Greatest Air-Rescue of Downed Airmen Ever (Op. Halyard, 1944)

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Operation Halyard (1944) in WW2 was the largest and most successful air-rescue of downed Allied airman in the history of aviation. Over 500 downed airmen in Nazi-controlled Yugoslavia were rescued by Dakotas, protected by Mustangs and Lightnings, flying from Italy. Serbs were the main group who protected the Airmen until they were rescued and taken to Italy. The aircraft types involved are available in MSFS and are shown in a simulated Operation Halyard flight. At the end of the video, there is some footage from the movie Heroes of Halyard. Hope you enjoy.



View: https://youtu.be/eSx2vhIE7o4?si=xgtlQTF3FSgGNC9u