Spitfire emotional 'Victory Roll' fly past, East Grinstead, VE Day, May 8th 2020.
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- Spitfire on UK tour circles and 'victory roll' over East Grinstead's Eastcourt and the nearby Queen Victoria Hospital, famous for the wartime surgeon Sir Archibald McIndoe and his 'Guinea Pigs', the men, mainly pilots from many nations suffering burns in conflict were treated there. Adding to the Emotion of the flypast, Covid 19 Virus was taking it's toll, the hospitals under severe pressure and 'lockdown' was place, this the first time people came out for any event in about seven weeks and maintaining the 2 meter distance rules to help stop the spread of infection. Apologies for the focus issues, due to a camera fault which caused it to die just after this!
What an incredible plane. Even young people are amazed by a plane originally designed in 1935-6. The sound of the Merlin engine is mesmerising and iconic. It sounds like a Lion’s roar.
I don't know if 35 is young, but I am in love with these machines.
@@somegirl558 i hope 35 is young because i too am in awe :)
It is nice to hear it every day in summer, when it flys over Eastbourne.
Emotional to watch in this modern day but just imagine watching such a display of victory rolls 80 years ago with a living experience of understanding what it represented... Tenacity, bravery and freedom.
I think the pilots were banned from doing it in case of unknown battle damage.
My dad watched a victory roll after a spitfire shot down a 109 after he was sent to the countryside in england
That victory roll followed by the crowd’s reaction gave me goosebumps. Just wonderful!
Hi 😎
There just isn’t a sound like that Rolls Royce Merlin. Sends chills down my spine every time.
The sight and sound of a Spitfire always put a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. I am an American veteran.
And l thought it was just me feeling old and tears in my eyes
@@Rzr543 Thank you for your words. My Dad was ground crew in an RAF Lancaster squadron, and my Mum trained as a nurse in London in 1943 because she found her Civil Service typing job boring.
@ Mike: Did you ever hear the DB 605 of a Messerschmitt Bf 109?
Far less impressif. 😊@@Juno58
Remember a battle of britain memorial flight flying over lords during an england v australia test match several years ago now and the whole crowd stood up cheered and many even saluted to the sky those merlin engines what a glorious sound
While I was born almost 10 years after WW II I fail to understand the reasoning behind why anyone would give a video like this a thumbs down. Not understanding our past history and how important it is vastly increases our chances of repeating it.
Don't worry...There's always "one" 💜
Just the usual Brit haters.
I just wish the kid could’ve shut up for a just minute or two…
I think the thumbs down is for the camera work not the Spitfire, just saying.
That was terrific, many thanks. I'm down here in Sydney and it was just as emotional as you all experienced. I lived and worked in south London and East Sussex between 1988 and 2010 (my parents were £10 pound Poms to Oz in 1949). I loved my time in UK, it has so much to offer, especially its many facets of its amazing history which one can explore. I was a frequent visitor to the Shuttleworth Collection in Bedfordshire, its collection of aircraft is a must if you have not seen the collection in the air. One memory I have of my time in London is when I was living in Streatham Common in the 90s, one summers day I was out in our lovely backyard and I soon heard an approaching roar and on looking up the BoB Lancaster roared VERY low over the roof tops, starboard wing low as it made a right turn, what a sight and more importantly the sound! Prior to the demise of the BA Concord service, they used to come over where we lived in Streatham and make their turn to go into Heathrow. I have many memories of them on their approach into west London in the early evenings, especially on clear wintery sunny days when we down on earth were in a purple gloom, yet above in the clear sunny skies these white paper darts were bathed golden against a blue backdrop accompanied by an amazing sound of the RR Olympus engines - I knew then I was seeing something pretty special.
gives me goose bumps watching this great upload thank you!
No words, just pure beauty. Emetional like the title said.
That is the sight and sound of freedom!
Absolutely, move over Mel Gibson
makes it more emotional with everyone clapping
I LOVE THIS AIRCRAFT. IT IS A SYMBOL FOR THE FREE WORLD AND A SYMBOL OF UNITY AND RESISTANCE!
With just 1200 horsepower, it was a plane that was still strong enough to lift the hopes of an entire nation.
The sound of freedom
Me as an adult , I love the sound of the Spitfires engine. Even the young girl liked the sound and the plane , and she wanted more of it . Maybe she doesn't know the historical significance of the Spitfires. But good on her 👌👌 . Chocks away old chap .
Before next years flypast,I suggest you get some practice time in collecting moving images of aircraft doing circuits around your local aerodrome.Thanks for making this record,but I must admit my seventy year old eyes where struggling to drag that distant bird into focus.Maybe a new ,more controllable camera for Christmas?
Thanks for the feedback Stephen, taken on board. I had used that camera for several years and noticed the focusing glitch, but not as bad as on that day. It is apparently a generic fault on that camera model which for a relatively cheap one has great zoom. It was frustrating knowing that I could have got beautiful closeups of the pilot without the auto focus slipping out. Maybe I will get a Christmas surprise, who knows!
@@MrFroglicker Please continue to make videos of the Greatest Generation to Have Ever Walked the Earth planes..because this is the symbol of freedom!! 🇬🇧🇬🇧
I was in the hospital they I was in Canada ward when I had my jaw broken was good too see one of the best airplanes ever
I'm sorry but where was the plane.
Practicing there victory rolls, awesome 😎,😎👍🇳🇿🌈😎
Beautiful
Goosebumps, and I say and mean this as a germ.
Its still good looking even compared to a modern figther like the Eurofighter
Fantastic, people applauding an 80 year old aircraft.
"I thought it would buck up the civilians"
Don’t you just love autofocus.
The kid just couldn’t shut up, could he?
Maybe because he had the freedom and liberty not to shut up.
Love the way people clap and cheer for a spitfire flypast like the pilot can hear. I’ve done the same lol. I like to think it’s a nod to all the fallen heroes of conflicts around the world as well as our brave and gallant pilots of yester year.
Why does the sight and sound of a Spitfire always bring tears to me eyes, even though I wasn't born until Ten years after the Second World War.
Possibly because it reminds you that thanks to the men that went into battle in these machines you weren't born into German subjegation.
@@snarkymatt585 possibly
@Hoa Tattis yet a battle ship does have quite the same effect. ?..or a Lancaster Bomber.
@Hoa Tattis what's that got to do with it ?
@Hoa Tattis ...Not to worry...its easily done..
Happens all the time when writing, ..
only got to miss a comma, or a question mark, and we can all be arguing with everyone around the world. 💜
A pleasure to hear the Merlin entwined with the joy and appreciation of generations to come.
I am assuming that the significance of the Spitfire flying over this location is that it is where the legendary Dr Archibald Sinclair treated many of the fighter pilots who were hideously burned during the Battle of Britain and subsequent engagements. If so what a lovely thought.
You mean Archibald Mcindoe, Archibald Sinclair was a politician.
Correct me if I'm wrong but weren't most burned pilots from Hurricanes?
*Ok so it is my mistake. I had the fuel tank placements mixed up on them.
Dude, just read the video description! It explains everything without sounding like a know it all prick.
And Dr.Ross Tilly. I had the privilege of working with Dr.Tilly many years ago. A remarkable gentleman and fine surgeon.
I remember serving at RAF LYNHAM in the 70's when The Guinea Pig Club held a reunion there. About a dozen of them came into the NAAFI Bar for a pint. They were treated with respectful awe, these were not disfigured old men, but proud wounded warriors to a man who not only fought for but suffered for freedom.
Beautiful audio porn. Is there such a beloved aircraft in the world so adored by so many
I am so proud to be British.
We will be forever grateful to those who designed these wonderful machines and those who flew in them, many giving their lives for freedom.
R J Mitchell
The movie The Battle of Britian 1969 . Was filmed over my school and us boys always wanted to go outside to see the dogfights in the sky's of England the sound was incredibly British , Thats what made the American p51 mustang good in the beginning it had a spitfire engine in the early models .
NOTHING!!! is more spectacular than hearing & seeing a supermarine spitfire fly overhead or at least close by. Except when the pilot does at LEAST!!! one victory roll sometimes two or very rarely three. 1 or 2 at most most times. & that is more than enough to make any aircraft enthusiast's day. 😁😉👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍
No one with any direct experience - or connection - with anyone who served in WW2 can fail to be moved by this display and unique sound of the iconic “Spit”.
Those BEAUTILFLY well built ROLLS ROYCE MERLIN & GRIFFON engines were made simply just for the Spitfires But, other aircraft got hold of some because of the shear power & reliability of the engine was literally number 1. Even by todays standards these AWESOME & BEAUTIFUL engines are still second to NONE!!!
Beautiful V roll at the end, nice touch Sir! Shame the videographer was shite 😂😂😎
My old prep school headmaster was one of the Guinea Pigs - hideously burned but what a powerful personality.....
Most beautiful fighter aircraft ever built.
When Britain stood ALONE against evil.
If not for that plane, those kids' voices in the background would probably be speaking German.... God Bless that plane and those brave pilots who flew her.
Had the same problem with focus until i turned off auto focus and set manually to infinity. Love the Spitfires! Great footage.
That's the sight and sound of freedom. It came at a cost though, so We Will Remember Them.
My eyes water every time I hear the spitfire engine 💜
Not on my own then , every time
@@luapnosboh7421 yea it sounds soo amazing. I love spitfires
One of the most elegant aircraft of her time, an outstanding display of airmanship and most of all, the excellent support of the crowd who understand the emotional meaning of the aerial display! Well done!!
The sight and sound of Victory.
I see the Brits still love their Spitfire.
Yes, because it gave us our freedom.
Such a sweet sound......
My late mum was a young nurse here back in the war helping treat those young men. Thanks for this video.
Your welcome, thank's for the comment.
God Bless Your Mom! 🇬🇧🙏🇬🇧🙏
Now imagine hundreds if not thousands of them coming across the channel together.
WHAT AN ICONIC SYMBOL!!
Goose bumps on my arms
TALLYHO LADS!!! UP THE IRONS!!!
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If you are going to video a Spitfire, go to an open air space.. There is a lot of useless footage here. Filming through trees and out of focus filming.
Victory roll hits hard every time.. what a Legend
I did not know the pilots were allowed to roll those precious machines, that was something to see,
A plane with a sound as gutsy as that the BoB was never going to be lost.
My favourite air plane IS THE SPITFIRE MK 1
ever wonder who actually started the "victory roll"? it must have started with one particular airman, who's friends liked his manouvre after he landed. and the rest is history. can anyone enlighten?
Probably an early aerobatic manoeuvre.🤔
What kind of potato were you filming with?
Rolls Royce engine
The young men who flew these during WW2 were brave and courageous and in my opinion, true heroes!! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🙏🇬🇧🇬🇧
God Bless Them All!
The Spitfire is an truly amazing piece of history and genius!!
Whenever a spitfire appears one becomes transfixed. That Merlin engine noise. The history. That selfless Bravery. Always brings a lump to the throat.
Nice clouds....
Robb Bland , You feel better now? You needed to insult someone nice enough to film and post this for those of us not lucky enough to see it in person? Did you kick a few puppies just for the hell of it earlier today? Lucky for you Robb the world loves a bully . Oh wait, no, they dont.
Glen Piro 🙏🏻👌👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@@glenpiro313 How do you know what he meant if you weren't thinking the same thing? Lucky for you Glen, the world loves a bully. Oh wait, no they don't.
Obviously first day with a phone/camera
Isnt that the Griffon engine?
NO ! not a Griffon...
If you have to ask, you'll never know!
I can see my self!
Amazing. The sound of freedom. It’s a shame my wife was doing the filming or there might have been something to look at.
Legendary aircraft, belonging to the greatest generation.
Lo bo is illegal in Morth Carolina.
Face masks?
The plandemic wasn't until the 23rd March
@@silvergtotwinturbo9984; Date above states 8 May, 2020. Was wearing a face mask here in my state by the beginning of April.
@@mcedd54 That's probably the date he posted it, but we're in the UK so different rules.
@@silvergtotwinturbo9984; Are you unable to read the headliner for this video? "Spitfire emotional 'Victory Roll' fly past, East Grinstead, VE Day, May 8th 2020"
Victory in Europe Day was 8 May, 1945. The above event is a commemoration of that day.
Also, "this was the first time people came out for any event in about seven weeks and maintaining the 2 meter distance rules to help stop the spread of infection."
Do you just like to argue for argument's sake? In your parlance, "Bugger Off".
.......OUTside????
Not to mention that they were 20 yr olds that did flew those