I had the pleasure of having Staff Sergeant Bergstrom as one of my best friends in High School. He was a grade below us, but man, Tony certainly was a trip. I’m glad to see his career in the Air Force is still going strong. Aim high brother, miss you.
Amazing to see how much responsibility the Air Force gives these young lads. I mean that's equipment worth millions. Can't wait to see the entire walkaround of the B-1. Hopefully the Air Force reviews it soon. Also Great work Erik. No interruptions, letting the person talk as much as they want, as usual amazing.
This really is other level stuff. Jeez unprecedented access and really show the level of technical capabilities and professionalism. Outstanding . I’ve found this after watching countless Russian propaganda military vids out of curiosity and there couldn’t be any greater difference. The whole operation and technology is not even comparable.
Brings back many memories. I was a weapons troop for 24 years. In the late 70's I loaded the first iteration of the rotary launcher on B-52 aircraft. Back then it was the SRAM (Short Range Attack Missile). It was a nuclear missile we had on hard alert back then. Also back then we obviously didn't have computer check lists. We had actual paper check lists. The pages were in plastic sleeves and you checked off the steps with a grease pencil.
Really interesting. Please show more of these inner workings of aviation. Military, commercial or general avaition maintenance is always fascinating. Thanks!
I do believe I'm one of your original subscribers. To watch the quality of your Productions evolve like they have is amazing. I think what first drew me was your cool camera angles. And also the airplanes definitely the airplanes.
That was absolutely fascinating. Goes to show how everyone's job is super important. I don't know how you set these things up I can only imagine you just really know a lot of people and have some really good connections.
Great work Erik and great job on the part of the load crew. It’s been almost 10 years since I loaded a bomb on an F-16, so it was neat to see how much things have changed and how some things haven’t.
I can just imagine these guys in full mission mode, loading a B-1 with a full loadout for a mission. Talk about well oiled machine. They probably get the whole plane, all 3 bays loaded in about the time this single round explanation took, i bet
Cool video. Only downside is because of noise it was sometimes hard to hear what they saying, but thats understandable. In other comment i read that full B-1 walkaround is coming, really looking forward for this. If im not mistaken, its only variable-sweep wing in US service.
Weird they don't have some ultra super silent muffler on that forklift? Looks like it's from WWII. Puzzling after 80 years they haven't figured out a way to quiet that beast?
@@williambarry8015 yeah, was thinking the same - operating with extremely expensive equipment, but havent found a way to have a silent lift? The connector is in a place where fingers can be crushed? The Forklift moves in a parabolic arc and they havent found a way to build one that just... lifts straight up? The cascets are built in a way that allows ammonition to fall of (if it would drop even from 5cm it could slide of in the direction of the soldier...) Idk, its an absolutelly great video and I dont want to be an armchair expert - but I feel like there are some unnecessary dangers for the mena and women in uniform here...
It's pretty funny to see that insurance ad in the video right before that guy uncovers the payload for a bomber plane. It's also pretty sweet that we (Finland) are on Team NATO nowadays. We had a pretty nice air show here in my home town during the NATO air force drills.
If I had made it into military aviation 20+ years ago, I would have invented a faster reloading system by now! :D But in all seriousness, that was something interesting you don't see every day. Was just missing the B-1.
Fun Fact : _"74 Man Hours of maintenance for every One Hour of B-1 Bomber flight time."_ Fun Fact #2 : _"Due to the maintenance, etc. the B-1 Bomber never deployed to the Gulf War, it flew from the Midwest USA, midair refueling several times, dropped a couple thousand pounds of bombs, then flew back. The 2 man crew purchased a Sears Lawn Chair to take turns sleeping."_ Fun Fact #3 : _"The B-52 Bomber is still in service, it has not been replaced. IF you wonder "why" then re-read this comment."_
Many of the WW2 bombers had winches fitted inside the bomb bay that would hoist the weapon into place. Why don't they use s similar system? Is the ordinance too heavy?
Is it possible to do hot refueling/hot rearming? Also is it possible to load 3 launchers in advance, and quickly swap the launchers on the aircraft when it comes back from a mission, to do another attack as quickly as possible?
I had the pleasure of having Staff Sergeant Bergstrom as one of my best friends in High School. He was a grade below us, but man, Tony certainly was a trip. I’m glad to see his career in the Air Force is still going strong. Aim high brother, miss you.
Good stuff, I've never seen anyone actually film details of the process before, only grainy still pictures with vague descriptions, very interesting.
Amazing to see how much responsibility the Air Force gives these young lads. I mean that's equipment worth millions. Can't wait to see the entire walkaround of the B-1. Hopefully the Air Force reviews it soon.
Also Great work Erik. No interruptions, letting the person talk as much as they want, as usual amazing.
Thanks man!! Sure glad you like it!
This really is other level stuff. Jeez unprecedented access and really show the level of technical capabilities and professionalism. Outstanding .
I’ve found this after watching countless Russian propaganda military vids out of curiosity and there couldn’t be any greater difference. The whole operation and technology is not even comparable.
Brings back many memories. I was a weapons troop for 24 years. In the late 70's I loaded the first iteration of the rotary launcher on B-52 aircraft. Back then it was the SRAM (Short Range Attack Missile). It was a nuclear missile we had on hard alert back then. Also back then we obviously didn't have computer check lists. We had actual paper check lists. The pages were in plastic sleeves and you checked off the steps with a grease pencil.
That, too, was my days on the B-52. I wasn't weapons, but I was always fascinated when I get to watch a weapons load.
Really interesting. Please show more of these inner workings of aviation. Military, commercial or general avaition maintenance is always fascinating. Thanks!
Awesome video! I'm a retired B-52 maintainer, and I was always amazed when I was around to see a weapons load. The Weapons troops rock!
I do believe I'm one of your original subscribers. To watch the quality of your Productions evolve like they have is amazing. I think what first drew me was your cool camera angles. And also the airplanes definitely the airplanes.
Man I sure appreciate you staying with me all these years!
I love the B1. Still looks modern, I don't think it will ever look old.
That was absolutely fascinating. Goes to show how everyone's job is super important. I don't know how you set these things up I can only imagine you just really know a lot of people and have some really good connections.
I’m very blessed to have great friends! And I work hard as well! 🤪
Great work Erik and great job on the part of the load crew. It’s been almost 10 years since I loaded a bomb on an F-16, so it was neat to see how much things have changed and how some things haven’t.
I can just imagine these guys in full mission mode, loading a B-1 with a full loadout for a mission. Talk about well oiled machine. They probably get the whole plane, all 3 bays loaded in about the time this single round explanation took, i bet
This very refreshing. Good to see the next generation working so professionally.
Cool video. Only downside is because of noise it was sometimes hard to hear what they saying, but thats understandable. In other comment i read that full B-1 walkaround is coming, really looking forward for this. If im not mistaken, its only variable-sweep wing in US service.
Weird they don't have some ultra super silent muffler on that forklift? Looks like it's from WWII. Puzzling after 80 years they haven't figured out a way to quiet that beast?
@@williambarry8015 yeah, was thinking the same - operating with extremely expensive equipment, but havent found a way to have a silent lift? The connector is in a place where fingers can be crushed? The Forklift moves in a parabolic arc and they havent found a way to build one that just... lifts straight up? The cascets are built in a way that allows ammonition to fall of (if it would drop even from 5cm it could slide of in the direction of the soldier...) Idk, its an absolutelly great video and I dont want to be an armchair expert - but I feel like there are some unnecessary dangers for the mena and women in uniform here...
@@williambarry8015 Even better, make it electric. It only travels very short distances, so you wouldn't need huge batteries and it would charge fast.
It's pretty funny to see that insurance ad in the video right before that guy uncovers the payload for a bomber plane.
It's also pretty sweet that we (Finland) are on Team NATO nowadays. We had a pretty nice air show here in my home town during the NATO air force drills.
Id love to see more maintenance related stuff.
Fantastic as always, thanks Erik!! loved all the great detail and seeing what it takes just to load up one bomb…
Great stuff! An extremely overlooked group of Airmen! MUNS!
These guys are awesome. Very impressive stuff.
you must know some important people to be able to do this stuff keep up the great work
Just great. Love to se more of this kind of professionals doing their job.
If I had made it into military aviation 20+ years ago, I would have invented a faster reloading system by now! :D
But in all seriousness, that was something interesting you don't see every day. Was just missing the B-1.
Just FASCINATING!!! THANKS FOR SHARING
Glad you enjoyed it
@@ErikJohnston never seen anything like that before
Excellent. Question; can you let us know when you will upload a non inert nuke? "……….lol!
that revolving launch rack is brilliant , does the B1 have 2 racks ? ...
Fascinating! :D Love it, please more movies like this one! :D
Imagine foreigners watching the equivalent of their entire GDP in missiles in one video and its literally just one tiny spec in our arsenal
Some really cool stuff man!
This is cool and awesome 🤘🏻
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sharp 'dos all round, niice.
Hell yeah, 2W1/462 load toads.
In my country this whole video will be called as " Classified Secret " not meant for public 😂
Nice to see people who work for a living get some screen time, 😜
Wonder if it would be possible for the jammer to be made as an EV.
Fun Fact : _"74 Man Hours of maintenance for every One Hour of B-1 Bomber flight time."_
Fun Fact #2 : _"Due to the maintenance, etc. the B-1 Bomber never deployed to the Gulf War, it flew from the Midwest USA, midair refueling several times, dropped a couple thousand pounds of bombs, then flew back. The 2 man crew purchased a Sears Lawn Chair to take turns sleeping."_
Fun Fact #3 : _"The B-52 Bomber is still in service, it has not been replaced. IF you wonder "why" then re-read this comment."_
Many of the WW2 bombers had winches fitted inside the bomb bay that would hoist the weapon into place. Why don't they use s similar system? Is the ordinance too heavy?
Very nice. Sir!
That was so cool!
Is it possible to do hot refueling/hot rearming? Also is it possible to load 3 launchers in advance, and quickly swap the launchers on the aircraft when it comes back from a mission, to do another attack as quickly as possible?
Awesome, never expected to see this.
Isn't showing this stuff like secret or something? Or is it only what's inside what matters
I'm sorry but I gave this a go at home and I might have switched some of the wires im not totally sure 😅
Fantastic.
Would love to know, Was this at Dyess or Ellsworth?
B-1 walkaround when?
Coming soon
@@ErikJohnston Can't wait.
Go Jacob! Yee yee!
got to be a faster easier way to do this with electric jammer thing
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Millions of dollars worth of democracy right there 😄
ô kê năm bao quen mu ro với bạn Sean je rắc đẹp chúc mừng bạn kĩ sư m
Who cares about a scratch on it. Jesus. It’s built to explode
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