I hired a P-51 to fly over my fathers burial at the cemetery. The pilot gave me a radio and headset. My call sign was LEADBOTTOM. My father made lead fishing weights in our shop. I called the Mustang at the end of TAPS. He came in from the south, over the power lines, then nosed down so low I could see the rivets. The pilot told me he was coming in with full power on and would shake the ground for my dad the last time, then pull up and turn west into the sun, as to say good by. Later he took me for a ride. A tribute to a great man, My Dad.
Very similar to a missing man maneuver. Quite an honor for your dad. I have seen one missing man ceremony, which took place at Gerald Ford's funeral. The last flight group of four fighters came in formation and one broke away and went into a full power climb, as if to be heading straight to heaven!
The look on Jays face said it all,he was re-united with his airplane thanks to your kindness Kermit,you could see him enjoying and reliving every minute,bravo !
I was working in a house (flooring contractor) and saw a painting of a B-25 H on a wall. I asked the homeowner about it and he told me he flew them in the Pacific in an anti-shipping role. Said the plane seemed like it was going to stop in mid-air when all the 50s went off; said all he wanted to do before he died was to beat up an airstrip in a B-25 one more time. I hope he got his wish. Good stuff Kermit:)
This is quality. There is something about honoring real heroes, and Kermit knows how to. The look on Jays face. This is quality. Quality people, quality video.
I could see Pilot Moore's eye's and I could imagine he was seeing things from 60 years ago! What a compliment he gave the restoration group. I have a manufactured model of the B-25B plane No. 705 of 2000: Ruptured Duck (which got it's name when the aircraft scrapped it's rear fuselage during training.) The real plane, after successfully bombing Tokyo, flew on to China as planned where it crashed into the sea near Shangchow. All of the crew survived, though the pilot Lt. Ted Lawson lost a leg in the ditching. Watching this video just gave me a very tiny 'Dolittle glimpse' into the past and with a hint of mistiness in my gaze too.
The significance of man and machine being reunited is not lost on me. Just seeing all those B-25's together and flying honoring the Doolittle raid gets me choked up. However, when Jay gets to take controls once more, that's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. God bless you Kermit.
I 'M A CHILD OF THE THIRTIES AND REMEMBER WHEN JAPAN ATTACKED PEARL HARBOR . THIS JUST BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES AS I THINK OF THOSE WAR YEARS, WHEN MY DADDY WAS DRAFTED IN 44, AND HE HAD 2 CHILDREN ! THANK YOU KERMIE FOR YOUR EFFORTS AND RESPECT FOR THOSE WHO FOUGHT AND DIED IN THAT WAR ! THANKS FOR YOUR INFLUENCE AND THE LIVING OF HISTORY THROUGH YOUR MANY ENDEAVORS !
My dad was drafted at 28 and two children. The second child was 39 days old. My Dad was drafted into the NAVY 4/4/44. Away for one year nine months 27 days. .
@@century66s ; I don't know when my father was drafted but, I know he had to report back to base on 14 March 1945. I was two hours old when he had to leave Mother and I. He said it was the loneliest train ride in his life.
I can't imagine how to honor a man more than letting him fly your plane, Kermit! Thanks so much for the video, and for the honor you gave this man for us.
Mr. Weeks, You Sir are one class act. I love this aircraft I saw her with my wife and daughter when we went to Fantasy of Flight it was a dream come true just to stand next to it. but to see it in the air and working is even better. Thanks for sharing your passion with us. Jay looked like a kid in a candy store can tell it took him back many years.
The look on Jay's face reminds me of the look on my dad's when I got him a ride in a B-17 about 50 years after the last time he flew over Berlin ... thanks for keeping these old birds flying
Hi Kermit, The owner of the small airfield I learned to fly and flew out of, was a Crew Chief on a B-25 in the Pacific arena, strafing and bombing, Japanese held islands. From the stories I heard from him, one could write a book. I think his Commanding Officer wrote one called " Apaches in the Pacific" . They flew these aircraft just above tree top level in echelon formation with Eight fifty calibers blazing. He passed away some years ago, but the stories are as fresh as the day he told me! God Bless all the boys who gave themselves for all of us ! Bob U. 83 yrs old.
Thanks Kermit for your work on preserving not only the machines, but the stories of these men as well. Jay Moore has published a memoir titled "A True Flyer: Memories of a World War II Air Apache" available at Amazon.
I have found this very emotional to watch. My grandfather was in the RAF during WW2, I so wish he was still here to watch stuff like this. Many thanks for doing what you do Kermit, as this episode shows, it means so much more to those brave soles who flew these planes in anger. DJ in the U.K.
Wow epic flight from the moment Mr Moore took the controls, behind the serious look on his face was a big a** smile. Kermit what a great moment thank you for sharing this video and so many others. We owe so much to men like Jay Moore and so many that never returned. I fear the generations of today and tomorrow will never know the sacrifices made for our country in the name of freedom around the world. Thank you Jay Moore
I appreciate your thoughtfulness in offering him the opportunity to sign the armor plate. I could see a gleam in his eyes as relived his past in that left seat. Thank you Kermit.
A few years ago, I had the pleasure of attending the final reunion of Chenault's "Other Flying Tigers," the bomber units in China. Great guys they were, and the fellow I sat next to flew B-25s on shipping raids. God bless all those brave men who felt they only "did their duty. RIP all.
Kermit thanks for posting again and honoring our veterans. I wish I could have done something like that with my dad before he passed. He loved flying so much and being around aviation. He flew A-26 Special K's out of Thailand in the Vietnam War.
Was like letting a fellow dance with the woman he loved over a half-century after they last met. Thanks for doing & sharing this Mr. Weeks! At times like this we all need a good lift & mission accomplished..
"My fear was I didn't do my job", 5:15 , did anyone else hear that from Jeff/jay? Love your idea of the future Kermitt, but have to love these old videos recalling the past aircraft but above all airmen heroes ! Doolitte did much ! You made this Veteran's day !
The expression on that man’s face says it all - excitement and awe to have the aircraft in his hands again after so many years, and the emotions of recalling past missions and the highs and lows of his career as a war pilot. Kermit Weeks is an incredibly kind and generous man to give veterans like Jay Moore a last experience like this. Gives me a lump in my throat to see it.
Kermit, you're the best ! What a fantastic experience you offered that veteran. He was literally taken 60 years back in time. Some years ago I wanted to offer my father, a cold war fighter pilot, a flight in the biplane he learned to fly in, but we had to cancel it due to his declining health. I still regret that we couldnt do it.
My uncle was a crew chief on B-25s in the Mediterranean Theatre in WWII.. He passed away in 2009 at the age of 90. I have a photo of him in the cockpit with his name painted on the side of the plane.
Kermit I think it is so AWESOME how you have always gotten these old WW2 veterans to come tour your airplanes. Can you imagine what goes through their minds when they step back up inside one of those old birds again after that many years. God bless’em!!!!
What an amazing video. So many veterans have only their memories, and maybe a few artifacts to remember their service. Seeing Mr. Moore back in the cockpit, I can only imagine the emotional overload he must have been feeling as the memories flooded back while that B-25 responded to his inputs. Powerful stuff.
How could you not love that, Kermit you brought some real joy to Mr. Moore letting him re-live a chapter of his life once again that was only a memory of his youth,.
Kermit, you are a gracious person. You open your private aircraft collection to the public. And you let a WW// veteran pilot fly an airplane like the one he had flown during the war. Wonderful. Thank you.
The Apache Princess is a beautiful plane and seeing it flown by a WW2 pilot who has flown it in combat is the icing on the cake. My hat is off to Jay Moore for his service and to you Kermit for keeping this old war bird alive. It's a shame that there are so few of the 9,800 or so left today. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day.
What an amazing video! Thank you for sharing these times! All of the B-25s were built about 5 miles from where I grew up and still live today here in Kansas City! My Uncle who was from Nashville delivered Many of the B-25’s any time he flew over Nashville he said the plane had a mechanical issue so he landed so he could see my Mom his sister and my grandparents who lived in Nashville.
Evening Mr Weeks, What a video and I recon you made that gentleman's day not only allowing him to had a guided tour of your aircraft but to take him up and let him fly the aircraft. I think that would have brought all sorts of memories back, good ones and unfortunately some sad ones. Bless him and thank you for the video.
I love hearing the real deal vets recall the mundane pricedures like it's become muscle memory forever. My 17 years as a c130 flt engineer, ill bet i could do my checklists better than i can describe them. The Apache Princess art is beautiful! This was a true gift to a deserving individual. A time machine to his youth!
All the work, time, love and cash were condensed to this one precious experience for this one American patriot. What you gave freely - may it return to you, 1000-fold.
Kermit you did a wonderful thing that day as there was a lot of memories going on in that cockpit. I know you have done a lot of other flights for veterans in different planes so I wanted to thank you for that as well.
Hey Kermit, once again I just want to express my gratitude (and a little envy) tword your opportunity to share a cherished moment with a young man who risked so much only to find himself in an aging body. You could see his nervous candor (I've got to do it right!) you gave the old man a moment where he was able to experience, when the young man that still lives in him made the choices that changed his life forever. (Dare I say lit the spark) I can't express my gratitude for your efforts and your concideration for shareing these awsome moments with us all, Thanks Again for Your Great Effort, And for Shareing Them. God Bless.
This is similar to going back to your High School , 45 yrs later. Naaaa , its 100% better. 30 sec over Tokyo was my fave book in 5 grade. TY for your Service & sharing History
Thanks so much for posting (and making) this video Kermit! It was so beautiful to see Jay get right back into the groove, as soon as he had the plane. If only we could do the same for all of the women and men who have given so much for our country, and remind them of our great respect and eternal gratitude.
Fantastic ti see Jay back at the controls....he went very quiet, concentrating and deep in thought. Great job Kermit and the rest on the team. Really enjoyed this foorage. From here in bonnie Galloway, Scotland 🏴...Lest We Forget.
Columbia SC hometown! Doolittle trained right here at the now Columbia Metro Airport and they used to train bombing runs at Lake Murray. They pulled a wrecked B 25 out of the lake some years back. Lots of history here.
For a guy who flew last 50-60 Years ago this fella was totally calm and focussed, didn't seem to be nervous at all. And in the video it looked like he was holding that plane totally steady. Amazing..
These are great Kermit, keep posting from the archive! One of my fav planes since I was young, and to have a WW2 vet along with you is just brilliant. Thanks Kermit!
First time i've seen this an found it absolutely brilliant and what a complement from Jay Moore who was obviously blown away by the experience about the quality of the aircraft from the Fantasy of Flight team.
WOA , this is really great stuff. I met Paul TIbbets in 1996, the Atomic bomber plane that dropped the Atomic bomb on Hiroshima from a B29. I met many other vets, including a German infantry soldier living here in the states. I'm currently friends with a German woman who was a child in Germany and was bombed on many times. I took her and her husband.. Gudrun and Hans..to the Dayton air force museum. They were both bombed on and wanted to see the B17 I told them about. she did see it and cried a little when seeing it. I had her come up and touch the chin turret. She did and it seemed to give her some relief. They liked the planes so much, they drove down again the following year from Canada where they were living to see it again. That museum is really beautiful with many planes. GREAT VIDEO here. I sent it to Gudrun to view.
I truly love that plane. Better than new., Yup, that’s Mr Weeks for sure. Love that you painted your wife as the princess. I have a 7 ’ 4” B-25 RC model called the “Executive Sweet” with a pinup girl. Gonna hang it up in my game room. Thanks for the video. What a super great day!
YES, yes ,yes merveilleux merci sa été extraordinaire de voir cette vidéo et j'ai bien vu l'émotion sur le visage de M.Moore wow! Merde que ca devait etre quelque chose ces jours la, J'aiun GRAND respect pour tout ce qu'ils ont fait. Merci encore et bien hate de la suite.
Jay Moore, RIP My friend! True hero and legend. They dont make them like Jay anymore! Thanks for posting Kermit!
@Storm Designs looks like he died april 2011 at 89 search his name jay w moore obituary
I hired a P-51 to fly over my fathers burial at the cemetery. The pilot gave me a radio and headset. My call sign was LEADBOTTOM. My father made lead fishing weights in our shop. I called the Mustang at the end of TAPS. He came in from the south, over the power lines, then nosed down so low I could see the rivets. The pilot told me he was coming in with full power on and would shake the ground for my dad the last time, then pull up and turn west into the sun, as to say good by. Later he took me for a ride.
A tribute to a great man, My Dad.
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
Very similar to a missing man maneuver. Quite an honor for your dad. I have seen one missing man ceremony, which took place at Gerald Ford's funeral. The last flight group of four fighters came in formation and one broke away and went into a full power climb, as if to be heading straight to heaven!
Thank you kermit for letting him fly the plane . you a bloody good guy, cheers
The look on Jays face said it all,he was re-united with his airplane thanks to your kindness Kermit,you could see him enjoying and reliving every minute,bravo !
16:35 is the look you described:) it brought a tear to my eye.
I was working in a house (flooring contractor) and saw a painting of a B-25 H on a wall. I asked the homeowner about it and he told me he flew them in the Pacific in an anti-shipping role. Said the plane seemed like it was going to stop in mid-air when all the 50s went off; said all he wanted to do before he died was to beat up an airstrip in a B-25 one more time.
I hope he got his wish.
Good stuff Kermit:)
This is quality. There is something about honoring real heroes, and Kermit knows how to. The look on Jays face. This is quality. Quality people, quality video.
Kermit, that kind of gets me a little misty eyed. What a gift to be able to give.. bravo
Anyone else just get a tear come to the eye watching this? True history.
Not a dry eye in the house here.
I could see Pilot Moore's eye's and I could imagine he was seeing things from 60 years ago! What a compliment he gave the restoration group.
I have a manufactured model of the B-25B plane No. 705 of 2000: Ruptured Duck (which got it's name when the aircraft scrapped it's rear fuselage during training.) The real plane, after successfully bombing Tokyo, flew on to China as planned where it crashed into the sea near Shangchow. All of the crew survived, though the pilot Lt. Ted Lawson lost a leg in the ditching.
Watching this video just gave me a very tiny 'Dolittle glimpse' into the past and with a hint of mistiness in my gaze too.
yes I was all teared up...
Me, As soon as he took the controls and I saw the look on his face I couldn’t help but tear up.
The significance of man and machine being reunited is not lost on me. Just seeing all those B-25's together and flying honoring the Doolittle raid gets me choked up. However, when Jay gets to take controls once more, that's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. God bless you Kermit.
Great production for '02. Never tire of seeing these reunions
Jay was tickled pink when he saw that airplane. Man, his face just lit up. Wonderful!
I 'M A CHILD OF THE THIRTIES AND REMEMBER WHEN JAPAN ATTACKED PEARL HARBOR . THIS JUST BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES AS I THINK OF THOSE WAR YEARS, WHEN MY DADDY WAS DRAFTED IN 44, AND HE HAD 2 CHILDREN ! THANK YOU KERMIE FOR YOUR EFFORTS AND RESPECT FOR THOSE WHO FOUGHT AND DIED IN THAT WAR ! THANKS FOR YOUR INFLUENCE AND THE LIVING OF HISTORY THROUGH YOUR MANY ENDEAVORS !
My dad was drafted at 28 and two children. The second child was 39 days old. My Dad was drafted into the NAVY 4/4/44. Away for one year nine months 27 days.
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@@century66s ; I don't know when my father was drafted but, I know he had to report back to base on 14 March 1945. I was two hours old when he had to leave Mother and I. He said it was the loneliest train ride in his life.
I can't imagine how to honor a man more than letting him fly your plane, Kermit!
Thanks so much for the video, and for the honor you gave this man for us.
The old boy still got it too. Look at him take that plane like he just finished flying yesterday.
Kermit, due to you, that fellow Jay, as he took the controls became, once more a 23year old flying warrior.
Now THATS something money can't buy!.
So important to keep honoring our Veterans.
Mr. Weeks, You Sir are one class act. I love this aircraft I saw her with my wife and daughter when we went to Fantasy of Flight it was a dream come true just to stand next to it. but to see it in the air and working is even better. Thanks for sharing your passion with us. Jay looked like a kid in a candy store can tell it took him back many years.
The look on Jay's face reminds me of the look on my dad's when I got him a ride in a B-17 about 50 years after the last time he flew over Berlin ... thanks for keeping these old birds flying
Hi Kermit, The owner of the small airfield I learned to fly and flew out of, was a Crew Chief on a B-25 in the Pacific arena, strafing and bombing, Japanese held islands. From the stories I heard from him, one could write a book. I think his Commanding Officer wrote one called " Apaches in the Pacific" . They flew these aircraft just above tree top level in echelon formation with Eight fifty calibers blazing. He passed away some years ago, but the stories are as fresh as the day he told me! God Bless all the boys who gave themselves for all of us ! Bob U. 83 yrs old.
Thanks Kermit for your work on preserving not only the machines, but the stories of these men as well. Jay Moore has published a memoir titled "A True Flyer: Memories of a World War II Air Apache" available at Amazon.
Thank You, Kermit, for what you do for our Veterans. What a wonderful opportunity you provided to Jay.
I have found this very emotional to watch. My grandfather was in the RAF during WW2, I so wish he was still here to watch stuff like this. Many thanks for doing what you do Kermit, as this episode shows, it means so much more to those brave soles who flew these planes in anger.
DJ in the U.K.
When the last of those WW2 vets is gone, the world will not be the same.
Wow epic flight from the moment Mr Moore took the controls, behind the serious look on his face was a big a** smile. Kermit what a great moment thank you for sharing this video and so many others. We owe so much to men like Jay Moore and so many that never returned. I fear the generations of today and tomorrow will never know the sacrifices made for our country in the name of freedom around the world. Thank you Jay Moore
That looked like you made that Man's day. You have a big heart Kermit great things your doing. I like watching your videos too.
I appreciate your thoughtfulness in offering him the opportunity to sign the armor plate. I could see a gleam in his eyes as relived his past in that left seat. Thank you Kermit.
A few years ago, I had the pleasure of attending the final reunion of Chenault's "Other Flying Tigers," the bomber units in China. Great guys they were, and the fellow I sat next to flew B-25s on shipping raids. God bless all those brave men who felt they only "did their duty. RIP all.
Kermit thanks for posting again and honoring our veterans. I wish I could have done something like that with my dad before he passed. He loved flying so much and being around aviation. He flew A-26 Special K's out of Thailand in the Vietnam War.
Was like letting a fellow dance with the woman he loved over a half-century after they last met. Thanks for doing & sharing this Mr. Weeks! At times like this we all need a good lift & mission accomplished..
Not too many videos on TH-cam like this made back in 2002.
Kermit the joy on that young pilots face is priceless! You are a very generous man Kermit!
"My fear was I didn't do my job", 5:15 , did anyone else hear that from Jeff/jay? Love your idea of the future Kermitt, but have to love these old videos recalling the past aircraft but above all airmen heroes ! Doolitte did much ! You made this Veteran's day !
You Sir are a true patriot thank you
With tears in my eyes
Denny from Minnesota
The expression on that man’s face says it all - excitement and awe to have the aircraft in his hands again after so many years, and the emotions of recalling past missions and the highs and lows of his career as a war pilot. Kermit Weeks is an incredibly kind and generous man to give veterans like Jay Moore a last experience like this. Gives me a lump in my throat to see it.
This vid is true American history in the flesh. A lot of Kermit's vids are.
Kermit, you're the best ! What a fantastic experience you offered that veteran. He was literally taken 60 years back in time. Some years ago I wanted to offer my father, a cold war fighter pilot, a flight in the biplane he learned to fly in, but we had to cancel it due to his declining health. I still regret that we couldnt do it.
Just look at that face! Thanks, Kermit!
My uncle was a crew chief on B-25s in the Mediterranean Theatre in WWII.. He passed away in 2009 at the age of 90. I have a photo of him in the cockpit with his name painted on the side of the plane.
Intensely moving episode, Kermit. Thank you Jay Moore, for your service to our Nation.
Brought a tear to my eyes. Magic stuff guys, just magic...
This man was a kid again, one last flight...
Brought tears to my eyes, fanticy of flight
can make dreams come true! God Bless you all!!!
Kermit I think it is so AWESOME how you have always gotten these old WW2 veterans to come tour your airplanes. Can you imagine what goes through their minds when they step back up inside one of those old birds again after that many years.
God bless’em!!!!
Seeing these heroes' face light up is the best part. Great work Kermit!
What an amazing video. So many veterans have only their memories, and maybe a few artifacts to remember their service. Seeing Mr. Moore back in the cockpit, I can only imagine the emotional overload he must have been feeling as the memories flooded back while that B-25 responded to his inputs. Powerful stuff.
How could you not love that, Kermit you brought some real joy to Mr. Moore letting him re-live a chapter of his life once again that was only a memory of his youth,.
That sound?......can't thank you enough! Gave me goosebumps
Kermit, you are a gracious person. You open your private aircraft collection to the public. And you let a WW// veteran pilot fly an airplane like the one he had flown during the war. Wonderful. Thank you.
The Apache Princess is a beautiful plane and seeing it flown by a WW2 pilot who has flown it in combat is the icing on the cake. My hat is off to Jay Moore for his service and to you Kermit for keeping this old war bird alive. It's a shame that there are so few of the 9,800 or so left today. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day.
What a fantastic opportunity for Jay to relive the old days👍🙂
What an amazing video! Thank you for sharing these times! All of the B-25s were built about 5 miles from where I grew up and still live today here in Kansas City! My Uncle who was from Nashville delivered Many of the B-25’s any time he flew over Nashville he said the plane had a mechanical issue so he landed so he could see my Mom his sister and my grandparents who lived in Nashville.
Evening Mr Weeks,
What a video and I recon you made that gentleman's day not only allowing him to had a guided tour of your aircraft but to take him up and let him fly the aircraft. I think that would have brought all sorts of memories back, good ones and unfortunately some sad ones.
Bless him and thank you for the video.
I love hearing the real deal vets recall the mundane pricedures like it's become muscle memory forever. My 17 years as a c130 flt engineer, ill bet i could do my checklists better than i can describe them. The Apache Princess art is beautiful! This was a true gift to a deserving individual. A time machine to his youth!
All the work, time, love and cash were condensed to this one precious experience for this one American patriot. What you gave freely - may it return to you, 1000-fold.
Kermit you did a wonderful thing that day as there was a lot of memories going on in that cockpit. I know you have done a lot of other flights for veterans in different planes so I wanted to thank you for that as well.
A priceless visit to our history once again! Thanks, Kermit.
Hey Kermit, once again I just want to express my gratitude (and a little envy) tword your opportunity to share a cherished moment with a young man who risked so much only to find himself in an aging body. You could see his nervous candor (I've got to do it right!) you gave the old man a moment where he was able to experience, when the young man that still lives in him made the choices that changed his life forever. (Dare I say lit the spark) I can't express my gratitude for your efforts and your concideration for shareing these awsome moments with us all, Thanks Again for Your Great Effort, And for Shareing Them.
God Bless.
So awesome to let Him take the control after 60 years . , I know he was reliving his past but in better times .
Truly the Greatest Generation! Thank you,Mr.Weeks,and thank you All Veterans now and always!L L A P
This is similar to going back to your High School , 45 yrs later. Naaaa , its 100% better. 30 sec over Tokyo was my fave book in 5 grade. TY for your Service & sharing History
Man, seeing him "start" the engines after 50 years, not missing a beat...that was something special
Wow thanks kermit for posting this video. What a memory for Jay!!! This is why we love your channel!!
Thanks so much for posting (and making) this video Kermit! It was so beautiful to see Jay get right back into the groove, as soon as he had the plane. If only we could do the same for all of the women and men who have given so much for our country, and remind them of our great respect and eternal gratitude.
B25 ia a most ebautiful plane! Love 'em!
Kermit your are an amazingly great guy and have a big heart for the kindness you showed Mr. Moore. Thank you!
Prime prime prime! Thank you all so much for risking your lives for those to come after. True Heros
We are Speaking English because of these Brave Crews....A Much needed Moral boost...Thank you.
Fantastic ti see Jay back at the controls....he went very quiet, concentrating and deep in thought. Great job Kermit and the rest on the team. Really enjoyed this foorage. From here in bonnie Galloway, Scotland 🏴...Lest We Forget.
Columbia SC hometown! Doolittle trained right here at the now Columbia Metro Airport and they used to train bombing runs at Lake Murray. They pulled a wrecked B 25 out of the lake some years back. Lots of history here.
Wonderful initiative! It’s a beautiful thing you did for Jay Moore. I had a plastic model of a B-25 in the early 60s. Always loved them.
For a guy who flew last 50-60 Years ago this fella was totally calm and focussed, didn't seem to be nervous at all. And in the video it looked like he was holding that plane totally steady. Amazing..
Visited FoF back in 2013, wonderful tour...and marvellous day...BF108 vids are amazing...
That video made me emotional!
Thank you
These are great Kermit, keep posting from the archive! One of my fav planes since I was young, and to have a WW2 vet along with you is just brilliant. Thanks Kermit!
Must have brought back a flood of memories for Jay flying a B-25 again. Great video I’m looking forward to seeing part 2.
100 Thumbs up! Thank you Kermit. Keep making these videos, we love them.
Thank you sir for posting , in memory of our heros...
Don't mind saying I got a little choked up watching Jay flying again. These guys were indeed the Right Stuff.
Wow! Very nice Mr. Weeks. Thank you.
Dang cool....sharing that with Mr.Jay and then us on you tube.......Thanks Mr. Weeks
Another great video Mr. Weeks and FoF Loved the face of Mr. Moore after the flight Thanks for sharing as always Yf...
how impressive to see all this B-25 Bombers in Line ready to take off. what a site Thanks Kermit for sharing this Priceless moment with us all.
The joy on Jays face! He's back in the 40's! bless him.
4-20-02....... sad 😔 this gentleman has more than likely passed since then. I’m glad to see that his story and his history is preserved . 🇺🇸
Kermit, God bless you for doing this for these men and preserving it for our history.
Thanks for sharing Kermit . A privilege to witness.
First time i've seen this an found it absolutely brilliant and what a complement from Jay Moore who was obviously blown away by the experience about the quality of the aircraft from the Fantasy of Flight team.
That grin on Jay's face says it all 👍👍🥃🥃✌✌
Thank you Jay , thank you Kermit for sharing.
lt does not get any better than this to us old guy's.....Thanks Kermit.....!
WOA , this is really great stuff. I met Paul TIbbets in 1996, the Atomic bomber plane that dropped the Atomic bomb on Hiroshima from a B29. I met many other vets, including a German infantry soldier living here in the states. I'm currently friends with a German woman who was a child in Germany and was bombed on many times. I took her and her husband.. Gudrun and Hans..to the Dayton air force museum. They were both bombed on and wanted to see the B17 I told them about. she did see it and cried a little when seeing it. I had her come up and touch the chin turret. She did and it seemed to give her some relief. They liked the planes so much, they drove down again the following year from Canada where they were living to see it again. That museum is really beautiful with many planes. GREAT VIDEO here. I sent it to Gudrun to view.
Brilliant Kermit! Thanks so much.
Rich.
Jay looks scared or anxious, breathing through his mouth, I hope he actually truly enjoyed it, the B-25s taxiing was amazing footage
Wow. How amazing was that.
Nice. Probably never see that many B 25s in the air at the same time again?
This Guy musta be Happy as a lark!!! GOD BLESS THEM ALL!!!
Wow, is all I an say. Thanks for sharing your story and honoring our veterans. True history.
I should say that you Kermit is a great guy. Thanks for this sensible nas sentimental experience for foi, for Jay and for all flight lovers .
I truly love that plane. Better than new., Yup, that’s Mr Weeks for sure. Love that you painted your wife as the princess. I have a 7 ’ 4” B-25 RC model called the “Executive Sweet” with a pinup girl. Gonna hang it up in my game room. Thanks for the video. What a super great day!
what a wonderful gift. words cant express kermit.
YES, yes ,yes merveilleux merci sa été extraordinaire de voir cette vidéo et j'ai bien vu l'émotion sur le visage de M.Moore wow! Merde que ca devait etre quelque chose ces jours la, J'aiun GRAND respect pour tout ce qu'ils ont fait. Merci encore et bien hate de la suite.
Wow wish I could have witnessed this!
Gives you goosebumps watching all these girls taxi out and then takeoff