An overview of the O-2 Skymaster featuring some places it turns up in the movies.
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Movies/Games Featured:
Bat*21 (1988)
Apocalypse Now (1979)
Project X (1987)
Battle of the Bulge (1965)
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I forgot "The Duck" nickname! Based on how the landing gear retracts like duck feet! 🦆
Really nice aircraft
I used to work near an airfield were there was both an O-1 and an O-2. One day both of them took off together and started flying circuits around the airfield which I quickly realised was a race between them both. Interestingly whereas the O-2 was faster on the straight the O-1 could turn faster in the corners and would catch up. Once they realised neither could win they landed again. So the O-2 would get to the target quicker but the O-1 was more agile once there and searching for the enemy.
I did read something about loses the O-1 in Viet Nam. The most common mistake made by the pilot was making a pass which included flying over the enemy. At that point any enemy who could see the O-1 would shoot at it as once it was eliminated they could attack without interference.
battle of the bulge was horribly anachronistic film no snow big kursk like tank battle no wonder President/ General Eisenhauer disliked the movie. battle of the bulge makes me think JJ Abrams unrealistic view of WW2
awwwwwriiiiiite
Reminds me of the Marine Corps OV-10A Bronco we used in Vietnam…
What about "the night flyer" movie? Pretty much the whole revolves around a Skymaster
when it comes to FAC aircraft of VN Era, this thing was one of my favorites because as a Boy early 70s i buyed a Airfix model of the Bird Dog.
A vid about the Armys armed OV-1A version the JOV-1A Mohawk would be fine.
I never heard the “engine sandwich” nickname before, but it’s just so perfect. I love it! Thanks, Johnny!
On the topic of US military Cessnas, I’d love a video on the A-37 Dragonfly.
I remember back in the day, Cuban Americans bought a few of these planes and helped guide Cubans in rafts to the U.S. The Cuban government shot these planes down with Mig-29s over international waters.
Those nicknames are amazing
What a cute plane, I know I've seen it before, no doubt, but god damn I clearly forgot about it.
I remember this in Arma 3 where PhlyDaily and Devildoggamer was flying in this thing.
I bought a 1972 CF-337 (French licensed production of the Skymaster) a few years back and this plane is incredible to fly, the windshield being a bit more forward of the wing improves visibility greatly and it's a peppy little piston at low altitude. I find it to be an absolute blast. The mechanics hate it, though.
0:35 :Chimpanzees are dangerous animals. They ripped off noses eyes and ears from keepers in the States! They are trained killers with a big muscle stamina.
Johnny what are ‘propeller spinners’? No obvious answer on Google.
Amazing video as always, never fail to surprise with interesting new content!
There’s only about 40 flying o-2 super sky masters left in the USA and fortunately I’m part owner of 1 that flys and one that we just started re building
My pops who flew planes looking for wildfires for the canadian government said these were one of his favorite planes to fly. Very easy to fly, controllable at lower speeds, and reliable.
"Engine Sandwich" 😅 You forgot to mention "Sky Bastard" 🤣
After all these years I found the plane that supported my ARVN BATTALION THAT I WAS ADVISOR TO,MAN I TELL YOU THAT PILOT WAS A SURE ENOUGH HOT SHOT,IVE SERCHED FOR THAT AIRCRAFT MANY TIMES NEVER WAS ABLE TO PIN IT DOWN UNTIL NOW,WE WERE IN CHOU DOC SEVEN MOUNTAINS AREA, THE PLANE WAS NAVY.1970-71
Now I Gotta watch that proyect x movie, also that navy variant look awesome, thanks for the sandwich lmao
I got a chance to see an abandoned Skymaster up close and walk around it. Such a cool and unique aircraft, so this vid was a must watch, amazing as always!
Crazy… I just recently read Stephen King's "The Night Flier" and watched the movie based on it and they both feature the Skymaster as the antagonist's plane.
I flew as a observer in the obsolete O1 Bird Dog I was always scared of ground fire, this aircraft was the modern replacement for the O-1 . The Air Force 0-2 were called Elliot and were at Kontum, I was at Dakto
Nice little overview JJ
If you are not recon you are NOT! Catkiller42
MK 2 grenade on Film, please ❤
Johnny I've been watching your videos for a while, interesting, entertaining & quite good; that being said, I'm a old guy, please you need to use miles vs. kilometers, mph vs. Kph feel me? In the Corps we would say, "Outfuckingstanding." Carry on.