Today is June 6th 2024 -- The 80th Anniversary of D-Day. I can't help but wonder if Col. Topf isn't hooked-up, waiting for the green light and the command to GO over some DZ in France right now? If you are, sir ... then, please accept a snappy Airborne Salute from an old trooper, back in the States. I am taking a moment to remember and thank all of those brave souls that made that invasion the sacrifice and success that it was 80 years ago! Airborne & Currahee, my brother!
@urwingcon77952 ай бұрын
When i went through Airborne school in 1980, two of my jumps were out of C123 Provider's, about as close to C47s you can get in "modern" aircraft. Bumpy ride and loud as hell, ear plugs were required and definitely needed.
@majorerskineCH472 ай бұрын
Thus was a cool experience!…every American should go to this to remind themselves of who we are! Thanks Rusty!
@ianlee4872 ай бұрын
What a feeling when you stand on the edge .i urge everyone to try this its a hell of a feeling 2 para 1980 to 92.christ i mis that feeling
@Clacla-vf6fv2 ай бұрын
Normandia una montagna di ragazzi e uomini morti Per chi e per cosa. Il Nulla.
@antel7042 ай бұрын
Finaly ww2 winner sacrified action D Day Normandy, broken evil head crown is reall birthday of free western world of democracy rights and freedom of free people in duty through capitalism with basic rights of middle working class, people rights minority rights and Nations suvereign rights. D Day is highest level of Democracy and Freedom in wholle political history of people excist. Greek democracy is like old Bible testament, D Day is like New Bible testament of Alive Democracy with Alive Jesus Lord through free Church.
@Aleksandras4772 ай бұрын
SS laikais buvo galima nusipirkti Francuziško sviesto su pavadinimu " Normandia" !.
@Bavariancommunist2 ай бұрын
TIP: if u are in an plane never listen this song
@meh356534 ай бұрын
I'd probably be happy I landed safely unlike what the rookie trooper's fate was in the background song.
@DarkJediPrincess5 ай бұрын
This is probably about as close as I can come to knowing what it was like for my maternal grandfather when he parachuted in on D-Day. The guy from the 82nd Airborne on your plane makes it all the more so-that was the division Grandpa served in. I never got to meet Grandpa; he died before I was born. I feel a bit more connected to him now. Thanks!
@jollyharris18575 ай бұрын
Knees in the Breeze! Outstanding, Airborne!
@justanobadi66557 ай бұрын
"SGT BAKER ... STAND IN THE DOOR!"
@happyhome419 ай бұрын
What an amazing and beautiful production, most appropriate chorus accompaniment. THANK YOU !!! 🥰
@evghoster247810 ай бұрын
Hi there from Belarus ✌️ Remember night 6 June 1944...I love USA and 82nd division ❤ 💫🤠
@Notsorussianuser10 ай бұрын
Hah and that was only 2 out of probably about 1000 c-47s sent to Normandy that day? SCARY
@user-wo2iw3kt8o10 ай бұрын
God bless the USA . God bless the us army airborne. They can kick some serious ass. None better.
@jbza876211 ай бұрын
I can only imagine what the heroes of WW2 went through. Balls made of steel
@4houndswhoheal47911 ай бұрын
I'm a 70yr old DAV in a wheelchair. Watching this convinces me, I GOTTA jump again with my old unit before I die. None of that Hollywood shit either. FULL Ruck Sack. Weapon bag & stretchers. Medics jumped in with 3 a piece. AIRBORNE!!!!
@ItsAHedgehog Жыл бұрын
What a great video! I cannot even imagine the courage it took to jump over Normandy on D-Day.
@andreamekanak4571 Жыл бұрын
2015 jul 30
@toejamm4206 Жыл бұрын
Hey this isn’t 1944, he is a foney, he has modern camo on
@martjc Жыл бұрын
merci a tous ces jeunes soldats americain qui ont donné leurs vie sur nos plages alors que les militaires d active français etaient absent.
@R-UBBERD-UCK Жыл бұрын
This would be the jump that would give me chills. I cant lie, i'm a bit jealous.
@user-iw2uw5ve7l Жыл бұрын
The bay is out there and know the military has already been involved and other things
@TheJimtanker Жыл бұрын
ATW brothers!
@roncooper8666 Жыл бұрын
If I wasn't damned near 77 years of age -- after watching one of your videos -- I'd prolly run right out and re-up just so I could make one more blast! Watching you kicking your feet to untwist those risers brought back some memories and put a smile on my face. Good show, mate ... er, I mean, Sir!😁Currahee!
@cheeseytheif Жыл бұрын
that honestly looks fun, guess im going parachuting one day
@jaydencool1920 Жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh, my old Army JROTC SAI
@thatoneguy_3427 Жыл бұрын
Imagine you a parachuter close to the ground now and you see some random pair of German soldiers just start open fire with their kar98k's and you can't do nothing but hope they miss
@chileno91 Жыл бұрын
Alfin encuentro uno con salto replicando esos viejos paracaidistas 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🪖🪖🪖
@Jermster_91 Жыл бұрын
The last thing you would want to hear in the sound of a MG 42 opening up and hearing bullets fly by.
@mdj.6179 Жыл бұрын
I noticed the D-day invasion stripes on the wings...
@itsmrbigsmoke862 Жыл бұрын
"aw man, we're late"
@roncooper8666 Жыл бұрын
I truly envy you for all those commemorative blasts that you've made in France. But I'm grateful for the vicarious thrill that your videos provide! CURRAHEE!
@mikeseabrooks7978 Жыл бұрын
World War II in Colour
@fadhylgaming Жыл бұрын
Imagine the germany WW2 veteran see this
@Philitron128 Жыл бұрын
Round 2 😼
@thatmomentwhen2756 Жыл бұрын
you know your on a good american built plane when the floor is made out of plywood and there is electrical tape on the door frame
@superweezer1 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the Video. Understand it was a "Hollywood" jump - No rucksack, weapons, ammunitions, hostile fire...They showed current MC1 (steerable) vs T10B parachutes. Leaving from a C-47 you had a 5 (five) foot extension to the Static Line to clear the aircraft elevator. It appears they left from 1500-1800 feet vs 500 feet in Normandy. Remember, Pathfinders already on the Ground. My memories from 58 years ago. Go Army - Beat Navy
@deutchesbrotistwunderbar Жыл бұрын
There was no blood upon the risers, there were no brains upon the chute, no intestines were not dangling from his paratroopers suit
@aarongrisham9880 Жыл бұрын
chills. . . . brave men like Winters and his paratroopers landed there many years ago. . .
@TheAkjody Жыл бұрын
what the frack green light go... get out of the aircraft!!!!
@GavinMFR Жыл бұрын
The French below: *Again...?*
@graham2631 Жыл бұрын
A buddy of mine, canadian paratrooper, said he was having a few one day in the mess. Guy's counting their jumps in the usual pissing contest. One old guy sitting there with a paratrooper ensign. So one of the guys asked, "How many jumps you got?" Old guy, "one" "One?" "Yup, Normandy" Buddy said you could hear a pin drop. Edit: it was 11/11
@sidneytopf Жыл бұрын
I doubt it! He would have gone to Jump school and had at least five. Most had more after for training before the jump. Good story though.
@graham2631 Жыл бұрын
@sidney topf well of course, he had more than one jump. As did all of the guys there. But only one that counted. Old guy probably decided to join the pissing contest and won hands down. I grew up with WWll vets and they played stuff down. Here's to Fred and all the pieces we couldn't find, that sort. I went to a private school whose chaplain was a conscience objector. He was a medic he jumped with a hawthorn stick that day. Edit: l do know that most just had practice jumps from structures mimicking the speed you hit at 18mph l believe. I wouldn't be surprised if combat was the first jump for some guys.
@sidneytopf Жыл бұрын
@@graham2631 I have heard of a Doctor that jumped in to save someone. He had never jumped before.
@nancyjanzen5676 Жыл бұрын
Only counted the combat jump.
@peytonk7367 Жыл бұрын
The size of the balls of the men who jumped down into Normandy must've weighed down the plane
@abifuckingsexual8334 Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure why, but 3:21 gave me chills
@borisfenestra Жыл бұрын
4:36 "The VA has determined that your chronic joint pain is not service related."
@ryanchan2358 Жыл бұрын
3:18 gory gory what a hell of a way to die x3
@marshallwethy6835 Жыл бұрын
AATW!!! 82ND Airplane gang C CO 3/504TH P.I.R. 90 to 92
@justanotherotrguy Жыл бұрын
I remember this like it were yesterday. Hopping out of a c130 is so much damn fun when you aren't being shot at by flak guns lol the people of Normandy are like "oh no!!! Zeyy arrr back!!!"
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Currahee!
Airborne, my brother! Currahee!
Today is June 6th 2024 -- The 80th Anniversary of D-Day. I can't help but wonder if Col. Topf isn't hooked-up, waiting for the green light and the command to GO over some DZ in France right now? If you are, sir ... then, please accept a snappy Airborne Salute from an old trooper, back in the States. I am taking a moment to remember and thank all of those brave souls that made that invasion the sacrifice and success that it was 80 years ago! Airborne & Currahee, my brother!
When i went through Airborne school in 1980, two of my jumps were out of C123 Provider's, about as close to C47s you can get in "modern" aircraft. Bumpy ride and loud as hell, ear plugs were required and definitely needed.
Thus was a cool experience!…every American should go to this to remind themselves of who we are! Thanks Rusty!
What a feeling when you stand on the edge .i urge everyone to try this its a hell of a feeling 2 para 1980 to 92.christ i mis that feeling
Normandia una montagna di ragazzi e uomini morti Per chi e per cosa. Il Nulla.
Finaly ww2 winner sacrified action D Day Normandy, broken evil head crown is reall birthday of free western world of democracy rights and freedom of free people in duty through capitalism with basic rights of middle working class, people rights minority rights and Nations suvereign rights. D Day is highest level of Democracy and Freedom in wholle political history of people excist. Greek democracy is like old Bible testament, D Day is like New Bible testament of Alive Democracy with Alive Jesus Lord through free Church.
SS laikais buvo galima nusipirkti Francuziško sviesto su pavadinimu " Normandia" !.
TIP: if u are in an plane never listen this song
I'd probably be happy I landed safely unlike what the rookie trooper's fate was in the background song.
This is probably about as close as I can come to knowing what it was like for my maternal grandfather when he parachuted in on D-Day. The guy from the 82nd Airborne on your plane makes it all the more so-that was the division Grandpa served in. I never got to meet Grandpa; he died before I was born. I feel a bit more connected to him now. Thanks!
Knees in the Breeze! Outstanding, Airborne!
"SGT BAKER ... STAND IN THE DOOR!"
What an amazing and beautiful production, most appropriate chorus accompaniment. THANK YOU !!! 🥰
Hi there from Belarus ✌️ Remember night 6 June 1944...I love USA and 82nd division ❤ 💫🤠
Hah and that was only 2 out of probably about 1000 c-47s sent to Normandy that day? SCARY
God bless the USA . God bless the us army airborne. They can kick some serious ass. None better.
I can only imagine what the heroes of WW2 went through. Balls made of steel
I'm a 70yr old DAV in a wheelchair. Watching this convinces me, I GOTTA jump again with my old unit before I die. None of that Hollywood shit either. FULL Ruck Sack. Weapon bag & stretchers. Medics jumped in with 3 a piece. AIRBORNE!!!!
What a great video! I cannot even imagine the courage it took to jump over Normandy on D-Day.
2015 jul 30
Hey this isn’t 1944, he is a foney, he has modern camo on
merci a tous ces jeunes soldats americain qui ont donné leurs vie sur nos plages alors que les militaires d active français etaient absent.
This would be the jump that would give me chills. I cant lie, i'm a bit jealous.
The bay is out there and know the military has already been involved and other things
ATW brothers!
If I wasn't damned near 77 years of age -- after watching one of your videos -- I'd prolly run right out and re-up just so I could make one more blast! Watching you kicking your feet to untwist those risers brought back some memories and put a smile on my face. Good show, mate ... er, I mean, Sir!😁Currahee!
that honestly looks fun, guess im going parachuting one day
Oh my gosh, my old Army JROTC SAI
Imagine you a parachuter close to the ground now and you see some random pair of German soldiers just start open fire with their kar98k's and you can't do nothing but hope they miss
Alfin encuentro uno con salto replicando esos viejos paracaidistas 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🪖🪖🪖
The last thing you would want to hear in the sound of a MG 42 opening up and hearing bullets fly by.
I noticed the D-day invasion stripes on the wings...
"aw man, we're late"
I truly envy you for all those commemorative blasts that you've made in France. But I'm grateful for the vicarious thrill that your videos provide! CURRAHEE!
World War II in Colour
Imagine the germany WW2 veteran see this
Round 2 😼
you know your on a good american built plane when the floor is made out of plywood and there is electrical tape on the door frame
Enjoyed the Video. Understand it was a "Hollywood" jump - No rucksack, weapons, ammunitions, hostile fire...They showed current MC1 (steerable) vs T10B parachutes. Leaving from a C-47 you had a 5 (five) foot extension to the Static Line to clear the aircraft elevator. It appears they left from 1500-1800 feet vs 500 feet in Normandy. Remember, Pathfinders already on the Ground. My memories from 58 years ago. Go Army - Beat Navy
There was no blood upon the risers, there were no brains upon the chute, no intestines were not dangling from his paratroopers suit
chills. . . . brave men like Winters and his paratroopers landed there many years ago. . .
what the frack green light go... get out of the aircraft!!!!
The French below: *Again...?*
A buddy of mine, canadian paratrooper, said he was having a few one day in the mess. Guy's counting their jumps in the usual pissing contest. One old guy sitting there with a paratrooper ensign. So one of the guys asked, "How many jumps you got?" Old guy, "one" "One?" "Yup, Normandy" Buddy said you could hear a pin drop. Edit: it was 11/11
I doubt it! He would have gone to Jump school and had at least five. Most had more after for training before the jump. Good story though.
@sidney topf well of course, he had more than one jump. As did all of the guys there. But only one that counted. Old guy probably decided to join the pissing contest and won hands down. I grew up with WWll vets and they played stuff down. Here's to Fred and all the pieces we couldn't find, that sort. I went to a private school whose chaplain was a conscience objector. He was a medic he jumped with a hawthorn stick that day. Edit: l do know that most just had practice jumps from structures mimicking the speed you hit at 18mph l believe. I wouldn't be surprised if combat was the first jump for some guys.
@@graham2631 I have heard of a Doctor that jumped in to save someone. He had never jumped before.
Only counted the combat jump.
The size of the balls of the men who jumped down into Normandy must've weighed down the plane
I’m not sure why, but 3:21 gave me chills
4:36 "The VA has determined that your chronic joint pain is not service related."
3:18 gory gory what a hell of a way to die x3
AATW!!! 82ND Airplane gang C CO 3/504TH P.I.R. 90 to 92
I remember this like it were yesterday. Hopping out of a c130 is so much damn fun when you aren't being shot at by flak guns lol the people of Normandy are like "oh no!!! Zeyy arrr back!!!"