How many likes can this video get for this old honorable airman? One thing is for sure... he deserves more than the usuall thrash that makes it on trending!

@ArcherAC3

6 жыл бұрын

If one wants to lose faith in humanity he simply has to click on the trending page.

@retiredafce3373

6 жыл бұрын

WarLeaks - Daily Military Defense Videos & Combat Footage What base was this at? Hill?

@StrokerAce3983

6 жыл бұрын

Your description is wrong. Army Air Corps Staff Sgt. Leslie Edwards wasn't a pilot he was a aircraft mechanic. Edwards a Tuskegee Airmen and the last surviving member of the 477th. Bombardment Group.

@jeremyorr7469

6 жыл бұрын

God bless you thank you for your service

@artmathias9725

6 жыл бұрын

Lee, thanks for pointing this out. I was thinking this guy was a war hero and thanks to you, I now know differently. Seriously? No thank you for the man in the story, only a complaint about the descriptor. At least the rest of us can see and comment on the honor this man has from us.

He’s like “damn, if only we had this back in 44” 😂

@nhatle8995

3 жыл бұрын

That a whole country wipe in a few days😂

@yuurichito1439

3 жыл бұрын

@@nhatle8995 wanna know what would have happened if germany had not started the war till the 50s

@maryjoygelizon4268

3 жыл бұрын

A single modern fighter wouldve decimated the german airforce i dont even think the bullets from the german planes can get through the armour

@lollardismontop1026

3 жыл бұрын

@@yuurichito1439 we would of marched them cause Germans navy ducks

@danemon8423

3 жыл бұрын

@@maryjoygelizon4268 but the germans had it first ,and because of the speed it was hard to shoot an enemy

As a german I truly respect US WWII veterans - A man of honor is a man that doesnt want the war but still fights when hes needed.

@deepinthemangroves208

5 жыл бұрын

Like pretty much all the German soldiers in WW2 except for the Nazis . Also there is no honour in war.

@spydergs07

5 жыл бұрын

Joel Danao There is honor in war when someone attacks your country and you go after them. There is honor for the country standing up for themselves and their allies.

@deepinthemangroves208

5 жыл бұрын

No honour or winners in wars . Every side has casualties . There is no honour when you kill someone's son in the battlefield . The only honour there is comes from the person who can bring peace not wars.

@tommasthetankengine18

5 жыл бұрын

Joel Danao ironically you are being very dishonourable and disrespectful to whatever country you live in and its people! Taking someone’s life in the context of war is okay, they are trying to do the same as you. The honour is in war when you as a soldier, serves for their country, protecting and doing good. That is the most basic way to put it. Other ways of being honourable would be to respect the fact that honour does exist - i think you are the first i have heard make the statement “honour does not exist”, and its disgusting.

@deepinthemangroves208

5 жыл бұрын

@@tommasthetankengine18 obviously you don't know what honour means . What's the point of trying to achieve honour when everyone you know is dead ? WW1 the war to end all wars ended nothing . WW2 didn't stop more wars from happening too .

His eyes still fill of sparkels ... that spark of valor, that confidence, that courage only can a true Patriot has that... Respect from India

You can see the sense of pride for his country in his eyes!! Once a soldier (airman) always a soldier!!

This guy was once more badass than you or I will ever be

@YourWifesRealBoyfriend

5 жыл бұрын

Alien Bounce No... maybe just you.

@docpossum2460

5 жыл бұрын

That is, unless somebody starts a weird form of WWIII in the 2020s But chances are either there will be a small amount of action that will warrant no large effort, or society will burn in nuclear fire.

@Theresistance64

5 жыл бұрын

I stand in his shadow knowing I'll never reach his height. I went Marine Corps, and was a grunt. I'll never hold a candle to what this man went through both at home, and over Europe fighting Nazi's. He has my utmost unlimited unconditional RESPECT.

@FornoDan

5 жыл бұрын

@@Theresistance64 amen q

@lonniebarriner570

5 жыл бұрын

Amen to that.

"If you're going to have a problem with The United States, make sure it's not a military problem" - well said, sir.

@Themeir

6 жыл бұрын

Brian Unless you are canada

@illuminatedcrosshairs7865

6 жыл бұрын

I thought I was going lose it when he said that!🤣 Don’t mess with the War Machine.

@dickiewongtk

6 жыл бұрын

What if the united states have a problem with me?

@riot2136

6 жыл бұрын

Wong Tik Ki you’re existence would be over

@a5kobe313

6 жыл бұрын

don't need to. US owes China and rest of the world trillions, economically few of those countries can make US a 3rd world country

Rest in peace to SSgt Leslie Edwards (1925-2019) it should be imperative that our history is not lost. First hand accounts from incredible men and women like him are so important. If your elders served in in WWII or Vietnam please please please talk to them, learn about what they went through, learn about the sacrifices they had to make. I was a stupid kid when my grand passed and it still haunts me to this very day looking at his medals, no one ever bothered to document what he went through.

Respect and honours to SSgt Leslie Edwards and the Tuskegee Airmen. Some of the best pilots ever to grace the sky

@1800pouned

5 жыл бұрын

Reminds me look up Cpl. Lesslie Allan. Good read about an honorable man who carried twelve men through gunfire one by one.

@sherrysetliff2502

5 жыл бұрын

Go red tails. Some of the best.

@Robert-hr6sh

2 жыл бұрын

Blessings of all who Served!! Wings of Angles!

you can see the joy in his eye's when he is talking

I am a USAF veteran and I love this. Thanks brother for your service.

"Yes! We have made progress!", the way he says that is just so adorable. I'm glad he got this experience.

My German grandpa (1913 - 1996) was a fighter pilot in WW2 and wanted to fly a Spitfire all his life. My Irish Grandpa (1919 - 2006) was a fighter pilot, too, and wanted to fly a Messerschmitt 109 all his life. In 1985, we finally could make it happen xD !

@eyyze

5 жыл бұрын

Asshole.

@eyyze

5 жыл бұрын

Sooo, he is a nazi because he had a German grandfather? YOU'RE SO FUCKING INGNORANT, Luftwaffe wasn't even an SS branch which was made out of Nazis, it was a sub-branch of Wehrmacht that was made up of normals Germans that wanted to enlist in order to 'protect' their country. And i never said that earth is flat, i said i should put you in the same basket as people that say it. You're just plain stupid or you're like... 12 years old, right? (most likely). Just get the fuck out from here you defcon.

@eyyze

5 жыл бұрын

I never said all americans belive it, can your read? And if you're just going to ignore that he was protecting his country, then you are an ignorat fuckwit no matter what you say. Religion in US: Christianity (69%) Judaism (2%) Islam (1%) Buddhism (1%) Hinduism (1%) Other religions (1%) Unaffiliated (24%) Unanswered (3%) Wikipedia stats. How are most people atheist or agnostic then? You probably mean scientists but...

@AM-vo4pw

5 жыл бұрын

his grandfather was probably drafted into the luftwaffe autist, regardless of ideology, i would be proud to serve or fight for my nation. majority of luftwaffe wanted to defend their country and stick up for their people, just how americans do so. when you fight for your nation, you represent your people and their values. now fuck off, you need a lesson on respect.

@aussiekang8087

5 жыл бұрын

And you are a loser who spends his time commenting on the internet i assume?

Some people just don't know about these great heroes. Tuskegee airmen elevated themselves above racism, to do an immaculate job, requiring the greatest of skill and courage for an ungrateful Nation. Yet they were held in the highest of esteem by their brother airmen of all colors in the Bomber service. These guys never lost a single bomber that was under their protection. They were well loved, highly competent, greatly respected and even socially accepted during a time of total discrimination. These are REAL MEN of the highest caliber regardless of race or any other measure.

@larrypeters3675

6 жыл бұрын

Kevin Aylward we live in Trump times man. People are so full of racism its inane

@dameion75

6 жыл бұрын

Kevin Aylward Well said!

@SeekerKnight

6 жыл бұрын

The great racial divide that is present today is the direct result of Barrack Obama and the liberal machine. Trump is not at all racist.

@larrypeters3675

6 жыл бұрын

Kevin Aylward you're fuckin stupid of you think he's not.

@larrypeters3675

6 жыл бұрын

Kevin Aylward idiot

Respect to you sir . The Tuskagee airmen served their nation and their countrymen with Honour Courage ....and sacrifice .

@Orca19904

6 жыл бұрын

Hooah!!

The state-of-the-art may have changed, but the state-of-the-heart has not.

@NJTDover

3 жыл бұрын

Once a badass, always a badass. Thank you for your service to the nation, sir!

@ajnaquin7721

Жыл бұрын

Amen

one of the most real things ive ever seen in my life, thank you, I will never forget this mans smile when they took off over him.

The greatest generation is fading away from us. Thank God for them. We will always honor them and remember.

@carlosandleon

6 жыл бұрын

SteamControlValve get off your ass and make your generation greater

@SteamControlValve

6 жыл бұрын

Carlos Leon . Aye aye captain. BTW. I'm 50 yom. We doing ok for spoiled 70$ kids

@TheSheepDogPatriot1776

6 жыл бұрын

You mean the greatest generation that Led to the downfall of our society, because they fell asleep at the wheel and let Government intrusion sneak in? Yes they were the greatest generation when it came to morals and values, but thats about it!

@SteamControlValve

6 жыл бұрын

TheSheepDogPatriot1776 No. I mean the greatest generation that fought and defeated the axis empire in ww2. You are confused dog!

@SteamControlValve

6 жыл бұрын

Dex4Sure Your right about Patton. But the other stuff. Idk what u mean. Has nothing to do with the brave people who fought and won ww2 against pure evil. Anti Christ savages . Are you a Christian? If not you better get right. Frightening thing to find yourself in the hands of a living God!!!

This gentleman is a hero in my book, what him and the other Tuskegee airmen did for their country is legendary. God bless you sir and we salute you for your service to this great country.

@marinegrunt6633

6 жыл бұрын

The best of the best, Tuskagee Airman served us well, that P 51 was awesome.....

@michaelangeloright9394

6 жыл бұрын

Magnificent airman. All deserve to be honored. Thank you for your service to the country and for us all.

@ivuzgassedsixnotwelvetimes9878

6 жыл бұрын

No Allied troops fought for your freedoms, they fought for your enslavement. The people of the U.S., Great Britain, and France are far less free today than they were in 1939. Just sayin'.

@ivuzgassedsixnotwelvetimes9878

6 жыл бұрын

Richard Rybarczyk Can you provide me with any credible physical, forensic, or documentary evidence that people were "terminated" inside ovens by either the Germans or Japanese? Where did you read such an absurd thing? Inside a comic book? LOL.

@ivuzgassedsixnotwelvetimes9878

6 жыл бұрын

Richard Rybarczyk Well, then where is it? I'm still waiting. Again, can you provide me with any credible physical, forensic, or documentary evidence that people were "terminated" inside ovens by either the Germans or Japanese? Certainly a confident True Believer like yourself can fill such a request, no?

Thank you for you service sir. I can’t imagine what you went through fighting for a country that didn’t always give you your just due. I hope you know that there are many of us that a grateful.

A large number of tears run down my face for this great man and what he did for this country. He makes me think about my grandfather who was a bombardier on a B-29 and my time I spent with him when he raised me. No matter how this country treated him he still had a flagpole in front of his house and taught me to never let the flag hit the ground and how to fold it. Man, this video hit me hard today in remembrance of him. Salute to SSgt Leslie Edwards and Mr. Sammie Berry (my grandfather).

Made that old Airman's day, nice one.

@zoidburg5844

6 жыл бұрын

DAY?! Try year/decade!

THANK YOU for your service.....SSgt Leslie Edwards

@sterlingprice5963

6 жыл бұрын

@ Ed Will , Agreed. Thank you sir for your service to your country.

@dom3827

6 жыл бұрын

say something like that as a german and you will be called nazi

@maxi5539

6 жыл бұрын

Sompli true

@lonniebarriner570

5 жыл бұрын

Amen to that !!! i am glad he lived long enough to see that.

god bless this man. i’d love to have the opportunity to meet someone as wonderful as he is.

Only a fool would fight the F-22 Raptor. Well said sir.

@chingghishan5707

6 жыл бұрын

ADO Photoshop Breakdowns The newest Japanese stealth fighter could actually.

@chingghishan5707

6 жыл бұрын

ADO Photoshop Breakdowns The Japanese X2 Shinshin Although it’s still in its early stage It looks promising

@HOTPLATEGAMING

6 жыл бұрын

ADO Photoshop Breakdowns lol “your friends in the air force” righttt

@User-ts4lv

6 жыл бұрын

When did he say tht?

@jorjagpolny5284

6 жыл бұрын

ADO Photoshop Breakdowns really?! And what about SU-57? :) naive americans...

Not just any old Airman. A Tuskegee Airman!

@KyleHurd

6 жыл бұрын

eastside907 right! God bless those guys! I wish these young men today we're make these brave soldier's!

@neilpare8938

6 жыл бұрын

Not just a Tuskegee airman, a badass Tuskegee airman, much respect to you Sir, Thank you for your service..

@raymondweaver8526

6 жыл бұрын

Never let their legend die after the last one passes

His hat says "Tuskegee". If he is a Tuskegee airman he was flying P51s, a badass plane for that time. My father was a WWII veteran and recently passed away at the age of 94. Sir, thank you for your service and God Bless.

@johnleber3369

6 жыл бұрын

Martin Kent

@bobflendorg1064

6 жыл бұрын

Not to take anything away from his honorable service, but SSgt. Edwards never served overseas during WWII. He was an aircraft mechanic stationed near Detroit, Michigan and later at Louisville, Kentucky.

@martinkent2822

6 жыл бұрын

He was part of the greatest generation. You must be proud of him.

@Bamiyanbigasf

6 жыл бұрын

Bob Flendorg Air craft mechanics and Engineers were the backbone of the war effort people don’t realize prop planes break down so easily and with engineers and aircraft mechanics to repair the planes where would we be?

@brandonGCHACHU

6 жыл бұрын

God Bless

Stand proud America! 💪🇺🇸

@sirius4496

5 жыл бұрын

america is shit

@shaggy5255

5 жыл бұрын

Sirius why do you think that. If it really is, What other country is better

@jayton5323

5 жыл бұрын

Peter B. stand proud of what. murder, rape, genocide. you know that an entire race was almost whiped off the earth. just so you can live in america and destroy it like you all have destroyed europe

@shaggy5255

5 жыл бұрын

Jay Ton What the fuck are you on about?

@shaggy5255

5 жыл бұрын

Sirius Thats why the USA is the only country to have freedom of speech protected by the government, Lowest unemployment rate, One of the best economys, yet every single european country is better? The ones that are taking in immigrants to replace european culture?

Being a medically retired combat Veteran, watching this WWII Veterans Reactions of the F-22 and then hearing what he has to say after. I had a HUGE smile on my face the whole time (not as big as his) and goosebumps trying to imagine the AWESOME sounds of the P-51's Merlin engine as they flew over HIS head on THEIR combat missions. This man IS a Living Legend and History Book.

It’s amazing how far our technology has come since WWII. Fighter pilot may be very smart and trained, but they could probably learn a thing or two from our WWII pilots

@gelatinous6915

Жыл бұрын

The entire damn millitary could. 4,000 P-51 mustangs were shot down in WW2. The kind of balls to fly one, knowing those odds, is something few posess today.

This man is a true American hero. The Tusckege Airmen will never be forgotten. My hats off

@bendu49100

5 жыл бұрын

Lmao america must lack heroes if this guy is one

@jeddyrapper2937

5 жыл бұрын

Pata Crêpe lol do research before hating on the u.s you spoiled bitch

@bendu49100

5 жыл бұрын

Explain to me how this guy is a hero then

@jeddyrapper2937

5 жыл бұрын

Pata Crêpe fighting Nazis in Europe that wanted to dominate Europe Navy even the world

@bendu49100

5 жыл бұрын

www.477fg.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1342796/staff-sergeant-leslie-edwards-jr/ He was not even deployed

It never fails to put a smile on my face to see old veterans react/see how advanced military technology has become, from fighter planes to fighter jets, from Shermans to Abrams etc. Salute to this man and I thank him for his service. :)

The Greatest Generation. Thank you

My Daddy was also in WWII. He passed away a few years ago.. I miss my dad... Go Martin !!

@djskeedledoo

6 жыл бұрын

my snappy salute to your dad.

@bestamerica

6 жыл бұрын

hi G... honor and salute to him while WW2

@alphamaletony8899

6 жыл бұрын

grabir01 God bless and keep your grandpa,,respect so

@sh4dy49

6 жыл бұрын

Respect for your dad and also the others who experienced World War II. I am from Poland. My family was fighting against Germans and Russians, some of them were at German death camps and some of them were murdered by Russians and Polish People Secret Services after World War II when Poland was in the area of Soviet influence and communists wanted to kill everybody who was 'an enemy of communist government'. My uncle serviced in 317 sqn of Royal Air Force when Poland dissapeared from the map and was devided on german and russian sides. After coming back to Poland after war, he was arrested as 'an enemy from the West' and got tortured. His brother also was arrested because of that and murdered. Honestly, we still don't know where he was burried in real.

@amnscottnn5481

6 жыл бұрын

roger mawby My grandfather was a tail gunner in the Pacific on a Douglas Dauntless dive bomber. I vaguely remember one specific day where he shared some memories but he never really brought it up. He told me on one mission almost half his squadron was taken out and he lost some good friends. He passed away a few years ago when I was 18. Unfortunately he became a heavy drinker after the war, I think to drown out some of the memories. We went through his safe in his home and found all of his metals, his old uniform, pictures of his squadron, and even some old rounds from what I'm guessing was ammunition for the tail gun. I miss him so much, and wish I could've heard some more stories. He said every mission they went up he'd pack his mouth full of chewing tobacco because it would help with the exhaust/engine fumes and help keep the edge off. I miss you Grandpa Donald. Thank you for your service.

I love that guys attitude and his persona.

Damn this hit the heart hard. Thanks for giving this man who served us, a few more experiences to take with him beyond.

Holy lord! I just saw and heard my great grandad (just with darker skin), almost drew a tear.. god bless that man! Bless my grandad and all of you kids out there kickenA for us. Sincerely, The U.S.A.

@petroc6267

3 жыл бұрын

This man came home to segregation... think about that

We would not have this fine country without Men like him! Thank You SSGT. Edwards. I served USMC AirWing 77-81. We are all links in the chain.

@Wowreally42

6 жыл бұрын

TheDustysix your service is appreciated!

Without the huge red arrow on the thumbnail I wouldn't have noticed that man

@Dcook85

6 жыл бұрын

LMAO so true, that red arrow/circle bullshit is so stupid. Otherwise a good video though.

@ohwaitchristian

6 жыл бұрын

Tregeta I think you're missing the point. I legitimately couldn't see the man without the arrow

@NochEinKamel

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I saw him in the thumbnail but nowhere in the video

@breckr1121

6 жыл бұрын

Logi Cat Cause he's John Cena Sorry for the dead meme

@Kartoffeljoghurt

6 жыл бұрын

So klein ist die Welt

It was honor getting to meet SSgt Edwards once back in the early 1990's when I was serving in the USAF. Men like him are the reason I joined.

Thank you brother for you service!

Thank you brave airman for liberating us in the 40s love you guys greetings from the Netherlands

@gummybear41283

6 жыл бұрын

your welcome, America kicked German butt

@theaveragevlogger5352

5 жыл бұрын

And us soviets

@theaveragevlogger5352

5 жыл бұрын

Well Russians

@elykeom1

5 жыл бұрын

You mean us Russians with Lend Lease aid?

@podomuss

2 жыл бұрын

Let’s just say we all collectively kicked the Axis’ ass It’s not a competition

"If you got a problem with the United States? You gotta make sure it's not a military problem"!. Wisdom from a gentleman. Thank you for this video! And God bless America and this gentleman warrior.

@yapyapthedestroyer8379

6 жыл бұрын

Polizei1945 *God Bless America

@tedhernandez2394

6 жыл бұрын

Listen up here...I say God Bless America because that's what I like to say. As well as many other Americans. Just like the saying "in God We Trust". Being that I didn't say God Bless my self? Either way, does that bother you? Isn't there something out there in the world that would better take up your time than questioning me about what I say or what I don't.......By the way? When someone sneezes in my country? It is customary to say "God Bless you" .......When some middle Eastern Country's people blow up a place loaded with innocents......what do you think they say???? "God is Great"!....Wouldn't that justify the comment as a sin?? You know for their "Blessed and Vile actions"? Or do you have a preference about what you think a sin is? Big or small. Curious.

@TheSaltiestEver

6 жыл бұрын

Rick Sanchez what nonsense the fact that this idiot corrected him for no reason because we say GOD BLESS America all the time idiot

God Bless that man! Thank you for your service!

I like this guy.

Bless you old timer.

I would like to thank this Gentleman for His 🇺🇸WW2 🇺🇸Service , I still like the P 51 Mustang👍🇺🇸

@C6Roadster

5 жыл бұрын

W.O.V.10 there was an event in Renton,WA and for a price you can fly in a B-17 or a P-51 Mustang for a pretty hefty price.

My grandfather was flying a B-24 and it was severely damaged over Italy. They lost two engines and had to toss everything they could out just to keep airborne. That included the guns. Knowing that if even one German showed up they'd just jump out...they had little hope. They then saw a ME109 headed for them but out of nowhere came two P51's and gave chase. They then turned around, told them that they were their escort for as long as they needed them. Red Tails...He never forgot them.

God bless him. Gentleman such as he and his contemporaries brought freedom back to Europe and Asia. Everyone in the free world owes him their never-ending gratitude and respect.

My grandpa is a 92 year old ww2 vet. He fought in North Africa as a radio man on the frontlines calling in positions for artillery and bombers to fire upon. He has a giant Nazi flag banner that he and his squadron took down from a building after taking it over. He’s showed it to me a few Christmases ago...still dirty from the day he took it and has about 3-4 bullet holes in it, honestly probably the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. He’s by far the greatest man I’ll ever know

@erikgermanis2306

6 жыл бұрын

bradywalker414 Please tell him "thank you". Respect from this stranger and grateful citizen.

i like this americans act how showing respects to the people worked or fought for them. this is why they are big country.... respects from turkey...

@SuperGeronimo999

6 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, most of veterans don't get no job & live on the streets

@spike_-pw9iz

6 жыл бұрын

thats because they have no work ethic when they get back home and also a guy in the air force could be a helicopter mechanic but only have ONE JOB and thats to replace parts on helicopters and so when he gets back he says he worked on helicopters but he only changed like one part where as another guy on his team changed out all the electrical while he might only fill the tires with are XD main reason theres no work ethic when they get back

@spike_-pw9iz

6 жыл бұрын

its like working at chuckee cheese and then applying for a job as a cashier in another store and they see you have experince at chuckee cheese but you only dressed up and walked around as a mouse or some shit

@SeqMod

6 жыл бұрын

no I think being a combat veteran with PTSD is very different than working at Chuckee Cheese. you only think its similar because you play video games for a living.

@MisterTwister88

5 жыл бұрын

SuperGeronimo999 Ha ha, not true

Who the hell would dislike this video. Thank you Ssgt Leslie Edwards from Australia and New Zealand.

This is great! His reaction and knowledge and smile makes it all worth while, god bless America and you sir!

This Veteran belongs to the so called “Greatest Generation” respect to those young mans who served in that horrible war, WW2

Tuskegee Air Man? If so he is one of the last few.

@ironseabeelost1140

6 жыл бұрын

We still have a couple that use the VA her in Pensacola.

@Trve_Kvlt

6 жыл бұрын

You're from Pensacola? I was fortunate enough to meet one of theme a couple months ago. Kindest man i'v ever met.

@Darknamja

6 жыл бұрын

We had a Tuskegee Airman here in the ROK who passed away a few years ago. He was an honored member of the community. He was my auto insurance provider since the early '80s.

@markusdaxamouli5196

6 жыл бұрын

C Bruce Strickland had to be.

@markusdaxamouli5196

6 жыл бұрын

Talk about a good wingman,..RedTails were miracle workers..germans saw their tail and quit back to base..alive. Red tails, aint messing arround

This really brought a tear to my eye. God bless that man!

I get teary eyed when I see old vet re-live they're days humbly, share stories with younger vets, or just experience the new things we have today and smile because they left the country in good hands. Semper FI USMC 0311/0331 '06-'12

Leslie Edwards was born Aug. 9, 1924, in Memphis Tennessee. He was the youngest of three children, his father was bellhop and his mother looked after the children. The family moved from Memphis to Cincinnati in 1925. Before dropping out of high school in 1938, he attended Harriet Beecher Stowe School in Cincinnati Ohio. He worked at several jobs before settling at Khan’s Packinghouse in 1941. He married Anne Mae Green in 1943. He was drafted into the Army Air Corp in 1943. His basic training was at Sheppard Field Texas. After basic, he was train on aircraft engine mechanics for medium bombers. Following training he was assigned to Selfridge Field outside Detroit where he worked on bombers belonging to the 477th Bombardment Group Medium. There were four Tuskegee Airmen bomber squadrons during WWII (616th, 617th, 618th and 619th) that were organized under the 477th Bomb Group they were slated for combat in the Pacific Theater but WWII ended before their deployment. In 1944, Leslie Edwards was reassigned to Godman Field outside Louisville, KY. There he was made the Flight Chief of Flight A of the 617 Bomb Squadron responsible for maintaining the five B-25 bombers assigned to the squadron. In 1945, he was reassigned to Freeman Field in Seymour Indiana. Also in 1945 the 477th was ordered back to Godman. The returning Tuskegee Airmen fighter squadrons and group were combined with the bomber squadrons and group to become the 477th Composite Group with its headquarters at Godman Field in Kentucky SSgt Leslie Edwards Jr. was discharged in 1945. www.477fg.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1342796/staff-sergeant-leslie-edwards-jr/

Thank you for your service, SSgt. Edwards! My children and yours are loving the freedom you bought for them with your risk and sacrifice. God bless all the Tuskegee Airmen!

Thank you for your service, sir.

True American Hero

Thank you for your service Sir

@Orca19904

6 жыл бұрын

Don't call him 'sir', he worked for a living.

@Jenna08848

6 жыл бұрын

He earned the title Sir out of respect and his age. Not his military service. I know the difference. Chill out

@JoshWeaverRC

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir for your service. We just don't use sir during service, but after is all good. They deserve to kick up the feet a bit.

Much respect sir, thank you for your service SSgt Leslie Edwards.

Sir, thank you SO much for your service! God bless you.

In a word Awesome.God bless our Veterans.🇬🇧🇺🇸

@onemantwohands5224

6 жыл бұрын

English Patriot bless mate!!! They are beautiful in every way :-) :-)

@glenmarshall8168

6 жыл бұрын

English Patriot oh and 🇨🇦

@rayokill9319

6 жыл бұрын

where is the soviet union ☭ the lost 16mill men a big god bless them ☭☭☭☭☭

@ajg8600

6 жыл бұрын

rayo kill so did the nazis, and they killed *less* political undesirables than the soviets did!! Wheres their flag?

@scottjackson4446

6 жыл бұрын

Also china

"That will change a fools attitude".......because of people like you who served...:)

@skeggjoldgunnr3167

6 жыл бұрын

To "change a FOOL'S attitude." That right there is timeless southern country wisdom at it's sharpest.

@skeggjoldgunnr3167

6 жыл бұрын

Big Bill O'Reilly dude. You DO realize that the clintons lost, don’t you? Look around! See how America is being allowed to make itself great again...and it is working already? In SPITE of racist evil commie leftists...and WITHOUT their agendas or hatred? Not every Trump supporter or Southerner can be piled together in your hate frame. It’s understandable that you resent our military having such strength - what with it being the only force keeping our FREE land from becoming totally infested and run over with your comrades. Move to your utopian backwards pisshole dreamland where communism actually WORKS if you hate what makes this the greatest nation...oh wait - there ain’t no such pisshole. Just kill your self.

@grmreaper1414

6 жыл бұрын

God bless President Trump. gonna go down as the best president in history and God bless this man being a real American serving our country. if you hate America, Get out or die like the enemy of America!

@swag12344

5 жыл бұрын

+libtard demotard destroyer (we the people) Jesus dude you need to chill. btw that username could actually prevent you from getting a decent job in society and it effects your image as a person. so be careful.

Years ago i did some work on a couples home outside of D.C. The gentleman was a Tuskegee airman. What an honor it was to meet and talk to him.

What distances you have traveled on a journey the likes of which may never be witnessed again. I am a veteran of lesser battles because of the great battles that you and my father, and others of your generation, fought so well so long ago. You deserve to be celebrated and it is we who are honored to be in your presence.

That alone will change a fool's attitude. Respect from India.

@Felix-fx1zu

5 жыл бұрын

Pubg Zone i read that in an Indian accent🤣🤣🤣

@Felix-fx1zu

5 жыл бұрын

“Dat Ahlon vill change a fols attiuude”

@freemusic3206

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother, God bless India .

First thoughts " Damn I wish we had these puppies in WW2"

Damn good man.. loved this. His reaction said everything...

One word from across the pond... " RESPECT"

Bless him and shame on us that we don't treat our (ex) military men like you treat yours. Greetings from Germany

@unknownmfcker.0

6 жыл бұрын

ColoSon that's because they've forgotten that the Wehrmacht fought hard and sacrificed their lives just to protect Berlin and the rest of Germany from The allied and soviet soldiers.

@Bamiyanbigasf

6 жыл бұрын

They view them as evil as racists yet they were just men like you and I fighting a losing war for there country

@cliftonbanks5590

6 жыл бұрын

ColoSon. They are your national treasures.

@rookieranger4696

6 жыл бұрын

ColoSon Thanks, German friend. I have ancestors on both sides during both World Wars. Both deserve to be honored for their sacrifices.

@Speed_7545

5 жыл бұрын

SS needs respect too from germans, they didn't have a choice on what to do. They were forced.

What a cool dude. Love his blue eyes. He looks good to be a WW2 vet. He'll probably live for a while longer. I have a lot of respect for this man.

your tather is a great vet veteran. im dutch and my granddad fought in the ww2 war against germany and later he went to indonesia (it was part of netherlands) against the Japanse . My granddad never talked about it and never became the never person before the war. Rest in peace my friend, your duties will never be forgotten. Btw, he loved Indonesia, he said it was such a beautiful country with friendly people but he had no choice to defend it

We in 🇨🇦 salute you sir and thank you for your service 🤝

What a kind man... amazing

And that just about sums it up right there ,can ya feel his proudness about the US Military

His bracing and hat retaining technique were in perfect form. He's no stranger to badass planes doing low passes.

Look, I have great respect for all the U.S. military that served in WWII, but especially for the Tuskegee Airmen, the Nisei Soldiers and the Navaho and Cherokee Code Talkers who fought for a nation that didn't want them except when they needed them.

@steveyulenburg129

6 жыл бұрын

All I can say it really is utterly despicable how some (LIKE YOU) have bought into the democrats race baiting agenda of division in this country.

@steveyulenburg129

6 жыл бұрын

Sigmund Solo = Another foul mouthed leftist that has bought into the lefts systemic racism lie (that he can't quite explain outside his second grade schoolyard attacks when asked) that the democrats try to sell on their media and internet that they have taken over to divide and conquer the American people. We are AMERICANS! Not your identity politics black americans, not your identity politics white americans, not identity politics yellow americans, not your identity politics brown americans We The People are just AMERICANS!

@buddyollie7400

6 жыл бұрын

Steve Yulenburg Wow...you didn't get it in the slightest, did you???

@gummybear41283

6 жыл бұрын

ya racist whites treated blacks like shit back then, it was unbelievable what they went thru

@aaronrou5335

6 жыл бұрын

Steve Yulenburg some people don't remember racism in a country that used to lynch people with a certain amount of melanin in their skin but pepridge farm remembers

Man, I hope I get to meet this man and many other WW2 vets like him one day.

@lees.4084

6 жыл бұрын

Alex Zandate Don't put it off for long. Fewer and fewer of the greatest generation around every day. Sit down with them, and let them tell you their stories. I'm so grateful to have talked to my grandfather and his friends, who have passed away now, about their WW2 experiences. Truly incredible...

@tslaughter3804

6 жыл бұрын

I’ve met and talked to a ww2 veteran who was at Pearl Harbor it was fascinating listening to him go on about the war and what he did he passed away from here a year ago he commanded my grandpa when he joined the army in 1972. I’m going to miss his story’s about the war but he’s in a better place now

@noname-lq2kg

6 жыл бұрын

Alex Zandate It's not that hard. Go to the grocery store on Memorial Day. Usually have veterans out front with fabric poppy flowers selling or requesting donations. My dad was in WW2. I always stop and chat up the WW2 vets, but their dying off fast. So don't procrastinate. Or call the VA and tell them you'd like to meet them and maybe volunteer some of your time if you can to help them. You'll be glad you showed these old boys respect and admiration. They deserve it. As do all veterans in some fashion.

@efrain5728

6 жыл бұрын

Well, you better get on it, because we are sadly seen

@onemantwohands5224

6 жыл бұрын

Alex Zandate I'd make that as soon a s you can !!! :-) :-) they won't be around much longer ,bless them ALL :-) :-)

Awesome video! I love and appreciate all that have served! Thank you so much!!

This melts my heart!!! The joy this probably brought to him!!! Thank you for everything

Red Tails

@SPCLPONY

6 жыл бұрын

Facu330 Perez Dreher; Great respect for the Tuskegee Airmen! I always wanted Carrol Shelby to sign the dash in my 68' Ford Mustang (named after the P-51 Mustang fighter planes) but couldn't afford the requested donation to his children's heart fund. And now he's gone. Just last summer I had the great honor of meeting a friend of a friend who is 86 years old and was a Korean War era P-51 Mustang pilot. He flew, and survived being shot down in one. He was later trained to fly a F-86 Sabre, another of my favorites. Long story short, and after several rides in my car, I asked him if he'd sign my dash for me...... and he cried. After returning to his home in Texas, Joe sent me a picture of his P-51 'Little Joe.' I had it made into a dash plaque that is now affixed next to his name. I am the one who is truly honored. On a side note, has anyone seen a picture of the tribute Mustang that Ford produced in honor of the Tuskegee Red Tails?

Disgusting - 13 dislikes? More than heartwarming! I would have been so disappointed not hearing this gentleman's reaction. Thank you so much for your service, Hon. SSgt Edwards and God bless you!! Thanks also for such a great upload!!

@lanegranoquiere

6 жыл бұрын

Jeff B haters gonna hate....

@mmjnice97

6 жыл бұрын

Probably because they're racist or just dislike America

@edgeofforever7720

6 жыл бұрын

Nazis?

@edgeofforever7720

6 жыл бұрын

Rifles First Actually they helped quite a bit with the French underground. Without them D-DAY might have turned out differently.

@edgeofforever7720

6 жыл бұрын

More like the toddler knew what troops were where and information about the bases.

The last true greatest generation. May god bless your soul, sir.

What a wonderful AMERICAN !

I salute you, Sir! Thank you for your Service!

@damones1

3 жыл бұрын

You do know he's Black, right?

The most beautiful thing I've seen this month. 😁 God bless..

God Bless you Sir thank you for serving our Country.

One of the few remaining living legends, Bravo Mr. Edwards. That's Elmendorf Air Force Base Alaska, I see those raptors blasting around all the time.

God Bless You, Sir! Thank you for your service.

Thanks for your service airman Edwards!

My wee papa served his time for the British paratroopers in ww2 and survived past away in 2011 as a proud man 🙌🏼

I have an Oculus VR Gear headset and run Overflight on it. Basically, you're inside a virtual WW2 warplane cockpit and your controller becomes the yoke, and trigger. You have a full and free real time 360 view of the action outside your cockpit, and whole view of the terrain your "flying over". And it's impressive, at least from a visual point. You benefit from not having to deal with the G-Force that you'd otherwise experience. Having said that, THIS gentleman experienced the real things decades apron decades ago. He's a real Bad-Ass, and has done more than many of us will ever do.

Patriot.

god bless this guy

@Np9123

6 жыл бұрын

doesnt exist

@michaelwhite77

6 жыл бұрын

Np9123 You'll be regretting you don't believe in the Lord God

I love listening to old vets talk

*_"That alone will change a fools attitude."_*

wow you can see how proud he is, this is a true american man ! good bless you and thanks for fighting for my freedom so many years back ,,,,