Christmas Special - Three NEW videos!
Added 2020-12-23 10:22:12 +0000 UTCHey all,
The end of 2020 is approaching. It certainly has been a strange year. I hope all of you and yours are healthy and haven't been impacted too much by what is going on. In the coming days, I will post another update but for now I just want to say thank you for your support over this and many other years! I will also post an update asking for feedback later on today.
As an end of the year special, I have placed all videos that are already done and uploaded in Early Access for all supporters. You can find them here together with a description of the content - just click on the titles and it will take you straight to the video:
The Secret behind German Engine Performances : GM-1 and MW-50
This video will feature a guest appearance by Calum Douglas, engineer and author of 'The Secret Horsepower Race' who will give an introduction into the use of GM-1 and MW-50 to boost German aeroengine performance during WW2. Next to the basics, he also goes over some lesser well known elements, like how GM-1 was initially restricted in use and reserved for special German Jagdstaffeln.
Why Japan lost the South Pacific Air War
Together with Justin Pyke, I explore the South Pacific Theatre and we chat about how both the IJNAS and IJAAS operated in the area, and why they ultimately lost against the Allied Air Forces.
Bf 109 - The Price you Pay for Firepower
Already in Early Access and available here. This video is also based on a primary source, by Luftflotte 3 whom tested a novel 20mm gunpod mounted centrally on the BF 109. Although it was never introduced, it's an interesting experiment and also shows some of the underlining issues with weapon and aircraft development.
Hope all of you enjoy the content and thank you for 2020!
Chris
Comments
Thank you, Chris and Justin, for a very thorough overview. I'm too far past needing to study so much, but I know that bibliography will help many. I'm wondering about the state of Japanese airfields. Again and again, you described them as inadequate. I think I have some idea why. US forces had the Sea-Bees, Construction Battalions, which had plentiful machinery to aid with any work. On the other hand, I've read that the Japanese called their own engineers "hee," (translation "flies"), and looked down on them, giving them very little with which to build anything. I realize studying Japanese combat construction engineers is probably far from your usual focus, but I'd lve to kow where I can find a bit more. Stay safe.
Bill Lemmond
2021-01-09 23:24:38 +0000 UTCThanks Dave!
Military Aviation History
2020-12-23 18:50:49 +0000 UTCAs the above have said, thanks! Happy to see the videos, and I hope you are able to make more of them next year!
Dave D
2020-12-23 18:49:40 +0000 UTCThanks, Chris and Justin! Excellent, as always!!
2020-12-23 16:58:30 +0000 UTCThankyou Chris. Merry Christmas
John aitken
2020-12-23 14:22:25 +0000 UTCThanks Petros, Merry Christmas!
Military Aviation History
2020-12-23 11:18:59 +0000 UTCThanks Chris! I love the messages and updates you provide us on Patreon, and of course the ever-increasing quality of the content. Merry Christmas!
2020-12-23 11:02:15 +0000 UTCThanks Jens! Hope you are having a great Christmas too!
Military Aviation History
2020-12-23 10:26:36 +0000 UTC🎅🏻 Thanks and have a great Xmas Bis 🎅🏻
Jens Backman
2020-12-23 10:23:01 +0000 UTC
