The First Air Commando Group's combat helicopter rescue.
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- The History Guy remembers the first combat helicopter rescue and the Sikorsky R-4b in the China/Burma/India theater. The practical use of rotary aircraft came sooner than many people realize. Pushing the new technology to its very limit, one pilot undertakes a dangerous mission to save comrades lost far behind enemy lines.
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At 78yoa, my helicopter days are long behind me. I loved this presentation in that I spent a few years with the 1st Air Commando Wing on the early 60's, on to Air Rescue, then to Vietnam to 20th Special Ops. I was a crew chief/ flight engineer on helicopters. Took part in Rescue Ops and combat ops. Thanks for the memories
I did not know this, thank you.
I've done rescue in several different US and international helicopter types.
They significantly cut down travel time, especially over rough terrain, getting injured to TRUs within the golden hour.
Combat death rates have fallen to near zero due to medical equipment advances and helicopter transport.
Wow what an awesome story I never knew thanks
Fantastic..Another new one..And Burma no less
You sir are criminally underwatched. Top notch work as always sir!
I agree, I've told people to watch. Regrettably history still isn't mainstream untill Hollywood makes a movie that's not entirely factual.
I agree 100%. The History Guy ought to be added to all history teachers lesson plans. We should have all been so blessed to have had an instructor like him!! There might have been a few less marginal grades in a class that has always been good for sitting in the back and grabbing a nap.
The CBI was and still is the most under-reported theater of the Second World War. No one had done so much with so little with those in that region. Remote and thought low priority by many, many difficult battles were waged. I hope to see more about this theater in the future.
hope Tom Hanks and Steven Speilburg see this and make a film
Eastwood could do it justice; see 1517 to Paris.
I can see the great grand father of the "Huey" in the first helicopter rescue machine
Interesting videos. I've been watching them for about a week now and find them very informative.
How about one on the Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal Units of WWII? They were (and are) a brave group.
And USCG did the first helicopter emergency medical mission by delivering blood plasma to the hospital treating wound from a ship that had an explosion.
As for autogyros (or autogiros, both are correct): its inventor, Juan de la Cierva was very close to developing one which can take off and land like a helicopter. Sadly he died in a plane crash. Today we would have autogyros instead of helicopters if he succeeded.
A hint about First Air Commando, the comic strip, "Terry and The Pirates"
what..no mention of Mickey Rooney? sheesh...but anyway..great report..
I would like to wish everyone in the US of A a Happy 4th of July. For one thing it's the only time you lot get the date right way round. But in wishing you a Happy 4th of July I do ask for something in return.
You have to take back your damn pumpkin spice this autumn. I cannot go into any coffeeshop without everything tasting of pumpkin spice. I mean, it's bad enough we have Big Macs without pumpkin spice as well. And if you can take the pumpkins back as well that would help.
You lot have a good day.
Happy trails
Alas, I have no authority over the availability of pumpkin spice, but I do agree with you that pumpkin spice is among America's greatest crimes against the rest of the world.
This is an interesting history of how a mix of simple spices was transformed into the monster it has become today: chicagoist.com/2014/10/31/pumpkin_spice_rise_and_fall_of_an_a.php
_....migrated to the US and started manufacturing planes._
How do you even get started doing that!! My god, I'm a UK native and I can't figure out how to make a profit opening a coffee shop!
Hats off to immigrants that build Empires. Always admired that.
8:37 two pioneers of aviation together, what an epic photograph.
I know. It seems incongruous that Orville was around long enough to see helicopters and jet airplanes.
Great story, thanks.
German Hanna Reitsch flew the FW61 inside an enclosed arena.
What a treat!! I'm a helicopter flight engineer in "today's" USAF Rescue and have heard this story many times in my career. You have done well in telling of our heritage once again! Cheers!
Thank you for your service!
The History Guy: Five Minutes of History Congratulations on passing 33,000 subscriptions. Happy Independence Day and I'm looking forward to many more enjoyable days learning historical tidbits that deserve to be remembered. God bless.
@@kevingee4294 A year and some later, and it's closing in on 533k. Amazing.
You're a liar.
I have a question about this one too but
Sikorsky, wearing a business-suit, Homburg hat, and well-waxed moustache, flying his helicopter. You just don't see that kind of elan, and panache, these days!
It must be difficult maintaining the level of interesting history witnessed in these articles, but please keep it up! This is a real treasure for Utube.
*TH-cam.
Great videos. They neatly mesh with my love of history, and are much appreciated.
Dsdcain : Mine too, 8 just love these videos!
Another video where a single "thumbs up" seems to be woefully inadequate ... 👍👍👍👍👍
Be great if you covered gyros on the eastern front rescuing downed german flyers.
Wow! All I can say is, "WOW!"
Jackie Coogan (Uncle Fester) was a pilot with the Chindits.
Wonder what his Squadron # was?
On a side note, so was the man who played Capt. Kangaroo, Robert James Keeshan. He was shot in the posterior in Saipan, WW2. Edit for spelling.
@Daniel Rodriguez Very clever!
Love the hat on Sikorsky. Looked like my grandfather when I would take him for a ride in my old Ford.
Again, a great video from one of my favorite channels, with provides me with 10 minutes of wisdom almost every week. For this one, just forgot to mention the auotgyro was invented by Juan de la Cierva a Spanish aviator engineer,(sorry, I needed to mention it as it one of the few Spanish inventions to the aircraft world, and as a Spanier, I had to take pride for it)
I absolutely love your work! Hopefully, it enlightens many people with your stories under-reported historical events.
Great video, the great Scottish test pilot Eric Winkle Brown gave a interesting interview on the first on the first of these helicoptes to reach England With no one in Europe to act as an instructor he taught himself to fly the helicopter by reading the instruction manual for a couple of Hours.
Autogyros are fun as hell to fly! The first rotary wing aircraft I flew and it was a blast!
So glad I came across this channel
I actually knew this story. It has always been my favorite WWII Trivia. Every one associates helicopters with Korea and Vietnam
My name is Stan Sikorski (I instead of Y) and I approve of this history. :D
Fantastic photo of Wright and Sikorsky and a great bit of history thanks for sharing.
This one video convinced me to subscribe. Shame info like this is not taught in schools. Good work.
Why isn't this a freaking movie?
same reason the battle of castle itter is not a movie. Hollywood is dumb.
Because hollywood would royally fuck the story
+16jan1986: yep, Hollywood is famous for that. They'll go for the box office dollars every time and historical accuracy be damned.
Wright Flyer explain dunkirk then? or even Waterloo and Gettysburg of old. Hollywood can do it right somentimes.
Wright Flyer I can name plenty of historically accurate movies. If Tom Hanks is involved it'll be accurate.
Awesome video thanks.
32k subbed.. You're on your way my man! I subbed at 8k and I can't believe how this channel is taking off! Wait.. yes I can believe it. You produce very quality content sir!
I thoroughly enjoyed this and the New Guinea rescue video. I am enlisting in the US Air Force for Pararescue, set to leave for basic in August. Would you be able to do a video on the history of pararescue? Thank you!
Good luck. Keep the attitude of "don't quit.
This I will do, so that others may live. (Ut alique viva)
That’s an awesome story! I thought that Korea was the first use of the helicopter. Thank you History Guy
As the daughter of a man who jumped out of some choppers to help the wounded in combat zones (Dad was a USAF Medic, 'Nam, 67-68), I salute the little eggbeaters who started it all, and the brave men who flew them. No telling how many people are alive today because they, or a parent, grandparent, or even great-grandparent, were rescued, in war or peacetime disaster or accident, by helicopter!
The History Guy, I am still binge-watching, by the by. Found you three days ago and subbed Before I got through the first of your videos I watched, the one about the day the gauge changed. Never thought That would happen! Have Not been the least bit disappointed! I love your videos and have been telling friends, family, and mere acquaintances about them. Mighty happy to see your subscription count steadily grow - you sure do deserve it! Love your delivery and how many facts you can get into each video! Thank you for your efforts!
This is also the first site where I ever clicked on the little notification bell.
edited to correct spelling
Dorothy V. If your dad's still with us, thank him profusely. Thanking you for posting the story. 😁
Dad passed away in 2012, but thank You!
Dad was at the 12th Evac Hospital during the Tet offensive of '68. He, like so many Vets, didn't talk about his war, but he did say that during the Tet the grounds around the hospital looked like the depot scene in Gone With the Wind. The hospital was way understaffed for such a load, and they ran out of everything, medicine, bandages, blankets, everything, and that men lay out in the sun and died before anybody could even get to them. The first year he was home, Dad screamed in his sleep. I am happy to say he did handle the PTSD better than most. And yes, Dad is my hero.
i wasnt going to write this, but since your dad has passed, i can tell you.
my barber is a South Vietnamese woman who was there after the US left.
she told me some of the horrors the N. Vietnamese inflicted after we left. He was not there in vain, all you Vietnam vets, you were not there in vain, you were desperately needed. thanks for your dads service and everyone else too. late in coming, but better than never. sorry for your loss, truly. dave green
Props to your dad...dangerous work and the hardest of ALL badges to earn. History Guy how about a piece on the first Dust Off pilot Kelly. His final word are chilling yet express the ethos and esprit of these men/women perfectly.
Oh Yes! Kelly should get a video! “When I have your wounded.” He wasn't going to leave without them!
Thank you, phil giglio!
Have recommended your site to fellows in my community, keep up the good work.
Forgotten weapons is a great channel too
Another fine video History Guy.
I know Sikorsky's envisioned role for the helicopter was to be one of rescue and that one of his helicopters had already been used for that purpose when some crewmen were rescued from a barge I believe.
It was planned for a German helicopter to be used to rescue Mussolini when he was being held as a prisoner but the helicopter was not available as it was being used elsewhere.
Superb video! I hope this channel get more subscribers and views, obviously because it deeply deserves it.
Loving your channel HG. Greatly appreciate your exposure of the obscure. Since you covered Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., might I suggest a multi-part series on Jimmy Stewart? As you know, he was at one time America's leading man. Everyone seems to remember him (at least because of that Christmas movie) but very few people know anything about his epic wartime service. I don't think any Hollywood personality ever put his life on the line in service of his country like Jimmy did. I don't think it's even close.
Great Channel! As somewhat parallel suggestion to this episode, you might want to think of an episode regarding Ho Chi Minh training to attack Japaneses forces in occupied IndoChina by the percursor to the CIA, the OSS
I remember seeing an interview with Carter Harman on some TV show back in the '90's (Weapons at War on the History Channel, possibly) where he was asked if he would do it again and he replied "I certainly wouldn't!"
Thanks for spending time on autogyros! People usually just scoot over them, if they mention them at all - but they are SO COOL!
James Upham they are!!!
So one crash not 50 feet in front of me in an airshow: saw he had lost forward speed and knew he was going DOWN. He was unhurt, don't know about the gyro tho.
Thank you. Another excellent snippet of history. Even as a Marine, I found the exploits of Vinegar Joe Stilwel in the CBI Theater an interesting read. That man could have been a Marine as prickly as he was to the "dog and pony" aspects of military service.
"Hi, I'm The History Guy! I have a degree in history and I LOVE history! If you love history too, then this is the channel for you."
Simon Brush thanks, I find these unusual stories fascinating.
proud to live near a Sikorsky plant/airport (Connecticut)
I have always been fascinated by helicopters and this was a great story. Thanks for sharing it.
Really liked the brief stroy of the pilots life after the war.
To me a sign, not only of a great mind for history, but of a good heart as well. Thank you.
Carter Harman was a really interesting guy. His obituary is here: www.nytimes.com/2007/01/31/arts/music/31harman.html?_r=0
Eggbeater. LOL
You sir make amazing very educational video's. Thank you for taking the time to teach us some great history. I am especially crazy about aviation history.
I have read more than a few books about WW II, I knew a little bit about the U-BOAT towed auto gyro. I also know a bit about Sikorski, Ord Wingate, The Chindits and their air supply arrangements in the CBI Theatre, but nothing I have read or watched has mentioned the story The History Guy just told us. Amazing, he must have access to some pretty good history resources to be able to keep pulling such stories out from the past. Better hit that Subscribe button now.
If anyone wants to hear this story from the pilot himself, listen to the podcast called "Warriors: in their own words". This pilot was recently featured. He goes into detail about the development of the Helicopters too so it might interest you
he did forget the fact that the sikorski helicopter isnt the first modern chopper. this place is reserved for the dragon that focke created. the thing is that focke created the safety feature for choppers that prevents them from falling in case of fuel or engine loss.
I saw the U-Boat towed Auto gyro at the Smithsonian. BEST museum EVER!!
@@Irobert1115HD he did say the dragon was the first
There is a flying U Boat autogyro, at the Headcorn Musuem in Kent. England.
I love all things aviation. I too, thought helicopters weren’t put to “good” use till Korea. I will stump my pilot buddy friends with this info. BTW using a new HiDef camera? Looks great!
Well done. I loved the video. Aviation in the world wars is an interesting topic. Also, this is also about technology from a historical perspective. All the better.
I first about this incident while in college during the mid 70s. It appeared as an article in an aviation historical journal. I'm glad you were able to to recite this significant event in the annals of aviation.
You have incredible information. I'm a music guy and like gaming but I'm sooo glad I found this channel. I can just listen and learn, amazing info.
An autogyro is used in a scene from the classic movie It Happened One Night. I think W C Fields uses one in another early comedy, International House.
Great history and so worth remembering. CSAR "So others may live"
love the way you tell a story it was riveting
A fine story and well told. Appropriate for the 4th of July! Thanks!
A good history teacher SHOULD be a good storyteller; at least according to Stephen Ambrose. I had one during the Watergate fiasco that told wonderful stories...I didn't want class to end.
wow...that was amazing..thankyou so much.........
+The History Guy - How about a video on Juan de la Cierva , the inventor of the autogyro {a.k.a. the gyroplane}.
AFAIK, *HE* developed main rotor blade lead/lag and flapping, which paved the way for development of practical helicopters.
I am so happy to see your subscribers growing so quickly. You certainly have a wonderful channel and make history lessons interesting, and exciting at times. Please keep em coming.
Another Great video, Thank You!
What a great story! Thank you!
I'm all about helicopters and I didn't know any details about this operation previously. Thank you!
My father was in the British 14th army during the war. He served with a chindit unit under Orde Wingate. Interesting and unconventional man was Wingate He would be a good show.
Outstanding. I love your channel.
Love the channel! Please keep it up.
Great story, thank you.
Brilliant. Well done sir.
Absolutely fascinating!
I have loooong been interested in the machines of war and tonight (Australian time) you have shown me a chapter i actually have never cone across before.
Thank you.
Magnificent work as always, thanks.
Dude, you are so money, but you don't even know it, but you do. You have a killer job, rich, smell like what I think Pierce Brosnan probably smells like, & wear really cool rich guy clothes
Inspiring story! Thanks!
HI again. That new lighting looks so much better.
Did you buy a soft lamp or is it just a window with soft daylight?
I got umbrella lamps, and thank you for noticing!
thank you history guy for another great story that should not be forgotten.
I grew up near Columbus, less than an hour from Dayton and the National Museum of the United States Air Force. I visited there semi-regularly, often with my grandfather, who was a private in the USAAF in the CIB theater. Yet I didn't know about this. Wonderful story, Thank you.
It is a drive for me, but well worth it. It is a fantastic museum. There is R-4b on display, hanging from the ceiling in the WWII gallery.
My dad was their also...gunner B24. I still have his leather 'Blood Chit'.
Flying on the vertical, I transitioned to helicopters from airplanes in 1983, and I learned in a Bell 47G3b-1. It was not till turbine engines came along that made the helicopter really practical, it all has to do with weight vs how much power you can get out of an engine. Piston engines generally run one to one, one horsepower to one pound of weight. Not so with turbine power, a 250 to 300 lb engine can put out whatever power you need the limiting factor is Main Rotor and tail rotor gearbox. Igor really worked out the controls, many had designed rotorcraft, the single main rotor, tail rotor, collective pitch control and cyclic pitch control not only made the helicopter work, but you can control it in flight doing whatever you needed to do within the limits of the aircraft.
Regarding the rescue in this video. How big do your balls have to be to take off the morning after your engine has seized and demand full power from a faulty engine? Did they always have the ability to autorotate even with a seized engine?
Built into the system; so, yes.
I enjoyed this one for sure.
Mike
You are GREAT...LOVE THE HISTORY
Helicopters are cool!!
KEEP IT UP!!! YOU ARE THE BEST STORY
TELLER ON THE INTERNET!!!! GOOD DAY!!!
Sikorsky was my (I think 3rd) Cousin's Godfather. I don't know her very well. I only met her once and she was writing to my sister years ago. Weird thing, she more like me than my sister. Kind of weird to see your face on another person, especially if that person is the opposite gender.
Nicely done. How exciting!
That was great, never knew about the first use of the helicopter in combat rescue. Thanks.
While I like all of your videos, as a helicopter pilot for 30 years and 17 in HEMS, this one really hit the spot. Thanks!
it really makes my day seeing your sub number steadily climb, It seems that every time I watch a video it has changed, I know that I have been telling all my friends and relatives about it. Any one out there that knows a teacher, get them to watch, I think a lot of schools could improve their teaching quality by using these videos. With all the garbage on You-tube it is really great watching some quality material. Keep up the great work. T-shirts????
We're wearing down the History Guy on the t-shirt front!! Stay tuned...
I worked for Sikorsky at the WPB completion center from Aug '86 - Mar 2000...it has never ceased to amaze me how his homburg never seems to leave his head as he flys his experimental helicopters...
No hat has been wedged on tighter !
@@jonathangriffiths2499 ...or glued...
Fantastic snippet of history! Bravo!
I've watched and read and listened to old men tell war stories about WW II my whole life and have never heard this great story. Thank you.
Great video,thanks. Btw does anyone know the name of the song in the closing credits?
ferdinand held it is called “Highway Wildflowers” and is from the YT royalty free library.
Thanks, I’ve been trying to find the name for quite a while now.
Your channel is excellent,I’m always looking out for the next video,
Just like to say thank you for all the effort you put into making enjoyable
educational and professionally made video’s.
Awesome story! Excellent channel, BTW!
Igor Sikorsky, aeronautical designer, helmet pioneer and the first member of Devo. 😂😎🎹🎶🎤 whip it good.
Nam pilots who got the chance to meet him always wanted to touch his hat, he was ALWAYS wearing it in the films...think they thought it might bring them luck.
A critic doing useful work!
I think it is his ability to summarise whilst still remaining informative that is his greatest talent.
Andrew Emery
I was talking about the helicopter pilot. I wouldn't consider The History Guy to be a critic.
Everyone's a critic...
These videos are just great..I love 'em...
FABULOUS video! Exciting, entertaining, heart-warming, and educational... all at the same time. Like the damn thing had some sense. ;) Thanks, History Guy!