IL2 Cliffs of Dover - "The Beginning of the End"

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  • @Grungydan
    @Grungydan3 жыл бұрын

    Damn. Almost seven years on and this is gripping stuff. So well edited and scored. Awesome work, all.

  • @rickgauger2895
    @rickgauger28957 жыл бұрын

    I would like to congratulate everyone who participated in the making of this wonderful video. Churchill's voice gave me goosebumps.

  • @madyoda

    @madyoda

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same as that

  • @theworldischanging968

    @theworldischanging968

    3 жыл бұрын

    yeah that fat warmonger

  • @russellmarmon2847

    @russellmarmon2847

    2 жыл бұрын

    Malleted the evil Nazi in the end !

  • @Kentish9494
    @Kentish94947 ай бұрын

    Ive just stumbled over this upload from 9 yrs ago. The enjoyment i got from watching it was immense. Epic job

  • @Venom_6_RP
    @Venom_6_RP8 жыл бұрын

    Brillant short Movie, 10 of 10 rating for this Masterpiece.

  • @markhonerbaum5789

    @markhonerbaum5789

    3 жыл бұрын

    Never have so many owed so much to so few!(Winston Churchill)

  • @bassmentality
    @bassmentality6 жыл бұрын

    AS a child of the war. My father died on D Day. He was American! As a child I played on bomb sites in London and once a year watched the Remembrance day Fly past as our home was on the flight path from Buckingham Palace to Windsor Castle. Spits, Hurri's Lanc, all of them. My wifes 1st husband was a Navigator in Lancasters. He was in the RAF 1938 till 1945. My life is surrounded with memories and this made me weep for those we lost, I lost! But thank you. Lest we/some forget!

  • @AntiAddick

    @AntiAddick

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nice story, thank you. Have you seen our Lest We Forget video? Check out the channel

  • @ericscottstevens
    @ericscottstevens8 жыл бұрын

    My Grandfather Paul Wicht survived August 18th 1940 with what he referred to as the "Ravens Day" He was with 3./StG 77 and was able to witness from his Ju87 rear gunners seat the numerous Hurricanes and Spits overshooting at his aircraft and recording hit after hit to the tail and wings before turning left or right for another return run at their aircraft. Paul held no grudge about the late fighter cover (JG27) at 14.30 or absense of it thereof as the mission had to go on after much waiting, after bombs were dropped it was an absolute mode of everyone scatter and fly for the French coast for themselves and hope for the best. His pilot had the skills flying only feet above the English Channel using last minute maneuvers to fly onwards. My Grandfathers Stuka was listed as on of the two aircraft "damaged" for 3./StG 77.

  • @AntiAddick

    @AntiAddick

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Eric Stevens Great story Eric, thank you for sharing it.

  • @lixochui

    @lixochui

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Eric Stevens Thank you for sharing this!

  • @jdh91741

    @jdh91741

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Eric Stevens Do you have any photos from your grandfather? It would be fascinating to see.

  • @ericscottstevens

    @ericscottstevens

    8 жыл бұрын

    Yes I do but I cannot post them to this response (no upload). He survived Poland, Eben Emael, Sedan, Dunkirk, St. Quentin, Calais Marne, Seine, Loire, BofB, Belgrade, Sevastopol, Stalingrad, and made it home.

  • @lixochui

    @lixochui

    8 жыл бұрын

    I don't know why we don't see the stories of people like your grandfather told on documentaries... i guess the wiener tells the story... but is not fair.

  • @pickle4474
    @pickle44746 жыл бұрын

    Went on the ACG server last night. what an experience, took of from cambridge and was facing 2 109's on my own. got one smoking. Manage to hold them for a while before another spit came along and dispatched them both. Then back to cambridge for a well earned cup of tea ; )

  • @andrewbranch4918
    @andrewbranch49182 жыл бұрын

    5th time I've watched it. Stunning. Great tribute to our boys efforts and sacrifices in a"just"and necessary war. Shame we don't have the same " leadership" in our day and age. Great work lads!👍😁

  • @bkeels002
    @bkeels0029 жыл бұрын

    Man. The stakes as a British pilot in these battles could not have been higher. Can't imagine what it must have felt like looking at the British countryside as you're about to meet a swarm of superior German 109s over the channel in your hurricane and trying to stop the rain of death from falling on it. And that's your life every day for months, if you even live that long.

  • @22midgley

    @22midgley

    9 жыл бұрын

    Throat Yogurt Yep,we sometimes forget the odds from the perspective of the Brits at that time.The bloody Hunnish types enslaved Poland, had run over most of western Europe and seemed unstoppable.But the,we've no option breeds---this is where the fight back starts---History is full of such times.

  • @AirCombatGroup

    @AirCombatGroup

    9 жыл бұрын

    Throat Yogurt I agree, apart from the 109 superior part

  • @sharangcool

    @sharangcool

    9 жыл бұрын

    ***** .come now, I'm no expert on the tech used in those planes, but i'm pretty sure the 109s were better than the hurricanes flown, there was this book i read, an autobiography of a famous author roald dahl mentioning his experience in WW2, his partner in greece mentioned how their hurricanes were outclassed by the 109s and that their mission was almost suicide

  • @lehtokurppa7824

    @lehtokurppa7824

    9 жыл бұрын

    Throat Yogurt Just think about Finnish pilots, they looked at the forest flying their B329 buffalos and Gladiators and looked at 30 approaching FAR superior Yak's, La's and there were only 6 Finnish. Seems impossible but usually Finnish were the guys who won those fights. Never fuck with the Finns :)

  • @LordMungo63

    @LordMungo63

    9 жыл бұрын

    Corypheus Battle of Britain was early in the war, the Hurris were a good match for the early 109s, and the 109s had only minutes over target, so were considerably handicapped..The med conflict was 2 years later, by then the hurris were no match for the 109 gs by then....The Hurricane was a superb fighter, shot down more aircraft than the Spit in the Battle of Britain!

  • @KitPepper
    @KitPepper4 жыл бұрын

    I just watched this film for about the tenth time, and it still makes me choke with emotion. It was the first inspiration for me to get involved in flight sims and why I joined the ACG. I would rate this as one of the best air combat videos of all time. 'Bonkin', you made a masterpiece here. You can't watch this without wanting to be a part of it. Well done, and long live the ACG!

  • @billyredtail

    @billyredtail

    2 жыл бұрын

    I must say I'm much the same. I've watched it many times over and have been flying with ACG for over a year because of it. Its fantastic promotional material

  • @chrismatthews707
    @chrismatthews7078 жыл бұрын

    Forgot how much fun making this vid was plus doing the RAF 'skins' and seeing them in this gives me a sense of pride. Top job Bonkin (and all who flew)

  • @GizziMoD

    @GizziMoD

    8 жыл бұрын

    Well you should be proud... think this video has reached legendary status now.. incredible piece of work.... skins were a right mess though :D :D... j/k awsome job to all involved

  • @madyoda

    @madyoda

    3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing....... simply amazing!!

  • @deonax
    @deonax7 жыл бұрын

    that scene of the hurris taking off through the bombardment t around 20:45 was flippin awesome!

  • @martincawthraymc
    @martincawthraymc9 жыл бұрын

    If there is an Oscar category that this masterpiece will fit in it should be submitted. A superb tribute to all aircrew (many of who were very young men) under all flags. Brilliantly conceived and executed. Many many thanks to all involved.

  • @merlin8166
    @merlin816610 жыл бұрын

    All future productions from anyone will be measured by this Bonkin, great to see the finished article. That 20 seconds seem to take an age, I was on the edge there saying "come on 64", actually shouting at the screen :)

  • @oogie149
    @oogie149 Жыл бұрын

    Everytime I miss flyin with you guys I check this video out, I wasn't there for the production but I purchased my first flight stick after watching this years ago and it's what got me into flight sims. Hope y'all are doing well, Kaufman.

  • @mcpunch
    @mcpunch Жыл бұрын

    Eight years later and I still come back to watch this brilliant tribute.

  • @billyredtail

    @billyredtail

    10 ай бұрын

    You should join us. We fly every sunday

  • @japeking1
    @japeking18 жыл бұрын

    It was that final speech of Churchill's that convinced my dad to volunteer for the RAF. He was real lucky and had a "good" war medevacing wounded out of the Arakan jungle.

  • @Apeoftheyear
    @Apeoftheyear10 жыл бұрын

    So well done! Incredible work!

  • @yiyue4929

    @yiyue4929

    7 жыл бұрын

    Apeoftheyea

  • @varsyti3021

    @varsyti3021

    6 жыл бұрын

    HAHAHAHAHAAHA EPIC PERFIL PHOTO XDDDD

  • @bikramreadalanpradhan8412

    @bikramreadalanpradhan8412

    6 жыл бұрын

    Apeoftheyear

  • @Hal_T
    @Hal_T6 жыл бұрын

    My God (who I don't believe in), this video is extraordinary! It is as good as a documentary. There should be an Academy Award category for films like this ... And you should win it. I thoroughly enjoyed it from first second to last! Thank you!! 🇬🇧🇩🇪 🇺🇸

  • @AntiAddick

    @AntiAddick

    6 жыл бұрын

    Best feedback eva

  • @pantau7337
    @pantau73379 жыл бұрын

    Best IL2 video ever!! wow 5:40 someone had a few beers for courage :D

  • @jonathanstein1783
    @jonathanstein17832 жыл бұрын

    An absolutely wonderful short. Well done to all involved in the production, and Churchill's voice gave it that extra touch that really made the film stand out IMHO.

  • @genealogyMAD
    @genealogyMAD9 жыл бұрын

    A masterful achievement--- tears, chills n' thrills brilliantly executed

  • @davidneirasilva2857
    @davidneirasilva28574 жыл бұрын

    20:38 A piece of art that everybody should see

  • @cqbhoun
    @cqbhoun10 жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely amazing Bonkin! So many great shots, the sections in the clouds towards the ending gave me chills! Really wish I'd been around when you filmed this.

  • @BudFieldsPPTS
    @BudFieldsPPTS9 жыл бұрын

    :) "A 'Bonkin' Production"! That's setting a really high standard, on both counts. Thanks for the work.

  • @CaptainMurder62
    @CaptainMurder627 жыл бұрын

    WOW!!! Fucking AWESOME....sorry for the swearing, but, bloody hell, truly amazing. You MUST get a commission to remake the 1968 Battle of Britain film. Please please please. Super well done.

  • @OdeeOz
    @OdeeOz6 жыл бұрын

    That is one HELL YEAH opening flyby! Excellent choice in composer for the bg music too. KUDOS!

  • @richpaul8132
    @richpaul813210 жыл бұрын

    I just don't have anything in my vocabulary to say precisely how good this video was in it's entirety! The content, the editing the story etc. OUTSTANDING!

  • @RonWylie-gk5lc
    @RonWylie-gk5lc7 жыл бұрын

    Simply stunning!, you all did a great job with the games and the extras you worked so hard to give us. This is one of the best Battle of Britain movies ever

  • @no.610_johnny8
    @no.610_johnny88 жыл бұрын

    Well done ACG!! Nearly 2 years since this was relased. I never thought we would get near 400,000 views!

  • @lonniebailey4989

    @lonniebailey4989

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am from 5 years in the future. We now have 1.4M views on this epic Battle of Britain movie based on the Il-2 Cliffs of Dover map.

  • @Hmshood1809
    @Hmshood18097 жыл бұрын

    that opening speech, with that music and those visuals gives me chills every time (even if it was Chamberlain)

  • @Hmshood1809

    @Hmshood1809

    7 жыл бұрын

    Dude, I'm referencing the very first speech in this video where Neville Chamberlain announces the outbreak of war with Germany, the part of the video set to little ben. Don't go and lecture people to flaunt your own knowledge, especially not when you are confused about what I was talking about, and why even do that here? I commented that I enjoy something about the video and you attack it, what warrants that? It is a matter of opinion as to how Chamberlain behaved, however keep in mind that in when he became Prime Minister, Germany was an emerging power, not an established one. He sacrificed Czechoslovakian and Austrian sovreignty for a peace that would ultimately not last, and in doing so gave Germany more time to establish itself. I do not claim my side of the argument to be any more valid than yours, but please do not confuse fact and opinion.

  • @Hmshood1809

    @Hmshood1809

    7 жыл бұрын

    Tom Sanders I'll admit that that was a biased way of putting it, but Chamberlain does not have a very shiny reputation in the historical community, especially compared to Churchill and that was a jab at that. Apologies

  • @Hmshood1809

    @Hmshood1809

    7 жыл бұрын

    Tom Sanders Firstly, I'm ethnically English/Dutch. My Grandmother had German soldiers billeted to her house and I lost 3 other family members due to the conflict. Even though it doesn't effect me, don't use the ignorant American stereotype, please... Secondly, thanks for your opinion, thanks for declaring it to not be a competition, but lay off the patronizing attitude. We're all here enjoying a damn good video, and starting a ruckus over a little comment like that was just triggerhappy. Hopefully that way, a part of the web can stay sincere and appreciative, with all the division everywhere else. Cheers.

  • @MassimilianoChiani
    @MassimilianoChiani10 жыл бұрын

    I can't stop watching. Bonkin you're a genius Sir Gladio

  • @GraemeBNash
    @GraemeBNash10 жыл бұрын

    Words can't really describe how fantastic this is. Awesome in the true sense of the word. Absolutely brilliant job by everyone involved.

  • @TheRaptorXX
    @TheRaptorXX6 жыл бұрын

    Great immersion, I just HAD to watch it all the way through!!

  • @allegra8073
    @allegra80739 жыл бұрын

    You know, I've watched this video several times over the past 6 months and each time, I am just amazed at the quality of it. Congratulations - while TF may have done wonders for the game overall (and I thank them from the bottom of my heart) - this video will undoubtedly get players in. Cheers

  • @SirKruk
    @SirKruk10 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely loved it! You just brought the word "epic" back to what it meant before the internets. Awesome directing, grand sound montage and fantastic score... One hell of a ride!

  • @Red-Magic
    @Red-Magic8 жыл бұрын

    "Every time I close that my canopy, I feel like I'm closing the lid on my own coffin." --Red Tails

  • @XXX80752

    @XXX80752

    4 жыл бұрын

    Actually, that's a line from the documentary series "World War II in Color" credited to an unknown German Pilot in a letter to his mother.

  • @pikewerfer
    @pikewerfer7 жыл бұрын

    This is so awesome, I watch it over and over again, especially because I know some of these pilots.... I get goosebumps every time..... I already purchased a joystick, and I will try it one day! I swear I will....

  • @AirCombatGroup

    @AirCombatGroup

    7 жыл бұрын

    We can help, we will train. Come by the forums and Teamspeak don't be shy ;)

  • @petebjerkelund5088
    @petebjerkelund50886 жыл бұрын

    I love watching this again from time to time. So well done. Cheers ACG. Thanks.

  • @Matyldafilm
    @Matyldafilm10 жыл бұрын

    Two words: "hats off". Mainly for spent time & excellent cameras sight. Sequence "Hawkinge" is mighty spectacular. Keep it up

  • @marcodiaz7022
    @marcodiaz70227 жыл бұрын

    It was really epic!!! the whole concept is so great and execution, I just start to simulate in your server but this video calls to keep flying and flighting in there.

  • @Pitti444
    @Pitti44410 жыл бұрын

    Absolute brilliant work Bonkin, you created a Masterpiece! :) When we (the members of ACG) started with the recordings for this movie such a long time ago, no one could ever have imagined in what a piece of art this will result. All the hours we spent on recording during countless Friday nights (with lots of alcohol and laughter included) now pay off when watching the result. Unbelievable what a genius with a vision in his mind can achieve together with a bunch of motivated and drunken guys. :D There couldn't be any better promotion for ACG, Cliffs Of Dover and it's community than this! I'm very proud to be one of the leaders of such a fantastic group of people. Things like this movie are what motivates me to keep ACG running, despite all the hard work and time I have to invest in it. Thank you Bonkin, and everyone else who was involved in the making of this movie! 6./JG26_Pitti

  • @driftwood9421
    @driftwood94217 жыл бұрын

    Wearing my Poppy with pride. Yesterday here in the UK was Remembrance Day and tomorrow Remembrance Sunday. Thank you to the people who created this who gave us in the present some semblance of the utmost bravery of all the forces involved and the terrifying horror of that fateful day. ACG that was an incredible effort, must put ARMA away and climb into IL-2.

  • @AntiAddick

    @AntiAddick

    7 жыл бұрын

    You must, it's a different experience from shooters, and actually you don't need to not pick up Arma ever again just for flying Cliffs :) Drop by our forums and we'll train you up.

  • @maydaygoingdown5602

    @maydaygoingdown5602

    7 жыл бұрын

    AntiAddick Hi mate, love this video and love the idea of you're server's. I've been an avid flight simmer since the early 90's, I am really liking the look of this game, where would it best be purchased from ie steam or some other or digital download from the developer themselves?. Then I could join you guys online.

  • @AntiAddick

    @AntiAddick

    7 жыл бұрын

    Just get it from Steam, costs about £10, then install the Team Fusion patches - instructions here www.aircombatgroup.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2970 Please come by our Teamspeak and forums, we'll help you into the skies :)

  • @maydaygoingdown5602

    @maydaygoingdown5602

    7 жыл бұрын

    AntiAddick Hey thanks a lot mate, sounds great. I'll look it up on Steam. When I install it I'll get try for those Team Fusion patches. I'll get back to you here once done if that's OK, to let you know. Cheers for the info mate.

  • @AirCombatGroup

    @AirCombatGroup

    7 жыл бұрын

    Better to post in the ACG forums mate, you'll get a faster response www.aircombatgroup.co.uk/forum/index.php

  • @motoalchemy
    @motoalchemy9 жыл бұрын

    Brought a tear to my eye...brilliant work...as close to being there as possible

  • @EagleNED
    @EagleNED10 жыл бұрын

    Great job! Brilliant view of ACG in action and a great homage to those who fought in the Battle of Britain. 5./JG26_Atreides

  • @aceshigh6499
    @aceshigh64999 жыл бұрын

    This video should be shown in a museum. Fantastic!

  • @KingEddo8

    @KingEddo8

    9 жыл бұрын

    It is

  • @Schallrausch

    @Schallrausch

    9 жыл бұрын

    ThunderGunZ yeah sure

  • @AirCombatGroup

    @AirCombatGroup

    9 жыл бұрын

    Schallrausch It has been shown to multiple RAF stations at end of year dinners last year via one of our contacts.

  • @paulbingham5914
    @paulbingham59143 жыл бұрын

    This is stunning! In 1940, RAF radio transmissions between fighter aircraft could be listened in to on civilian 'wireless' sets. People used to congregate on Box Hill - south of London - to watch and listen to the dogfights overhead. The 'chatter' within this film is the closest we'll ever come to hearing those transmissions. An absolutely brilliant effort by all involved.

  • @AirCombatGroup

    @AirCombatGroup

    3 жыл бұрын

    And even then, we're nowhere close but we hope that we honour those who flew and fought above the skies of Britain.

  • @paulbingham5914

    @paulbingham5914

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AirCombatGroup Agreed, but some of the comms featured must replicate the actual exchanges to a certain extent. Having listened to recordings made at the time (form people on the ground) I think it's authentic enough to act as a tribute in its own right.

  • @longusdong8356
    @longusdong83565 жыл бұрын

    What an absolute brilliant animation. My Dad , an Australian, flew Hurricanes during this battle. He then underwent multi engine training on Wellingtons and Stirling's. My Father would not talk to much about his war experiences. The same way I did not talk with him about my experiences in Vietnam.

  • @AirCombatGroup

    @AirCombatGroup

    5 жыл бұрын

    Longus Dong just to be clear, the footage was captured by us using in game footage from IL-2 Cliffs of Dover.

  • @N8PlaysGames
    @N8PlaysGames10 жыл бұрын

    This is very well done. Lots of the shots remind me of the BoB film, fantastic!

  • @elennai6374
    @elennai63747 жыл бұрын

    Amazing and deeply moving. Having worked on some similar but smaller projects I have some conception of the time and effort that must have been involved in this undertaking. Thank you to all of you. I find myself hoping that this kind of production might become for video games and youtube what graphic novels became for comics.

  • @ChuckOwl
    @ChuckOwl10 жыл бұрын

    Great video. The comms make it that much more immersive. Well-done!

  • @4vepvik781
    @4vepvik7816 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant Montage of the BoB!!..What I like best is the correct portrayal of the Hawker Hurricane Mk1 in it's finest hour as it was numerically the most important RAF Fighter at this point of the war!..The Supermarine Spitfire already a superior fighter partnering it's stablemate beautifully..Also excellent action with Airfield attack scenes!!..Pretty impressive graphics..Great job and portrayal of both sides of the conflict!!.

  • @rickgauger2895
    @rickgauger28957 жыл бұрын

    Viewers may ask what happens with the empty cartridge cases that warplanes drop in such large numbers. They are large in size, heavy, and have sharp edges. I was on an infantry operation in Vietnam once when a US fighter jet passed overhead to strafe the jungle-covered hillside in front of an Army unit near mine. We heard the deafening roar of the jet and the BRRAAP of its gun, then yells from the other unit. The cartridge cases had showered down on them. I think they were more or less protected by their helmets and packs, but one guy was hurt so bad he had to be medivacked. I didn't see this close up, but we were told about it. During WWII, I am told, shrapnel rained down from the flak and it was dangerous to stand outside to watch the action. Just another story from times gone by.

  • @kennethwhite9720
    @kennethwhite97208 жыл бұрын

    This is hands down the best Machinima Short film I have ever watched. Your group did an amazing job.

  • @partriarch
    @partriarch8 жыл бұрын

    Very nicely done. I applaud your mutual efforts and the results. This was a very polished production. I wish you further success.

  • @CheckMySix
    @CheckMySix9 жыл бұрын

    OMG Epic production Guys,I was completely immersed throughout. Beautiful Graphics and TeamSpeak really added to the realism. Amazing job by all,well done for sharing this masterpiece with us. You have done "The Few" and the Luftwaffe pilots Proud. Regards Keith :)

  • @saburusakai
    @saburusakai9 жыл бұрын

    Wow, this is very well done, like watching the movie BoB. I flew a few yrs ago in a squadron in regular IL2, but they are gone now. This looks like an incredible outfit you have. I know you got some amazing talent doing this video, as good as Harry Saltzman was directing the Battle of Britain movie which I made my poor grandmother sit thru two showings back in 69 when it came out. Makes me miss flying in a squadron. Salute to the RAF.

  • @22midgley

    @22midgley

    9 жыл бұрын

    Well then what's stopping you--ACG has the Squadrons---go on---you know you want to! ps my old boy thought I was maybe a bit young at the age of 7 for the ketchup goggles shot in the Battle of Britain film,but I created so much he relented ---err he shouldn't have worried,bloody goggles no problem.Apart from the superb aircraft,it was the young Miss York wearing all that webbing that was the real eye opener!

  • @aKa55

    @aKa55

    9 жыл бұрын

    hey saburo...its me aka from VF101 the grim reapers....do u remember me ? ;) we were flying together...

  • @DES0MX0

    @DES0MX0

    9 жыл бұрын

    aKa55 DES_MX here, we are not gone! Lets do some efforts to rejoin?

  • @saburusakai

    @saburusakai

    9 жыл бұрын

    aKa55 Yes, sorry its taken so long for me to see this. I do remember you. I'm on facebook, it's Carl Gould on facebook (not the correct spelling, but thats my site), and also NWGphoto on facebook, but I have a different name on that one. Sorry it was so long till I saw this. thanx for responding.

  • @KarayaYT
    @KarayaYT10 жыл бұрын

    Excellent, been looking forward to this since the trailer! An outstanding effort and movie

  • @iowalee9966
    @iowalee99667 жыл бұрын

    Wow ive got goosebumps, you folks sure made something special here! Bravo!!!!

  • @iangrimshaw1
    @iangrimshaw17 жыл бұрын

    My Dad found 'em (RADAR) my Uncle killed them (Fighter Bombers), Uncle Frank sank them (Royal Navy) and my favourite Uncle Alan cheered them along (too young!). "From this day to the ending of the world, But we in it shall be remembered- We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;" Thanks, Dad, Uncle Ron, Uncle Frank and Uncle Alan.

  • @Racaandrew
    @Racaandrew7 жыл бұрын

    It is great that Polish symbol has been included in this air combat. Thanks.

  • @Mercmad

    @Mercmad

    3 жыл бұрын

    At first the poles were not regarded as good pilots but aftrer being tasked with protection flightrs over targets it was realised that they were in fact True Air warriors . blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk/turning-points-in-the-battle-of-britain-the-report-of-raf-air-vice-marshal-keith-park/?unapproved=109095&moderation-hash=981563b92468693d2ffe93a2ee75f395#comment-109095

  • @paulsmith5752
    @paulsmith57528 жыл бұрын

    66 people are Hermann Goering.

  • @dfhj4556
    @dfhj45564 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stirring,especially with the Churchill clips.Bang-up job guys,thanks much..

  • @albiethecockerspaniel
    @albiethecockerspaniel7 жыл бұрын

    AH "Be patient we are coming" yes you came and against all odds you were beaten. We had radar but above all else we had the most incredible young men who were prepared to die defending our country with the most wonderfully designed planes. I am 52 and as a child I was always taught to remember this and all battles that resulted in our continuing freedom. I was taught to respect and remember the fallen and I shall till my dying day. Anyone that goes to the trouble of recreating and remembering that struggle has my respect. Thanks for the video it was wonderful...

  • @AntiAddick

    @AntiAddick

    7 жыл бұрын

    But more than that we had Ultra, and fatso Goering broadcast all of his orders and plans to his Luftwaffe across the airwaves using the Enigma devices, which had already been cracked at Bletchley Park. So Churchill and Dowding knew his strategy and dealt with it accordingly.

  • @flonp2396
    @flonp23968 жыл бұрын

    Whatching this on a smart-tv and it is beautiful!

  • @GhostRider247
    @GhostRider2477 жыл бұрын

    my God that was beautiful, could have watched a full length movie of this !!!!!

  • @AirCombatGroup

    @AirCombatGroup

    7 жыл бұрын

    You can play it mate. Gaming PC and joystick required.

  • @GhostRider247

    @GhostRider247

    7 жыл бұрын

    used to play il2 when it first came out , frigging awesome sim along with Jane's ww2 fighters, I'll see if I can get a joystick, miss my flight sims!!!

  • @stevethomas-cc5lz

    @stevethomas-cc5lz

    7 жыл бұрын

    you should try blazing angels. its better

  • @GhostRider247

    @GhostRider247

    7 жыл бұрын

    Tried blazing angel's , dont like it too arcade'y for me, cheers though :)

  • @Ecthaelyon
    @Ecthaelyon9 жыл бұрын

    THE ultimate in game movie made to date. Well done guys! A masterpiece, be proud, all of you who took part in this production!

  • @RookieAce
    @RookieAce6 жыл бұрын

    LOVED IT! Thank you for making guys! I'm going to share this with my squad. :)

  • @josephpotch7288
    @josephpotch72889 жыл бұрын

    All I can say is you brought tears to this old mans eyes. I have never seen anything that inspired me more. Thank You So very Much

  • @AirCombatGroup

    @AirCombatGroup

    9 жыл бұрын

    Sir, thank you for your kind comment. It has been an honour and a privilege to have been able to commemorate the courage and bravery of these men in some small way. All of us at ACG hope that we can keep their memory alive.

  • @soppdrake
    @soppdrake8 жыл бұрын

    What can I say? Totally blinking awesome. Well done, chaps!

  • @richardbeck8725
    @richardbeck87258 жыл бұрын

    FABULOUS! MAGNIFICENT! EPIC! Cannot throw enough compliments or kudo's to this amazing work by the SUPERLATIVE people involved! Well done!

  • @williamvasilakis9619
    @williamvasilakis96193 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video, well done. Hurricanes actually bore the brunt of the Battle of Britain, and woe the 109 who turned with it and found themselves in front of a good hurricane pilot.

  • @philstyle
    @philstyle10 жыл бұрын

    If this doesn't bring loads of new players to this game.. then.. nothing will ;) Great work chaps.

  • @philstyle

    @philstyle

    10 жыл бұрын

    My god... makes me realise how important the large bomber raids are for this game..... really sets the heart racing.

  • @AntiAddick

    @AntiAddick

    10 жыл бұрын

    phil style Oh yeah Phil, but Gruber was instrumental in removing AI from the main server for the game. Now everything is right on the deck, and more players are sucked into that. It creates a transient following which is why we don't see it grow. Thankfully in ACG we stick to history and actually experience the BOB as this sim intended it to be experienced, We had a crack at getting people into other servers but it seems a bit of a "Build it and they won't come" :(

  • @RyanGlebe
    @RyanGlebe7 жыл бұрын

    The first few lines gave me chills... Imagine hearing that back then "this country is now at war with germany"

  • @danielspringthorpe8708
    @danielspringthorpe87084 ай бұрын

    As a kid I always wanted this, and re discovered this gem the other day. Best game going I love it! Well done everyone who completed it. Stunning game!

  • @ChickenWings103
    @ChickenWings1033 жыл бұрын

    I live in Dover and once worked at the castle there where the command post would spot planes crossing the channel during the Battle of Britain, and also the tunnels where Operation Dynamo was planned. Extremely well made video, congrats!

  • @AirCombatGroup

    @AirCombatGroup

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for saying so!

  • @lewistaylor1965
    @lewistaylor196510 жыл бұрын

    So Good....Big thank you for this Brilliant piece of work..So Good...

  • @tuc9619
    @tuc96199 жыл бұрын

    Great realistic thoroughly enjoyed it. I was a evacuee during the war and watched some of the action, how brave those pilots were thanks to them we are still a free nation. We owe them a lot.

  • @honeydew5022

    @honeydew5022

    7 жыл бұрын

    Peter Tucker yes!

  • @BurnerTactical
    @BurnerTactical9 жыл бұрын

    Without a doubt.... the best WWII flight sim movie I have ever seen. The airfield bombing scene was absolutely epic. Thank you for making this ACG!!!!

  • @AirCombatGroup

    @AirCombatGroup

    9 жыл бұрын

    ***** Thank you. We are recruiting so if you are a wannabe WW2 pilot then come and speak to us.

  • @pavelnemec1669
    @pavelnemec16696 жыл бұрын

    Good job done. I've got goose bumps while watching that...well done...

  • @chrismatthews707
    @chrismatthews70710 жыл бұрын

    Top job mate, glad I could be a small part, if only the Hurricane skins (Kristorf). Stay safe gents

  • @cjmwhitehead462
    @cjmwhitehead4627 жыл бұрын

    That was absolutely stunning, thank you.

  • @MrMoorkey
    @MrMoorkey9 жыл бұрын

    Awesome footage guys! Just watched this with Sir William Walton's piece 'Scramble' playing...amazing!

  • @ShizukuSeiji
    @ShizukuSeiji8 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. Fantastic. Almost as good as some sequences from the 1969 film. Brilliant music too. well done to all involved in making this, a film to be proud of!

  • @TheDirkiepie
    @TheDirkiepie7 жыл бұрын

    the credits just gave me goosebumbs

  • @joesurfer9754
    @joesurfer97547 жыл бұрын

    That was the best air war simulator video I have ever seen in my entire life.

  • @AirCombatGroup

    @AirCombatGroup

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. It was a pleasure to bring to the community and show off the marvel that is IL2 Cliffs of Dover. Have you got it? You should!

  • @TacticalFragAddict
    @TacticalFragAddict3 жыл бұрын

    This truly is a epic piece of work, congrats on the result, giving me goosebumbs. This is a proper movie rating 10/10

  • @Felip.c
    @Felip.c10 жыл бұрын

    That's absurdly under viewed video. Jeez, the best production value/content video i've seen of CoD! Lots of respect.

  • @MikeRoberts1964
    @MikeRoberts19649 жыл бұрын

    Best war movie I've seen in a long time.....You did an amazing job.

  • @BreakinOurBacks
    @BreakinOurBacks8 жыл бұрын

    Very, very well done footage and tip top, Bertie's your uncle, enjoyable.

  • @SynthFreq
    @SynthFreq3 жыл бұрын

    That's the best IL2 video i've ever seen, epic. Awesome skins and cinematography. The Manston scramble was a classic, just like the movie.

  • @spaceinvader384
    @spaceinvader3846 жыл бұрын

    I've watched The Battle of Britain more than 20 times in cinema, DVD etc since the movie came on around 1970 but this compilation is the best. Keep up with the good work. Brilliant and awesome. Thanks to the Brits & co fighting spirits and the Americans' relentless help/sacrifice across the Atlantic.

  • @Stevievee
    @Stevievee8 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant.....Just brilliant. I used to fly with the RAF662 many moons ago but lost interest just when IL2 started up. I still fly a little from time to time and have thought about getting back into combat flight. It's getting a pc that can handle such graphics. My GTX 580 wouldn't be man enough I don't think. Again super vid. Thanks.

  • @AirCombatGroup

    @AirCombatGroup

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Steve Buckley Thanks. For info this video was made with an i5-2500K processor and a GTX570 so your PC is likely to be fine. If you fancy getting involved you know where to come :).

  • @AntiAddick

    @AntiAddick

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Steve Buckley Yeah that card will do it easy. I used to run on almost max with a GTX560Ti

  • @miekkenr
    @miekkenr Жыл бұрын

    Flew with No. 615 for 2 years. Will never forget a moment of it. I watch this video every so often and it never fails to give me chills.

  • @Bazwelle
    @Bazwelle3 жыл бұрын

    This is epic, I've watched it many times in the last year! Great work!

  • @Hordalending
    @Hordalending7 жыл бұрын

    Although a game, it really highlights the helplessness the bombers felt when attacked by small fighter planes. It is unbelievable Luftwaffe kept sending these useless bombers into combat knowing the losses always would be immensely.

  • @spanishball9449
    @spanishball94493 жыл бұрын

    This got recommended on 2020. Thanks KZread I guess...

  • @The_Cookie_Crumbles
    @The_Cookie_Crumbles4 жыл бұрын

    I love the "Battle of Britain" film audio clips scattered in there. It's really amazing

  • @Raqmedia
    @Raqmedia6 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely speechless. I don't know how you guys manage it, the progress over the last few years has been incredible. I'm also very glad Rise of Flight fans will get some love!!! ^^

  • @rjwintl
    @rjwintl8 жыл бұрын

    Winston Churchill's famous speech !!!

  • @leighbnp

    @leighbnp

    7 жыл бұрын

    2 of them.

  • @friedrichhowanietz1458

    @friedrichhowanietz1458

    7 жыл бұрын

    Robert Walters b

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