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UPDATE Early Access May: Japanese Bf-109, Luftwaffe ASW and USS Hornet
>>> UPDATED: Link Added for The Flight to NowhereHey,Here is the May round up for your Early Access. Two videos are already out and you can watch them by clicking on the titles below. Looking forward to all your comments and feedback, let me know what you think!Japanese Opinion on the Bf-109 - 13th MayIn 1941, the Japanese Army Air Service conducted a series of simulated dogfights with the Ki-27, Ki-44 and Ki-60 vs a German Bf 109. Viewer and sup...
Upcoming content: Japanese Bf 109, ASW and The Flight to Nowhere
Hey there,It's the month of May, so high time for another update. End of April was a hectic time. I had a quick business trip over to Austria, which was quite a journey under the current measures. There, Bernhard from MHV and I were finally able to send out all signed copies of the book we crowdfunded last year - I believe some of you got yourself a copy. If so, please do let us know what you thought about it!The trip also meant that I had to...
UPDATED - Early Access: April 2021
UPDATE: Added links to Inside The Cockpit - F-104G Starfighter and Why Germany doesn't buy the F-35.Hey,What is that you say, it's the second week of April? Blimey, you are right. Well, in that case, allow me to share with you the first Early Access link(s) for this month. If you read the previous update, you know what's coming up but if not, have a read and then, feel free to enjoy the first video linked above or by clicking on the t...
Upcoming content: P-39, F-104 and F-35
Hey all,Is it April already? Well, it does seem so from all the April Fool's pranks I've been seeing today. Time then for another update on the upcoming content.P-39 Airacobra: Good or a Piece of Junk? - 8. AprilIn this video, Justin and I will chat about the P-39 Airacobra. I really like this plane but it's reputation (outside of the Soviet Union) wasn't the best. Justin and I talk about some of the reasons why that was the case,...
Early Access - Tank Busting
Hey all,Attached is the promised update on the Tank busting video for the 25th of March. Sadly, I didn't get a sign off by the sponsor last week as I had hoped, but it is in now so enjoy!Hope you like this one - based once again on German primary docs!All the best,Chris
Off Drones and Tank Busters
Hey all,Hope all of you are doing well. March is going to see the release of two more videos, one on the 18th and 25th respectively. I added some screenshots of the upcoming videos to thjis post so you get some exclusive sneakpeaks :)The first one, coming up this Thursday is going to be on the German weaponized drone debate! Doesn't sound like an interesting topic? Well, hold on and watch it - I guarantee you that it is quite the story. Germa...
Early Access: March Videos
Hey all,Here is the round-up for early access videos in March. Just click on the title and it will take you straight to the video.The Ugly Truth: .50cal vs Cannons - Which one is better? 11th MarchOk, I know it's been in early access for an age so just adding it for completions sake. Chance is, you've already seen it. If not, then you are probably not interested in this topic - either way, it comes out tomorrow - so you can still watch it...
Exclusive Video and Sneakpeaks
Hey all,First off, above you will find my chat with Bernhard from MHV where we tackle one of the questions submitted by you here. This is a Patreon exclusive video. If you enjoy these, please let us know. Sneakpeaks (Screenshots and extracts coming soon):The following is a rundown of the upcoming content this month: .50cal vs Cannons - Which one is better? 11th MarchHas been in early access for a while but now it will finally be released. The dis...
Thank you: 4 (5) Free Flight Manuals
Hey, as mentioned in the Inside The Cockpit on the Mirage III, I want to share a collection of flight manuals from the four planes I filmed at Clin d'Ailes in Payerne, Switzerland - a trip fully sponsored sponsored by you. Thank your for making this content possible!F-5E Tiger IIUSAF SIG: https://www.usaf-sig.org/index.php/references/downloads/category/52-f-5-tiger-ii-northropMirage IIIFrance: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11y8IxMzIT6SEz6sh...
Production Update and Questions!
Hey all,Hope all of you are doing well. Here is another little update on what is happening at the moment in the realm of video and content production on the channel. Gives us a topic to talk aboutFirst off, I need your help. We (Bernhard from MHV and I) will be running a test to see how applications and settings to use on video conference recordings (useful for interviews with experts) and want to take the opportunity to perhaps make an exclusive...
Sneakpeak + Bonus Documents
Hey all,Above a little sneakpeak for the upcoming video on the Me 262. As a supporter bonus, I've added a document on the aircraft, as well as a wallpaper from the video here:Of course, the majority of the manuals on the 262 are - no surprise - in German, and sometimes protected by copy rights (Archives etc). However, I found what appears to be a shortened but translated copy of the Me 262 that you can find here: https://www.spruemaster.com/w...
Early Access: The 'Real' Reason(s) Why The Me 262 Had Bombs
Hey all,Here is your early access to the upcoming video on Me 262. Hope you enjoy, looking forward to your comments!Additional videosAlso, remember the following videos are also already available, if you haven't watched them yet!Inside the Cockpit - Mirage IIIS - 25. Feb: Inside The Cockpit returns! In this video I will have an in-depth look at the French Mirage III in Swiss service.50cal vs. 20mm cannons - What is best? - 11. March: The disc...
Two more videos in early access
Hey all,Pfew, a few days of hard editing and here we are - two new videos are completed and a third is on the way! Just click on the titles and you will be taken straight to the videos:Action of Bougainville - 11 Feb.: In this video, Justin Pyke and I will discuss the battle and significance of the Action off Bougainville on 20 Feb. 1942 in which Lexington was under attack by G4Ms by 4th Kokutai and escaped unharmed but with the first American ac...
Sneakpeak : New Videos in Early Access
Hey all,Here is an overview of the upcoming videos in February and early March 2021.Action of Bougainville - 11 Feb.: In this video, Justin Pyke and I will discuss the battle and significance of the Action off Bougainville on 20. Feb 1941 in which Lexington was under attack by G4Ms by 4th Kokutai and escaped unharmed but with the first American ace of the war, Butch O'Hare.Why did the Me 262 have Bombs - 18 Feb: What delayed the Me 262 - was ...
2 (3) Videos in Early Access
Hey all,Here are two, soon to be three, videos in Early Access (Just click on the titles and that will take you straight to the vidoes) as well as a rundown of upcoming content.Inside the Cockpit - Mirage IIIS - 25. Feb: Inside The Cockpit returns! In this video I will have an in-depth look at the French Mirage III in Swiss service.50cal vs. 20mm cannons - What is best? - 11. March: In early access soon (ill update this most likely within 24h - a...
Upcoming content: P-47D, P-39, German cannons and Mirage III
Hey all,I hope you all had a great weekend, it's time for another production update!This time, it is a good news, bad news situation. The good news is, multiple videos are very close to being done. The 'bad' news is that there will be a bit of a delay on the content for Early Access, mainly because I am limited by a couple of bottlenecks. Since I am not 'at home', I edit on my laptop which is slower but most issues are the bur...
Early Access: Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Hey all,Here is your early access to the next episode. I hope you enjoy this video on a classic aircraft and let me know what you thought about it.Thanks very much for the support that makes these videos possible, Chris
Upcoming Videos update
Hey all,Soon I plan to releasing a few videos into early access but until they are all done, here is a little update. The walkaround video on the Hawker Hurricane is nearly complete, the P-47 Thunderbolt is close behind. The Inside The Cockpit episode on the Mirage III was pushed back a bit due to the difficulty in getting the cockpit information right (see here for more) but should be completed soon. A long format video on aircraft armament is i...
How to use the Radar Control on a Swiss Mirage III
Hey all,Work is progressing on the Inside The Cockpit Episode on the Swiss Mirage III but part of this planes unique history provided an interesting bottleneck - that being the American TARAN 18 system.When Switzerland bought the Mirage III from France, it decided against the use of the already installed (and working) French Cyrano radar system. Instead, Switzerland used the TARAN 18 which required substantial changes to the aircraft and cockpit ...
Free Flight Manuals: Mirage III & Hawker Hurricane
Hey all, As the first real update from 2021, I wanted to share some flight manuals with you in anticipation to the new Inside the Cockpit on the Mirage III and the next walkaround on the Hawker Hurricane. You can find a Hawker Hurricane flight manual following this link - this is an early Mk.I version with the two and not three bladed propeller: https://ww2aircraft.net/forum/attachments/hurricane-merlin-manual-pdf.51403/Also, for the Mirage III,...
Inside The Cockpit Sneakpeak
Hey all,Here is a sneakpeak of the next Inside The Cockpit, a Cold War jet. This Mirage III was filmed in Payerne, Switzerland at Clin d'Ailes (Once travel resumes, and you find yourself in Switzerland, consider visiting this museum - it's well worth it). In this sneakpeak, you'll get to see some early footage and the introduction of the video.All the best, thank you for the support and have a smashing start into 2021!Chris
Please leave YOUR feedback
Hey all,first of all, thank you for 2020. The year certainly did not go as planned for anyone but I hope you and yours are all safe and sound. Considering how 2020 went, I am even more thankful for your support and hope that you enjoyed the videos and content. As with last year, I wanted to take this opportunity not just to thank you all but also ask you if you think anything could be done better. Whether it is the perks, the videos, the sneakpea...
Christmas Special - Three NEW videos!
Hey all,The end of 2020 is approaching. It certainly has been a strange year. I hope all of you and yours are healthy and haven't been impacted too much by what is going on. In the coming days, I will post another update but for now I just want to say thank you for your support over this and many other years! I will also post an update asking for feedback later on today.As an end of the year special, I have placed all videos that are already ...
Sneakpeak: FREE Article and Update
Hey all,Hope you are having a good and safe December! For one of the upcoming videos, teased already in this post, I thought I'd link an interesting article as an introduction into the topic. In the upcoming video, Justin Pyke and I will talk about the reasons why Japan lost the air war in the South Pacific. The full source list and reading recommendations are of course given in the description of the video when it goes live [or just scroll d...
Sneakpeak: Luftwaffe vs B-17
Hey all,Hope all of you are well. As posted in the last update, there are quite a few videos coming up in December and January that I can't wait to release. Today, I want to introduce you to this weeks episode, also already available here. The B-17 is of course an iconic bomber from WW2 that has achieved near mythical status during and after the war. When confronted with these bombers, the Luftwaffe was presented with a challenge as, when fly...
Early Access: Luftwaffe VS. B-17
Hey all,This is your early access to the next episode. In this video I look at multiple experience reports compiled by different German fighter Geschwader, on how they try to counter US American heavy bombers, and primarily the B-17. I have also worked in some visual examples that show several of the described attack patterns using War Thunder (Disclaimer: This episode is sponsored by War Thunder.)Also remember you still have another video in ear...
Sneakpeak: Upcoming Videos
Hey all,I thought I would make a post showing some of the upcoming content for December 2020 and January 2021. The two months are more or less finished and planned out, so here is an overview of what you will see [alongside some screenshots above that go with some of the videos:Willy Messerschmitt vs Heinkel He 162Already in Early Access and available here. In this video, I will look at a statement written by Willy Messerschmitt in opposition to ...
Bf 109 - The Price you Pay for Firepower
Hey all,Sorry for the extended 'silence' on my part. The last weeks have been focused on getting as many videos done as possible in advance, as I will be going back to Germany for an extended duration of a few months since short trips are neither worth it or advisable at the moment. When in Germany, I will also be trying to go to archives and museums, where and when possible. If this is something that can be planned, you will of course be...
Early Access - Heinkel He 162 Walkaround
Hey all,Here is your early access to an upcoming episode, a walkaround of the Heinkel He 162. The lighting conditions during this shoot were a bit awkward but overall it worked out. I hope you enjoy and remember, you also already have access to another video on Willy Messerschmitt and this very plane.Thank you again for the support and please let me know what you think!Chris
From Wreck to Restored & Flying WW2 Fighter
Hey all,As mentioned recently, today's video is a sponsored episode hence why I could only give a 'shorter' early access to it. The video revolves around the 1,100 Supermarine Spitfires Mk IX sent to the Soviet Union (thus it is an annex to another video I made some time ago) during World War 2. All of these planes were thought lost until the turn of the century when one was found and made it back as a wreck. Now, in 2020, it was rest...
