HIGH FLIGHT 420

[johneddy98033]

What was the plane photographed in this clip?

[leomannpictures]

@johneddy98033 There are a number of types seen in this footage. The first plane is just air show footage of a F-16. Later you see a F-18 as well as some commercial airliners seen from afar.

[pfjpad]

Every Air Force and former Air Force member knows that poem by heart. Great video.

[raypsi]

great remake

[richartrod]

Nicely done. A great update of a late night TV classic. Have you thought of shopping this to TV stations today? Even in the digital 24-hour world, some channels would air this before a legal station ID and the early morning news. If nothing else, thanks for putting it on YouTube.

Rich Rodriguez, West Covina, CA

P.S. Check out my animated test pattern parody, "Late Night TV", on my channel "richartrod". :)

[ChameleonWeb]

For only 41K would know, we were like none other than those who flew before U.S., but was too blind too know anything! May the "Birds of Pray keep her safe!"

[NorthernLightsNmbr5]

this gave me a boner ?

[Cherokee5of6]

People, people,

It's before the F.C.C. mandated we go "Digital"...Back then Analog was in! Damn I miss my 33 and 1/3 records, with the sweet album covers! Then my little "Sis" had to go 45! And I for one can't listen 45! Love Sammy Hagar! FYI...Forgive me, I forgot to inhale, though some Mas Teguila would go down nice!

[Meatball954]

omg my god dude that was some trippy ass shit man knowing that the fisrt man who probably flew wrote this poem omg man trippy!!!!

[ksol1460]

Do you think you might be able to find the original?

[leomannpictures]

Check "KCRA Channel 3..." it has a later version with F-15s. The original, I believe, features F-104s and if it's not on Youtube i can find it an put it up. thanks for looking!

[danje10]

The T-38 version of this (USAF production) can be found with a search for KABC Los Angeles Sign Off 1982. You'll have to wait thru 2:00 minutes to see it.

I like the F-16 version you posted, but my favorite of all has to be the F-104 version they played for us whenever they could (about once a week I think) at the USAF Academy 1964-1968.

If you could find it and post it, I'd love it. Cant find it on Youtube. Brings tears to my eye. (I flew F-4 in Viet Nam, retired 747 Captain now.)

[kcthatsawinner]

There's a video of High Flight that was used during KDKA-TV's last day of analog broadcasting. Search for "KDKA analog signoff" and see how Pittsburgh's first television station said farewell to 'KD Country' on June 12, 2009. Oh, you'll have to endure Letterman's Top 10 List about the analog shutoff until 3:15. Every time I see the KDKA analog signoff, 'High Flight' ALWAYS brings me to at least 5 minutes of tears.

It was a classy way for KD to remember our heroes, even though they air CBS News.

[MissProvidence2]

My Father Col. Robert Mills had this in his things.... he was a WWII pilot in the Airforce 20 years, I was glad to see that someone did this, it is a very special poem that captures thier spirit so well, Love & Miss You Dad, fly on, fly high forever ! I am with you always!

[BLoblaw005]

Boy, does this bring back memories of when I worked the over-night @ KABC.... we had the 80's version though. You can get the "High Flight" compilation DVD at High Flight Productions. Do a Google search for High Flight Video and it'll be at the top of the page. Great stuff! Thanks for posting..

[Batou2U]

Wow - this must be third- or fourth-generation! Back in the late 50s, TV stations would sign ON with "High Flight", that version featuring an F-104. Sure would like to see an original of THAT version.....

[mwp62]

I also recall seeing it occaisionally on Los Angeles TV stations (KCOP 13) in the afternoon in the late sixties/early seventies.

[mwp62]

OK, not this version but the earlier one using an F-104 or T-38...

[enigman44]

You will find the original in the Air Force museum in Dayton, Ohio. Worth several visits!

[hatchzords]

why does everyone who reads this out sound crap at reading it

they sound rate computerized it sucks lol

[Sierra757]

You're right with everything Race except it was December 11, just after the US entered WWII when he collided with an aircraft flown by an Oxford trainer by the name of Earnest Aubrey. The amazing thing is he accomplished sooo much in his short life of only 19 years, and of course his words still live on today.

[poser1X]

I often saw the orginal when it was used as a television station sign-off back in the 60's.....back when TV stations ceased operations after midnight.

Good video. Thanks.

[leomannpictures]

Oops, I meant to respond to the last guys post and I accidently deleted it...any way that is beethoven..can't say which one but I think it's somthin or other in Ebm...what I do know forsure is that all the footage, clouds and all, is %100 shot me with my faithful Sony pc-1...thanks for checking it out..LEO

[cx1138]

Very great video you did, but your voice doesn't seem to match. I guess I'm just used to the original. I wish I could find that tv clip someplace but it's probably long lost or destroyed by now.

[racecat31]

"High Flight" was composed by Pilot Officer John Gillespie Magee Jr., an American serving with the RCAF. He was born in Shanghai, China in 1922, the son of missionary parents.

In August or September 1941, Pilot Officer Magee composed "High Flight" and sent a copy to his parents. Several months later, on 11 September, 1941 his Spitfire collided with another plane over England and Magee, only 19 years old, crashed and was killed.

He is buried in the churchyard cometary at Scopwick,Lincolnshire.

[leomannpictures]

Thanks Racecat31, go RCAF!

[Henrie88]

i dunno y but now i feel awfully depressed

[WalleyTV]

Where is my GATORS!

[methane7]

Being eaten for dinner by a Seminole!