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de Havilland DHC-4 Caribou - STOL Master
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The de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou (known in the U.S. military as CV-2 and C-7 Caribou) is a Canadian-designed and produced specialized cargo aircraft with short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability. The Caribou was first flown in 1958 and although mainly retired from military operations, is still in use in small numbers as a rugged "bush" aircraft.
This aircraft is one of the fleet of Caribou's operated by the Royal Australian Air Force between 1964 - 2009. The display took place at Classic Fighters 2009, at Omaka Aerodrome, Blenheim, New Zealand.
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During my first tour in Vietnam, when the Army still operated them, we were flying from Vung Tau to Tan Son Nhut when shortly after takeoff one of the engines caught fire! The pilot yelled out "No Problem", shut the engine down, feathered the prop and proceeded on our way. My boss, the unit commander, a captain, asked the pilot if we would be turning back to Vung Tau. The pilot answered "No way, this baby is designed to fly on one engine, and we're going to Saigon"! I found out later the pilot, a first Lt., had a dinner date with some woman from the US Embassy...
Doubt the pilot had a a date with a female.
OCEANBLUE
They’re talking about Vietnam not Singapore or Thailand.
We still had them in the Guard up until the late 80s. Great aircraft.
Happy days, - apart from working on the prop system. We had two with the military in Oman back in the 70s
Que época ... Que belleza volando !!!!
El rugir de sus potentes motores Pratt and Whitney R 2000 R-2000 7M 2 de 1.430 hp !!!!
a legend , STOL master for sure, raise your hand if you ever flew in one
DeHavilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou and DHC-5 Buffalo. Two of the absolutely finest STOL aircraft ever made, and as a Canadian with more than a passing interest in all of the DHC family, it's just great to hear all these wonderful stories about how people remember them. The Caribou and the Buffalo are, I will admit, not the most glamorous-looking aircraft ever to take to the skies. But without a doubt, they can land on a dime and give you six cents change. Like the Beaver, they're legendary for their capabilities. I still see DHC-5 Buffs flying for the RCAF, and they're still great aircraft.
I served in 442 Squadron when the Buffalo replaced the Grumman Albatross. They were/are great aircraft for their job, and I would not have any other aircraft when things get hairy when flying deep within the mountains of British Columbia.
Australian Defence forces have had a strong presence in New Guinea in the past, and these were nothing short of perfect for that sort of mountainous, thick jungle terrain. A simple clearing on the top of a mountain, ideally with an upward slope was sufficient for these machines to take off and land. Really not much less capable than a helicopter. Outstanding aircraft, sad to see them retire.
Hurrah! Finally some pure aircraft 'sound' without someone talking or yahooing in the background, or added music! Take a Bow!!!
I've been playing this in my apartment and I've got an excellent speaker system, my neighbor just came outside and started scanning the sky........LMAO
This was the plane that took us around in country in Vietnam. It took me to my first duty station in An Khe. It had a dirt strip in the pilot put it on its side and then dove in. You could look through the windows across the aisle and see the ground when he banked it.
What an impressive aircraft. The performance on those takeoffs and landings is out of this world!
... and the star stops shining when talks switch to cruise speed ;)
(as the saying goes: "you can´t have it all ...")
Biggest smile I've had in a decade watching this highly capable pilot horse that big old girl around. And you can tell she's loving every minute of it.
When I was a school kid in Cowra in the 1970's the RAAF used to fly these out to Cowra and back to Richmond in training flights. I was like radar in MASH, I'd get a faint hint of that beautiful "round sound" and declare a Caribou was about to pass over. Most never believed me till they saw it but you just can't mistake that sound
There was a C-47 that used to pop round to HMAS Nirimba on occasion, especially around the time of open day. It was one of their regular climb-aboard exhibits. It used to land at Schofields aerodrome adjacent to the base. I used to mistake the sound of that for a Caribou often because they also had twin radials.
I remember being a kid in Ottawa (Canada) and watching the RCAF using the Buffalo, Brother to the Boo...and always loved watching them do the nose down landings! In a field near the house....
We used this a lot in Vietnam at forward airbases. They used to come in high and dive at the end of the runway to minimize exposure to ground fire. We used to see NVA shooting at us like duck hunters as we landed and took off. Yeah, we got holed a few times.
Ahhhhhh ...... good memories of my rides in these birds back in 1967 going from one Army base camp to another in South Vietnam. Loved the start-up sound and smoke, loved the sound of those radial engines, loved the fast, short-field take-off soon out of the range of ground fire. (Former) Lt Tom Stover
I've been in these heaps when I was in the Australian Infantry. They used to land on the football fields in front of our lines in Townsville at 1RAR and pick us up or drop us off. We did used to call them flying bricks though as they were so slow but perfect for what they were designed to do. I'll never forget when some US marines were in Tully jungle training with us and they came to pick us up. They had never seen them before and they all yelled it's going to crash when it came in to land. It was very funny!! With max load they only need 200m to take off or land which for the amount they can carry is insane!!
in 1975/6 Caribous were landing and taking off the Darwin High School oval for an exercise.
What did the raaf replace them with ?
@@spannaspinna I think the Chinook helicopter
Used to love watching these when I was in Australian Navy. I swear if there was enough headwind you could swear they could fly backwards😁
Yep. That was proven on a windy day near winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. We had film of it at a high angle of attack, flying backwards and gaining altitude rapidly. It was fully loaded.
For a moment there on final approach, I would swear that it's actually just floating like a bigass feather....LOL!
My dad flew it throughout SE Asia in 63-64.. Even had an HF radio..Haul and drop cargo, troops, drop parachutists, etc. The one he flew mostly was tail Nr 73080, it is parked in front of the Aviation Musuem at Ft Rucker, AL
When I was in the Australian Army, we were once scheduled to be flown from our town to a training area for an exercise.
We were told to form up in marching order, to march to the airstrip. I assumed that we were going to march to an airport about 5 km away.
As we approached the perimeter of the barracks camp, we halted. Again, I assumed that the halt was to await a couple of other columns behind us before the march on to the airport.
So we halted in a small football field on the edge of the barracks.
Before long, two Caribou aircraft approached, made a circuit, then landed on that tiny football pitch.
We all piled into the aircraft, which turned about and took off from the small field fully laden.
Not only was the STOL display very impressive, but we were saved an hour’s march in full combat gear. Much appreciated!
Great story, thanks for sharing.
Ohh my, the sound quality on this vid is just awesome, those R-2000's sound sooo good! Great vid man thanks!
i was on these 6768 loved it
Saw an Aussie one flying into Whenuapai. Pilot put on a real show and stopped it in an unbelievably short distance. We'd all seen Hercs and Orions coming and going but that thing was at another level.
Turn your speakers up and enjoy the way cool sound track . . . thanks for posting!
Best music I've heard in an aviation video yet!!
Flew in these a few times during my time in the Military.....noisy but always a blast !!
Clearly the most beautiful, most graceful most maneuverable aircraft of its time. Personally, I simply LOVE these things even more than the C-130. If I EVER won a few million, I would have either one restored FULLY - or even build a NEW one from scratch. ( just upgrade the electronics to current standards.) - but all in all - ( sigh ) ....a thing of BEAUTY! I'd pay the 2 grand to spend just 30 mins in the air in the cockpit of one of these beauties. - a kids dream come true!
If you contact Viking Air in Victoria BC maybe they will build you a new one . They own the type certificates for most of DH Canada's older birds , bring lots of cash .....lol
@@stevecook7551 He has to win the few millions first... XD
That is a cool plane love the corsair style of wings
They must be expensive to build.
It's called "inverted gull"
Now you can refer to them correctly.
@@UnitSe7en what is the purpose of this design, and if possible what engineering principals are at play?
@@Mikepower1978 in the Stuka, it was to increase clearance to make way for a larger payload. In the Corsair, it was also for increased clearance, but this time for that massive propeller. In the De-Havilland I guess it looks cool whilst giving it structural integrity.
@@randompheidoleminor3011 I was aware of the corsair wing design lifting the engine and propeller higher for ground clearance. We do not have that issue on this aircraft. And we can rule out the design shape being employed for aesthetic value, that is ridiculous. I wonder....
One of the nicest sounds in aviation..
Glad to see someone ran a video with cool engine noise instead of some stupid music.
Jumped one of these a few times at the Belgium herd boogie years ago, she was a temperamental old girl and spent more time being fixed than flying. Loved jumping the hercules but for pure nostalgia the Caribou definitely hit the spot.👍👍
We had a couple of these to jump from In Goderich, Ontario in 1991. Loved the tailgate.
I was trained by the RAAF as an Aircraft Metal Worker and my 1st. Posting was to 38 Sqn. Richmond in 1972. Vietnam was still raging and fortunately I did not have to experience the horrors of war. I did see what these aircraft went through and what people went through. The Caribou was tough and I enjoyed my time working on this STOL. I’m 80 yrs. now and have fond memories of that time.
Both the Dash 4 and 5 are amazing aircraft--takes a licking and keeps on ticking, as John Cameron Swayze would say. I saw a couple come through NKP in 1971 and was SERIOUSLY impressed.
My papa jumped out of caribou’s, c141s, c160s, c130s, hueys, and even in 95’ a c5a and c17, he’s still alive and visits me almost every week
Luv these truly fun birds. Rode them all over Vietnam '63 - '65, Siagon, Dalat, Pleiku, Kontum, DaNang, Hue, Phu Bon, Qui Nhon, Nha Trang, Tuy Hoa, etc. A lot more fun than the labored Otter (a noisy, under-powered flying washing machine) or a Huey. Except, that is, when you're sharing space with a load of airsick ARVN troops puking up their lunches laden garlic and nuoc mom - the national sauce comprised mainly of the oil from rotted fish. After some 50 years, finally got to see one close-up again last week at the Dayton, OH USAF air museum. An orgasmic experience!
Mmmmmmm-
Nuoc mom 👍🍴
Just kidding, I find it as disgusting as you 🤮
Yeah, that brings back memories of 50+ years ago. Riding them all over the Nam. Nuoc mam numba ten!
I absolutely love the de havilland twin otter!
Twin Otters are common in Alaska. Every native Alaskan village has at least a primitive airstrip. Wildfire fighting handcrews in the lower 48 States of the USA are 20 person crews and are mostly transported by rolling stock. Alaska has very few roads. Wildfire handcrews are mostly transported from their villages by helicopter or Twin Otters. 16 people and their gear will fit into a Twin Otter, so 16 is the number of personnel on an Alaskan wildfire handcrew.
Ive never heard of this one before. But knowing DeHavilland, its bound to be a goody.
And god damn it is. Those STOLs are seriously impressive, bumpy or not.
I'd consider owning one as a large scale bush plane.
Designed and built in Downsview ON Canada by DH Canada , the type certificate is now owned by Viking Air
Many who lived in Western Sydney would know about going for a drive out to Richmond air base, sitting there in the picnic area off the side of the road and watching Hercs and Carribous do touch-and-go landings. I lived about 30 km from there and one of the flight paths was over my house. I know that radial rumble so well 😎👍🏼
Used to sit right behind the piano keys at the airport where I worked at as a Groundsman years ago in Kununurra. Oh what a noise. . F28-1000 where quiet good too.
Oh man this plane made Townsville,everytime I hear the noise it takes me back to my childhood days,it brings tears to my eyes watching these clips,I wish they brang them back 😢
Caribou were used as a regular shuttle between Brigade basecamps of the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam. I was an Army Infantry NCO in the 16th Infantry Ranger Regiment of the Big Red One, 68-69. I flew in Caribou between Lai Khe and Dian several times. Truthfully, I don't really remember them being overly noisy. I guess all the gunfire, Claymore mine detonations, etc. desensitized me to engine noise. I always enjoyed flying in the Caribou - away from ambush patrols and search and destroy patrols for a brief respite. There'll always be a soft spot in my heart for the Caribou.
Amazing overhead display landings and takeoffs
He was having a blast i could tell
Got to love the sound of 14 radial cylinders! A bloody old engine but a goody. i used to buy spares for them back in the late seventies.
that is a stunning aircraft
I fly it's younger sibling the CC 115 Buffalo, any it is quite an aircraft. The Caribou is a great looking aircraft, built for a purpose, that being operations on short, unprepared air fields.
That last landing was nice
i love replaying this video non stop love the sounds
Excellent footage
Never felt safer than riding in a Caribou. Great aircraft that we used in the Marshall Islands on some VERY short runways.
Oh,u mean meck iisl???
My bo was the one that hit a fire hydrent...was flying in a side slip ever since!!!! Side side of plane had wrinkled all along a/c....N5463
@@mikearakelian6368 Yes. Meck Island. 1979-80. Huey to Omelek and Electra to Roi Namur. Good times.
I flew these in the marshall islands, kwajalein and got my only type rating, then at union flights; fun to fly!
In a strong headwind with 30 degree flaps, they could leap in the air with hardly sny ground roll!
At SFO, one could land long(last 2000feet) n clear 28 right right away. Control ers loved that!
Love The engine sounds! Great Video!
this video in 1080p would be breathtaking
Thank you for a great video with real sounds.
Love the sound of those engines and props.
The landing at the end was awesome! The guy rocketed it in and then gets it stopped so quickly.
Very nice short field landing and take-off..
I used to do parade in the airforce cadets at raaf base townsville next to these. Awesome bit of machinery and I loved seeing the tailplane wobble around while engines were at idle.
In 1960 as a Canadian AirCadet we went to CFB Trenton and were given a flight in a Caribou. Three paramedics were to do a demo jump under the watchful eyes of a jumpmaster. The four servicemen took the rearmost seats on the right side with cadets forward and using the entire left side bench. I snagged the rearmost seat at the end of the left side bench. The length of the heavy webbing "seat" belts were set for troops in full gear, at about 110 lbs I had a foot or more of slack and was too shy to ask what to do. We took off from the frozen grass beside the runway. With the rear clamshell open, the pilot locked the brakes, ran the engines up until we were vibrating forward in 6 inch hops and woosh away we shot with what seemed like a 30 degree nose up inside of a couple of seconds. I slid off the end of the bench winding up with the belt under my armpits. The jumpmaster somehow reached across and grabbed me. The rest of the flight was uneventful but when we landed I was taken aside for a stern lecture from the jumpmaster and our CO - not sure if I ever thanked him!
Wow -- what a story! Sound like you were lucky! :-)
Great vid. Used to work on the Bou. Love the sound of PW R2000's at full noise! End of an era when this finished up for good
Favourite plane of all time
Had a couple of rides in Viet Nam. Engine start was an adventure (routine to crew). Launched into the sky and then fell out of the sky- that’s what it felt like and I was a seasoned Air Mobile grunt.
I've actually conducted a few airborne ops from a Caribou. Nice old plane.
Love the Bou! Master of STOL indeed! ❤💪
My Dad was a RAAF Roulette back in the 80s and he told me a story of having to catch a ride on one to get to a display after he got held up by a day getting back from leave. The teams reserve pilot flew his Macchi to Hobart (from memory) and he jumps in the Caribou with the ground crew which left that afternoon from Sale. Anyway having rushed all day to get to work he dozes off only to be woken by the loadmaster two hours into the flight. He thought they were landing, the Loadie just told him there was a long way to go but that he should know they got the kettle working in case he was interested.
Ha ha! Great story -- thanks for sharing that.
Often watched the RAAF Caribou in action in the future 1960s at the RAAF Laverton Air Force Base air shows at Melbourne, Australia. This aircraft used in the Viet nam conflict.
... awesome flight characteristics ... Loved the aircraft ... God Bless the flight crews and pilots ... The next round is on me you crazy buggers ... I live because of you ... Thank you for my every additional day ... Peace, Health and Prosperity to you and yours ... A grateful passenger ...
You can see the heritage connection to Canada’s Buffalo which works great in our Rockies with a lovely climb out to get in and out for SAR.
my first jump out of an airplane was at FT Benning Georgia it was out of a caribou. it was fun..
best stol transport of it's time
We used to get a weekly re-sup from Townsville by one of these beautiful machines. Used to use the footy oval behind FFBS as the strip. Great to watch, awesome pilots!. Shame we gave them to the bloody indons. Cheers for sharing.
This thing is ridiculous!! Awesome show!
Mate of mine was flying one of these in PNG. Bunch of unruly yobs in the back who wouldn’t sit down and put their seat belts on so my mate opened the rear door and lowered the cargo ramp and pulled up about 15 degrees. They all sat down and buckled up tout suite. Sadly my mate was killed in a king air crash a few years ago now.
May he RIP and fly blue skies.
nothing beats the noise of a radial engine
Both the vertical and horizontal stabilizer up in clean air make for a great flying bird!
Yes indeed!
Ahh, that sound! Our farm was on the direct flightpath between the capital city & the major regional RAAF airbase. When one of those came over at 500 ft it was incredibly loud.
Flew in these in Vietnam. Great for short runways we had over there. Another great workhorse.
This is a 38 SQN bird from Australia, not sure on the strip. Tail has the 'electric dog'.
Sounds awesome, very nice pure music.
Its simply Fantastic to watch.
Love how all dehavilland canada planes have the same basic style
And most are still hard at work today
@@gavinhassett479 Yeah real workhorses. My brother used to fly Otters, Twin Otters and Beavers up north
Pratt & Whitney engine 1450 bhp combined with Hamilton prop reversible pitch.
Able to land at 60 kts at 28,500 lbs.
Miss you so much my dear caribou since l left you in 1992.
What a great aircraft!
What a wonderful aircraft.
Re-engined, a rotating antenna and here we go for a AEW&C for secondary missions!
The guys flying that day must have been having an absolute blast!
Best four years of my life ---serving in a caribou Unit
+cariboureunion
I did 10.5 yrs and yeah alot of hard work and lots of fun.
+cariboureunion Envious !!
Saw a caribou Waller down and land on the numbers back in the 80's impressive.👍👍
That `bou is still a beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Caribou support plane also involved helping get kee bird B29 bomber back flying in which came to a tragic end. There is a full video about this on youtube Kee bird frozen in time.
Thanks for the video ! Very nice . The sound of the engines is similar to the "Noratlas" aircraft in diverse videos. I like that sound .....
Yes friend! Flew it in Vietnam. Throttles over head!
memories?
Goord I loved that.... magic aircraft... great pilots !!!
Love the videio brings back memories of couple of flights had in this plane. They were an amazing aircraft especially in the STOL mod when taking off it was a case of hang on here we go. Pity the Bou was taken out of service
“DeHavilland Canada”, When I hear that name I instantly feel a sense of inspiration and admiration. There are “sexy” women out there you would like to have a romp with, but (unless you’re a fool) you wouldn’t trust them to share your life. A real man wants a woman who is truly beautiful, because he can depend on her, and she on him, she brings that out in him. Maybe Hollywood wouldn’t recognize her beauty, but there’s an ocean of it there. I see that in these planes. Call me a foolish romantic, but I believe this.
Sold!
An excellent aircraft!
There are about 10 of these at the naval air station in Wildwood NJ
love that sound at 1:53
This was in the movie Eraser with Arnold haha.Not featured but it was on the airport.
I saw a caribou plane at an airshow years ago, they were used by us army during Vietnam war
Fantastic
You picked great music for this video
I been on a joy in a carribou from Curtin air base near derby to perth at raaf base pearse in bullsbrook
Good to see the Caribou still flying.
Back in the 70’s the Air Force used this plane to transport us - Army Reserve Engineering Company - from Atlanta to Macon for weekend drills when we were building a DZ there. They were rigged as jump planes also. Never jumped from them, but made most of my jumps from C-141’s.
Fond memories of these flying just above the tree tops around the drop zone near Richmond, NSW. If Biggles was alive today, he'd be flying a Bou.