gonna say what others have said before - CD is what the Discovery channel could have been.

@eaminyashed7799

4 жыл бұрын

Bradonomous but then what would I know about aliens?

@lordgarion514

4 жыл бұрын

@@eaminyashed7799 About as much as that Giorgio freak. Not a damn thing. 😆

@bombud1

4 жыл бұрын

this is what discovery channel used to be, before they got into the fake "reality" tv crap.

@patrickgeerts976

4 жыл бұрын

Curious Droid - Discovery channel Rare earth - National geographic

@soulsring7823

4 жыл бұрын

Sadly the Discovery channel is but a shell of what it once was... Corporate sellouts 🖕🏼

Seriously impressed by the ability to physically tow a plane home, the amount of concentration required to maintain sync for so long is just amazing.

@alanhowitzer

4 жыл бұрын

When I first read your comment, before seeing the entire video, I thought you were making a joke I did not understand.

@terryboyer1342

4 жыл бұрын

In the vid an F-111 was cited as being towed home. There were other cases of F-4s and F-105s also being rescued this way. The tanker crews often left their safe refueling areas and flew into N Vietnam to do this. Putting themselves at risk of being shot down by Migs or SAMs. The crews were brave heroes!

@elstevobevo

4 жыл бұрын

If you have cloudside trouble, call AAAA.

@fromaggiovagiola9128

4 жыл бұрын

Try an F4 pushing another F4. Vietnam.

@terryboyer1342

4 жыл бұрын

@@fromaggiovagiola9128 Pussy cheese? lol

Air Refueler crews are hardcore. My grandfather served in the Korean conflict aboard a KB-29 Air Refueler as a Radar technician. I distinctly remember 2 of his tales from his service he told me a few years before he passed. The first one involved him on RTB where he had to crawl to the back of the aircraft on the way back, and they hit some turbulence on landing. KB-29's had their ball turrets stripped from the aircraft to lighten the aircraft and there was just a big hole in the aircraft where it was. Due to the turbulence he had fallen part way out of the aircraft and was hanging from the opening by his elbows. The other harrowing experience he told me about wasn't in the air actually, but on the ground. KB-29's still didn't have the whole grounding the aircraft from ESD thing sorted yet and had a nasty habit of spontaneously combusting due to that. So one day he came in to go fly, and he was checked out by a nurse before the flight. He had come down with the flu, but still wanted to fly. However, the nurse said he was too sick and told him to go on back to the barracks. On the jeep ride back he saw his flight take off and suddenly explode just after it left the ground. All hands were lost, and he could have been one of them. My grandfather would later go on to work on the Apollo Program as a contract Aerospace Engineer and some of the stuff he worked on is still on the moon.

@Automobiliana

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for sharing

@arwahsapi

4 жыл бұрын

Your grandfather was a real hero!

@theenzoferrari458

4 жыл бұрын

I would've told that nurse to kiss my ass and still would've gotten on that aircraft. I'd rather ride and die. Edit. Not trying to dishonor your gran-pa. That's my decision I want to do. Everyone has free will.

@death03125880

4 жыл бұрын

Really amazing story. Thank you for sharing!

@IXIskarfaceIXI

4 жыл бұрын

And look at his grandson, a furry, wtf.

I realised why your narration is so good, it's the iambic pace and clever pauses, not easy to master.

@Aeronaut1975

4 жыл бұрын

It is if you speak (British) English as a first language. it's natural.

@Platyfurmany

4 жыл бұрын

@@Aeronaut1975 Actually, I have more than a few British friends who could use lessons on how to speak like Paul.

@ohlawd3699

4 жыл бұрын

@@Platyfurmany LOL

@colinwinterman

4 жыл бұрын

yes mate, makes it so easy to take in and remember his educations, I agree, its naturally brilliant how he is,

@HaggardPillockHD

3 жыл бұрын

@@Platyfurmany it's not a way of speaking, it's a narration style. It is more common than you think.

This has to be the best content I’ve found on KZread

@_Super_Hans_

4 жыл бұрын

thanks

Tanker crews motto: No kicking ass till we pass gas!

@RH-ke3od

4 жыл бұрын

Its more like NKAWTG..nobody

@ryanvandoren1519

4 жыл бұрын

@@RH-ke3od when I pronounce the abbreviation in my head it sounds like alien language in star wars.

@Aeronaut1975

4 жыл бұрын

@@ryanvandoren1519 It's called an acronym. You're welcome :D xx

@RH-ke3od

4 жыл бұрын

@@ryanvandoren1519 Nobody Kicks Ass Without Tanker Gas...it is the motto of Tanker toads

@panzerveps

4 жыл бұрын

Jet fuel aint gas.

KC-135R pilot here. Wonderful video. Thanks for it!

As a former KC-135 tanker pilot, I have to say this was a great refueling compendium. Thanks for putting this out there. BTW, K actually stands for Kerosene, and C stands for Cargo.

@dahawk8574

2 жыл бұрын

T = Tanker, R = Refueling, F = Fuel, G = Gas, A = AerialRefueling, All taken already? Ok, let’s go with ‘K’.

Former Boom Operator here. Thanks for making this video. NKAWTG

@arwahsapi

4 жыл бұрын

You sure have interesting stories to share, don't you?

@jameslyddall

4 жыл бұрын

Thorint thank you for your current probing service....sorry I’ll see myself out

@chunkydurango7841

4 жыл бұрын

OK, Boom

@paulmichaelfreedman8334

3 жыл бұрын

Explosions go BOOM. Implosions go MOOB

@Blackcloud288

3 жыл бұрын

Graduated Boom qual yesterday, NKAWTG!

You can kind of tell it's a force multiplier when you add up the number of air refueling airplanes the military has.

@jiveturkey9993

4 жыл бұрын

@Yuck Foutube I don't know how many exactly but I know you can flyover with Google Earth any military Airport and you can see a whole bunch of them.

@coreytaylor447

4 жыл бұрын

@Yuck Foutube at least 3

@BobSmith-zj6lk

4 жыл бұрын

@Yuck Foutube The US Air Force has approximately 450 tankers, the Marines have around 80 and the Navy uses the buddy-buddy system where most aircraft can refuel each other.

@mississippirebel1409

4 жыл бұрын

Yuck Foutube - The US has world's largest air force by a HUGE margin and obviously has the most tankers, so here is a list of the US active tanker fleet. KC-135 - 397 KC-10 Extender - 58 KC-46 Pegasus - 12 (52 on order) KC-130 - 60 That's a total of 527 tankers the US Air Force operates. The US Navy also operates 5 KC-130T and uses the buddy to buddy system with F-18 Super Hornets. If you wanted to compare the UK tanker fleet to the US tanker fleet, the UK has a total of 9 KC-30A Voyagers.

@dragonstormdipro1013

4 жыл бұрын

@@mississippirebel1409 9 Voyegers are no joke. Boeing makes the best tankers. We Indians will purchase 2 KC-46s within 2022. Right now we have 6 IL-78s, which are good, but getting spares for them is a nightmare.

Didn't know the B-2 story, never heard about their use but damn that first crew had good endurance!

@AnonymousFreakYT

4 жыл бұрын

The most ridiculous endurance story is the US bombing of Libya in the '80s. No mainland European country would let the US fly over their country, but the UK was where the attack was launched from. The SR-71 spy planes were used to scout and verify the mission. They flew 3 spy flights during the attack. One flew before the bombing, one immediately after, one a bit later (after the smoke had cleared) to confirm. There were two crews - one flew the first and last, a different crew flew the middle mission. The "pre-bombing" crew took off *AFTER* the bombers took off. They flew around the tip of Spain, up the Med, scouted the target, flew back, landed, had their film taken out and quickly analyzed so details could be relayed to the (still en-route) bombers. They then rested while their plane was refueled and prepared for their "after the bombing" flight. Then they took off, flew the "verify we hit the targets" pass, again, around the tip of Spain and up the Med, then back out the same way. They passed the bombers on their way back. So the SR-71 crew flew two complete missions, with a rest in between, in less time than the bombers flew their single bombing run.

@prophetsspaceengineering2913

4 жыл бұрын

The US is very hesitant to land a B2 outside their country. Any landing abroad could mean that somebody briefly detects it, which could give away clues on how to identify it during an actual attack. The B2 is pretty much the single best option to take out airfields and anti-air assets right before a major operation. They flew into some of the most well-defended airspaces in the world to take out some of the most effective defenses there are. It's hard to overestimate their value and the importance of secrecy in that case.

@skizzik121

4 жыл бұрын

I see the B2s damn near daily, they are also in the air national guard here in Missouri. Fun fact, Missouri ANG is nuclear capable and would likely be the force tasked to deploy domestic nuclear strike if ever called for

@jebise1126

4 жыл бұрын

i do wonder what drugs did crew take in those flights to stay awake... do they have toilet or just some no-poop drugs?

@mickeyg7219

4 жыл бұрын

@@prophetsspaceengineering2913 I think it has more to do with the lack of climate-controlled hangars in allied nations. Unlike newer stealth aircraft like the F-35, the B-2's radar-absorbent material is more superficial and not as durable, the RAM have to be reapplied more often. The B-2 wasn't designed for a SEAD mission, but rather "open up" a gap in the air defense with its stealth, so that it can destroy the target protected by the anti-air defense. Electronic warfare aircraft is the backbone of the SEAD operation.

It's a special kind of feeling taking off over the ocean knowing you don't have enough gas to cross it. The water is not where I want to end up, so it all hangs on a 20 year old enlisted boomer staring 25 ft away from a 26 year old officer pilot, and doing a perfect job.

@Braskus

4 жыл бұрын

Oooh shit.. here we go again..

@Aeronaut1975

4 жыл бұрын

Roger that...

@SVSky

4 жыл бұрын

Yep! Your ass belongs to an A1C ;-) But it gets done and has for a long time. Teamwork!

@HiekerMJ

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, yet: "Excellence in all we do"

@adrianspeeder

4 жыл бұрын

@@HiekerMJ Yee Yee!

Tanking has saved my arse many times!! :) (DCS Harrier, Hornet and Tomcat pilot)

I once was on a 13 hour flight in a MC-130P from the UK to Africa. Ditto for the return trip. We were packed with people and equipment (got a waiver to take off at 163000 pounds, normal max takeoff was 155000). Hit tankers twice both ways. We also had to rely on tankers for gas during the mission, because the gas at some of the airfields was contaminated and command didn't want to risk clogging the fuel filters on the engines of our planes and helicopters.

That shirt refueled my mind...

Excellent video. As a former Boom Operator on the KC-135 out of Grand Forks AFB (912th ARS) I really enjoyed and appreciated this video. The story about the F-111 over Vietnam is one we're told early on in flight training. And despite all of the program issues with the KC-46 most fliers are still excited about it. The 135 fleet has been faithful but was extremely old even before I flew on them 13 years ago.

@dinofultz5665

3 жыл бұрын

912th in the house!

44 hours in the cockpit, granted there have been longer flights that tested stamina but at least those planes had racks for that. Not discounting the Spirit of Saint Louis. Still, the B2 has a toilet? That has got to be the weirdest peace of info for that particular bomber I've ever heard.

@UberAlphaSirus

4 жыл бұрын

With the right altitude, a good pilot and your arse hanging out the bomb bay doors you could wipe your arse on the back of a 200 mph seagul. Just make sure the angles right otherwise your gonna squawk when you walk. Or the golfing term birdie.

@SeltsamerAttraktor

4 жыл бұрын

@@UberAlphaSirus made my day

@Y.M...

4 жыл бұрын

The only other plane that I know of that has a galley and toilet for the crew is the Su-34, but this leads me to believe that probably any aircraft expected to perform lengthy missions has those on board as well.

@ChilapaOfTheAmazons

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, modern strategic bombers like the B2 have simple toilets and a space for the crew to sleep (not necessarily comfortable).

@RCAvhstape

4 жыл бұрын

If you go to the Fighter Pilot Podcast channel and watch the episode on the B2 they mention it. The guy also says the rule for that little toilet is "Doing an inflight Number 2 is not cool", although 44 hours would be damn tough to avoid it. I imagine the crew might take laxatives the day before the mission and go liquid diet only lol.

When i see a notification for Curious Droid I get so happy. By far one of my favorite channels! Keep up the amazing content!

@Leela_X

4 жыл бұрын

Patreon! ... ?

@st0rmforce

4 жыл бұрын

The funny thing is the channel originally started as a source of fairly mediocre top 10 list type things. Then he quite suddenly transitioned into making some of the best reasearched, interesting, well made short-format documentary videos on the internet.

@marshallee51

4 жыл бұрын

I will have to look into patreon because if it means ensuring the longevity of this channel Im all for it

@TheGreatSteve

4 жыл бұрын

@@st0rmforce Maybe that was a carefully considered plan to build the channels viewership before unleashing the really good stuff?

@That_Awesome_Guy1

4 жыл бұрын

@@marshallee51 Never actually seen someone with the same profile picture as me. Honestly I dont even remember where I got it.

Erratum: 6:35 Common misconception since the family resemblance is obvious, but the (K)C-135 and the 707 are each separate derivatives of the Boeing 367-80 proof of concept prototype, with the C-135 being the first to enter service. The C-135 is not a 707 in military drag as its fuselage is narrower and shorter than the 707's. The VC-137 is the military VIP transport version of the 707 that served as Air Force One. The E-3 Sentry is based on the 707 as well. And finally, the C-18 is the transport version of the big 707-320B Intercontinental. Interesting side note: the 367-80 is somewhat inspired by the KC-97, the civilian version of which is known as the 367. Boeing originally intended to use the same diameter as the 367's upper fuselage to decrease tooling costs.

I'd answer the trivia question but I'm afraid I'd have to go to SxSW.

@Seatux

4 жыл бұрын

I don't even live in the UK, can't even win if I wanted to.

@Marinealver

4 жыл бұрын

I'm likely disqualified

If there is a Grammy or Oscar for KZread videos, than Paul with Curious Droids is my absolute favorite candidate.

I love the KC-10. Thank you for the new facts I just learned about air to air refueling.

Mark Felton recently uploaded a video detailing the events on operation: Black Buck. It's a nice video to watch if anyone's interested

@underwaterdick

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, will check it out. His videos are very good. The Black Buck missions were pointless in terms of a bombing mission, as much more damage was done by the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Sea Harrier Force. But, in terms of political and propoganda purposes, they were VERY effective.

@michaelroberts889

4 жыл бұрын

Auxigamerz Mark has a great channel doesn't he? Yes l saw the Black Buck video and enjoyed it. I just discovered this channel here and also enjoy it. Check out his F-14 Tomcat video.

@Auxigamarz

4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelroberts889 He had some very interesting videos indeed. For example one of only two instances that the germans helped the allies in WW2 was close to my home town in Austria. I would have never known it if it wasn't for him. kzread.info/dash/bejne/amSO27Ken6e7oc4.html it's this video if you're interested.

@michaelroberts889

4 жыл бұрын

Auxigamerz the Castle Itter? I saw that on but l must check out the other. I really enjoy both Mark's and your videos. I'm a bit of a history/aviation/aerospace geek. Though l do find some of your shirts questioable (lol!) I watch and give a like to all of your videos 👍

@HiekerMJ

4 жыл бұрын

@@underwaterdick Similar to the Doolittle raid then, it makes the point very graphically: We can do the things _you_ thought were impossible - so what else can we do? Just let your imagination roam free.....Sleepin' well tonight are you?

I was just hoping that CD would drop another banger! Great video as always. Keep up the work Paul ♥️

Always such outstanding content. Thank you Paul for your dedication to excellence in script writing, editing and narration. I always look forward to these videos and often find myself back in a binge watching session following your new videos!

Kc-135 is not based on the 707. They are both based on the 367-80 prototype.

@stellert69

4 жыл бұрын

To add to this, all three aircraft have completely different fuselages. The 367-80 was the smallest, the kc-135’s which came next have a fuselage about a foot wider in diameter, and the 707 larger still with about 2 feet wider than the 367-80.

@RCAvhstape

4 жыл бұрын

Where does the 720 fit into this? They are all part of the "707 family", but not sure which came in which order.

@9HighFlyer9

4 жыл бұрын

@@RCAvhstape from the Boeing company history "The 707 was designated the 720 when it was modified for short- to medium-range routes and for use on shorter runways. Engineers reduced the fuselage length by 9 feet (2.7 meters), changed the leading edge flaps and later installed turbofan engines. Boeing built 154 720s between 1959 and 1967. Its short- to medium-range role was later filled by 727s and 737s."

@adamsauer6516

4 жыл бұрын

707 and kc135s have different wings too.. kc135 wings are not as wide.

@RCAvhstape

4 жыл бұрын

@@9HighFlyer9 Cool, thanks.

Thanks Paul. Great film. I learnt a lot, as usual.

This is quite easily one of my favorite Channels! Cheers ⭐️

This has to one of the best you've made. So interesting. Your videos should be shown in schools. They are so well made and its important that these technologies are remembered.

Top quality content as always! Thanks Paul!

there have been several videos on this topic, but you have done an exceptionally good job. Cheers and good luck.

I have to admit I really enjoy your videos, I love your presentation and your research. Thank you so much!

thanks for yet again, another amazing video Paul...

I appreciate you having your commercial at the back of the video. I have a commercial free subscription to KZread already. So it helps out that I don’t see ads. Still as it is, about every 3rd video of yours I will watch to the end out of the respect that you have for us.

The KC-46 Pegasus got developed from the 767-200ER through the KC-767. Love the vids, always something different from the other channels I subscribe to so thanks for all your hard work!! :)

WOW, Had no idea on most of this. So great old pic's of planes refueling. Thanks.

Your content is first rate Droid. I've been an aviation enthusiast for 40 years and you can still teach me something.

Another killer video. Keep them coming, thank you!

Thank you for making another video

Again a great video! Thank you Paul for making my evenings better! 👍👍👍

Another great video. Thanks, Paul.

Yet another awesome video! Very interesting, informative and expertly presented! Thanks 🇦🇺

Once again a great video, always love the topics and content. Also happy to see the F-4 Phantom mentioned.

Finally - a new video from Curious Droid, three weeks is too long, considering Patreoning if that means a new video every week. One can hope. Keep up the excellent work Paul

As always topnotch. Please keep on the good work. Much appreciated...

Always a treat when a new CD short doc is uploaded.

Always a pleasure

Always had a great deal of respect for the tankers, remember some time ago writing some fiction for airline sim game where I flew a bunch of Vickers VC10s (Still the best looking plane ever imho) and had one suffer some nast damage on it's way from Canada to Hawaii. Loosing fuel quickly before they shot of the tank that was leaking it lacked the range to make it back to any base, but seeing story wise these had been ex RAF tankers we didn't bother to remove the receiving end of the refueling operations. So we used that, send a call to the USAF and got her refueled and return safely back to dry land.

Always a good upload. Pleasure to watch.

Excellent video. Very impressive. I learned things I didn't know and enjoyed every second. Thank you!

Another great video...and another awesome shirt there Phil....

Great video. I already knew of air to air refueling but lots of new knowledge on this video

the EQ seems super heavy on the treble side of things this time. awesome work as always. thank you paul and everyone involved =)

Again, a great video. Good work.

Your content is so good.

That's one of your best!!

Thank you!

I have found CD about year ago, since then it's one of my favorites channels... It has good old classic BBC style of presenting the content. Always very well researched, and most important there is something in Curious Droid author voice that gets attention and doesn't make listener tired - what is usual problem of many even popular YTbers - they do not have this professional vibe, and make me irritated after while. In a times when TV and popular YT channels are painfully dumb it is something very refreshing. Thanks for Curious Droid author - keep doing good job! (Although I live outside UK, in EU)

Every video you make is incredible thank you!

@spencerthompson1049

4 жыл бұрын

TheLastScampi wow that’s amazing thanks for letting me know!

Excellent choice for a topic, thank-you

Amazing. Another great video.

I'm always looking out for new CD videos 👍. This was surprisingly interesting! A refueling plane towing a damaged plane... 🤯

How the BBC or some other big tv company hasn’t snapped you up yet is beyond me. I feel like I’m watching the David Attenborough of the skies. Amazing content mate 👍

Thank you! Really fascinating!

As a recipient of a PhD in military history, I can confidently state this channel is clearly one of the best on KZread today.

@imarcus1973

3 жыл бұрын

If you haven't already, check out Mark Felton. He's a British military historian posting great content here.

@lee4171

3 жыл бұрын

@@imarcus1973 Thanks, will check him out.

Great video as always, cheers

@curiousdroid The KC-135 was developed from the Dash-80, not the 707. The 707 was also developed from the Dash-80

Love your content man!

Love this channel.

Great video, Curious Droid!

As usual, the content is dope.

My o my what a ridiculously high quality video! 🤯

Splendid! Thanks.

Excellent content, as usual.

Great video as always👍

Varys? Just kidding. I've been subscribed to you for a long time but haven't appreciated much of your videos. Your content is very informative and your delivery is superb. Kudos to you :)

Another terrific video from CD.

Interesting episode, I was not aware of majority of the information, thanks.

Thanks for refueling our brains with another excellent video. I'm happy to be a Patreon. I was lucky enough get a promotional ride in the back seat of an F-15 a few years ago, (and endure some mild punishment by the pilot because I was a wise-ass to him ;-). I loved every second of it. However, I'd have to wear a diaper for a refueling maneuver.

Very nice video - thank you!

Boeing 767. I had the opportunity to fly in a KC10 tanker while on deployment. The boomer gave me a headset a showed me where to sit. The easy, casual conversation between the pilots and the boomer was a smooth cover for the tension felt by both. True professionals are really fun to watch.

excellent content mate!

As a kid growing up in 1980s I learnt the air-refuelling first time from the Tanguy & Laverdure comic books. Who would've thought the air-refuelling had existed commercially since the 1940s. This channel has been the most educational and entertaining at the same time.

Thanks for showing 👍😀

The B2 mission after 9/11 is the definition of air superiority, "I'm gonna kick your ass even if I have to fly 44 hours non-stop, then I'll take a 45 minute break, and then fly for another 6 hours and do it 5 more time. I'm talking back to back, to back, to back, to back!" Not saying it's right, but I'm also not saying that it isn't 100% a savage flex.

It is funny. I have fell into on a Falklands documentary KZread hole recently and then I check out Curious Droid and he mentions Black Buck.

I have watched people in simulators do this and the only thing I can say is mad props to the pilots who rotated doing this for nearly 2 days in one go, tankers and bombers. Everything about it takes herculean patience.

Fantastic report.

Another 👍5/5 star video from CD🚀. Outstanding how well written and organized your information is presented. Thank you 😙😗

I really enjoy videos, keep up the great work. Have you thought about a video on the Avro Arrow?

really nice video. very well done.

Great video. I stopped using fasthosts a couple of years ago when they upped their prices 75%.

Great video ! Thx! 👍🏼 been watching ur channel yrs now ! Miss ur madcap commercials! Lol

Great video, very informative, excellent content,

another amazing vid

The small winglets on the boom are called ruddervaters, because they are both elevators and rudders for the boom, they move it left/right and up/down

When talking about accidents, I was hoping there would be the scene from the film Air Force One

@paulhopkins8148

4 жыл бұрын

Why? CD is about facts, not fiction.

@samtaylor7635

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Hopkins. Wait. So Harrison Ford was not the 43rd president of the US? Next you’ll be telling me Nemo was never found CD is an awesome source for my kind of interests. My favourite subscription

So this is what David Gilmour does with his time away from Pink Floyd.. Fantastic channel btw!! Keep on rockin 🤘🏽

Great story telling. watched twice.

Fantastic video