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On this channel, we take flight enthusiasts on an immersive journey through some of the most iconic battles of World War II. Using the IL-2 Sturmovik Great Battles flight simulation program, we recreate the challenges and dangers faced by pilots during this pivotal period in history.
Whether you're a history buff or simply fascinated by the technology and tactics of aerial combat, our videos are sure to take your breath away. With stunning graphics, realistic sound effects, and detailed historical research, we bring the past to life in a way that no other medium can.
Our videos cover a range of topics and aircraft, from the legendary Spitfire and P-51 Mustang to the formidable Fw190 and Bf109. We also explore the different theaters of the war, from the Battle of Britain to the Eastern Front and beyond.
In addition to our simulation videos, we also offer tutorials, reviews, and other content to help flight enthusiasts improve their skills and knowledge.
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In this 85th anniversary year of the Battle of Britain the usual crowd of ‘celebrity’ military authors have turned their attention to the summer of 1940. Some merely scratch the surface of the subject, while others simply regurgitate all that has gone before, including the myths and mistakes. They all warmly praise each other’s work in reviews whilst the publishers make breathless claims about their work being ‘groundbreaking’ and ‘new’. One even went so far as to suggest that up until this moment, the Luftwaffe has only been portrayed as a ‘cartoonish antagonist’, which came as a bit of a surprise to the many professional Luftwaffe historians who have been interviewing, researching, and writing about the subject for the past fifty years.
Of course, if you only ever read the other ‘celebrity’ books when doing your research, then this is probably true!
Here at Wing Leader, our approach is a little different. We don’t publish ‘celebrity’ authors. Instead we prefer to stick with the specialist historians who have been studying their subject for decades. The ones who have travelled across Europe interviewing veterans from both sides. The ones who have all the official records to hand, and who have the knowledge to understand how to use them. And most importantly, the ones who really know what happened in the summer of 1940.
That’s why we are proud to announce the forthcoming launch of two important new books.
The first is ‘Zerstörer’ by internationally renowned researchers and authors, John Vasco and Peter Cornwell. Their collective knowledge of the events of 1940 is unmatched, and draws upon their decades of research into primary sources, from the Bundesarchivmilitärarchiv (BAMA) and the Deutschdienststelle (WASt.) in Germany, to the Public Record Office (now the National Archive), Imperial War Museum, RAE Farnborough, and MoD (Air Historical Branch) in England.
They have also interviewed and corresponded with hundreds of relevant combatants on both sides over several decades, and work closely with other leading historians who have also conducted decades of research into the period, such as Chris Goss, Andy Saunders and Simon Parry.
Originally published 35 years ago, this updated and expanded hardback version of over 300 pages, contains new information regarding events concerning the Messerschmitt 110 and its crews in 1940, with particular emphasis on the Battle of Britain. It is supplemented by just under 600 photographs, many new and previously unpublished, and demolishes many myths, misconceptions, and downright incorrect information, on the Messerschmitt 110 previously in print.
This book is THE definitive work on the Bf 110 in 1940, and eclipses anything else that has gone before it. If you want to understand what it was really like to be a Luftwaffe airman in 1940, in their own words, then this is the book for you.
The second book is Volume 19 of our Battle of Britain Combat Archive Series by Simon Parry. Quite simply, if you haven’t got this series already then you really haven’t got the latest research, knowledge and information on the Battle.
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Remember folks, DCS isn't real life. And war is not a game.
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Today is the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings (Operation Overlord)
Be sure to check this video out on the allied perspective of the air war on that day of days
https://youtu.be/jhmdZiLf3gY?si=1rzkr...
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Who else enjoyed the first two episodes of the new Master's of the Air miniseries?
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The fascinating thing about listening to second world war fighter pilots under all banners is that they all say they became addicted to the thrill of the hunt.
They often lament on how nothing can compare to it since and became life long friends with their enemies in the aftermath of the conflict.
It's certainly a unique perspective in warfare. A deadly game. But a game, nonetheless.
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I just figured out how to host coop missions in IL2 BOX - any subscribers out there interested in flying some missions together? Would help in providing a broader scope of content mixing multiplayer online plus the AI in custom scenario's. Let me know.
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After 12 years of simming my Logitech G940 rudder pedals finally gave up the ghost. Just picked these up as a replacement. Soon as I get them setup I can finish the D-Day German perspective video.
If you haven't seen the Allied perspective video yet make sure you check it out!
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Currently exporting latest video. Something a bit different this time. Hope everyone enjoys it.
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It seems YouTube has deemed me worthy of community posts now. Neat! Thanks to everyone who has subscribed so far and for all your engagement with the channel.
I have some plans for future content that hopefully you will all enjoy so stay tuned.
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