disappearance of Aviation Pioneer Amelia Earhart
The Legendary WWII Story You've Probably Never Heard
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The Legendary WWII Story You've Probably Never Heard
100th Bomb Group: The Story of the REAL Masters of the Air
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100th Bomb Group: The Story of the REAL Masters of the Air
Pappy Boyington: The Unforgettable Marine Legend of WWII
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Pappy Boyington: The Unforgettable Marine Legend of WWII
XB70 Valkyrie: The Deadly Beauty of Cold War Aviation
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XB70 Valkyrie: The Deadly Beauty of Cold War Aviation
Bizarre & Unusual Russian Military Machines - Part 1
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Bizarre & Unusual Russian Military Machines - Part 1
The Forgotten War: Revealing the Truth of the Korean Conflict
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The Forgotten War: Revealing the Truth of the Korean Conflict
Incredible! - WWII Pilot Takes on 64 Enemy Aircraft
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Incredible! - WWII Pilot Takes on 64 Enemy Aircraft
Cold War Legends: MiG-31 Intercepts SR-71
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Cold War Legends: MiG-31 Intercepts SR-71
Untold Secrets: Soviet Space Triumphs & Moon Mission Failure
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Untold Secrets: Soviet Space Triumphs & Moon Mission Failure
20 Crazy Cold War Facts That Will Surprise You!
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20 Crazy Cold War Facts That Will Surprise You!
Victory in the Skies: P-51 Mustang Takes on German Jet ACE
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Victory in the Skies: P-51 Mustang Takes on German Jet ACE
How NASA Plans to go Back to the Moon & Beyond
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How NASA Plans to go Back to the Moon & Beyond
F-22 Raptor | The Worlds Deadliest Fighter Jet
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F-22 Raptor | The Worlds Deadliest Fighter Jet
Stop saying misfits.
Very good presentation but you did get somethings incorrect, for one Pappy didnt get off a boat, he arrived back in the states via airplane
I discovered VMF-214 due to Them being referenced by a premium Plane in War Thunder Interesting choice for a Famous Pilot who’s definitely not as Famous as some other Great pilots from the Pacific theater Good work
What a beautiful brute of an aircraft.... Thank you for this interesting presentation highlighting it's history.... Roger... Pembrokeshire UK
Too bad we will never see her fly again.
I have read countless books on WW1 flying and have yet to come across a reference to "20 minute club". Can someone quote a reliable source and I don't mean Blackadder goes Fourth!
wendydashwood.com/ww1-flying-aces-tribute/
@@RevealingHistory Another bad Internet article isn't a reputable source. Try something written before the Internet.
@@PDZ1122 Are you saying no articles written since the 1993 can be trusted? www.ctvnews.ca/canada/first-world-war-flyers-risked-shortened-lifespan-but-have-extended-legacy-1.2050829
@@RevealingHistory Not as much as a corroborated contemporary reference, no. Any WW1 pilot autobiography that mentions ? Newspapers from the period? Magazines? I would like to see. Do you remember the ridiculous "whole nine yards" and how it supposedly referred to the length of ammo belts in aircraft? It became an accepted fact when it was a clearly used before the invention of aircraft. I'll be happy to accept that the "20 minuters" was a real expression when I see proof, until then I think it's more urban myth.
Wood and wire
In 1983 I started working for a new start-up company in Silicon Valley. The company was less than one years old when I joined. The CEO of the company was General Johnny Johnson, and at the age of 18 years old he was piloting a B17 over Berlin. I asked him once if he had ever seen an ME-262, and he said that there was one time, in 1944, when something went through his formation going a lot faster than it should have been going. He was quite a guy, and in his company speeches he would sprinkle in tidbits like "The flak gets thicker as you get closer to the target" in reference to the opposition our company was facing trying to go public. I was very sad when he retired and was replaced, I never appreciated the other CEOs we had as much as I appreciated him.
Memories
These was an interesting story of the young British Ace Albert Ball. He disappeared over German lines on his last flight. Germans saw a plane crash on fire and the sight was investigated, Albert had no wounds and his aircraft had no bullet holes, making it look like an accident. However the Germans tried to give Manfred von Richthofen the "kill", but he was on leave. So the kill was given to his brother Lothar. Just goes to show what turds the Germans were and you have to wonder how many of Richthofen's score were real.
freezing temps, operating at altitudes where (today) O2 is required...castor oil from the exhaust causing many bouts of diarrhea...standing on the rudder pedal to compensate for engine torque. Fun stuff! Good Vid thanks.
Yup, not a glamorous as being a fighter pilot today. Lol!
Kind of like being a race driver in the 50s. Yeah, you probably weren't going to have a long career, but it would be dramatic, and you'd get a lot of "attention" before you got snuffed.
Incredibly brave men, knowing how the odds were stacked against them, they still got into their planes....All sides... Thank you for another informative presentation... Roger.... Pembrokeshire UK
Yes they were. A very exciting, but dangerous time.
Yea! They were killed alright!
Example of fighter pilot given was not a fighter pilot but a person that pretends to be one, occasionally. The astronauts had to return all gifts given them. They were not allowed to profit from the excursion. Shepard also worked for a beer company. Unsure of his title but CEO's don't wear "blue collar" shirts with the company logo on them. As seen in "Moonshot".
Lol! Yes, I’m aware that Ton Cruise isn’t a real fighter pilot. But the images gets the point across.
@@RevealingHistory It is like when gangsters want to be cool and get a huge tattoo of Joe Pesci. He may have played a gangster but he is really just an actor. Tom may own a war-bird but he was never military. Ahh yes the images, all the images and jokes are why I had to switch it off prematurely.
Sounds better than the Apollo gang, $33 for travel expense from Moon. Rare Ones that died before average 76 years. Grissom wife had to fight to get some compensations, shun to sue Nasa. They all left fast NASA, Neil lingered some. Apollo 8 > 90's.
Superb presentation. Just a note, on the B17F flown by the Bloody Hundreth the ball turret wasn't retractable
Good review. And thanks for the stock photo of Prince William’s crime scene unit.
The thorpe Abbott's museum is well worth a look in Norfolk.
If you don’t shed a tear when the citation is read then idk
Although I never met him, as he was before my time, I’m proud for him to be my 3rd or 4th cousin… I’m actually not really sure how he’s actually related to me but nonetheless! I always make sure to pass by his plaques when I visit the Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola with my grandparents and brother. Came across this video while trying to learn more about him, cool to know he was more awesome than I thought!
I love finding videos like this pop up, He was my great Uncle!
To the marine corps. ...... Yes dear.
Johnny Mendez, Willard NM. Rip
the camera on the ET during the launch was added after 107 because of the Columbia Disaster, so they could monitor the form-shedding
Was at the 100th airbase last week. It can still be visited in Norfolk, got a little and very good museum there.
The Atlantis close call was the result from a piece of the SRB hitting the orbiter, NOT foam from external tank. That said NASA knew the risk but became complacent just like they became complacent with Challenger despite knowing the issue with the o-rings.
Gill are you a vet?
Yes
Just found your channel, high quality stuff!! Instantly subscribed. Theres a ton of AI narrated videos now and I cant stand it. Thanks for the effort on these.
Thank you for watching and subscribing. Can’t agree more about the AI. Most of it is terrible.
Amen.
I understand that while it appeared to the mission commander on Atlantis that NASA was downplaying the potential impacts of the damage received, he was less sanguine about their fate. He had apparently prepared a short speech of some choice words that he was going to get over the radio as a last call in the event that the shuttle did show signs of breaking up on re-entry. Thankfully, the speech was never needed.
Hoot Gibson was the commander and he figured that if things started to go bad, he’d have about 60 seconds to tell Mission Control what he thought of their damage analysis. As you said, thankfully he didn’t need to.
Another informative and interesting presentation....Thank you..Roger..Pembrokeshire UK
Thank you.
Very nice cool video- cool that his name on a ship .
Thank you. He is well deserving of having a ship named after him.
Mig 31s use turbo jets opposed to our turbofans which are extremely quiet and its compressor pulles in more air by far per volume than any jet !
All I can say is Goddamn right!
Thank you for another informative presentation...I was 4 when this occurred, later I learnt my parents worried greatly through this period for for fear of Nuclear proliferation...Such was the Global awareness...Roger..Pembrokeshire UK
It occurred to me during this (excellent) narration of Teddy Jr’s actions on Omaha Beach that he must have made himself the most obvious target to enemy fire while directing the landing craft. It was a predetermined suicide mission for him. That had to been disheartening for any of the enemy who witnessed this
You are probably correct.
Character. Courage. Heroism. Integrity. Bravery. What a Good Man.
Good video
Thanks
He could have taken the easy road but didn't. Very admiral!
Yup, a true hero.
Out of all the gold depository vaults and banks in the world how could this one be the most guarded?
Amazing Man... Amazing story... Thank you for your efforts... Roger.. Pembrokeshire UK
I just read his book, it’s a fascinating read!
Agreed
Oooops! You mean the son of a WW1 pursuit pilot.
I did. I caught the error when the vid was already published.
My Father in Law was in the 4th Division and landed on Utah Beach, June 6th, 1944.
I thank him for his service. Salute .
Dvds, cable tv and blu rays
Most comprehensive summary of Ted Roosevelt's Junior achievements as a military officer I have seen on You Tube.
I wish it was longer. I can’t get enough Teddy Jr.
He looked so much like his father.
That’s my great great great uncle I swear
What a legend.... Thank you for another informative and interesting presentation.....Roger.... Pembrokeshire UK
Thrue you I understand some stuff I didn’t understand through master of the Air
Touchdown on a wet reef... Winslow reef.
Thank you for another interesting presentation....I've missed these great Historical videos...Glad to see you back...Roger..Pembrokeshire UK
The Great Generation
These men saved not only this country but the world
Bloody fantastic thank you