I think I can basically follow along, only because I know the instruments and basically how they work.  But I'm sure there are some details I'm completely missing.

1 hour ago, Firefly said:

Fascinating stuff! I'll forward this to a Serbian friend of mine, who happens to be a bit of a Fishbed fan. 

Highlights would be awesome!

 

This is great! Feels so weird to see to many MiGs on American soil... 

 

This is really great stuff!

I know these have been posted before (maybe even in this thread).  I mean... some of the video is shown on our jg1.org splash page.

But, it's cool to be reminded of it.

Richthofen Film Part 1 https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn1002567

Richthofen Film Part 2 https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn1002566

The film is not in order.  It starts in 1918, and jumps back to 1917, for example.

But there are some great shots of the German aces, Jasta 6, Jasta 11, and various aerodromes.

 

Perfect timing, I was about to sit down with a pint and enjoy the rest of the evening.

The Films are interesting on so many levels:

From the Fokker D.VI, Richthofen wound, to what looked like parachute harnesses.

Every day is a good day to post a MiG-29 video. 

 

"Vertoloty v vozdushnom boyu" ("Helicopters in aerial combat"), a 1989 instructional film for helicopter crews produced by the Soviet Ministry of Defense. Could be useful for future DCS: Mi-24 pilots. Note the R-60 launcher @5:35! 

 

The wait is awful.

Music like from 80's italian Star Wars copy movie.

A little change of pace from my usual stuff...

Racing around Circuit de la Sarthe. At night. In a monstrous Group 5 Kremer Porsche 935 K3. In a gaggle of Le Mans prototypes. 

This may well be the most epic automotive video I've ever seen (and I'm not even a Porsche guy!). If you're a petrolhead then it's an absolute must-watch. Our JG1RT members will love this.

 

Meanwhile in Poland...

https://www.facebook.com/108193690689392/videos/174631221283750/

These guys are living the high life. NSFW warning, video might contain sexy warbirds! 

Note how the pilot straightens the plane on the runway when rolling (haven't we all done that in the MiG-21?) and how the ventral fin extends downwards upon the retraction of the landing gear.

But wait, there's more!

 

 

We NEED this plane in DCS. 

 

I completely agree.

 

 

I've had that on my Watch later list for a few days now, I'm saving it for this weekend.

The other day I found this absolute gem of a series on the A6M Zero. The uploader helpfully added hardcoded subtitles to every episode.

 

 

 

 

17 hours ago, Firefly said:

I've had that on my Watch later list for a few days now, I'm saving it for this weekend.

It was really good.

 

17 hours ago, Firefly said:

The other day I found this absolute gem of a series on the A6M Zero.

Cool!  I'll check it out on my lunch.

This is how a tailslide looks through the HUD of a MiG-29 of Cpt. Adrian Rojek, a former demo pilot of the PAF Fulcrum Display Team. I've had the pleasure of watching his displays on several occassions, his performances were something else.

A few more from his YouTube account:

Look closely and you'll find yours truly among the spectators. Admittedly a person of my size may be a bit hard to spot (I'm 5'7" / 170 cm tall)...

 

 

 

 

 

Another day, another Flogger walkaround. You get a Flogger, they get a Flogger, everyone gets a Flogger!

 

Incredible video of British carrier operations in the Far East in 1944. No sound. Includes footage of a tug-of-war between the deck crew and a stricken Corsair with its tail up. 

 

Thanks to YouTube suggestions I was able to find this excellent channel. These Fleet Air Arm veterans are a pleasure to listen to.