Videos tagged with Aviation History

Firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson debunks the popular myth that the idiom 'the whole nine yards' originates from the length of machine gun belts, particularly those used in aircraft. He presents evidence suggesting the phrase predates aviation machine guns and likely stems from a humorous anecdote in an 1855 Indiana newspaper about a shirt made with 'the whole nine yards' of material. While acknowledging the intuitive appeal of the firearms connection, Ferguson's research indicates no historical basis for it.

This expert analysis of the Fliegerselbstlader Karabiner 1915 (FSK 1915) provides a deep dive into its design, historical context, and performance. The video highlights its unique gas-operated semi-automatic action, a 30-round drum magazine in 7x57mm Mauser, and a complex two-stage trigger. Despite reliability concerns, its semi-automatic capability offered a significant advantage over contemporary bolt-action rifles, particularly for aviators in WWI.

This video celebrates the 78th anniversary of the United States Air Force, highlighting 78 years of achieving air superiority. It marks a significant milestone for the branch, underscoring its historical importance and ongoing role in national defense.

This video discusses the history and future of supersonic passenger travel, focusing on why it hasn't progressed since the Concorde era. It highlights the role of government regulation and economic viability, contrasting it with commercial-driven innovation. The discussion features Blake Scholl, founder of Boom Supersonic, who aims to revive commercial supersonic flight.

This video showcases a genuine WW2 era B-17 Bomber control yoke, also referred to as a "stick". The item is available for purchase on the channel's website, Legacy-Collectibles.com. The description also promotes their "Flak & Fubar" podcast and their Instagram page. While the content is related to historical military artifacts, it does not directly involve firearms in terms of their function, operation, or review.

This video details the unboxing and historical significance of the BC-1158 radio control box, used for the AZON (Azimuth Only) bomb, the US military's first radio-controlled precision guided bomb. It highlights the M65 1,000 lb bomb and its adaptation kit, explaining the AZON's limitations (azimuth control only) and contrasting it with the later RAZON (Range and Azimuth Only) bomb. The content emphasizes the rarity of surviving equipment from this era.

This YouTube video focuses on historical military technology, specifically the S-1 Bombsight, A-5 Autopilot, and the B-24 Liberator Bomber, highlighting an IBM analog computer used in conjunction with these systems. The video delves into the engineering and technological aspects of World War II aviation, with hashtags indicating a focus on that era's advancements. It explores the complex computational and navigation systems that were critical to bomber operations during the conflict.

This video provides a detailed walk-around of an inert AIM-4 Falcon heat-seeking air-to-air guided missile. The presenter, a specialized collector of military ordnance, highlights key features including the infrared seeker head, control fins, and propulsion system designation. The missile is identified as an inert display unit, and historical context is provided through archival photographs.

This video provides an overview of the AZ80 impact fuze used in the German V1 Rocket, famously known as the "world's first cruise missile." It delves into the historical context of this World War II weapon, highlighting its significance as a precursor to modern cruise missile technology. The analysis focuses on the fuze mechanism and its role in the V1's deployment.

This video features an unboxing of a 70-year-old 20mm M24A1 Autocannon breech block. The title highlights the age and specific ordnance, suggesting a focus on historical military hardware and potentially its mechanical aspects. The inclusion of "military" and "aviation" suggests a broader interest in historical military technology beyond just the firearm itself.

This guide details the handling and basic operational familiarization of a Cold War-era Periscopic Bombsight, as demonstrated by an expert handling rare historical military hardware. It covers the transport, inspection of controls, and identification of the manufacturer, Eastman Kodak. The demonstration emphasizes the mechanical aspects and tactile feedback of the device.

This guide details the methodical unboxing of a 70-year-old F-86E Sabre Jet-Fighter Booster, a process performed with ASMR-style silence and precision. The video emphasizes careful handling of vintage military surplus, highlighting the importance of original packaging standards (MIL-B-131B), part number verification (151 61110 2A), and identifying test dates (June 11, 1952) as signals of authenticity and preservation. The component is revealed in pristine condition, showcasing its mechanical complexity.