I don't usually spend an hour listening to a KZread video....but listening to Earl Robinsheaux as a P-38 pilot during WW 2 was an honor. I salute you, sir.

@billsalgat8047

3 ай бұрын

Yes agree. He is the definition of a true patriot! Puts 45 and his so called “ patriots” to shame!

@andrewe4277

3 ай бұрын

❤

@clarencefoster5877

3 ай бұрын

This video was like a great book you just couldn't put down until you went from beginning to end and refreshed some of the highlights. I was born in May 41 and still remember the electric atmosphere surrounding the sight of the troops returning to the home many thought they would never see as many didnt.

@toddmiller6158

3 ай бұрын

I'm 67. My Dad was a B17 Bombardier who flew 35 missions all of which were over Nazi Germany.. I'm listening to this amazing Americans story with tears running down my face.. MAGA MY ASS!!!!

@robertgrant3034

3 ай бұрын

​@@billsalgat8047Unnecessary comment.

Fascinating! My father flew a P-38 photo version (the F-5) off of Morotai, which Earl talks about at around the 20-minute mark. Dad was probably on the island when Earl's group landed, having arrived there in November of '44. 56 combat missions later, the war was over for my dad and he and the other boys started coming home.... in waves. My Dad got back to the States and was discharged on Christmas Day, 1945. He wouldn't turn 21 for another month. He later went back into the Air Force as a pilot and weapons officer, retiring in 1972. Heroes all, these boys.

Earl Edward Robisheaux Sr., 93, died May 14, 2017, with family by his side in Victoria, Tx. Earl was born February 24, 1924 in Orange Field, Tx to Willard Robisheaux and Loretta Delaune. He bravely protected our country during World War II and entered the Air Force at the age of 18. Earl earned his wings and commission from Aloe Field in Victoria, Texas. Flying the P-38 Lightning with the 339th Fighter Squadron of the 13th Air Force, he saw combat in New Guinea, the South Pacific and the Southern Philippines.

@oscarrlee18

3 ай бұрын

Rest in Heaven Sir. Thank you for doing your part to save the world.

@user-zg8xj8fe6e

3 ай бұрын

To bad yungsters these days have no respect for those who put their life on the line for our freedoms but literally for our survival.

@csflmich2239

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for adding this!

@bradparker9664

3 ай бұрын

End of an era in many ways.

@bradparker9664

3 ай бұрын

​@@user-zg8xj8fe6eThere's a whole lot of things about people today that's just too bad. They don't build them like this gentleman anymore.

What a great man who had a wonderful life. My dad was a P-38 pilot in the 49th FG, 8th FS, and I love hearing these stories. RIP Earl.

@marksheetz7488

8 ай бұрын

My dad flew P-51s & P-38s in the 433rd Sq.(never knew what FG)

@dancrowe8274

3 ай бұрын

Our greatest generation IMO.

Great story. My dad was Navy PBY crew Chief Petty Officer. He joined summer before Pearl Harbor. He is dearly missed. His last words were to me "Son what you can do for me is Enjoy your life." God bless all of you men and families of WW2. My Neighbor is 99 and was a B 25 Gunner radioman in Pacific. Wonderful person. Great stories.

@RobertRomero-jl5ee

3 ай бұрын

God bless America. Fuck the assjoled that run it

@RobertRomero-jl5ee

3 ай бұрын

Assholes that run

My grandfather flew the p38 in ww2 in the pacific. He was in the air force at Kelly. He had some interesting stories. Crash landed in the Phillipines out of fuel. They had some pics of the natives in grass skirts that took care of them until he was picked up. He buzzed the courthouse in Comanche, TX to let family know he was home to go pick him up in Brownwood. Someone turned him in and he was met by the MPs instead. They didn't detain him. His name was Reginald. His wing man didn't make it back hit by a zero. Years ago, I was at an airshow, and Lefty Garder flew over with his white P38 in knife edge and mentioned it was in honor of my grandfather. My grandmother said she pulled shrapnel from him until the day he died. He never flew again upon returning home, and didnt talk much about it. We think he blamed himself for the loss of his wingman.

@RammYou2

3 ай бұрын

Wow that's a story. These Heroes didn't need to brag. God had their back. They knew that whether they said so or not. Slow salute to Reginald.

@RichyRichToo

3 ай бұрын

👍🇺🇸🙏

Earl Robisheaux is his name. Died May 14, 2017. We thank you, sir !!!

@alanmydland5210

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing fellow

@goodboyringo9716

3 жыл бұрын

God Bless You Mr Robisheaux ,may your soul rest in peace ! America loves you.

@TRHARTAmericanArtist

3 жыл бұрын

I really liked the way he explained how the airplanes actually worked and the differences between single and double engine fighters.

@madmanmechanic8847

3 жыл бұрын

Ahhhhhhhh what a bummer he was tough as nails like the rest of them. So strange with 64 Missions and all the training in Air Craft repair and flying plus his time in the cockpit he never flew again I wonder why?

@louisguidry2401

3 жыл бұрын

Lt Robisheaux thank you for your outstanding service! Sgt Louis Guidry from down the bayou, Vietnam vet. Lt, i was scared everyday i was there humping a m60 machine gun. Lt, prayers for your family and my you Rest In Peace. JOB WELL DONE, SIR!!!

Wow, I’m proud of this bloke and I’m an Australian! These men are true heroes not the over paid sports stars that are held up on a pedestal. I’m so glad that he got to have a successful life. Cheers, Stuart 🇦🇺

@RichyRichToo

3 ай бұрын

Amen, Bradda! 👍🇺🇸

Amazing how good the memory of these vets is so many years later.

This fine fellow Earl was a Texas pilot who helped America win the Pacific War against the fearsome Japanese. At the end of the war, when he got injured flying, he was discharged and had to go looking for a civilian job because he was newly married. He eventually got into sales. His homespun style -- which we listened to on this video for one hour -- probably sold a lot of goods and kept his family fed. His WW2 story here was humble, genuine, purely American.

@nolonlindataylor1689

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@Cutter-jx3xj

3 ай бұрын

I had a friend here in Texas, from Brownwood Texas. He was a P-38 pilot and flew some with Dick Bong. The gentleman's last name was Dirtsche. A awesome guy.

VICTORIA - Earl Edward Robisheaux Sr., 93, died May 14, 2017, with family by his side in Victoria, Tx. Earl was born February 24, 1924 in Orange Field, Tx to Willard Robisheaux and Loretta Delaune. He bravely protected our country during World War II and entered the Air Force at the age of 18. Earl earned his wings and commission from Aloe Field in Victoria, Texas. Flying the P-38 Lightning with the 339th Fighter Squadron of the 13th Air Force, he saw combat in New Guinea, the South Pacific and the Southern Philippines. After leaving the Air Force, Earl returned home to begin a career in sales and was the owner of Corpus Fire & Safety for 56 years. After retiring he moved to Goliad and eventually Victoria, TX. For over 50 years, he was a Master Mason, Shriner and member of the P-38 National Association.

Whoever thought to have this remarkable guy at age 84 be recorded telling his story with such clarity, THANK YOU! My father was a bomber pilot in Europe who went through the same early training as Mr. Robinsheaux. He was the equivalent of first officer or captain of his B-24 bomber and was the same age as Mr. Robinsheaux. Unfotunately, at the time of this recording my father was in assisted living with Alzheimer's disease and couldn't tell us much of anything. He would have flashbacks of fright in his dementia as he would feel like he was back in that cockpit being strafed by German fighter pilots. He, like so many other war veterans, never spoke of the war. He had a long career as an airline pilot.

My Dad was with the Army Corps of Engineers that put in the runways you boys flew from and he maintained P-38's. Looking at the maps I can see that Dad was on nearly every one of those islands and missed very few of the battles. He very rarely spoke of his time in the Pacific.....I think that mainly he wanted to forget the war. After Dad passed we found his Purple Heart in his sock drawer, carefully wrapped up with his certificate from the War Department. I think that never again will we see a generation of men like these WWII soldiers.

@cyrusdubash3097

7 ай бұрын

No more like these men. Now they don't even know if they're men!

@raymondkurtyka754

5 ай бұрын

What a great man it is because Of men like this that we owe our freedom

@neilhunt835

4 ай бұрын

Brave & principaled men like this from my dads 'greatest generation' knew what dangers damn fascists posed and were proud to deal with them.

@nolonlindataylor1689

3 ай бұрын

May GOD bless your Father!!

P-38’s were the best planes of WWII. No other plane could fill as many roles. Mr. Robinsheaux is such a masterful storyteller and a true American hero.

I love these veterans’ interviews. They give a perspective of somebody who lived through the war.

The man had a remarkable memory, he was a warrior, thank God for men like him!

There is a company, WestPac at the airport in Colorado Springs, Co. that restores vintage aircraft. I visited their facility a few years back and saw a P-38 that had crashed in the jungle of New Guinea that was being restored. It looked really a mess and obvious the restoration would take a while. A WWII veteran pilot in Colorado Springs, got wind of the restoration and since he had flown a P-38 during WWII, had his daughter take him out to see the aircraft. He was a wing commander in Australia when they got in some new P-38s and he assigned one to himself. He flew it on a few missions and then turned it over to another pilot and it was shot down over New Guinea. The vet and his daughter took down serial numbers from the plane and after some research discovered that this was the same plane her now 100 year old father had flown. On October 17, 2016, 101 year old Frank Royal witnessed the first flight of the beautifully restored P-38 he flew over New Guinea during WWII. In November of that year, he also watched from a chase plane as his P-38 flew over Colorado Springs accompanied by a restored WWII B-25 bomber. I was lucky enough to see that incident as they flew over my house. Frank passed away one month later, making his last flight to see his wife in heaven as he would say. I knew Frank and spoke to him several times about this. WH - Colorado Springs, CO.

@vail8150

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing a heart felt memory

@paulsuprono7225

3 жыл бұрын

What could I say ? . . . HAND SALUTE, READY FRONT ! 🇺🇸

@paulsuprono7225

3 жыл бұрын

Remember Colorado Springs very memorably. In 1984, I ran the accent of the Pikes Peak Marathon. Started in Manitou Springs . . . hit the Barr Trail. Upon its' completion, at 14.1 miles . . . completed the accent portion, of the race ! Time - 3 hours, 12 minutes. Same time as my one completion of the Boston Marathon - however Boston, was 26.2 miles. Yes . . . up at altitude, much less oxygen ! 😬🇺🇸

@madmanmechanic8847

3 жыл бұрын

Holy crap very interesting what are the chances of that ? Wow

@twinturbo8304

3 жыл бұрын

Great story Wonder what he would think of our new dem party woke etc?

When the U.S. sprouted heroes like dandelions in spring.

@richardmiranda640

3 жыл бұрын

So true!

@mlcochran78

3 жыл бұрын

Well put!

@ericfermin8347

3 жыл бұрын

And remeber, pilots and infantry made up 2% of the total force. We only ever hear about these two types in uniform. Where are the other stories from the 98%?

@dougdownunder5622

3 жыл бұрын

And now.

@joesmith3501

3 жыл бұрын

Who in the hell were the 49 that disliked this video?

His memory is stunning. Truly a born pilot.

I'm totally impressed with this veteran's memory. He was sharp as a young man and he still is.

@joseywilds3133

3 жыл бұрын

Same comment on every one these, your a bot

@mitchellhawkes22

2 жыл бұрын

He was about as sharp as a young man, yet is not a young man anymore. So that makes him a rare older gentleman. He tells a helluva story.

I could listen to this old war hero for hours. His recall is incredible overshowed only by his humility. His generation was amazing in their eagerness to join the fight. I was wondering myself as other commenters did why he never seemed interested in flying after the war. I've heard that it was all about the mission and once it was over, they moved on with their lives. I had a college room mate that flew F4's in Vietnam off a carrier and he became a flight instructor in San Diego after the war.

@cyrusdubash3097

7 ай бұрын

I'm hooked! There are lots on KZread!

@gardabartlett1093

5 ай бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed Listening l😮learning how he became a P38 Pilot. Thank you Sir for serving your country🇱🇷 Your sharing held me memorized. God Bless you✝️🙏🙏

@TheSniperGTO

4 ай бұрын

My grandpa flew SBD Dauntless dive bombers during the war. As a kid, I asked him how come he never flew after the war. He said he never wanted to climb in a cockpit again. He was happier climbing into the cab of a tractor I guess.

Fine, worthy story teller. Humble. No beer stories. Learned wisdom at a young age. Serious about fighting but not hateful. Honest about his recall. Truly part of The Grestest Generation.

@michealdean3750

2 жыл бұрын

I am not a religious person, but a loud AMEN.

@mitchellhawkes22

2 жыл бұрын

The "Greatest Generation" is an overblown concept. Tom Brokaw made it up so he could kiss ass and write a book. When the nation has been in jeopardy, EVERY generation of Americans who have been asked...have answered. That's why it's America.

@drumzRfun1

2 жыл бұрын

@@mitchellhawkes22 you seem fun...

@jackt6112

2 жыл бұрын

Greatest generation is exactly correct. That generation went from horses to the moon. The double-overhead-cam 4-valve-per-cyclinder turbocharged engines we have today they had in their airplanes. They designed and built aircraft whose speed records have not been equaled today. They invented the computer, solid state electronics, artificial intelligence, radar, sonar, microwaves, air travel, supersonic airplanes, self-sealing tanks, turbine engines, nuclear power, and the deepest diving submarines and submersibles. Most of the metal alloys we have today were invented and used then. The bloviators of today demean their courage, character, hard work, and accomplishments, in order to take credit for their accomplishments, to acquire undeserved significance, while possessing none of the traits required to make that possible. I am a retired military pilot who had the opportunity to fly with a few of the stragglers from WW II. They were smart, plain as an old shoe, and I learned more from them, would rather be around them, than my often arrogant contemporaries. Two were B17 pilots who flew on some of the same missions to Germany. One had a cottage on a lake near a base and invited me to stay with them one weekend. I mostly listened to talk about some of those missions and learn from each other about what happened to who. I was also dual rated. One night I was flying a chaplain in a rotary wing to another base. I learned that he had flow P-51s in Europe during WW II. For those who know anything about rotary wing know that without autopilot, they require constant attention and a rapid crosscheck. I let him fly, believing he would not do well. After all these years he could freeze the needles in an aircraft type that was more unstable and sensitive than anything he could have flown. The Gulf War was the last war I was given an assignment for but was not deployed in time. I was out prior to the Iraq War. I learned a few things. The people you were with during the hardest times of your life are the people you never stop caring about, even though with them a short time. I remember my mom not understanding why my dad was so severely affected when he lost a friend from suicide who had been a friend during the Battle of the Bulge. My ear is just naturally to the ground for anything good or bad in the life of my friends and we never stop corresponding. It was the best brat camp possible and imparted a maturity and confidence that I would have never acquired otherwise. On the other hand I don't remember those I went to school with for 13 years very well, and I couldn't tell you who was best man in my wedding without looking. The current and my generation in no way measure up to theirs, but have benefited greatly.

@whatdothlife4660

Жыл бұрын

No beer stories?

As a retired Military I truly enjoyed Lt. Robinsheaux's discussion of his experiences as a fighter pilot during WWII. Amazing recall of his training and career.

This old gentleman tells a wonderful, detailed story. Highly recommended.

@richardmiranda640

3 жыл бұрын

Sharp mind

@MF11283

3 жыл бұрын

I like the way this guy tells his story, like forest Gump (not meant talking shit) blunt to the point and "that's all there was to it". It's just here's the facts

@mikemcpherson5550

3 жыл бұрын

@@aaravarcher2391 go away J.O.!

@matrox

2 жыл бұрын

Yeh...from beginning to end.

@richardmiranda640

2 жыл бұрын

Yoma mata

I met a fellow who was a P-38 engine mechanic during the war. When I asked him how he liked the plane he just said "Twice the work."

Such an honorable man. First, he honors his parents wishes, then he honors his country with his service. RIP

Wow, what a tale! Did anyone notice how he pretty much never described his own accomplishments, but only those of his buddies? My Grandpa was in the Navy on Attu (or Kiska) from '43-'45. My Dad as a 17-year-old served on a troopship '44-'45 in the N. Atlantic. Neither saw any action. My Dad post-war went to college & then did a tour as a recon platoon Lt. in Germany. Post-Army, he went on to own and fly a Cessna Skymaster for 3,000+ hours. But my Uncle Brud was a Serjeant in the 28th Pennsylvania Infantry Division--which saw 90% casualties at Aachen and then at the Bulge (16,762 battle casualties). He and the survivors of his squad were trapped behind German lines for 2 weeks in the Schnee Eiffel before the Germans got pushed back. Took him decades after the war to (mostly) shed his PTSD. My cousin and I tried mostly in vain to get him to tell us stories. But boy did he ever hate Germans for the rest of his life. He was my hero.

The P38 is one of the most beautiful planes ever built.

@davidturner2187

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, she is a fine plane.

@matrox

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidturner2187 Indeed it is.

@Hamann9631

2 жыл бұрын

Good boy Ringo. Great comment. It also solved the problem of shooting and propelers better than any other plane.

@ronlal652

2 жыл бұрын

Design was way ahead of its time.

@MCOult

2 жыл бұрын

The P38 has always been my favorite WWII fighter. It's a shame that most of them were never brought back to the USA, but were sold or given away where they were at the end of the war. I believe there were more versions of the P38 than of any other U.S. fighter/interceptor at that time. It was/is a beautiful aircraft.

An amazing man with such an inspirational story. So glad someone decided to record this for history's sake.

@robertgutheridge9672

2 жыл бұрын

You're right on that luckily in the last fifteen or so years people have been smart enough to get these veterans together and record their stories not many of them left my grandfather and great-uncle we're Naval aviators luckily our family got to hear their stories may they both rest in peace with all their buddies

What an exceptional memory. I hope he is still with us.

Wow. My father served on Middleburg Island. Other tan my father's account, I had never heard of anyone who knew of Middleburg. My father George Thomas Reed was in Army Air Corps and was a tower operator. He was a morse code operator and told me many stories of P38s, and other types of aircraft he was in the tower helping. He told me one time the wind sock was across the runway, and P40s came in to land on the short runway, and he warned them but they must have been on the wrong channel and cartwheeled upon landing. Nobody killed. When Google Earth was available, Middleburg Island was one of the first places he wnated to see. He identified the 1.1 miles runway, 3/4 of it is still visiable. He had a bowl of shells he had collected next to us. Now I knew where he had collected those. It was on the north east side of the island. Thank you for this info!

What an amazing adventure for a young man right out of high school. To find himself flying a P38 against Japan. Just remarkable.

Fantastic recall.

Mr. Robinsheaux is very impressive. I am so glad that he followed his parents' direction. Thank you for your service!

@matrox

2 жыл бұрын

Its Robisheaux. Mistake in the title.

@tedporciuncula3385

2 жыл бұрын

RIP...what a story teller. Thank you for your service.

Outstanding storytelling from this fine gentleman. I lived in Corpus Christi for many years & wished I had met this man so I could shake his hand & thank him for serving his country. So glad I happened upon this video. Thank you for your service & rest in peace.🇺🇲

My Dad served with him in the 339th. Dad was in radio maintenance.

When i was in my teens I worked at a drive-in theater, the owner had been a P38 pilot in the war and remained in the reserves flying jets. He retired as a Lt. Col. He talked me into joining the Air Force where I became an Air Traffic Controller and then joined the FAA. I owed him a lot for steering me in the right direction.

I had the chance to chat with Rex Barber years ago..his version of the ambush and attack was as this gentlemans...

My father flew a bomber in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. We owe our country and our wonderful way of life to heroes like Earl. Thank you Earl Robinsheaux for your service to our country! And thank you TV15 in Victoria for bring this man's brave adventure to us.

Why are there always trolls who give thumbs down to such incredible interviews? I just don't understand some people

@overlandbobcat1712

3 жыл бұрын

99% of the time no one ever notices the downvotes unless someone has to post "WHO ON EARTH ARE THE TROLLS WHO DON'T LIKE THIS VIDEO".

@christianmotley262

3 жыл бұрын

@@overlandbobcat1712 bunch of commie egg sucking light in their loafers ratchet jawed heifers

@generatormike

3 жыл бұрын

They are worthless selfish unappreciative people

@dmmdmm5435

3 жыл бұрын

That's the only power they can dredge up from their ugly little minds

@lindaedwards5598

2 жыл бұрын

They are punks who wouldn't know courage or patriotism if it bit them on the butt. God bless the greatest generation.

My late neighbor was a Silver Star P-38 pilot, mentioned it once. A great man.

The free world owes you a depth of gratitude that can never be repaid. Rest in peace.

I was a US Navy pilot during Viet Nam. I trained in the southwest part of Texas. The courage of men like Earl Robinsheaux and the sacrifices they made should be remembered. Thanks to Vtv15 for helping us to understand what they accomplished.

@gregpopp4847

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service Rob !!

A truly remarkable man. So generous to have shared his experiences with us all. RIP. Job well done.

Quite the story. He had great recall, too! My dad’s first cousin flew a P-38, but was shot down over Bremen, Germany, his body was never found. He was also training Stateside, but volunteered to fight instead. This man, my cousin, my dad, all of these then young men and women of that era were made of different stuff.

@elkabong6429

3 жыл бұрын

@@PacWestFish Thanks, I’ve always been a klutz with the family tree nomenclature! The saddest thing is that cousin Milton was an only child and according to everyone that knew him, a lovable, humorous and generous soul. He could have stayed in the states as a trainer, but he wanted to fight. He was about ten years older than Pop and called my dad “Little Buddy.” Pop still has some letters. He is the only one left of that generation and will be 94 this year. When he was stationed in Germany in the Occupation Army (45-47), he spent a considerable amount of time trying to find any information he could about Cousin Milton, but nothing ever turned up. His P-38 is believed to have been lost over the North Sea, after tangling with German fighters over Bremen. There was a display about him here in Richmond, VA at the Air Museum just outside of the airport. That museum is gone now and all of the display items about Major Milton Joel are in the possession of one of my more distant cousins, related to him, with the same last name.

@richardkirk5098

3 жыл бұрын

God rest his brave soul.

@JoeBlow-fp5ng

3 жыл бұрын

This guy was still sharper than many people half his age. What a hero. What a life.

@theaviationarchaeologist8519

3 жыл бұрын

What was your dad's first cousin's name?

@mtnbiker014

3 жыл бұрын

“...made of different stuff”. Won’t deny that, but it was also a vastly different time and war (e.g., US was attacked, world dominance at stake)

As an Aussie, Sir I salut you and do thank you. You sir have the gift of story telling, I do hope this is played in all schools by the department of education as we need the younger generation to appreciate the sacrifices that so many made for your country.

@marthakrumboltz2710

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, they have a much more important agenda with teaching gender reassignment and infecting young persons minds. Far too few people know or even care abt these old and tired stories.

This man gives an incredible speech--much more impressive than an interview. His mind seems to be as sharp as a tack!

@Leeskicitizen

3 жыл бұрын

Not smoking or doing alcohol has that affect in the later years of life.

@rogerpattube

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe they cut the questions out?

@davidvalensi8616

2 жыл бұрын

It's the most unfortunate thing in the world when you have someone like this, and they've had a stroke or are at the beginning of dimentia, they're trying to impart important things, but you just can't understand them, he's talking like it happened yesterday.

My grandpa flew p38 lightning photo recon in the pacific. He's passed as of 2 years ago. Amazing stories and career.

@ezekiahseven672

2 жыл бұрын

My highest respect for him. My father served in WW2 from 42-46 Army Airforce

What an outstanding account! Strange that he did not continue flying after leaving the air force, however to you and all who gave their all during those times, thankyou very much for your service. Most appreciated from Perth, Western Australia...

Thank you for your appearance here, Lieutenant Robinsheaux. God bless you. My father was working at a defense plant in California in 1941, and was deferred from the draft. He quit his job, gave up the deferment, and enlisted, and served during WWII in the United States Army. He spent most of his time on a Mine Planter (go look it up) and after the War served the balance of his enlistment in the Infantry. After all these years, I never found out what he did in California. Every veteran has a story and thank you, Lieutenant, for yours.

@thekinginyellow1744

2 жыл бұрын

I did look it up, and I learned something new today. Thanks

Truly, the greatest generation.

All business we were then.fought hard and we had to. We owe them men and woman our lives.

I’m happy I was able to watch this. Thank you for recording his story for us and future generations to enjoy

If only America had more people like Earl.....

@12vibaba

2 жыл бұрын

There are people like him everywhere but most of them never had the chance to fly a p38 and are just doing things like lithography.

Some people have a way of telling a story that makes it so interesting. This gentleman has that. He doesn't heap praise on himself, just tells the story. If he didn't participate in some operation, he says so. Very refreshing.

Imagine throwing up 5 straight times and going and cleaning up the mess and almost being washed out but persevering to become a pilot and surviving the war! Then reminiscing such a incredible story

My dad Billy Bishop was a photo recon P-38 piolet in WW2. He took pictures before and after battles. And was stationed off an air strip on Beack Island. Close to New Guinea.

This is the 3rd time I have watched this and every time I say . What a guy , God bless Texas

Thank you for your service and your bravery, Earl. You make us all proud, and we love our freedom. Also thank you for your efforts in telling your story. We love you. One of my uncles flew P-47 Thundrbolts and -40 Warhawks in the Pacific in the late years of the war, and he died ferrying a P-38 Lightning from Guam to Iwo JIma in the last days of the war, when the convoy lost radio contact in a storm. This was probably about he time of the Nagasaki bomb. My other uncle flew 33 bombing missions over Germany in B-17s and B-24s. My father came in to the service during the last few months of the war, he and one other fellow parked most of the returning aircraft at the Davis-Monthan "Boneyard" airfield in Tucson, AZ. I salute you, sir, and them, and all the brave men and women who fought and served, and those helped in the home front. I wish today's generation had your qualities.

Lt. Robinsheaux, thanks for your service.

We are so incredibly lucky to have these men around to tell their stories and share their experiences. Even more so to have the medium to easily share them with the world and keep them online forever.

This Gentleman, must of flown with a Friend of mine, who has since passed - George Chandler. As George was also with the 339th Fighter Squadron. I met Mr. Chandler, from a "Air Classics" article He wrote, & His organization - 'the Second Yamamoto Mission'. George was a real Gentleman and all around Good Person. I miss Him.

I was privileged to know my wife's uncle, Richard Gilbert, who flew 38s in Europe. It is a joy to hear another 38 pilot tell his story.

what a great video ... sharp as a tack story telling

"I don't know why, but I was always the Colonel's wingman." You were his wingman because you were a damned good pilot. Typical self-effacing / humble guy. The mark of greatness.

@craigw.scribner6490

2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly! Well put and, no doubt, accurate!

I just listened to this and it gave me chills, because it sounded just like the stories my Dad used to tell me. Dad was in the 17th Airborne, 194th Glider Infantry Regiment. God bless you, Mr. Robisheaux. Thank you for keeping our country safe.

Excellent video interview. My father in law was Lt. Col. Charles Shallenberger, P-38 fighter pilot in the pacific in the Vampire squadron. He was proof that his generation was the greatest. I enjoyed this video very much. I wanted to do the same with my father in law but he passed before we ever got around to making the video. I'll never forgive myself for that.

@nolonlindataylor1689

3 ай бұрын

GOD Bless Your Father!! May GOD Bless you too!!

My 8th grade teacher was a medic on Guadalcanal and Bougainville. He told us our shop teacher, Mr. Stokes, was on 4 amphibious landings and HE was a hero (2 silver stars). These were ordinary men who becomes school teachers but even then, were giants to me. I asked Mr. Stokes about it and he just smiled and said Mr. Cookus was the hero because he could shoot back, Mr Cookus was too busy saving people to shoot. How lucky I am to have known them.

Hadn't really planned to watch this entire interview, but here I am at the end. Fantastic storyteller.

Greatest interview I’ve heard. A real hero of WW2

I really appreciated your story! Thank you so much! My great uncle also flew the P-38 in the Pacific theater. Claud McLemore. Bless you for your service!

Fascinating interview. Love my fellow Texan’s pronunciation of Yamamoto as Yomomata. 😊

The memories this man is recounting here are vivid and clear, and it seems like they happened a few weeks before this video. Massive respect for his bravery and determination to fly 64 missions (!) in the Pacific. Earl Robinsheaux and men like him - my father being one - brought that war to it's end, then returned to build the greatest nation in human history. Honor to these, and all veterans for their selfless courage. To the self-serving cowards who in 2021 seek to destroy it from within, I look forward to your defeat.

@greenyonline

2 жыл бұрын

Amen to that!!

@waynebyers224

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. My Dad spent almost five years serving this great country in WWII in the Army and Mom served in the Navy. I despise these Socialists today and will do all I can to destroy them. In November 2022, there will be an incredible repudiation event. Inflation will be so painful for the Democrats and the other idiots that support Socialism they will forget all about “free” money.

@touristguy87

2 жыл бұрын

wait a minute, is this about Earl Robinsheaux or about you and your dad? Seems like you're trying to make it about you and your dad.

@19tractor52

2 жыл бұрын

AMEN

@touristguy87

2 жыл бұрын

@@19tractor52 what is wrong with you two idiots? "it seems like it happened a few weeks before the video"?

It was amazing how quickly they trained some great fighter pilots. God bless all who are serving and those who have served. Thank you.

Mr. Robinsheaux's memory is remarkable. Many thanks for his story.

My dad flew a converted hospital B-17 from Oakland> Pearl> Guam with return with wounded soldiers in the Pacific Theatre. My mother's brother flew with Shenalt and is buried in Shandong Province China. My dad said he liked PBY's best.

@tomdolan9761

2 жыл бұрын

Claire Chennault

As a warbird enthusiast, I found this gentleman's stories fascinating. I could listen for hours.

What a wonderful blessing it is to have such fine and soft-spoken MEN in our world. They went forth and SAVED THE WORLD, and then they came home and had little to say about their adventures. My Dad was among them and I am forever his proud son.

Fantastic interview. Thank you for taking the time to film this!

I enjoyed every minute of his story. Thank you and God bless you.

A very impressive speaker. Never scared: Wow. I believe it. I can imagine this guy eating a ham sandwich on a strafing run. A unique personality that believed in his country and did what was asked of him. I thank him.

@ianando9459

2 жыл бұрын

As a very young pilot who believe they are 10ft tall and in bullet proof may explain his lack of fear? Failure of imagination lol.? From a mate in Qld Australia . We in Aus remember US serviceman sacrifice in the SW Pacific . Many in this world have the memory capacity of a cockroach .

@ChosenWon

2 жыл бұрын

@@ianando9459 He even mentioned fear and other pilots. It was common and talked about often. It had nothing to do with being young.

CANT GET ENOUGH OF WWII HEROES RIP U GREAT PEOPLE AMEN 🙏

My father was in the 13th army airborne WWII soldier. He loved the planes he worked on. He served 2yrs 2mos and 2days. He was on one small Island that the Americans were at one end and the Japanese on the others They exchanged bombs all night long.. They were bombed 109 times in one night Needless to say He did not want to go to the beach or appreciate loud noises.After the war when he got a car. He kept the car meticulously clean. If it needed anything major he took it to mechanic to have it fixed. He had no desire to work on engines.He recieved 4 bronze stars and numerous metals. Dad never considered himself a heroe.

I worked for a body shop in Speedway Indiana, one of our customers was a English chap who was working for Zerox antifreeze division in Indianapolis. He owned a Jag sedan and often had accidents. He told me about his experience flying for the RAF during WWll flying a p38, his mission was to follow the bombers into Germany and record bombing run to record the damage. His 38 did not have guns and he had to fly in at low altitude and slow take pictures of the damage from the American bombers. He said he had to come in low take picture and try to get out before the gunners got a range on his plane. He was reserved and a quite kind of guy but told me how scared he was that he would jamb the throttles to the emergency setting and beat on the dash and scream "climb you sob". He said his plane often caught flak but none fatal. He told me when he go back to his base with damaged engines from being on emergency power setting for his claim out and back to the channel. Since it was against the rules to use emergency power he could have been disciplined for abusing the engines. He never was and after the war he joined the American Air force and became a test pilot for new jet fighters in Huston Taxes. He told me he quit being a test pilot when a plane he was test flying had engine problem and had to fly over the roof top of Huston with almost no control and managed to dodge tall buildings and get across the city and I cannot remember if he landed or bailed out but he told me it was his last flight. He Was one fo the greatest generations. Imagine that just after the the 17teens just bombed you had to slow down and fly low over the bombing run, take pictures and try to get home. He praised the p38 for it speed and power to claim. BTW the Allison v12 were manufactured at the Alison engineering factory. Another note is my next door neighbor Frank Hedrick worded at the Factory during the war and was on the team to develop the v12 and they doubled the HP during the war. jim Deal

Amazing story god bless

Said he wasn’t afraid, I believe him. That man is ice cold. What a legend

@janepatterson6779

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing, amazing patriot. Knew what had to be done and did it! Incredible memory for details! So sad our soldiers are dying in Middle East..A WASTE OF TIME and another Vietnam!! You can't change brain washed Islamists, regardless what lunatic leaders go into their countries and rape, plunder and murder. "BRING OUR SOLDIERS HOME!!!"

@sblack48

3 жыл бұрын

Also by that time they had air superiority and the P-38 was a far better performer than the zero. And he was quite young, so every reason to be confident.

@christianmotley262

3 жыл бұрын

Born to fly Texan

@Hugh-Glass

2 жыл бұрын

Concerning combat, it seems like it would be terrifying but one discovers a glorious courage in the company of brothers in arms. God bless the American warrior, of all time and description.

working in a nursing home as a tech I had the privledge to meet a resident George Black who flew a P51 Lightning in the European theater . We spoke often. He was a member of the Greatest Generation. He is gone now . I miss him ..this world does as well.

Thankyou so much for this. P-38 is my absolute favorite WWII plane. Was a pleasure to listen.

What a story, Mr Robinsheaux lived a charmed life and lived to tell us his story, what a great man, R.I.P. Robinsheaux, thank you.

One of the most interesting hours I have had in a long long time. Thank you so much for everything, the producers the uploading and of course Lt Robinsheaux for his amazing story, he is so well spoken, organized in thought and what memory for detail. Exceptional man you can tell. God Bless him. Thanks again from Alberta Canada

Thank you Sir, in Gods hands! My Uncle Frank Peric was also a P38 pilot in the pacific.

Great interview, I am so glad that this interview was collected for posterity.

I can’t even express how remarkable this video and this man and his story are.

My Dad was 24 when the war started, he tried to enlist, but failed the physical. He already had a pilot's license so he joined CAP [Civil Air Patrol]. He & 6 other guys would fly over the Chesapeake Bay & parts of the coast looking for German subs. I do believe they spotted ab 6 subs in 3 1/2 years, They were all destroyed.

My father was a career U.S. Air Force Officer. "We" were with my dad, stationed in West Germany from 1957 - 61. 4th ATAF NATO RAMSTEIN AFB MY dad's good friend was a pilot and flew a P-38 in the European theater during the war. His name was Lt.Colonel David ( Dave ) Riead. He and his wife, Eileen, had 2 daughters. I was a young boy then. He expressed an interest in me, but I was shy and never was friendly to him. He was a man of many interests and talents. I now wish I had gotten to know him better. I believe he could have taught me much. Perhaps more than my dad was able to teach me. I believe Col. Riead was the greatest man I have ever met. I regret not learning more about life from him.

Absolute HERO! He and all that served and those that serve now! Not many truly think about what kind of country we would be without these hero's! I had the privilege of knowing two WWII Pilots. Neither were ones to talk about their heroism but heroes they were! Thank You to this "channel" for documenting and sharing these Historical accounts!

This is one of the best interviews I have seen. Not just big mission oriented. Great video.

WOW !!!! Would love to Seen gun cam footage from the destruction of the aerodrome and also the destruction of the ships on that next mission in the harbor !!

My dad was in the 347th Fighter group in the 68th Squadron Lightning Lancers. He told me stories similar to these about Saigon harbor where he sank 7 ships, among others. When I was 5 years old he took me flying on his lap. It always seemed like it was in my blood. I sure do miss him and salute Lt Robinsheaux.

Great story. He told it well. RIP Earl. What an amazing person.