CW Lemoine sent me here - WOW, what a captivating interview with Dick Nelms! Oh, my heart 💛 SEA is my hometown, still here. As a little girl, the big jets flying overhead sparked my curiosity, but my WW2 vet airmen uncles lit the fire in my soul to fly. In 1994 as a teen, I learned to fly from a WW2 vet, Edward G. Schultz out of AUB, CFII # 1138735. If he's still alive, he may be another vet with stories to tell! I could write a book on life lessons Ed taught me through the medium of flight school. I'll never forget these men who fought and those who were lost. When Dick pulled that piece of flak out of his pocket...😯 WOW! He gave some very good advice about learning to control your fear. Ed taught me the same, and it's been most valuable advice. Thank you for this excellent interview! I'm going to have my teen daughter watch it with me - like her mom, she wants to fly (she has flown & she's a natural bird!) She's pondering military service, so I share awesome stories like this with her. We'll never forget you, Dick!
@@johnsader8811 I think my flight instructor, Ed, may be the son of the famous Edward Schultz aviator I found in Google results. I estimate my instructor would have been in his mid to late 60s in 1994 (prob born c. 1925-29), in addition to WW2 vet he was also a retired airline pilot and his adult son was an airline pilot - maybe something to go on. That name is a hard one to search (2 famous results) so I put his old CFII # in hopes this channel might be able to find & interview him! If his father was the famous Ed Schultz, wow! That pic sure looks like my Ed. He lived in King County, WA last I knew, with his wife Inari.
This is absolutely awesome. My Grandfather, Col. Norman I. Radin was a b17 pilot. Flew every mission, up to the point of going home. Then Doolittle stepped in a added more missions, pro rating the guys who had already finished, i.e. my GPA. He went out on his last last mission, and was shot down. Took flak over Germany, and crashed in Switzerland. Was captured by the Swiss army, escaped captivity (a hotel, he was an officer) captured again,and that time made it out, alive. He passed in 2013. Hats off to every single person on this planet that is still alive that fought the Nazis. You are the truest heroes of this world. Thank you all for your service.
@@danielhughes9556 Holy moly, the story of your grandpa sounds nearly identical to that of my uncle, Richard Liedahl! He was a tail gunner in a B24 Liberator & his plane was shot down and they glided into Switzerland - survived. They were taken "prisoner" but treated like kings - fed the best foods, comfy beds. I was in awe as a little girl when he'd recap the war stories. Are you sure grandpa wasn't in a B24?! How crazy would that be if it was the same crew! I found my uncle's page on American Air Museum: He was on board "Little Fat Stuff II" (42-7591) on July 12th 1944 on a mission to Munich when it was damaged by flak and forced to land in St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport in Switzerland. National treasures - every one of them 🇺🇸💛
@@UnderTheGreydar no, he was definitely a b17 pilot. My aunt, my gpas daughter, married my uncle, who's father was a b24 pilot. Danny haiken. I don't know the rank. If you have time,this link is an interview my grandfather gave. His account of the war. www.loc.gov/item/afc2001001.26724/
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Thank you and your guest for an amazing, inspiring, and informative program. What a honor to listen to his wartime service, a piece of history that you have captured. These are this history lessons that each school student should hear.
Thank you sir, to you and your comrades who showed and did their best at a time where it mattered enormously. You helped change the course of history and we are forever grateful for your service and your sacrifice.
Fantastic interview. His story made me listen even more when he mentioned Stowmarket, this is a town in mid-Suffolk, East Anglia, UK. I lived in the town for over 10 years after leaving the Royal Air Force. I discovered Dick had flown from the American air base at Rattlesden which is only about 5 miles south west of Stowmarket, and somewhere I actually visited a number of times. I have even flown over the old airfield in a hot air balloon, which was a hobby of mine back then. Thanks.
What a legend . The general public just won't understand what a sacrifice these boys made in order to protect our freedom . Nowadays people throw around the word freedom without appreciating the weight it carries to accomplish it.
he looks like hes in his 70’s , he doesn’t look over 100, good for him , God bless him
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Out standing interview. Thank you for helping to tell the story of our WWII veterans and WWII.
CW Lemoine sent me here - WOW, what a captivating interview with Dick Nelms! Oh, my heart 💛 SEA is my hometown, still here. As a little girl, the big jets flying overhead sparked my curiosity, but my WW2 vet airmen uncles lit the fire in my soul to fly. In 1994 as a teen, I learned to fly from a WW2 vet, Edward G. Schultz out of AUB, CFII # 1138735. If he's still alive, he may be another vet with stories to tell! I could write a book on life lessons Ed taught me through the medium of flight school. I'll never forget these men who fought and those who were lost. When Dick pulled that piece of flak out of his pocket...😯 WOW! He gave some very good advice about learning to control your fear. Ed taught me the same, and it's been most valuable advice. Thank you for this excellent interview! I'm going to have my teen daughter watch it with me - like her mom, she wants to fly (she has flown & she's a natural bird!) She's pondering military service, so I share awesome stories like this with her. We'll never forget you, Dick!
I feel fortunate to be watching this interview,
You however, ...
know a living legend.
@@johnsader8811 I think my flight instructor, Ed, may be the son of the famous Edward Schultz aviator I found in Google results. I estimate my instructor would have been in his mid to late 60s in 1994 (prob born c. 1925-29), in addition to WW2 vet he was also a retired airline pilot and his adult son was an airline pilot - maybe something to go on. That name is a hard one to search (2 famous results) so I put his old CFII # in hopes this channel might be able to find & interview him! If his father was the famous Ed Schultz, wow! That pic sure looks like my Ed. He lived in King County, WA last I knew, with his wife Inari.
This is absolutely awesome. My Grandfather, Col. Norman I. Radin was a b17 pilot. Flew every mission, up to the point of going home. Then Doolittle stepped in a added more missions, pro rating the guys who had already finished, i.e. my GPA. He went out on his last last mission, and was shot down. Took flak over Germany, and crashed in Switzerland. Was captured by the Swiss army, escaped captivity (a hotel, he was an officer) captured again,and that time made it out, alive. He passed in 2013. Hats off to every single person on this planet that is still alive that fought the Nazis. You are the truest heroes of this world. Thank you all for your service.
@@danielhughes9556 Holy moly, the story of your grandpa sounds nearly identical to that of my uncle, Richard Liedahl! He was a tail gunner in a B24 Liberator & his plane was shot down and they glided into Switzerland - survived. They were taken "prisoner" but treated like kings - fed the best foods, comfy beds. I was in awe as a little girl when he'd recap the war stories. Are you sure grandpa wasn't in a B24?! How crazy would that be if it was the same crew! I found my uncle's page on American Air Museum: He was on board "Little Fat Stuff II" (42-7591) on July 12th 1944 on a mission to Munich when it was damaged by flak and forced to land in St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport in Switzerland. National treasures - every one of them 🇺🇸💛
@@UnderTheGreydar no, he was definitely a b17 pilot. My aunt, my gpas daughter, married my uncle, who's father was a b24 pilot. Danny haiken. I don't know the rank. If you have time,this link is an interview my grandfather gave. His account of the war. www.loc.gov/item/afc2001001.26724/
Very happy to see him ALLAH bless him with fine healh (RETD AIR MAN PAKISTAN)
Shukriya!
I'm "only" 73, and sometimes I can barely string two sentences together. This guy is so articulate. Amazing !
That he is! Ty for the comment!
This gentleman, has pride, and humility.
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Awesome, amazing, and inspirational. These stories are priceless treasure.
What a sharp mind it shows a free and clear mind keeps the body good for the rest of our life 😊
Not many left. What a treasure
Great talk. Thanks Sir, and host. I especially liked the detail and passion of the stories. Cheers, guys!
Thank you for your service sir
So sharp still!❤
God Bless this man.
My grandad, Charles E Yost , tail gunner , 28 missions
He had a disciplined life style maybe the reason he survived 101yrs old with a good memory. I am truly amazed on him. ❤❤❤
Thanks for sharing his story and thanks to him for all he did to fight for freedom.
Remarkable man
He is. Sometimes you can forget he’s 101!!!
Thank you and your guest for an amazing, inspiring, and informative program. What a honor to listen to his wartime service, a piece of history that you have captured. These are this history lessons that each school student should hear.
WW2 Vets had to dodge a bunch of bullets. Respect.
Thank you sir, to you and your comrades who showed and did their best at a time where it mattered enormously. You helped change the course of history and we are forever grateful for your service and your sacrifice.
Salute. My missions in Iraq were milk runs and cake walks compared to what the 8th AF went through. Huge respect to them.
I can listen to this patriot all day. He's a great story teller
Captain Nelms is as sharp as he could be. He's amazing! What a treasure
Fantastic interview. His story made me listen even more when he mentioned Stowmarket, this is a town in mid-Suffolk, East Anglia, UK. I lived in the town for over 10 years after leaving the Royal Air Force. I discovered Dick had flown from the American air base at Rattlesden which is only about 5 miles south west of Stowmarket, and somewhere I actually visited a number of times. I have even flown over the old airfield in a hot air balloon, which was a hobby of mine back then. Thanks.
He's a real American hero. Thank you for the note!
What a legend . The general public just won't understand what a sacrifice these boys made in order to protect our freedom . Nowadays people throw around the word freedom without appreciating the weight it carries to accomplish it.
Imma waiting the B1 video patiently😁
We’ll be out to South Dakota to see the Bone in the Fall. 🫡
@@Unconventional-NewsweekSounds good! Ask if you can fly over Central Iowa at 8,000 feet I may see you.
Thank you Sir❤
Dick is an amazing person and a true hero.
When the going gets tough the tough keep going.
Great video! Thanks for sharing. Sent by C.W.L.!
What an incredible interesting ww2 pilot very sharp thank you
God bless you sir
He doesn't look his age . God bless !
Fantastic man's are there on earth 7:55
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤legend respected long live. Long live. Long live ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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Yep, the greatest generation.
God bless
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Wow He makes Biden look like a Young buck whipper snapper 😆
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Wow is he ever sharp . Makes Joe Biden look like a …..well we can all fill out the rest
No, but I know what it makes you look like.
Can we please keep politics out of this man's story!!
Sharper and more deserving than current President and competition.
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