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Lt Glenn Rojohn of the 8th Air Force’s 100th Bomb Group was flying his B-17 Flying Fortress on a raid over Germany. What happened next is a story of bravery and skill that defied the odds. You can read more in Cyndi Rojohn's excellent book, "The Piggyback Flight Pilot's Journey" published by Fulton Books. Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2021, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

Pardo's Push was an event over the skies of Vietnam where Captain John R. Pardo and Lieutenant Steve Wayne pushed another damaged F4 across the border to avoid capture. Unwilling to leave his wing man behind Pardo saved the crew with an incredibly selfless act of bravery and ingenuity. Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2021, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

Despite his cavalier attitude and lack of discipline, Hartmann’s training officers realized that he was an immensely talented pilot, and tolerated his behaviour. He flew more than 1,400 missions enabling him to score an astonishing 352 victories. Hartmann’s reputation had grown so immense that when many Soviet pilots saw the notorious Messerschmitt Bf 109 approaching they would turn tail and head home. This flying menace had to be stopped, but no one ever did. Erich Hartmann's record will never be broken. Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2021, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

During the defense of Leningrad a well laid trap resulted in a spectacular victory with just 1 tank taking out 22 German Tanks and 2 Anti-tank guns. Zinoviy Kolobanov commanded his KV-1 to deal a crushing blow to the invaders. In total, in and around "Tank Alley" 5 Russian KV-1s destroyed 43 tanks. Despite being repeatedly hit, the thick armor of the KV-1 was key to the success of the operation. Thanks to one of our viewers, Vadim, for sending us the footage of Tank Alley today. Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2021, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

Not Michael Knight but Helge Meyer "a loner on a crusade to champion the cause of the innocent, the helpless, the powerless". With the help of the US forces he took a standard Camaro and turned it into an armored lifeline for those in need in the former Yugoslavia. Thanks to Helge for supplying us with the reference photos at the end of this video and for putting us straight on some of the points in the text. Any errors or embellishments are our own. Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2021, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

In the skies over Korea at the height of the Cold War, Soviet fighter aces secretly fought against the UN forces. Northwest Korea over the Yalu river, also known as MiG Alley is where most of these engagements occurred. The US pilots named these talented aviators "Honchos". The Head Honcho that patrolled over MiG Alley, was nicknamed "Casey Jones" or "Ol' Casey". Flying a MIG 15 bis with a special paint job, Casey Jones was none other than Soviet WW2 pilot Sergei Kramarenko. Thanks to Vika for translating the information from the Russian sources. In particular Sergei Kramarenko's memoire, "Against Messerschmitts and Sabre Jets. In the Sky of Two Wars" by Sergei Kramarenko. We also took references from the excellent book F-86 Sabre vs MiG-15: Korea 1950-53 by Douglas C. Dildy and Warren Thompson. Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2021, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

December 20th 1943, a badly shot up B-17 struggled to stay in the air, at the controls Charlie Brown. Passing low over a German airfield, it was spotted by Franz Stigler who raced to intercept, just one victory away from receiving the Knight's Cross. What happened next would be called one of the most incredible acts of kindness between enemies. Thanks to Adam Makos for allowing us to use the footage of the first meeting of Stigler and Brown. You should also read the full story in the book 'A Higher Call' by Adam Makos & Larry Alexander. Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2021, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

The French defense against the German Blitzkrieg usually gets told one way. However there were pockets of resistance where the French fought tough successful battles against the German invaders. One of the stand out battles is that of the Char B1 bis called Eure. Alone, stood up to and destroyed an entire Panzer company in the village of Stonne. Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2021, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

Storming the D-Day beach, Hollis didn’t take cover. Instead, in a moment of extreme courage, he stood up and ran zigzagging towards the German bunker with his gun blazing, slapping in a new magazine as he reached the enemy and silenced the threat, he then moved on to the second bun-ker taking 25 Germans prisoner. Sergeant Stanley Hollis continued to storm into action throughout the day. For displaying the utmost gallantry, he was the only man to be awarded the Victoria Cross on D-Day, an incredible feat. Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2021, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

Castle Itter in Austria was the setting of one of the strangest battles of WW2, where an unlikely group fought together to stop the SS from terminating French VIP's. The book, “The Last Battle” by Stephen Harding accurately lays out the details of this incredible battle where The Americans, The French, The Wehrmacht and an SS Officer fought together to defend the lives of French VIPs. Any errors or omissions in the story are entirely our own. Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2021, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

An essential mission to capture 2 bridges in France was undertaken on the night before D-Day. Essential to protect the flank of Sword beach, it was a daring raid. Unable to come in by parachute as they were too slow, the men were delivered by Horsa gliders. Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2021, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

High over the skies of Berlin the Tuskegee Airmen from the 332nd Fighter Group are defending allied bombers. This drills into some of the many dogfights these brave pilots faced. "Gonna show 'em a little trick I learned!" Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2021, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Flying Tigers. First rate American pilots who in search of adventure went to help the Chinese break Japanese air superiority. Under the command of Claire Lee Chennault they were one of the first to strike back against Japan after the attack at Pearl Harbor. On Christmas day 1941 Bill Reed took part in a major battle that was to mark the change of tide in the domination of the air over Burma and China. To hear more of Major General Fred Chiao's story you can see an interview with him here — https://www.witnesstowar.org/combat_stories/WWII/4475 Also to find out more about this incident and others, the book The Flying Tigers by Sam Kleiner is an excellent read. Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2021, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

The All American, high over the skies of Tunisia was practically split in two by a BF-109. A testament to the ruggedness of these birds was that this one kept flying and got all the crew back safely to Biskra air base. Over the years many versions of this story have been embellished with the mistruths. We tried to stick to the facts for this one, leaving out embellishments such as the lashing together of parachutes to keep the tail on and falsehoods such as landing in England over 2000 miles away! We think it's an amazing story with just the facts. Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2021, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

Operation Squabble was the RAF's daring plan to lift the spirits of the French and strike back against the Germans. This adventurous raid conducted by 2 brave aviators in a lone Bristol Beaufighter humiliated the Germans at a time when things were looking bleak in Europe. Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2021, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

Tom Hudner put his plane down in the mountains to save his friend Jesse Brown. Jesse was the first African American US Navy pilot and his stricken F4U Corsair was in the mountains. Here Tom, in his own words talks about the events of that day in 1950.

WW2 Ace and Squadron Leader Major George Andrew Davis became the first American to be an Ace in two wars, excelling as the commander of the 334th Fighter Squadron in the Korean War. Despite protocol recalling Aces back to the U.S., his irreplaceable leadership kept him in Korea where he achieved Double Ace status. Davis tragically lost his life in MiG Alley in 1952, but was posthumously promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor and a Purple Heart. Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2023, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

Captain Hilliard A. Wilbanks was piloting his Cessna Bird Dog as an FAC over the skies of Vietnam. When he saw American led Rangers walking into a trap set by the NVA and the Vietcong, he took it upon himself so hold back the onslaught. An incredibly brave act that resulted in a Medal of Honor. Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2021, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Italian Navy conducted a daring attack in Souda Bay, Crete to take out the British Royal Navy ships anchored there. Using a design from the Italian Black Prince, called "modified tourist boats" the attack was a true battle of David vs Goliath with the little ships going up against the might of the British Navy. An incredibly brave story that deserves telling. Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2021, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

Conceived in part by Winston Churchill, Operation Source was a daring plan to take out several German ships including the infamous Tirpitz that were positioned in Fjords in Norway. Mini submarines or X-Craft were used to deposit charges nearby the hull. This incredibly brave tactic was a David vs Goliath battle was one that put the Tirpitz out of action for 6 months but it also came at great cost to the men involved in the mission. Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2021, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

In August 1914 Momčilo Gavrić was orphaned at 8 years old and was adopted by unit that took revenge for the loss of his family. Assisting the troops during battle he was unflinching in his bravery and was promoted to Corporal at the age of just 9 years old. He fought in the great war and saw action in WW2 once again fighting the Germans and remained defiant even after his capture. An incredible story of bravery, friendship and duty. Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2023, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

Francis Gary Powers was in a Lockheed U2 spy plane flying over the Soviet Union. These spy planes had been flying untouched by the USSR given their high altitude and speed. Even though missile systems had been developed to go that high, the U-2's were only in range for a short time. Powers mission was the first to attempt to fly from Pakistan right across the Soviet Union. It was a gamble. One that didn't pay off when Powers was brought down by the Soviets. The USA tried to cover up the affair saying it was a scientific weather flight. But the Soviets interrogated and tried Powers for espionage. Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2022, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

It’s a foggy night of August 6th, 1915 and in the trenches near Osowiec fortress the Imperial Russians are facing the Germans in what is now modern day Poland. The Germans are using a terrible weapon. Gas. A huge cloud drifts across the battlefield. The resulting effects on the soldiers gives them an unearthly appearance. Even though they have fallen, they seem to come back to life. The Germans are naturally fearful of these undead soldiers that become vicious, fast combatants full of hatred and revenge. An incredible counter attack where the fallen through sheer will went back into the fight to take their vengeance. Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2023, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

Aimo Koivonen was a soldier in the Finnish Army. During the continuation while on patrol he and his company were being tracked by the Soviets. In desperation Aimo took Pervitin. A German wonder drug to increase endurance and performance. But taking too many, he found himself abandoned by his comrades due to his erratic behavior and on a 2 week long "trip". Hallucinating and skiing all the time, he somehow managed to evade capture, despite skiing right through the middle of a Soviet camp. After 2 weeks he was eventually found weighing only 43 kilograms and with a heart rate of 200 beats per minute. Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2023, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.

Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer was an incredibly successful night fighter with 121 victories, mostly against British four engined planes. Using a technological innovation of 20mm cannons on his Bf 110, mounted near vertically like organ pipes enabled him to shoot Allied craft from below. The noise the cannons made sounded like Jazz drums to the German pilots and they nicknamed it Schraege Music. It was the sound of disaster for the allied crews and they nicknamed Schnaufer the Spook of St Trond. Yarnhub uses the Unreal® Engine. Unreal® is a trademark or registered trademark of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 – 2023, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.