So... We Bought an Airport
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Well guys welcome to our new property in Myakka, FL. Just about 15 minutes up the road from the Freedom Factory! We're so excited to share this adventure with you all and invite all kinds of cool aircraft around the country to come visit us!
Also a huge thanks to @Quicksilverp51 for making a visit to make our video so much more awesome!
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I can't believe I'm able to post a video with this title... its unbelievable. Thank you guys so much, I would be nothing without the support of you all. I'm just getting started so buckle in for more!!!!
Congrats Garrett, so... When are you going to buy a warbird 🤠
Would be cool to see more of the flying you do, even the pc12
🇺🇲🦅Congratulations Cleet, this i AWESOME!!🦅🇺🇲
Awesome great job!
Garrett Cleator I am so happy for you and your family. This sounds like an awesome beginning to a wicked ass life.
Can’t wait to see what’s in store for McFarland Aviation now!
Dear lord please get all of that man's stories on film. He deserves his story to be heard by the masses. He's sharp as a tack. Unreal. Thank you for your service sir.
That would be a prime show on the cleetus 2 channel. I would watch every episode. ❤
Provided he's ready to do that, some of those stories will never be heard for obvious reasons. Amazing what he shared with us now, but I wouldn't count on him talking publicly about a lot of it.
Yeah really. We are losing that generation soon and their stories need to be shared for this and coming generations.
Seconded! Would love an episode just dedicated to hearing this mans stories!
Would love to hear as many stories as that guy can tell on video real American hero there
As a vet, the old timer vets you have on that property alone are gold. Anything you could do for those TRUE heroes would be outstanding. Holy shit what a badass.
Talking to the navy pilot is the highlight of this video. The man is a living legend.
💯 I wanted his interview to never stop.
Yes in deed. When I see these vets and what they did it can tear me up. Then I think of our younger generation who does not appreciate what they did. God bless that man on video.
The Navy Pilot needs a full documentary on his life. That was the best segment ever of any of the videos. Real deal American hero on the property.
Yes Sir.. I totally agree with 100% of what you said.. and Thank You to all service men and women out ther you are greatly appreciated more than you know
You could have Trump roll out of his limo and shout abuse at him for being a loser.
Exactly what I said. Brad is also willing to do some storytelling,
Very much so. Need more to the story my man.
@@claverhouse1are you lost bud? This is TH-cam not Twitter. Fuck outta here.
Commander Bradley E. Smith, U.S. Navy (retired). Silver star (2), Legion of Merit,Distinguished Flying Cross (2), Bronze Star (3). POW. A true American hero. Thank you Garrett for sharing your time with Brad and his story. Thank you CMDR Smith for your service !!!!
What an awesome guy! Looking forward to more content with him 😀
We need a whole episode of his stories and flying with him!
Almost 7 years in captivity, thats insane, amazing man to survive that, the courage and endurance required.
Brad Smith was born in 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio. He began taking flying lessons at age 15 and already had his private pilot's license before he enlisted in the U.S. Navy on August 31, 1961. He was later selected for Naval Cadet Flight Training where he received his commission and wings in 1964. He was assigned to Attack Squadron VA-76 in February 1965, flying off the Aircraft Carriers USS Roosevelt, America, and Enterprise. Smith began flying combat missions in the A-4 Skyhawk in November 1965. He was forced to eject over North Vietnam while flying his 77th combat mission on March 25, 1966. The North Vietnamese captured LT Smith and held him as a Prisoner of War for the next 2,516 days, until his release during Operation Homecoming on February 12, 1973. After his return, Smith went back on flying status in the A-7 Corsair II. He flew from the USS Saratoga from 1974 to 1977, seeing duty off the coast of Lebanon. From 1979 to 1981, he flew from the USS Coral Sea in the Indian Ocean, including being on alert during the rescue attempt of the hostages held in Iran. Smith served as the Aircraft Maintenance Officer and as a Weapons System Test Pilot at the Pacific Missile Test Center at Point Mugu, California, from 1981 until his retirement from the Navy on August 31, 1985. After retirement, Brad worked for the defense contractor Lear Siegler before starting a Stained Glass business in Florida.
Could make movies based on this guy!
The fact that this channel embraces and respects the older generation is so valuable and what i look forward to seeing more of.
In my opinion cleetus is a huge history nerd. Cars planes property. The history is what has always seemed to excite him
You got airconditioning in this obviously? Yes, it's called 10.000 feet. Priceless! 👌
Congratulations mate, that's the stuff of dreams.
Great to see the car tubing community supporting each other! Congrats Cleet and crew from Australia just keep posting and we'll keep watching. P.S Marty love the recent resto/ flip videos!
Y’all should try and make it to one of the freedom factory events a collab between yall and cleetus would be awesome.
MCM 👍
Would love to see you boys in the Freedom 500 next year!
MCM!
I have been following you guys since the driveway video's ❤
Congrats cleet! Proud of you!!!!
Couldn't happen to a nicer guy!
Just waiting on matt to get a ppl 😌
Might need to go hunt for some FL tunnels. Find some megaladon teeth
I didn’t expect to so you here
We won’t tell Mere if you get a plane😂😂
The pilot's name is Bradley F. Smith (Commander O-5, USN).. He was in the news in the '70s as one of the last vets to endure harsh treatment, after which the North Vietnamese decided it wasn't effective.
Buying an airport and having a Mustang visit is impressive, but having an American vet, P.O.W., Navy pilot with you is priceless! Please record some stories!
Talking to Brad brought a tear to my eye, not only for his years of service, 7 YEARS of POW?!?! My Grandpa was an experimental pilot and passed away in March at 91 years old. I see his charm and friendliness in all these pilots. They’re a different breed for sure❤
You just know Brad is hard as nails. He's been to hell and back, and still kicking to this day. .
I can't imagine .
So it's not just me cutting onions😊
i was thinking the same thing my Grandfather served in the Korean War he just passed on April 7th at 92yrs old. The toughest man I've ever been around, those guys back then were just Built Different!!!! Sorry For your lost God bless Him & your family Stay Strong❤🩹
@@Mr.Meme01every time I think life is getting hard you just gotta think about these typa guys. I mean we have it so easy thanks to them! Thanks for your service everyone! We love ya!
Brad sat 7 years as a prison of war, fighting for our country and for our freedom. And now he’s part of the freedom airstrip. So much greatness!
"Do it for Brad"
@@acquacow This needs to be a new T-shirt!
He was not fighting for our freedom. He was fighting for the post world war 2 politics. Wrap him in a flag for his service, because he is a hero, but don't pretend that the Vietnam War had anything to do with the freedom that we enjoy in the USA.
@trickhernotlickher-Definitely!! BTW I’m in Minnesota as well!
Indeed an American Hero and his stories are anticipated.
I live in manatee and saw about this video in the newspaper. Congrats Cleetus, you’ve earned every bit of this.
The life of the Navy Pilot deserves a comprehensive documentary. Of all the vids, that was the greatest part. An authentic American hero on the premises.
I am looking forward to getting out there and adding some more green grass! Congratulations on the new place!!
Yay!
No nutsedge!
Finally some grass that people can get their wheels on
So is it going from cow pasture grass to that super tuff/durable grass you put at the Freedom Factory?
You and your crew will have that airstrip looking beautiful!
Cleet you need to give that man free rent for the rest of his life. Vietnam vets were treated horribly when they came home. That man is a true hero.
I don't think that man's gonna want for much when cleet gets everything fixed up.
Maybe grand marshal at the Freedom 500? 🏁🏆🚕🚕🚕🚕🚓🚓🚓🚓
don't tell him how to handle his money kid...
sadly the government even today is treating them really badly
@@billyhatcher643 The government is treating everybody really badly today. It's no longer being run the way it was intended to be run by the framers. Freedom and liberty are out the window and I feel for any soldier who comes home injured or in a casket because the government does not have their back.
It’s so awesome when you see people come together to do cool things and all have respect for one another. This is what this channel is all about. Love it
USAF SERE Specialist here - amazing video, hearing that American HERO's story brought me to tears.. so that they MAY RETURN WITH HONOR! Congrats on your airfield - cant wait to see what you do!
I appreciate that Garrett never once said “my airport”. It’s been the same with the shop, the track and others. It’s always WE and OUR. Dude is a team player. Gotta love it
I know right, I don't think people appreciate this enough.
Even the last vid with the cub cadet bro just kept saying our plane and stuff, he seems like such a genuine and great guy 🤙
This is why I watch and support, he always includes his friends. The respect between this group is amazing and something we all should strive for!
Try to go there and see how much truth there is to this we thing. People are so easily fooled by the stupidest shit.
@@ElteeMulletjealousy is a heckuva drug…
Please tell Brad, from all of us, Thank you for his service. Now most of y’all are saying he’s a pow for 7 years but y’all forgot even after that 7 years he came back and flew for the navy another 12! I’m beyond words at the commitment and I’m proud to say I’m American along with Brad and everyone else here because of our hero’s and our men, women, and children of the US. The good out weigh the bad. God bless
I’m trying to fathom being in a North Vietnamese POW camp for 6 YEARS 11 MONTHS and I can get over how long that is. It’s wild to think about.
i know brad personally he really is an inspiration! he helps out with a program out of srq called TAFM which is basically teenagers building an aircraft with the help of mentors, he helps us build a rb-12 kit at least currently. He's a really good guy
Thanks and welcome home, Brad.
That man is a hero and after reading a lot of these comments, he needs way more recognition and I agree with pretty much all the comments.
Your brief interview with Commander Bradley E. Smith was one of the finest things I've watched on your channel, thank you Commander Smith for your service, you're a true American hero Sir.
Cheers Cleetus for this wonderful reel.
On a more sombre note there are 1,582 Americans still unaccounted for from the Vietnam war, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.24 May 2023.
Stay true to yourself every body...
Proud to call Brad a friend. I knew him for years before I found out he had been a POW and has a chest full of medals. Most humble guy ever.
77 sorties then ~7 years POW?😮 I'm guessing the Hilton? Made of steel to be talking about all that with a smile on his face.
His story is incredible. It’s amazing he’s alive and enjoying life.
I could listen to veterans talk all day real men ❤
Brad isn’t a guy. That is a MAN.
thats a man and a half.
77 combat flights and nearly 7 years a PoW and he makes it home and still loves to fly, what a story!
3 months off and right back into the service. Legend.
Quick Silver has to be a huge thrill no matter how many time Scott flies it!
My dad and friends set up a small factory in SE Missouri building the first gyro copters. They built their first one an towed it behind a car to learn how to fly it, then put an engine on it. He stalled one in a turn and crashed it, but It didn't belong to him, so had to pay to replace it. The blade busted the football helmet he was wearing but he only got a lot of bruises and a concussion. They were wide open in those days. They had only built a few at that point, but they shut it down due to possibly lability issues.
One of the things you can do is call all your RC friends and call a RC day at the airport. That will get attention and bring some people curious about flying lessons, and get to know some local ppl.
What an honor to have Brad as a member of the airstrip. True hero and someone we all need to listen to and absorb some more wisdom from.
HERO!
They don't make'em like Brad anymore, that man bleeds bald eagles.... More stories from him please.
Men were built different then. We can only hope to live up to them.
They're lucky to have him there! I really hope to hear more from him on this channel.
I'm not crying. Your crying. I don't know why but I'm so emotional watching this. Proud and happy we get to be here to enjoy it with you
“Its your hangar, you’re here to stay” and thats why I love this dude. I was afraid for the OG guys of that airfield until I heard that. Massive respect earned Garrett!
You know Cleet! He saves history, so why would you be wurried about the OG guys.
Garret is gone do everthing he can to keep it alive, just like he does with The Freedom Factory!
Yeh, never a doubt cleet would let them keep their space, and we all know he will have a few upgrades for the place.
@@KY.Jelly07 Im not a fan of most famous youtubers, but Cleet gives you every reason to love who he is and what he does, thats for sure!
@@KY.Jelly07 Outstanding username btw lolol.
Nah, never doubted cleet for a second. You know those guys aren't going nowhere
Man, really enjoyed the impromptu interview with Commander Bradley Smith... it's amazing that you're going to be upgrading the airport for these fellas... show those guys some serious love!
The growth of this channel is not surprising at all when you have someone as genuine and caring of a human as Cletus. He cares so much about his crew and they are like family and he has the upmost respect for his seniors and all around him! The world would be a million times better with more people like him around! Congratulations on the success brother!
This 75 year old vet's eyes sweated with respect listening to Brad's story. Met many vets and heard a bunch of stories and only wish I could sit down with Brad and your Grandpa with a beverage of their choice and hear more of their's. Thank you Garrett for what you do and what you share with us. GOD Bless America!
Badass, man.
Thank you for your service sir. I'm sure you have your own stories to tell as well
Make it happen Cleet !
GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * bald eagle scream * 🦅🇺🇸🇺🇸
Oorah, sir. 🇺🇲
Just lost my Vietnam vet grandpa just a few a couple weekends ago. For what’s it’s worth as a vet myself, thank you for giving these gentleman a microphone. Although it isn’t the videos main intent, kudos to you for giving this generation a voice in a modern era. Something tells me you’re going to take care of these guys by upgrading their hanger
Heck of a life story, a real life hero. Adding a few upgrades without disturbing thier well earned retirement lifestyle would be a great way to pay respect to them.
I have a bullet key ring that I got in a Vietnam veteran mc clubhouse in Townsville Australia. It's always on the key's of my drift car and when I'm in battle the boys are riding with me laughing they're arse,s off at the jap thing I'd just stoved the door in with my aussie ford falcon 😂 bet ya pop will love the ride brother 🤙
I spent a long time watching youtube videos of Vietnam and Korean war vets telling their stories. also the stories from WW2 vets that we are honored with being able to have a record of.
Congratulations Cleetus on owning an airport! Very happy for you. My mom & dad are Army Veterans. Dad kept his pilot skills up flying out of Servia Indiana on a Grass Strip. After the owner past, kids sold the place and the runways plowed up. Dad moved his plane to Wabash. Roy, the owner and his family lived at the airport. Part of his home was the FBO. Building your home, at your airport reminded me of that part of my childhood. I have land lots in Florida around Cape Coral. One is near an airport and was thinking about building a Winter home there someday. If you decide to sell land for airport homes, maybe I'll sell Cape Coral lots and build at your airport. One of my daughters lives in Titusville and next time I fly down for a visit, maybe can stop over at your airport. Congratulations again and fly safe!
Im an F-16 Crew Chief currently deployed and young hotrodder, currently pursuing my PPL - I love everything about this. This is absolutely the dream right here, front to back. I’m going to fight to have achieve this! Hope to meet you out at some point! Theres more than anyone knows in common between military aviation and hot rodding.
Out of all the possibilities I didn't expect this!
Actually though!!! Never thought I'd see this title
Wasn’t on my bingo card for 2024
Didn't see this coming for cleetus bingo card
He said it would happen
I did. If he can establish a reputable A&P shop he’ll have a *desirable* airport.
The P.O.W. Guy Was the coolest part of the video. What a tough guy. Hero!
Yeah no kidding the horrors that he endured same as John McCain.......trump hates P. O. W. guys and thinks they are weak...... I think they are probably the toughest because they either tortured and killed you or you played your cards right and stayed living......repeated bone spurs ended trump's heroic military career before it started and before he even seen an enrollment center or fatigues......it's a shame he cut back on veterans spending too and probably because he feels intimidated when he meets a real man/woman that actually fought to protect America
That was pretty emotional
We’re definitely going to enjoy hearing MORE of His Stories… Truly Awesome 👏
Those older guys are built different!! My grandpa's and uncle didn't talk about their time in WWII and Vietnam much.....the work ethic they had was pegged all the time! Look forward to the new content! Have a great week!
NGL I shed a tear on that first P51 fly by. Such a distinctive sounding plane. One of the greatest planes to ever exist.
We absolutely need to hear what that vet has to say. I could listen to him for hours. His stories need to live on. Thank you for your service sir
Yes we need a podcast
History needs to be tought in our schools!!
Please do a series of stories with the vet. Put it on Cleetus2 and hook him up with a cut or something. I guarantee he's got some amazing stories.
Congratulations on the new asset, and expansion. It's truly amazing!
Yes this... I need to hear more lol
Man what id give to have that guy as my neighbor. True American right there that this country will never see again.
My granddad is a Vietnam vet. They all have their own stories and to hear them like this, is priceless!
Came here to say the same thing, I’d love to hear his stories and the history he carries with him.
I bet it would kill in the main channel even.
I see and hear P-51-Ds all the time, most every weekend and other war birds (I live 2 miles from the Chino Airport) and if you are into war birds then you already know that Chino Airport is home to the worlds largest collection of flying warbirds in the world better known as "Chino Planes of Fame Air Museum" I worked there in the 90s and still go every first Saturday of the month on public display flying days. Last month they had a B-17, a B-25 and a very rare 1 of 1 still flying P-51-A Mustang doing several Take off and landings. Last week was 9 different WWII planes, P-38, P-51-D, F-8-F, TBM Avenger, Dauntless Dive Bomber, P-40 and the list goes on. I'm very excited for you and your airfield, enjoy the dream my friend.
I could listen to Brad share his stories for hours! If he'd allow it, you would be doing this country a service yourself by getting all of his stories on film.
Man Brad is a legend!! Thank you for your service. A true American Hero!!
He needs free rent
The balls on that guy
Amen to that
no doubt. an actual living legend.
3 months leave after 7 years pow, then right back out in service... absolute chad.
Please get more of these men and their stories on camera. This is living history we are losing daily. I know some won't want to talk about it. My wife's grandfather was stationed in the Pacific, I only asked once. He said he didn't like to think about it. They are the reason we enjoy the freedom we do. I know you have great respect for these men and their sacrifices. We need more like you.
My older Brother was in Vietnam and he didn't like talking about it either, when he had a few beers in him he would but not much.
Cooper just got access to some great storytellers for the podcast.
I could not have said this better.
Well, it'd be a lot easier with this president being in power.
💯 never forget.
We salute the gentleman for his service to our country and the sacrifice he made as a a POW for nearly 7 years!
Wow Brad the real deal ! Thank you for your service sir.
8:50 what a Legend Brad is. They don't make 'em like that anymore. My Grandad was a POW, they are all Legends
Did he really say 7 years in prison as a PoW... Thats just nuts... and then he just came back and went back to work for good old USA. Like you said pure Legend.
He's an awesome man, I would hate seeing our current state of our government. After going through all that
@@Lofi.z34what I hate is when a candidate calls our Vets suckers and losers. Especially when NO ONE in his family ever served and he himself was a draft dodger.
A petulant son from a rich family paid a doctor to diagnose him with a fake condition to avoid the Vietnam war draft. Now famous, this person claims prisoner of war heroes like Brad were a "sucker and a loser". As a Cleetus McFarland fan, I support democracy and the constitution.
@@frankhage1734 We're a Constitutional Republic not a Democracy go read Article 4 Section 4 of the Constitution
The War Vet doesn't have a clue what's to come when Cleetuis says he's going to make the Bald Eagle Airport better. It's going to be aviation Paradise knowing Garret. Old Man will be living the Dream like Sam but at the Airport. So cool of Garet to let them continue to stay. Also for wanted to leave land for his boys to use to build a house. Working for Garret is like hitting the lottery. This crew is always in good spirits and has Garret's back no matter what. That tells you all you need to know about that man. He's that friend everyone wished they had.
you went in depth and it hit
You have come a long way since I started watching you. I am amazed as I watch you give up law school, go full time with Lee and Ruby and when you bought the Freedom Factory it turned to gold. Now an airport! The sky is the limit for you and your family and your gang of great friends.
This would be a great place to have a plane meet. Instead of a car meet, everyone brings their own plane or helicopter. Maybe you could start your own air show. Next thing you need is a Red Bull stunt plane.
Brad is an absolute legend! He's been through a hell of a lot, truly an honor having him around. I'd love to hear more about him!
WE NEED A PODCAST
We need a movie from that guy! Forget the podcast
Yuhhhs
The airfield should be named in his honor
Brad’s story was incredibly humbling. Thank you for taking a moment to honor him. Congratulations to you and your family. A home on the airstrip will be a treasure. Hell ya brother!
Brad is a National Treasure. My brother spent more than a year on an all-expenses paid 'forced vacation' in VN in '69 and '70. It was good to see my brother come home, and certainly great to see that Brad make it back home to us. Freedom isn't free. Just ask Brad.
Im so happy for you. All i ask is that you honor the history of this air field and do it that cleetus justice.
Please tell Commander Smith I said welcome home Brother. Glad you made it out.
I gotta say a full 1hr or longer video talking to Brad would be amazing! Hearing the history and his story of what he went through would be incredible.
An in flight interview would be cool
It's hard to explain being super proud of someone that I have never personally met, yet here I am being super proud of Cleet, his crew and the youtube empire he's building. Been here since the Let Er Rip Tater Chip days and the evolution of this channel is inspiring. Thank you Cleetus for the nonstop entertainment. Ed got a big ol smile on his face right now brother.
I know. Right? It's been like watching one of my own children succeed.
He’s a heck of a guy. I’ve met him a couple times at events. He truly deserves it all!
could not explain it better brother!
Who's Ed? Heard him mentioned before
i dont think you could have said it any better. but i was thinking the exact same thing.
PLEASE post more content with Brad. He seems like the Mr.Sam of the aircraft world!
2021 up in Noblesville, Indiana, my first cars and airplanes and breakfast ❤ met an retired air force vet flying an older model plane under side read army air force when they were combined back then awesome and honored to meet and hear their military war stories. Hats off to all military service members ❤
I don’t know what to say. Brad is an absolute legend. His story is incredible, thanks for giving him an opportunity to share.
Yeah I could just listen to those types of stories forever. Even tho some of them are dark, it’s still history and incredible that he made it through. I’d like to know how he got rescued.
The P-51 Mustang still! Brings the Thunder.
Veteran of the USAF, and Father was an AF Colonel.
He was the Rocket Scientist and I was Ground Radio.
Both out now, and he is gone. He was Taken at 53, and I am 65,
But when the sound of a Mustang P51 overwhelms your airspace.
I remember him back on that Airfield, like he is here.
P 51 is the true sound of freedom
Cleetus, Talking about the tightness of a P51 cockpit, the first ride in a P51 for me was with my Dad, He was 6 ft 8" , I was 8yrs old and sat in his lap in the old rattle trap at Marysville ,Comet aviation and I remember pop having his head canted the twice around the patch, he spent that time contorted so I could have that ride, I sure miss him.
Cleetus is such a legit dude. No clickbait, just straight awesome content. Love it. Glad you're having success
NO WAY, from a pro charged white ram 1500 to owning an airport.. I’m beyond amazed to have watched you build what you’ve created
Why are you blessed to have watched it? Wtf
Its one of those things where you only ever hear about someone achieving things or fullfilling their dreams you never actually see it in real time @JankyBoost
The lease 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@JankyBoostbecause maybe it’s something he always wanted to see. You lack perspective, can’t think outside the box, and are very judgmental. It shows a lack of intelligence when you can’t even understand that people think differently than you.
@@JankyBoostone of those bitter annoying types huh
Cleetus, I can only imagine the happiness that you feel inside !!congratulations to you and your family and whole entourage. It seems the Sky’s NOT limit for you, at the rate your going, who knows where you’ll be in five more years. Just glad to come along for the ride.
More from Brad please, an absolute hero.
As a Navy Vet, Brad is the most badass person you have ever had on your channel. What a HERO he is🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡
More Freedom in that man than all the horsepower in a Steve Morris Engine. Awesome video Cleet!!!
Cleetus , you are just East of SRQ. You are making Manasota counties look HIP.
Awesome man! I got to talk to a P51 Mustang Pilot who was shot down over France in WWII. He was 99 & his wife was 92, both were in great health which I wish I would have taken the opportunity to sit down and record him. He said there's no "Ejection" seat so when he was shot down he had to roll the canopy back, squat down in the seat and jump with every bit of strength you had because there was an antenna on the tail that would catch onto your suit so you had to clear it. They trained for this just in case it happened, he parachuted down into a field which he was instantly caught by the Germans. I remember him saying he only had a 1911 pistol on him which they took & he spent 6 months in a POW prison before he & the others was liberated. That was about 15 years ago & I'm a huge history buff so it sat with me and man how I wish I'd taken the time to record him and listen to more of his stories!!
You gotta give that veteran free rent for life, he has already paid enough with his service
They wouldn't accept that. Trust me!
Tell me the rent. I'll start a gofund me and be the first donation.
Im pretty sure thats what Cleetus meant when he said he can stay here as long as he wants.
Damn right…. Even if he doesn’t accept it. Just never cash the checks lol
@@mike93eh there should be an item on the website to purchase that serves as a fund for free rent to veterans or other benefits for thembthatbwe can choose to donate with.
Brad was a POW for 7 years, took a few weeks off, and got back on the saddle. What a legend.
My father taught myself and my 3 brothers to fly when we were 12. He said, “Don’t tell anyone as you must be 16 in order to have a pilot’s license.” Now that Daddy’s passed away; I don’t think he would mind. I’m Instrument Rated and I absolutely love flying! It’s much easier to fly via the private side of the airport as there’s much less hassle. He got a DEAL on that FAA Rated air field!
When i post this reply, it will come up with my wife's name. I admire so much what you have accomplished in such a few short years and the level of expertice in diverse pursuits is amazing. I built and raced cars in my youth. Met and married my wife of 52 years at Flat Rock Speedway in southern Wayne County MI. Learned to fly fixed wing at Grosse Isle Muni in '72. Moved to Cape Coral, Fl in '79, built and flew a couple of different gyros, started but did not finish a q-2, got old and too stupid with health problems to continue to carry a medical, a mildly disabled vet from '67-69 one of six brothers who served, a gold star family member to our youngest brother 1lt Joseph kia 29 Jan 69. You might seem wild and reckless to a lot of people but you appear to me to have the goods in talent and brains to accomplish anything you set your mind to. "Let's go brother". John G.
EPIC!!!! Congrats!!!
This is a little more encouragement for your pilots licence training!!
Fancy buying a plot of land there, Kevin?
Thank you to Marvin and his children for selling such a wonderful piece of history and land.
*to the Right Person
the P-51 was a blast
Congratulations to the Navy Airman, Thank you for your service
Brad the Navy man was awesome! Keep flying brother! WE ALL want to hear more about your experiences Brad!!
Forget the Airstrip or the title or yourself for that matter! You just interviewed a man who was a POW for almost 7 years. That should've been the title! I did 15 years in the Army and I've never been stone cold watching the screen like I just did now.
I salute you Brad, BAMF for sure!
I'll give a like on the video today.
The best thing about this is the new group of guys it brings to the channel, I hope they all want to be on camera. Brad needs his own series, what a man
Cleet, you and your team put out QUALITY content video after video. Each one earning more subs and more ad revenue, that allowed you to eventually INVEST that earned income into ventures like Freedom Factory and Motion. You bet on yourself dude and you did it! You and your team earned this success and its cool to be along for the journey. Hell. Yeah. Brother.
Brad, much respect to you and your time in the service.
its crazy he started out doing crazy videos with duck calls on exhausts and intakes and now hes an owner of not only a race track but now an airport! truly a big inspiration in my life. love this guy
he did not do it alone but have an awsome team of friends and family that is a part of his life and dream.
I got a feeling that those folks who are already at that airfield might just have hit the jackpot!
Couldn't have been a better man to purchase it. Would likely have been developed into housing otherwise. Luckily it's much further from Bradenton to avoid the sprawl for longer than the track will. He will no longer be AS close to the track, but still not far.
Kurtis Farms in Skiatook Oklahoma, I personally see after that strip of FAA recognized land and if you are ever in Oklahoma and need some help or a place to lane you are more than welcome brother!!! 6000+ acres and 2000 long horns that's how we do it brother!!
congrats bro thats a dream come true!
Hi Kevin
good to see ya kev. Hope your doing well. Thanks for supporting our boy!
Kev when are you bringing the Monster Truck over 😁😁
@@mikemartin2423I'm sure bro can't comment on anything anywhere without being admonished for not working on the monster truck lol
Been a fan since the beginning. This was an emotional video for me. My father was a commercial airline pilot of over 45 years. About 3 years ago he passed away. About 2 months before hand he told me about your channel and how much he loved it. I was so happy that he found the same love for your channel that I had. Keep on rocking brother. We all love you
I myself was starting to get choked up when the awesome gentleman was talking about getting shot down and the a prisoner of war and when he said he came back when he was released you seen him sit down because he was getting choked up and the water in his eyes is from what a real man stands for. They don't make that way anymore. Sadly the new generation of kids don't even give our elders any respect and that kills me because this country was build on tough men that fought for our freedoms we have today. So God Bless him and his family for he never giving up and held on for 7 years until they let him go. Now I have military background but this isn't about me so I'll stick to him. You know when you get captured and held for 7 years and your thinking the entire time they don't care about me enough to come get me back and when he gets released he wants to stay and keep flying. A real life hero and your father as well my friend. My grandpa and my dad and all my uncles all served in the Marines as I did also. I thought Iraq and Afghanistan was bad,but these old timers fought in Vietnam. My dad never once could talk to me about what he did and seen over there. And when I became a man and I knew exactly why because you want to leave that in your past. Sorry for the long post buddy I do apologize
Great to see Aviation in your blood... it never leaves you!! and definitely get the stories out their of ALL our Vets... Congrats, keep the Vids coming!!!
Brad can stay there rent free for his service. A true hero! That's so cool.
Can we please do a Brad series of just him sharing stories? What an American legend.
It'd really be up to him, a lot of Vietnam vets don't like sharing too much. My grandpa did 3 tours and never once said a word about it.
@@octane613 obviously. My grandfather also did 4 tours and is a Silver Star and Purple Heart recipient. I heard for the first time 4 years ago how he earned his Silver Star. Very aware of the difficulty talking through their experiences can be, but Brad said in the video he’d love to share more stories. Just commenting that I hope they are able to capture what Brad would be ok with
To hear that man's story gave me goosebumps. I'm glad he got to share it on channel. True American hero!!
A lucky man! The P-51 is a sweet sound. A DB605 in a ME-109 comes in right behind it!
I was in the US Gator Navy from 70-74 in Nam... Much respect to aviators.
Dude this is the best video you've made because men like Brad are what make what make this country great. 6 years and 11 months is something I could never fathom, and I am a OEF/OIF that had to retire medically due to injuries from an IED. There's not even a comparison to what I experienced, seen, and heard of happening in my generation and it is extremely humbling to hear him speak of his time as a POW that was longer then my entire time in the service. I am very thankful for Brand.
The things that Brad and the other P.O.W.went through at the Hanoi Hilton are insane. Those guys are truly some of the most resilient men of all time. One of Brads fellow P.O.W. Charlie Plumb wrote a book called "I'm No Hero" that tells the heroic and horrific accounts of their times in Vietnam. If you don't have time to read, episode 76 of the Jocko Podcast does a great job of hitting the highlights. Thank you for your service and welcome home sir!
Nice job getting that info out man, I'll check out that episode. God bless 👊🇺🇲🦅
Livin' the dream, man! Hope I get to land there some day!
From one vet to another... Brad sounds like one hell of guy! We need more Brad's in our world today! God bless you Brad! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Cleet in the 1320 video “I’d never make a financial decision like the freedom factory ever again” Cleet a week later “I spent almost every dollar I had to buy an airport”
I was thinking the same thing haha
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cleet seems to be a very astute business man. they are good with money.
I hope you're giving that old vet some free stay as he's another reason of what gave you that freedom
Loved seeing the Lake Aircraft 200 EP at Franks hangar. I grew up at the airport in NH where my dad was a Mechanic for Lake Aircraft and I turned 1 at the airport in Kissimmee, Florida where my dad lived for a year to bring up that location. I imagine there is still a handful of LA's around Florida given the history. I always hoped someone would buy the rights who would bring them back into production again. Landing on the water is something special!