Wildcat Down - When a Pilot Escaped Japanese, Sharks and Natives
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Published 2024-04-05
On 31 January 1943, 1st Lieutenant Jefferson J. DeBlanc led a group of F4F Wildcats over the Japanese-held Kolombangara island. The group was on an escort mission for a strike force of 12 Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bombers sent to attack Japanese shipping. DeBlanc reported that he had a serious fuel leak, and soon he and his wingman, Sgt. Jim Feliton had to leave the group and then to push into the battle against superior enemy forces: 2 American Wildcats vs 10 Nakajima Oscars. Forced to ditch, DeBlanc had to face terrors from the depths of the ocean and from the jungle.
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00:00 Jefferson J. DeBlanc leads the Wildcats
02:16 The Japanese fleet
02:40 DeBlanc and his wingman rush into action
04:18 10 Nakajima Oscars
04:41 2 Wildcats vs 10 Oscars
05:48 Jim makes a fatal mistake
06:18 Nakajima pursuit
07:41 Hearts of Iron IV
08:39 Almost out of fuel
09:40 First enemy is down
10:23 The second enemy is down, but a 3rd one is lurking below
11:11 DeBlanc bails out
12:12 Sharks…
12:51 DeBlanc reaches the island
13:56 Jungle night
15:03 DeBlanc wakes up to see the islanders
15:43 The hero is put into a cage
16:23 Restless night
17:00 The natives want to rescue DeBlanc
18:38 DeBlanc is picked up by a navy patrol
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That spear must now for sure be an amazing heirloom in his family. Not many can say they brought back a highly decorated spear from their times during WW2. Once more Yarnhub spoils us with one amazing story.
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The fact that this video is getting the number of views in the time it has been out is a testament to the quality of this channel.
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BRO AINT NO WAY THEY SPEAK TAGALOG! I QUICKLY UNDERSTOOD THE FIRST SPEECH OF THE VOICE ACTOR AND WAS FILLED WITH HAPPINESS AND JOY AND SURPRISE! I LOVE YOU YARNUB! ❤️
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The filipino voice acting is so good and very natural. I can understand everything that they said clearly and with emotion.
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this channel truly is a movie studio
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The Filipino Dub took me off guard lmao! As a Filipino, this makes me proud! Awesome job Yarnhub!
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"If this is a one way ticket, so be it."..... man, show what these people are really made of. Staring death in the eyes and grinned.
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That spear, while being worth little material wise, holds such a profound significance that I genuinely hope he kept it and has it in a safe, secure location
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Me about to sleep at 3am: yarnhub uploads me: Well look what we got here
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It’s crazy how far you’ve come with these animations, they’re amazing
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My father served in the same theater of operations, and he also passed away in 2007. I had every WWII Pacific Theater fighter plane model both Japanese, and American. Dad bought me my first 3 models on my 7th birthday. I still have most of these. This is the first time I heard this story, very nicely presented. Thank you.
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When the tagalog speaking natives started talking it shocked me. I understand them even without subtitles and all. Great job yarnhub!! And thank you for featuring the unique stories of these heroic individuals who fought in ww2
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Bro didn’t have jungle experience but came from Louisiana? Must’ve been a city boy
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I was so confused when the video started and it wasn't the same ol' narrator's voice that I'm so used to but another voice in my mother tongue. 😂😂 It just shows the level of quality this channel has achieved 🎉
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I'm a Marine(not on active duty anymore) who lives on Okinawa, what an awesome story!
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He is a brave heart...Hope he visited those natives later for their hospitality
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I like how Yarn went from 2D paper-like animations (i really liked the one on lauri torni) to basically just making movies.
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source from wikipidia: Jefferson Joseph DeBlanc (February 15, 1921 – November 22, 2007) was an American World War II Marine Corps fighter pilot and flying ace, credited with shooting down nine Japanese aircraft during two tours of duty in the Pacific at Guadalcanal and Okinawa. On January 31, 1943, despite mechanical problems with his aircraft, he pressed forward with a mission and shot down five Japanese aircraft in minutes before being shot down himself. DeBlanc parachuted to safety and was rescued by native islanders, traded for a sack of rice, and picked up by a Navy seaplane. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions that day. He served in the Marine Corps Reserve until 1972. In that time, he also taught school and completed graduate and doctoral degrees in math, physics and education.
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This channel really is the best, it gets every accent right. Those Filipino voices and words are very spot on, like very very spot on. Even the hospitality and kindness of Filipinos are excellently displayed. And these are coming from a Filipino myself. Outstanding Work Yarnhub! Keep it up my man.
