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Title: Wings of Russia
Post by: MiloMorai on March 08, 2014, 10:11:39 PM

An 18 part documentary (~15 hrs) on Soviet aviation.

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL69B0CB4788F64720

Title: Re: Wings of Russia
Post by: Gman on March 09, 2014, 01:08:25 AM

I watched all of these about a year ago on youtube, excellent vids IMO.  I can't recall which one, but the HUD view and external view of the SU27 using it's cannon armament vs a drone is incredible, it looks like only a single round hits it, and it blows it apart.  There are so many great scenes in that series, it's well worth the time if you are bored with netflix.  Also, if you're a fan of Red Storm Rising (the book), the naval aviation video is excellent, showing the Backfires, Badgers, Yak 38, Bears, Kelt and Kingfish missiles in flight and hitting practice targets - so much great stuff.

I found the narration excellent, surprisingly candid about the weaknesses of certain designs etc, and very fair in assessments IMO.

Title: Re: Wings of Russia
Post by: Rich46yo on March 09, 2014, 05:35:25 AM

Great find, digging it now.

Title: Re: Wings of Russia
Post by: zack1234 on March 09, 2014, 07:16:49 AM

I am Russian :old:

Title: Re: Wings of Russia
Post by: Wildcatdad on March 09, 2014, 07:59:28 AM

Quote from: zack1234 on March 09, 2014, 07:16:49 AM

I am Russian :old:

But Russians don't like pie...

Title: Re: Wings of Russia
Post by: pipz on March 09, 2014, 08:29:18 AM

Quote from: zack1234 on March 09, 2014, 07:16:49 AM

I am Russian :old:

Hush you pinko commie! You have caused enough trouble already!  :old:

Thanks Milo they look interesting. I will prolly start diving into them today or tomorrow.  :aok

Title: Re: Wings of Russia
Post by: Blinder on March 09, 2014, 08:58:42 AM

Quote from: zack1234 on March 09, 2014, 07:16:49 AM

I am Russian :old:

Someone reported you .... (but I assure you it wasn't me.)  :salute

Title: Re: Wings of Russia
Post by: AAJagerX on March 09, 2014, 05:43:49 PM

Quote from: Gman on March 09, 2014, 01:08:25 AM

I watched all of these about a year ago on youtube, excellent vids IMO.  I can't recall which one, but the HUD view and external view of the SU27 using it's cannon armament vs a drone is incredible, it looks like only a single round hits it, and it blows it apart.  There are so many great scenes in that series, it's well worth the time if you are bored with netflix.  Also, if you're a fan of Red Storm Rising (the book), the naval aviation video is excellent, showing the Backfires, Badgers, Yak 38, Bears, Kelt and Kingfish missiles in flight and hitting practice targets - so much great stuff.

I found the narration excellent, surprisingly candid about the weaknesses of certain designs etc, and very fair in assessments IMO.

Good series!

And for good measure....  Vampire! Vampire!