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Early Access: The Air Force Has A China Problem

The US Air Force has a problem in the (South) (West) Pacific and it is going back to WW2 to fix it. Join me as I talk about how the USAF is getting ready to deter China by reactivating old bases and comprehensively changing their operational approach.

Let me know what you thought about this episode.

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Please submit your next questions here for me to tackle at the end of videos!

Chris

Early Access: Why Russia Can't Stop Using Helicopters

Russia's hundreds of helicopters for attack, air mobile and transport duties? But why? Let's talk about how Russia has incorporated rotary-wing aviation into their military and why they use them.

Hope you enjoy this episode and let me know your thoughts!

Chris

Bf 109 Pilot - Ask your questions

I will soon be able to ask some questions to a Bf 109 pilot and potentially a Me 163 pilot. If you have anything you would like me to ask, put them below.

Important: We are talking about „present“ Bf 109/Me 163 pilots and not WW2 veterans. So if you want to know how it was dogfighting, that’s not something they or...

Early Access: F-35 | It Has No Easy Counter

The F-35 is able to gather, process and share a large amount of data - but how would it look like when adversaries start jamming? Let’s discover some technological and force level redundancies, and bring in space based communication.

Joining me today is my colleague Aleix Nadal Campos from the Freeman Air and Space In...

Inside The Cockpit Package Supersized

It is here, the penultimate batch of Inside the Cockpit’s from last years USA trip. There are really special ones in this list for you to enjoy, some of my favourites in fact. Above, you can find the link to a beautiful restored and flightworthy B-25 Mitchell bomber. Beyond that, I’ve got three episodes on some warbird cl...

Early Access: What Germany Thought About Soviet Air Support

Another video straight from the archive! I found a German translation of the Soviet Air Support manual, so let's check out in full detail! Big thank you to all of you, as your support allows me to fund these research trips!

Looking forward to your feedback,
Chris

EARLY ACCESS: Why Stuka? Reasons for Luftwaffe Dive-Bombing Explained

Why did Germany go with dive-bombers? While the Junkers Ju 87 is the quintessential "Stuka" from World War 2, what where the main motivations of the Luftwaffe to adopt a force of dive-bombers in the 1930s? Let me take you back in time and explore the discussions that resulted in the Luftwaffe of 1939.

Early Access: B-25 - Tank Gun Bomber With Extra Firepower

I was fortunate to find a B-25H armed with a 75mm tank gun at the New England Air Museum recently. Let's talk about why this bomber was converted to carry some heavy firepower!

Looking forward to your comments,

Chris

Early Access: Inside The Cockpit - P-63 Kingcobra

A little reminder here that the Early Access for the P-63 Kingcobra is already up! If you haven't seen it yet, check it out above.

Coming in fast and with firepower, the P-63 Kingcobra makes a statement. It wasn't quite enough against the P-47 Thunderbolt and P-51 Mustang but with that competition, getting 3rd place is...

Early Access - A-10: What's The Future of the BRRRRRRT ?

The A-10 „Warthog“ Thunderbolt II is slotted for retirement by 2030. What was the overall state of the debate and what may we expect to see from the Hawg until then?

Looking forward to your comments, thanks for supporting the channel. This allows me to go on filming trips like the one where some of today's videos w...

Sneakpeak: 11 New Inside The Cockpits

I recently had another fantastic filming trip over in the US of A thanks to your support! Josh, our intrepid cameraman, and me filmed for you at the amazing New England Air Museum. What a productive few days it was, with the following aircraft now in the bank for Inside the Cockpit:

• A-10A Thunderbolt II

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Early Access: Russian Helicopter Anti-Tank Tactics

Lots of helicopter footage has emerged from the Russo-Ukrainian war, including the use of anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM). Let's explore the Russian anti-tank equipment and tactics used with helicopters.

Looking forward to your comments and feedback! Big thank you for your support - sharing some great info on the recen...

Early Access: Flying on a Fighter Jet

The Gripen is Sweden's purpose-built fighter and I was fortunate enough to get to fly one. Operating from a decentralised and dispersed posture, this aircraft will now be a new asset in NATO's arsenal. To discover this fighter and what makes it tick, join me as I  jump onboard and go for a ride to experience first hand w...

Submit: Q&A Questions 2

Hey all,

Since it looks like the new Q&A segments are something you like, please add your new post-video Q&A questions here. No need to repost the ones you have previously asked, I have them all saved.

Thank you for the support!

Chris

Sneakpeak: Flying a Fast Jet

Talk about timing! Yesterday Hungary cast the final vote to pave the way for Sweden's accession into NATO, and today I found myself in a Swedish Saab Gripen jet flying over frozen lakes, cotton candy clouds, at supersonic speed and hitting the G's. This fast, nimble and precise fast jet makes flying easy - I will share the fu...

Early Access: Bomber Pilots Talks About Flying a WW2 Bomber

At Oshkosh I ran into Mike Mainiero and Emmy Dillon who both fly a B-25 Mitchell bomber. Long story short, they volunteered their time to give you an overview of the cockpit and describe what is is like to fly this WW2 bomber! Hope you all enjoy it, let me know what you learned and thought of this episode and please also exte...

Early Access: MiG-21 vs F-4 Phantom II

The MiG-21 vs F-4 Phantom II, it's a legendary duel in air warfare. Yet beyond the dogfight, we find a lasting legacy coming out of this combat in Vietnam.

Big thank you to all of you for your support, let me know your thoughts about this video and topic!

Early Access: Inside The Cockpit - P-51D Mustang "Twilight Tear"

What other plane represents American air power like the P-51? Ok sure, there are a couple but there is a reason why the Mustang is a true icon! Jump into the cockpit with me for a full and detailed tour of this magnificent flying P-51!

ITC is made possible only by your support - thank you so much! Let me know what you t...

Early Access: Fighters vs Flak - What Killed More Bombers?

Fighters and Flak (Anti-Aircraft Artillery) were both used by Germany to shoot down Allied Bombers like the B-17, B-24 and Lancaster. However, which one was more successful? The answer is not that straightforward, so let's have a detailed look.

Thank you so much for the support! This video is the first of many that incl...

Submit Q&A Questions

Hey all,

I am trying out a new format to answer questions by recording an answer at the end of regular videos. So please leave questions in response to this post.

As I mentioned previously, I am not a fan of "regular Q&A" videos. They are all over the place regarding the content and I like to make videos with ...

He 162 - Germany's Desperation Fighter

The Heinkel He 162 "Volksjäger" was a last ditch effort by the Luftwaffe  to field a large number of jet fighters to stem the tide in the air.  Join me as I explore this history - was this plan ever going to work?

Let me know what you think of this episode! Big thank you for all your support.

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Early Access: Who is Better? Fighter Pilots NATO vs Russia

Western vs Russian Pilots - who is better? Join me as I tackle this monumental question and explore the ins-and-outs of two ways of war -  that really aren't comparable. Joining me are to experts, Prof. Justin Bronk from RUSI and Lt.Col. (Ret'd) Billiee Flynn of the RCAF.

Let me know what you think of this episode!...

Early Access: Inside The Cockpit - A6M3 Zero Fighter

No other aircraft influenced our memory of the Pacific War than the Japanese A6M Type 0 fighter! Join me on a full tour of this iconic machine and discover what it must have been like to fly!

Big thank you goes to all of you for making ITC possible! Let me know what you think of this episode.

Chris

Early Access: Masters of the Air - The German Reaction to US Bombing

What was the German reaction to the bombing by B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator during World War 2? Join me as I explore the reaction of the Luftwaffe from fighter planes, to tactics, anti-aircraft defenses and the bombing itself.

Let me know what you think of this episode and whether you are excited for Masters ...

Early Access: In Defense of The P-63 Kingcobra

The P-63 Kingcobra was fast, maneuverable and had immense firepower. On paper, it was a serious competitor to the P-47 and P-51 - yet the United States Army Air Force decided that the plane was not for them. Let's discover why!

(Apologies for the "late" early access release on this video. The scheduled release to you ha...

Early Access: Inside The Cockpit - P-40 Kittyhawk (Warhawk)

If you ever wondered how to attract attention, take inspiration from “Aleutian Tiger”. This P-40K, painted in the colours of AVG Commander Claire Chennault’s son John Chennault unit, the 11th Fighter Squadron, sure is a looker. Striking an aggressive and colourful pose, this Warhawk (or Kittyhawk) reminds us of the Amer...

Early Access: Inside The Cockpit P-63 Kingcobra

I hope you all enjoyed your Christmas celebration or regional equivalent - before we jump into the new year, here is a final early access update for all of you: An Inside The Cockpit of the P-63 Kingcobra!

Fast, heavily armed and with a very different design that many other fighters at the time, the Kingcobra sure is a ...

Merry Christmas

HoHoHo - Santa's sled got an upgrade and he is going supersonic this year inside a F-16!

It is the 24th December which means that I celebrate Christmas. Yes, for Germans it is not the 25th  and as we are known world renowned for our Christmas celebrations, we get away with it (yes, Christmas means hometown pride ov...

Early Access: How Germany Fixed The Eurofighter Typhoon Problem

Germany's Self-Made Eurofighter Typhoon Problem stands on the precipice  of being solved. Join me as I talk about the newest member of the  Eurofighter family, the "Eurofighter EK" - transforming Typhoon into an  Electronic Warfare aircraft.