North weald airfield is just up the road from me!! (Essex, UK) We go to airshows and fairs there all the time. No longer a military airfield , just a local for private pilots but at shows the spitfires often overfly it. What a great interview. Thank you for taking the time and making the effort to document these stories from truly great men. It truly is a worthwhile pursuit, and you'll be thanked forever more by all who see these , now priceless , films. Salute you, sir , for your channel.😮
Such a brave/skilled and lucid pilot whose memory is still sharp after all those years. Clearly n objectively recounting the horrific war of attrition flying the Typhoon.
Thanks for supporting those young (and older) Canadians landing into the hell of Juno ! Albie really brought home the terrible nature of his war, and seemed to often feel for the people on "the other end" of his guns and rockets...These stories help us remember the horrible costs to all concerned in these wars. I knew something of how bad it was, on the ground, by how *little* he had to say about it. Thanks for bringing these very personal stories to light!
I had the privilege of meeting his son recently. A gentleman of the highest order. You can see when a man has been raised well with a hero as a father.
Thank you Tinus for highlighting South African involvement and contributions to winning the war as we seldom get any mention in historical documentaries about WWI, WWII and Korea
"666 pilots lost their lives from June 6th (6/6) onwards to operations ceased" War is really satanic sacrifice by the hidden in plain sight - Organisers of it. Ref. Professor Henry Makow Research what we're saying. Throw away all your conditioning and all cognitive dissonance open your mind to (just a bit-part) of the deception that keeps humanity trapped. The significance of numerology that they - the establishment Cabaal, practices and worships is real 😳🤔😎
we can thank all those marxist commie gutless bastards, in positions of power in post-war Britain. Even now, they spread their poison about South African whites.
You're not forgotten by those of us who take the time to learn about WW2. Be assured , not everyone is so ignorent of your countries monumental contributions. (Especially in North Africa, a favourite topic of mine, and the Battle of Britain too)
"666 pilots lost their lives from June 6th (6/6) onwards to operations ceased" War is really satanic sacrifice by the hidden in plain sight - Organisers of it. Ref. Professor Henry Makow Research what we're saying. Throw away all your conditioning and all cognitive dissonance open your mind to (just a bit-part) of the deception that keeps humanity trapped. The significance of numerology that they - the establishment Cabaal, practices and worships is real 😳🤔😎
@@PenzancePete I think what Kurt *really* wants to say, in fact in a very real but coded sense is cleearly saying is: 'I can't afford the penis enlarger I desperately need and I am so narcissistically hungry for attention I shall make childish comments in grossly inappropraite places'. Which he does because he is a pathetic turd of a person. He doesn't even utilise in their correct meaning the psychobable he spouts. Its parrot like - To him they must simply be sounds.
My father was a Spitfire pilot in the RCAF. He had the greatest respect for the Typhoon pilots flying into flak on purpose to identify the source and attack them. He never wanted to trade places with them
Brave, compassionate and self effacing man; he flew a phenomenal plane that considerably shortened the war and saved thousands of Allied lives on the ground but at a heavy cost to him and his comrades. Thank you for bringing us this video!
Thank you on Armistice Day Albie. A pity so many brave young men lost there life`s during that terrible conflict but you were on the right side Sir,fighting against tyranny.
An excellent video/interview on a Typhooner whom relates his experience's. Interestingly, Albie speaks of a fellow pilot Johnny Colton. Johnny was one of eight Canadian's who served with RAF No.137 Sdqn and was one five who made it back home to Canada. Prior to his passing, Johnny was presented with a special citation at N.D. HQ in Ottawa. He spoke of his time on " Tiffies " and noted " that every night we would gather in the mess. Whether no pilots returned or one returned, we respected them and toasted to lost friends." One of those five was Martin Pederson. Martin's 93rd and last operational sortie was a recce from the Netherlands to ( Happy Valley ) the Ruhr. Upon returning, he was given an aircrew medical and was grounded by the M.O. His nick name was " old Pete", he was 23 and was the oldest pilot in No.137 at the time. Martin noted some 50 odd years later that prior to his grounding, only two pilots had completed an operational tour. One had lost an eye, the other, his mind. He further noted that in one year of operation's on Typhoon's No. 137 lost 71 pilots, either killed or missing. Very sobering, isn't it. They were giants among men. Thank You Albie, Johnny and Martin. " SIC ITUR AD ASTRA ". Update: thus far, eleven Canadian's are known to have flown " Tiffies " in service with No. 137. Of those eleven pilots, six returned home.
"666 pilots lost their lives from June 6th (6/6) onwards to operations ceased" War is really satanic sacrifice by the hidden in plain sight - Organisers of it. Ref. Professor Henry Makow Research what we're saying. Throw away all your conditioning and all cognitive dissonance open your mind to (just a bit-part) of the deception that keeps humanity trapped. The significance of numerology that they - the establishment Cabaal, practices and worships is real 😳🤔😎
This man was a credit to his country and our war effort! One tough and well spoken guy! I am proud that I have a similar last name to his, which is Goetz, Americanized from the German G - umlaut O - T - Z. Our family came from about 35 miles south west of Mainz, in Framersheim, Germany, with our ancestor, Andreas G - (umlaut) o - t - z, being sent to America to avoid being drafted into the Prussian front lines in 1861. I wonder whether we are distantly related. What a terrific story!
I know it's been posted a bit, just want to add my thanks. These interviews are dearly appreciated. I observe & listen to these young "adults" today and juxtapose with those of yesteryear (financial depression, war, sacrifices, etc.) and feel somewhat disconcerted.
We had a teacher at our school back in the 70's who was a Typhoon pilot in WW2, Mr Harris, sadly I think he's gone now, but some of the stories he told us.
WONDERFUL STORY---WHICH SHOULD NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. YOUNG PEOPLE NEED TO BE REMINDED WHAT A HELL OF A PRICE, THIS GENERATION PAID, FOR OUR FREEDOM--NEVER--LET IT GO.!!!
Thanks for sharing this. I was lucky enough to meet Topper Van der Spuy, a SAAF pilot who flew Spitfires in Italy and F51's in Korea. Topper was his WW2 callsign, a name that stuck. I think he holds the record for most active service missions of any wartime pilot. Topper was a colourful eccentric and anyone who has ever met him will never forget him. I spent an evening with Topper when he called a friend for a lift, and I tagged along for the ride. Topper spent the evening telling us stories of his wartime experience (a bottle of whisky may have been involved). I only wish I had a tape recorder with me. It was unique experience to listen to the memories of a very unique man.
At 1:24 it is noticeable that Albie's cap badge is different to his fellow officers. Did seconded SAAF pilots continue to wear their SAAF uniforms and did they keep their SAAF rank (which was different to RAF)?
I've read several books about the Typhoon and the men who flew them. They were spit into the enemies face to allow large scale operations a better chance of success. Who would choose to fly INTO flak at low level? This rugged airplane and the men who flew them are absolute HEROES! The phrase "... so that others might live" certainly applies.
Led by Roland 'Bee' Beaumont who was instrumental in introducing the Typhoon and Tempest in to service. I spoke to him once. A very interesting and nice man. Despite the losses Typhoons played a vital role in Allied victory in Europe. Flak was the killer but all aircraft suffered from that. Johnny Baldwin was the most successful ace on the type, destroying 15 enemy aircraft. Considering that for most of its career the type was used in the extremely hazardous ground attack and close support role this was quite an achievement. He flew F-86s in Korea with the USAF as an exchange officer. Sadly he went missing during the conflict and no trace of him has ever been found. There is a rumour that he was accidentally shot down by his wingman.
Albie, thankyou so much not just for this valuable account, but all the exploits you describe and your comrades in arms. The tiffie was not perfect By any means but the nearest thing to a flying tank I guess and in your skilled hands formidable. Lets hope one of the Typhoons or a Tempest can be made airworthy soon, because because those brave 600 odd should be honoured in that way.
There are currently two Typhoons being restored to airworthiness. One in the UK and one in Canada. There are also plans in the UK to put at least one Tempest back in the air.
"666 pilots lost their lives from June 6th (6/6) onwards to operations ceased" War is really satanic sacrifice by the hidden in plain sight - Organisers of it. Ref. Professor Henry Makow Research what we're saying. Throw away all your conditioning and all cognitive dissonance open your mind to (just a bit-part) of the deception that keeps humanity trapped. The significance of numerology that they - the establishment Cabaal, practices and worships is real 😳🤔😎
The lads flew as low as 15 - 20 ft off the deck. There were instances in which pilots got a little to low and bent the tips of the props back 110 degrees and still, they came back.
I had a relative that was a instructor on Typhoons . He didn't say a lot . But one thing he did tell me was they would bust into flames on engine start up . If the Pilot didn't put one of the controls in just the right setting . Then pilot would be very lucky to get out before he was burnt to death . He never said what one , but I presume it was the engine richness control .
They're braver men than the likes of many a later gerneration could only ever whish to be like and to whom we of our time owe everything that we take for granted to
North weald airfield is just up the road from me!! (Essex, UK) We go to airshows and fairs there all the time. No longer a military airfield , just a local for private pilots but at shows the spitfires often overfly it.
What a great interview.
Thank you for taking the time and making the effort to document these stories from truly great men.
It truly is a worthwhile pursuit, and you'll be thanked forever more by all who see these , now priceless , films.
Salute you, sir , for your channel.😮
What a fantastic story and what a brave pilot he was,a true hero,
Truly the greatest generation. Respect to you sir.
Amazing man and a pleasure to listen to!
Such a brave/skilled and lucid pilot whose memory is still sharp after all those years.
Clearly n objectively recounting the horrific war of attrition flying the Typhoon.
Many thanks to Albie
It really took guts
A great interview and video
Thanks for supporting those young (and older) Canadians landing into the hell of Juno !
Albie really brought home the terrible nature of his war, and seemed to often feel for the people on "the other end" of his guns and rockets...These stories help us remember the horrible costs to all concerned in these wars. I knew something of how bad it was, on the ground, by how *little* he had to say about it. Thanks for bringing these very personal stories to light!
Thx for your Service
I had the privilege of meeting his son recently. A gentleman of the highest order. You can see when a man has been raised well with a hero as a father.
Thank you Sir for recalling your action in WWII, you are a true hero who survived and lived to tell the tale. God bless you Mr. Allbie Gøtze.
What a story you've preserved for coming generations! And Albie: What a treat!
Thank you Tinus for highlighting South African involvement and contributions to winning the war as we seldom get any mention in historical documentaries about WWI, WWII and Korea
"666 pilots lost their lives from June 6th (6/6) onwards to operations ceased"
War is really satanic sacrifice by the hidden in plain sight - Organisers of it.
Ref. Professor Henry Makow
Research what we're saying. Throw away all your conditioning and all cognitive dissonance open your mind to (just a bit-part) of the deception that keeps humanity trapped.
The significance of numerology that they - the establishment Cabaal, practices and worships is real
😳🤔😎
we can thank all those marxist commie gutless bastards, in positions of power in post-war Britain. Even now, they spread their poison about South African whites.
@@kurthubbard-beale5003 Agreed. And now the world is seeing that satanic power in American politics too. IN PLAIN SIGHT.
You're not forgotten by those of us who take the time to learn about WW2.
Be assured , not everyone is so ignorent of your countries monumental contributions. (Especially in North Africa, a favourite topic of mine, and the Battle of Britain too)
Thanks for sharing your memories Albie, indeed the bravest generation.
Already knowing that Tiff pilots were dying like flies .. he still volunteers to be one. One seriously brave dude.
"666 pilots lost their lives from June 6th (6/6) onwards to operations ceased"
War is really satanic sacrifice by the hidden in plain sight - Organisers of it.
Ref. Professor Henry Makow
Research what we're saying. Throw away all your conditioning and all cognitive dissonance open your mind to (just a bit-part) of the deception that keeps humanity trapped.
The significance of numerology that they - the establishment Cabaal, practices and worships is real
😳🤔😎
What amazing word salad. What are you trying to say?
@@PenzancePete
I think what Kurt *really* wants to say, in fact in a very real but coded sense is cleearly saying is: 'I can't afford the penis enlarger I desperately need and I am so narcissistically hungry for attention I shall make childish comments in grossly inappropraite places'.
Which he does because he is a pathetic turd of a person.
He doesn't even utilise in their correct meaning the psychobable he spouts. Its parrot like - To him they must simply be sounds.
@@Farweasel I detect an array of copy/paste Kurt's post.
He had my attention right up to the word "satanic".
@@kurthubbard-beale5003 GO AWAY!!!!! You are now becoming a copy and paste BORE.
Thank You all South African Pilots. Poland never forgets. Pozdrowienia.
My father was a Spitfire pilot in the RCAF. He had the greatest respect for the Typhoon pilots flying into flak on purpose to identify the source and attack them. He never wanted to trade places with them
Salute Sir. Thank you.
Thank you Mr. Gotze for your service. Thanks for posting another great part of history. Excellent video.
Brave, compassionate and self effacing man; he flew a phenomenal plane that considerably shortened the war and saved thousands of Allied lives on the ground but at a heavy cost to him and his comrades. Thank you for bringing us this video!
Sheer utter bravery of those warrior pilots WW2 no doubt on both sides. It won’t be forgotten by those that care.
Chased a 1-90 into France and it’s a Oil spot on his wingsceen. 😂That made me chuckle. Great character as many of them were.
wow... just the INTEGRITY to admit that mistake gains my resect.
Thank you on Armistice Day Albie. A pity so many brave young men lost there life`s during that terrible conflict but you were on the right side Sir,fighting against tyranny.
An excellent video/interview on a Typhooner whom relates his experience's. Interestingly, Albie speaks
of a fellow pilot Johnny Colton. Johnny was one of eight Canadian's who served with RAF No.137 Sdqn
and was one five who made it back home to Canada. Prior to his passing, Johnny was presented with a
special citation at N.D. HQ in Ottawa. He spoke of his time on " Tiffies " and noted " that every night we
would gather in the mess. Whether no pilots returned or one returned, we respected them and toasted
to lost friends." One of those five was Martin Pederson. Martin's 93rd and last operational sortie was a
recce from the Netherlands to ( Happy Valley ) the Ruhr. Upon returning, he was given an aircrew medical
and was grounded by the M.O. His nick name was " old Pete", he was 23 and was the oldest pilot in No.137
at the time. Martin noted some 50 odd years later that prior to his grounding, only two pilots had completed
an operational tour. One had lost an eye, the other, his mind. He further noted that in one year of operation's
on Typhoon's No. 137 lost 71 pilots, either killed or missing. Very sobering, isn't it. They were giants among
men. Thank You Albie, Johnny and Martin. " SIC ITUR AD ASTRA ". Update: thus far, eleven Canadian's
are known to have flown " Tiffies " in service with No. 137. Of those eleven pilots, six returned home.
"666 pilots lost their lives from June 6th (6/6) onwards to operations ceased"
War is really satanic sacrifice by the hidden in plain sight - Organisers of it.
Ref. Professor Henry Makow
Research what we're saying. Throw away all your conditioning and all cognitive dissonance open your mind to (just a bit-part) of the deception that keeps humanity trapped.
The significance of numerology that they - the establishment Cabaal, practices and worships is real
😳🤔😎
@@kurthubbard-beale5003 You have already posted this gibberish in reply to another comment. No need to repeat yourself.
This man was a credit to his country and our war effort! One tough and well spoken guy! I am proud that I have a similar last name to his, which is Goetz, Americanized from the German G - umlaut O - T - Z. Our family came from about 35 miles south west of Mainz, in Framersheim, Germany, with our ancestor, Andreas G - (umlaut) o - t - z, being sent to America to avoid being drafted into the Prussian front lines in 1861. I wonder whether we are distantly related. What a terrific story!
Another excellent interview. What a pleasure it must have been meeting and listening to these guys stories though.
I know it's been posted a bit, just want to add my thanks. These interviews are dearly appreciated. I observe & listen to these young "adults" today and juxtapose with those of yesteryear (financial depression, war, sacrifices, etc.) and feel somewhat disconcerted.
We had a teacher at our school back in the 70's who was a Typhoon pilot in WW2, Mr Harris, sadly I think he's gone now, but some of the stories he told us.
Typhoon RB396 is being rebuilt to honour men like Albie. The pilots and crews that made the Typhoon such a tough weapon.
Thank you Albie
Said it before but Tinus you're doing a fantastic thing here for posterity. Another great interview.
What a wonderful man! So very happy that you made it!
WONDERFUL STORY---WHICH SHOULD NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. YOUNG PEOPLE NEED TO BE REMINDED WHAT A HELL OF A PRICE, THIS GENERATION PAID, FOR OUR FREEDOM--NEVER--LET IT GO.!!!
My Uncle flew those, 183 Squadron - very proud of him. 97 this year.
Hi George. My uncle flew typhoons too I trying to find more about his ops but he died in the 70s.
@@peterm2340 Get in touch with RAF or the RAF museum and ask IF they have his War records, it's all recorded what he did. Good Luck.
Thanks for sharing this.
I was lucky enough to meet Topper Van der Spuy, a SAAF pilot who flew Spitfires in Italy and F51's in Korea. Topper was his WW2 callsign, a name that stuck. I think he holds the record for most active service missions of any wartime pilot. Topper was a colourful eccentric and anyone who has ever met him will never forget him.
I spent an evening with Topper when he called a friend for a lift, and I tagged along for the ride. Topper spent the evening telling us stories of his wartime experience (a bottle of whisky may have been involved). I only wish I had a tape recorder with me. It was unique experience to listen to the memories of a very unique man.
@MichaelKingsfordGray Nope not related that I know.
Thank You Tinus...Your videos are so precious...~S~
A very brave veteran and hero. Thank you so much for sharing this story.
Could listen to him all day.
mrcarlo I fell asleep in less than a minute !!!! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
God bless you Albie i thank god for you and all the others like you
"You got hit so many times, I did 3crash landings," Wow. Amazing.
I knew that the Typhoon pilots had a tough job to do, but Albie brings the reality of war to the forefront.
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Excellent interview again ! and nice work with the video !
Thanks !
Thank you ever so much, Albie
Fantastic interview, thank you both.
thanks for letting him telling his stories. great stuff
Very brave man sir and thank you..
Never mind "the few" South Africans, they were all welcome and did their bloody job !!
thank you for your service sir , a true hero from the last great generation
At 1:24 it is noticeable that Albie's cap badge is different to his fellow officers. Did seconded SAAF pilots continue to wear their SAAF uniforms and did they keep their SAAF rank (which was different to RAF)?
Thank you for doing these interview Tinus.
He flew and shot at the Germans? He's my Hero.
Greetings from Poland.
He’s my favourite WW2 pilot. Balls of steel. Brilliant
Thank you Sir.
I have always loved the look of the Typhoon
And then the Tempest. Even better. My fave of all.
I've read several books about the Typhoon and the men who flew them. They were spit into the enemies face to allow large scale operations a better chance of success. Who would choose to fly INTO flak at low level? This rugged airplane and the men who flew them are absolute HEROES! The phrase "... so that others might live" certainly applies.
Amazing video, what stories. Thank you
Typhoons were serious ground-attack aircraft. God bless this old man!
An amazing account. 609 also used Typhies and is our local squadron hence my interest. An outstanding video.
Led by Roland 'Bee' Beaumont who was instrumental in introducing the Typhoon and Tempest in to service. I spoke to him once. A very interesting and nice man. Despite the losses Typhoons played a vital role in Allied victory in Europe. Flak was the killer but all aircraft suffered from that. Johnny Baldwin was the most successful ace on the type, destroying 15 enemy aircraft. Considering that for most of its career the type was used in the extremely hazardous ground attack and close support role this was quite an achievement. He flew F-86s in Korea with the USAF as an exchange officer. Sadly he went missing during the conflict and no trace of him has ever been found. There is a rumour that he was accidentally shot down by his wingman.
Albie, thankyou so much not just for this valuable account, but all the exploits you describe and your comrades in arms. The tiffie was not perfect
By any means but the nearest thing to a flying tank I guess and in your skilled hands formidable. Lets hope one of the Typhoons or a Tempest can
be made airworthy soon, because because those brave 600 odd should be honoured in that way.
There are currently two Typhoons being restored to airworthiness. One in the UK and one in Canada. There are also plans in the UK to put at least one Tempest back in the air.
Incredible bravery of those guys.
thank you.
I love the part where he says he chased an FW 190 which turned out to be on oil spot on his wind screen.
What a Man!!!
Respect! Great interview, thank you.
Breathtaking vid...so evocative of these critical times. Hats off to him for his courage and the maker off this vid.👍🏻👏🏻
Thank you sir for your service
Such a brave and modest man. incredible.
RIP Albie. 🛩
wow...thank you sir
All of these guys are so self-effacing. He mentions, as a throwaway line, that he "got four" V1s, nothing to make a fuss about!
"666 pilots lost their lives from June 6th (6/6) onwards to operations ceased"
War is really satanic sacrifice by the hidden in plain sight - Organisers of it.
Ref. Professor Henry Makow
Research what we're saying. Throw away all your conditioning and all cognitive dissonance open your mind to (just a bit-part) of the deception that keeps humanity trapped.
The significance of numerology that they - the establishment Cabaal, practices and worships is real
😳🤔😎
Jeweled Warrior of the Air, and a Gentleman.
Amazing Tiffy pilots; sleeping on the ground, and flying just a few hundred feet of the deck on their missions.
The lads flew as low as 15 - 20 ft off the deck. There were instances in which
pilots got a little to low and bent the tips of the props back 110 degrees and
still, they came back.
What an honest account of war.
So good to watch these heroes tell their stories... without them..
I miss these.
what an amazing man.
Balls of steel.
just thank you .
Thank you ....very interesting
Fantastic work, brave man that albie ;)
Merci, Monsieur !
bless you , and thank you Sir
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
Brilliant listening to a brave man.
Strong parallels to the story of pierre clostermann a free french fighter pilot who wrote 'the big show'. Really well written account of his exploits
fantastic book! he flew Tempest also a beast aircraft!
I had a relative that was a instructor on Typhoons . He didn't say a lot . But one thing he did tell me was they would bust into flames on engine start up . If the Pilot didn't put one of the controls in just the right setting . Then pilot would be very lucky to get out before he was burnt to death . He never said what one , but I presume it was the engine richness control .
Very brave man. Good on him.
What a guy !!
Top bloke. Amazing
Salute...
And after 4 hours I was able to fly solo ...
Lympne, just down the road from me Ashford in Kent. 😊
Thankyou all for our liberty.
They're braver men than the likes of many a later gerneration could only ever whish to be like and to whom we of our time owe everything that we take for granted
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Really good channel.
What a heroic man! Thanks to all of the men that put a stop to Hitler and Tojo!
Thee was only 2 Tigers in France in June 44 the rest were Panthers.
Trolling again 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 so wittman was in one who was in the other one 😉
Thank you Sir, Bravo Zulu.
wahoo....awful this dakota crash with all the guys still inside but one parachut.....crazy...
God bless you sir,
Its men like this that we can gave a easy peace (baring the virus)