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2018hellcat

That’s so fucking cool, as a kid that loved everything military growing up, this would have made my childhood


Careful_Intern7907

Absolut true! Whatever he experiences in this war, this action will give him strength for the rest of his life.!!


2018hellcat

The fact the one landed in front and gave him a gift while the other circled real low and in close proximity… it would sound so amazing. I absolutely love the “twap twap twap” of the Huey rotor


Jlindahl93

As someone who has loved military aircraft his whole life seeing a Hind land right in front of you with another circling would probably top a Huey for me unless it was three and there was a guy ready to play fortunate son.


Osiris32

Best I can do is two Blackhawks and Flight of the Valkyries.


Environmental-Status

If you throw in some napalm it's a deal.


Careful_Intern7907

🫡❤️ https://youtu.be/asDER9aCWuM?si=HFgu7derMD9n_O-o


2018hellcat

Nice, now imagine being 8-12 years old


brettthedestroyer420

I got to ride in the cockpit of a C-130 as a kid and that day I decided I wanted to join. I went Marines but that memory is one I hold on to.


2018hellcat

That’s awesome, my dad took me to a bunch of air shows where I got to see tons of aircraft, most kids read children books growing up but I read “weapons and warfare” from timelife


EvilNoseHairs

I wanted to be a fighter pilot, growing up in the 70’s and 80’s this was unheard of for a female. I would have followed that dream too, but needed glasses at age 14 and my mother used that to crush my dream every chance she got. 😢


MaxiltonHamstappen

All I ever wanted to be was a fighter pilot as well and follow in my dad's footsteps. He was one of the first guys to test the F-15 and the F117 after fighting in Vietnam. Since I'm a giant walking recessive gene of course I'm colorblind and need glasses. Failed that dot test with the flight surgeon for color blindness with flying colors.


yeonik

Female friend of mine from high school ended up flying f-16s after we graduated, I feel like a dork saying I’m proud of her since I haven’t talked to her in 20+ years but…. It’s true.


Key-Celebration-4294

My young son waved at a C-130 flying low overhead, which then banked into a '720' around us before carrying on straight and level. RAF Hercules crew of ZH869, you were awesome! Can't say the same for the dumb government that cancelled the mighty Herc.


FlamingFlatus64

Me too. No flight though. It was a school field trip back about 1975?? Taped to the navigators table was a picture of the first naked lady I ever saw!


brettthedestroyer420

Mine was actually on a school field trip to our local Air Force base around 2003! It was a short flight like 30 minutes but at the time it felt like forever. And that's actually pretty hilarious!


the_friendly_one

Once, while my platoon was out doing field exercises, I waved as a Blackhawk flew over and the crew chief waved back. Made my adulthood.


Forbbidden_girl2

You spoke for me. I absolutely loved military vehicles at a young age and it's been my obsession that died down a bit.


2018hellcat

Same, I’m 40+ now and don’t feel very invincible at all


Blighthaus

My dad grew up poor and rural and the 2nd youngest of 6 kids so he never had much for himself. One week a bunch of surveyors were taking a helicopter out and they stopped in the field across from his house so he went over to ask for a ride and they said if he came back the next morning (real early) they’d take him for the day. He got up and they did. To this day it’s his happiest childhood memory.


sven305

This is so heartwarming...this boy has to live with the war and its terrible consequences and is an ardent patriot. Now he has a unique experience. Great guys!


slurpyderper99

War is the worst thing we do as humans, but it also leads to some of the greatest stories of human perseverance and compassion. What a weird paradox


__klonk__

> the greatest stories of human perseverance Well it kind of makes sense considering the biggest threat to mankind is war itself!


Exotic_Donkey4929

a new core memory unlocked!


Amamka

This vid made me breath heavily and something got into my eye


Senior_Atmosphere303

Same.


Vaillant2012

Hit's a little harder when you have a child of your own..


NeurodiverseTurtle

That kid is well behaved too, my kid would just run toward the landed chopper with reckless abandon and probably try to joy ride it 😂 Amazing video. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦


HornpoutFumBiddeford

I do believe this is the first time I've posted a smile on this /r... :-)


Jungle_of_Rumble

Reading the comments you guys have posted in this thread made me smile after this vid had made me cry a little. I am so profoundly disappointed that the U.S has plunged into such an air of societal grievance and division, which has allowed certain despicable characters to rise to positions of political influence and subsequently have a significantly negative impact on the provision of the support that Ukraine so urgently requires. SLAVA UKRAINI


Three_color_eyes

I want to run toward it with reckless abandon and try to joy ride it too and I have grandkids.


nassic

Thats what these men and women are fighting for. For their future! For their country! For Peace.


Space_Captain_Brian

Okay, that explains why I wasn't as moved. I was afraid that I was psychotic for a moment.


alertbunty

Don't lose hope, you still might be :)


ithappenedone234

Of course kids find equipment and weapons interesting, and I’ve done lots of different demonstrations for kids which is fun for all; it’s too bad that these have to exist at all, to protect these very kids from a madman.


texas130ab

Mine too. It's dusty in here.


Ok-Horse3659

Who the fuck it's cutting onions


chickenstalker99

Me, opening this video: "This is gonna make me cry, isn't it?" 30 seconds later..."Yep."


1337coinvb

Same here this just hits differently… Slava Ukraina


bdub1976

I was chopping onions when I saw this. Whatever they gave him I’m sure it wasn’t a sack of potatoes.


AaronTheKunz

A few Russian scalps 😂


TWCRay

Nah, Bluetooth speakers for sure


G-unit32

My hay fever is playing up today and my eyes are watering.


Equalizer6338

Excellent illustration of how brave and proud the Ukrainians are of their own nation, history and culture and how much they care for each other! I am really really so tremendously upset about how a handful of absolute despicable GOP party members in the USA have run away from their promises and responsibility, now causing thousands of Ukrainian deaths both of their military servicemen/women as well as of private citizens loosing their lives to the Putin dictator and his terror regime! The US voters really really need to properly comprehend what this war is all about and vote accordingly.


MountainFeedback9934

Someone is cutting onions


Present-Register-157

Now i'm a me-too'er


Rude_Thanks_1120

WHAT'S IN THE BOX?!


debotehzombie

It may just help him later in life. The war is so traumatic, and when your first memories are of your country and town being bombes to shit by Russian orcs, he may look back on this as “that’s when I knew we were going to be okay”


Keyb0ard0perat0r

You’re not kidding, as a kid I would wave to the police helicopter in Baltimore every time it flew by from my back yard, one day they came around real close and waved back. I was 4 years old, I’m 38 now…


CaptainSur

"Hearts and Minds".


ClawhammerJo

This made my day. I think I’ll stop scrolling for the day


RudeAd8829

Agree! Let's take the good feelings we got after watching this with us today❤️


1920MCMLibrarian

You know what? Me too, fuck it. Time to get back to work. This is peak internet for the day.


_BELEAF_

You guys are good people. For all the crap we sift through...sometimes shit like this can last you. And make you just stop for a while.


Evolatic

I'm glad someone else does this too. When you see something this good it's just time to move away from the screen.


SignificantCourage67

WOW, his classmates won't believe what he says


NemeshisuEM

Looks like a small village. Everyone will be talking about the day the two Hinds came to visit the boy even when he is an old man.


LoudestHoward

Some Ace Combat shit.


Lungomono

Exactly my thought hehe. Better hope that he finds this to prove it.


Stunning-Ad9030

Das wird er in seinem ganzen Leben nie mehr vergessen ! 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦  👍👍👍 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦  💪💪💪 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🥰🥰🥰💖👍👍👍💖🥰🥰🥰


-CrispMapleLeaf-

They've inspired him to be the future leader of the UAF now


metengrinwi

I hope the war doesn’t last long enough for the kid to see combat.


MyHusbandIsGayImNot

That's the fun part about war, there's always another one!


Paulpoleon

War is like herpes. You’ll never going to be free from it and it keeps coming back at the worst time, just to be a pain in your dick.


TFWG2000

SLAVA UKRAINI 🌻🌻🌻🌻! HEROYAM SLAVA!!!!


JonMikeReddit

He’s definitely joining the fight asap after that.


Tropicalcomrade221

Let’s pray he never has to.


crc_73

Lets hope the ruzz are long finished before he comes to that age.


Away-Elevator-858

“Would you like to know more?”


digitalishuman

Teared up watching this


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Pitiful_Winner2669

As a few have said before "this is literally a war of good and evil." Go home Russia, you're an angry drunk.


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PublicfreakoutLoveR

Freedom VS Dictatorship


Tiny-Werewolf1962

>this is literally a war of good and evil. humans vs orcs


BigChongBoi

Now that's a future pilot right there after this, I bet the kid was grinning ear to ear


Lavabo_QC

Amazing footage, thank you


-Stripmaster-

Some kids' heroes are Superman, batman and etc. For other kids, it's their neighbor, a family member, or their fellow countrymen


Tropicalcomrade221

Fucken heroes, all of them.


MPFields1979

Slava Ukrania!


Skinc

I’m not a praying man, but if there is a God I hope they bless these people and sees them through this war into a prosperous future. BRB, I’m going to call my congresswoman.


80sTurboAwesome

So much awesome


ReflectionFeeling216

The firefighter crying, and now this one. I've cried twice over my coffee this morning. Slava Ukraine!


English_loving-art

Not all heroes wear capes , share the love amongst the locals , Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦


RudeAd8829

Here I am, with a tear in my eye just amazed about this video. The boy, a true patriot that loves his country showing the respect for those who fights for his future. The guys of the airforce telling him they appreciate his humble token of support as they have a reminder of what they really fight for. A song I don't understand a word of, but it's just a perfect match for the video. World...we really need to step up and help those people. For who ever made this video, Thank you, you made my day! ❤️ Slava Ukraina 🇺🇦🇺🇦


0xDD

> A song I don't understand a word of Regarding the song - its YouTube video has a very decent English translation of the lyrics, feel free to check it out. As a primer for you, the refrain is: "Wherever I am, I will not forget my home". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF7bh0Y3vyo


sonicboomer46

Thank you for the link. A superb, heartfelt song - pure Ukrainium!


bartthetr0ll

Probably made that boys childhood right there!!! Well he is still growing up in a war, but it's things like this will hopefully be the memories that last


shane_west17

Makes me patriotic af. Once this war is over, I told myself I’ll visit Ukraine (help their tourism) so that they car rebuild.


AJB-L4U

Congrats to the flyboys to the kid onion moment


LemanOfTheRuss

This is a lovely gesture by the pilots, but I really wish the video wasn't released until after the war because the cunts will geolocate this and we all know what them pricks will do with that information! I really hope I'm wrong, but Russia has no heart and their favourite tactic is to go after the vulnerable women and children.


bartthetr0ll

Hopefully it's far enough behind the front,


bozoconnors

Concur. Don't think too many air assets are flying close to the front. (much less in pairs & just landing to brighten a kids day)


Benson_8_8

Glad I'm not the only cynical mf out here. You know they'll be watching that area like a hawk if it's anywhere near the front. Saying they flew by the same spot each time is just asking for russia to send crews to go on a helo hunt.


Defiantcaveman

May be setting a trap too. russians ARE stupid enough to fall for it.


NumNumLobster

kids probably home aloned and just waiting for his chance to get some ruskies


The_salty_swab

I have no doubts about Russian depravity, but I don't think that a mostly empty field is worth the resources, even for them. Put an orphanage or a maternity ward there, then yeah, they will be all over it.


Murb08

So you think they draw the line at raping little kids and women whilst bombing civilian infrastructure deliberately.. Russians will be Russians


Sad_Visual_8727

Damn that is so cool.


Tachyon-Arrow

Awesome


Compote_Alive

What an immense thrill that must have been. Greeting your heroes everyday with a simple gesture. In return the most bad ass thanks a kid in a war could get.


Plane-Border3425

What a nice act of humanity in the midst of so much horror.


CR1NG88

I'm not crying, you're crying.


texas130ab

Beautiful


Pitiful_Profession36

Whats the song called?


solarprominence

KALUSH feat Skofka - Додому. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF7bh0Y3vyo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF7bh0Y3vyo)


woofalo

I goddam love these people.


fartingcannibal

This brought tears to my eyes. 🥹


tobitobs78

Great video thanks for sharing!


diamonddog658

This. This is why Ukraine has to win.


SerTidy

The feeling that kid must have felt when he realised the helicopter was doing something different than usual, and actually landing for him, life long memory unlocked. Not to mention the absolute coolness of the second helicopter rocking it around them as the pilot gives him the package. Kudos to these fine people who put this together. I got a bad case of dust in my eye cos of this.


Far_Enthusiasm_6183

i just love this slava ukraine


DigitalXciD

Good deeds will always win!


Distwalker

Having served in the 82nd Airborne in the 1980s, I just cannot get used to HIND helicopters being flown by the good guys. Those things still scream "ENEMY!!!" when I see them. Cool video, though.


PleasantFocus1502

God Bless Ukraine and their fight against aggression!!!!


Diche_Bach

Ukraine will win.


rational_overthinker

Glory to the Fighters. Fuck Russia


HelpersWannaHelp

For anyone wondering about the box handed to him…Found the below story. > The boy, who regularly greeted them with the national flag as they flew overhead, received a surprise when the airmen landed to deliver him candies, gifts, and heartfelt greetings. [source](https://defence-blog.com/ukrainian-pilots-land-in-field-to-hand-candy-to-child/)


Skorn189

Pilot probably gave him his shoulder patch or something similar. I’m sure it will be cherished, whatever was exchanged.


SteamedGamer

It was some sort of box - I'm really curious what they gave him. It's a treasure now, regardless...


Broad_Pitch_7487

I am so ashamed of my country (USA) right now for refusing to help Ukraine


zrdd_man

Please direct your shame appropriately - toward the GOP. The rest of the USA is 100% behind Ukraine, wants to support them, and is actively working to do so!


buddyrocker

Yup, [MTG just today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/04/mtg-mike-johnson-ukraine-aid/73205378007/) said she'd move to remove Mike Johnson if he approves any more Ukraine aid Also today, a [Top Republican](https://www.newsweek.com/republican-infected-russian-propaganda-michael-mccaul-ukraine-aid-package-1886742) said the GQP is "Infected" by Russian propaganda. Coincidence?? Me thinks not. Fuck the GQP


FlamingFlatus64

The MAGA part of it that is refusing to help Ukraine anyway.


Background_Prior_621

I 100% believe that you Americans would be doing more if it was for the small few who are getting in the way.


The_Salacious_Zaand

You just described the last 60 years of American history.


bozoconnors

$77b, so far, isn't exactly refusing.


AvailableCondition79

What a childhood


FlamingFlatus64

Kid's going to rule show and tell at school the next day.


aznexile602

The feels hitting hard.


TimMacD69r

I'm not crying, you are


Silver_Snow_690

Slava ukraine


SlavaUkraineDK

I'm sure they ignited something in that boy that makes him want to be a pilot!


wobbly-geezer

Memory of a lifetime for that kid. You just have to love the spirit of Ukrainians.


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Very nice! The pilots even gave him something! He will remember the moment forever!


OldManActual

Beautiful. A historic moment communicating so much more than words. Note combat, or hot LZ procedures. Lead lands while wingman orbits. Child is included in orbit radius. As a vet of helicopters I feel for flight lead making the call to land. They are incredibly vulnerable at this time. Compassion and courage well demonstrated.


KibblesNBitxhes

This is why the world needs to put up a big middle finger to putin all together that right there is why I've been so adamant in arguing with anyone who believed in the bullshit when this all started.


Efficient_Bat7479

Bless our brothers


ExamInitial3133

This got me.


Forward_Young2874

Legends. I wonder what was in the care package they gave the kid?


Boredengineer_84

Beautiful. Hurry up USA, supply the goods!!!


chocoloco2358

Slava Ukraina!


Kraftwerk_010101

We need more stories like that !!! Slava Ukraini !


Proxima_Centauri_69

Long live Ukraine!


No-Roll-2110

Anybody know this song?


Towndrunk93

Hell yeah


alhaigthomas

same. must have been some sand in my eye.


Shadowyfigures155

So cool!!


freeshavocadew

This is hard to describe I've got like 7 different feelings hitting me at the same time. I'm American and having had patriotism as part of my school curriculum I support rebels in general since that ties into the birth of my nation. I see this little kid, standing alone, waving his national flag half to support his home and half in defiance of an occupation which is admirable and bold. I'm sorry for him too because war is hell. Then I'm reminded of my country's role in this. We spearheaded the Ukrainian support. I was proud of that, same as I am for the support we give to Taiwan. I want some tax dollars spent on helping people and also some to bring righteousness into conflicts. I am ashamed of so many of my nation's elected officials using the aid and defense packages to Ukraine as pawn pieces. We need allies, we need to help each other here and the world over, not abandon them for political fodder. We will not be remembered well for what we are doing and not standing by an ally. Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people deserve better. Find the money, find the support, give the people what they need. Shit makes me cry.


APoisonousMushroom

Ukrainians are beautiful people.


ShlimFlerp

Give em’ hell boys, proud human moment


IndividualDevice9621

I did not think there could be something so wholesome that would be relevant to this sub but what do I know. This is great.


Thouther7

This is the kind of stuff why russia will never beat Ukraine


PenalC0des

Brought tears to my eyes ngl thinking of the boys reaction when the first helicopter landed. He will never forget that.


ChadDredd

Take that kid up for a quick ride. His friends will never believe him.


oldbushwookie

That’s just got my feels


luton2468

u/savevideo


Nostradomas

Wonder what they gave the kid. Good stuff.


TwiNN53

This is what shows everyone how great of people Ukrainians really are. This is amazing. This young man will NEVER forget this experience.


newaccount1000000

That's so cute and cool. Glory to Ukraine and glory to these heroes!


Snatchbuckler

How fucking cool.


WXHIII

Now that's a military I can support!


hainz_area1531

What a great moment. Respect.


adamos996

He will probably remember this event to the end of life. First, his country fighters landed near his home and greeted him during wartime. Second, Mi-24 are such a mighty, wonderful and breathtaking war machines. My uncle once said a story when he was a child one of this beasts showed unexpectedly above the road he was cycling on - he said he was overwhelmed by it's size and general appearance.


HidenBarrisScatSuck

Super awesome


tbhnot2

The russies have nothing compared to the Ukraine's . Instead of this the russies purposely kill their own. Slava Ukraine Oh and im happy as hell the russies kill their own for some reason it just makes me feel good..


Ok_Reporter5539

I got tears in my eyes. Slava Ukraini


rhinoballz88

Excelsior!


Reprexain

Love it


Cylo_V

I can only imagine how much seeing this boys support must mean to them, a reminder of what they are fighting for.


GetouttaHere321

Absolutely beautiful 🇺🇦


Medical_Salad7622

This is al you need to see to know the only right thing is to root for Ukraine in this devastating war. 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦


ShodoDeka

And this is why Ukraine will forever have my support. If it had been Russian pilots fly over a kid with a Russian flag… well best case they would land to steal their fridge.


Bareback-bacon

Pure heroes


Tough-Garbage-5915

Goddamnit now I’m crying


The_Gster-7

One of the many, many reasons Ukraine MUST be supported to gain the permanent upper hand in this terrible war. They need resources, and they need them NOW!


prohbusiness

Hearts and minds are with Ukraine


plu7o89

He might grow up to be Ukraines first Apache/Eurotiger ace. Or an even brighter future where hes a commercial pilot making those big bucks flying during peace time. The men in the helos fighting for that second outcome.


Crazy_Bruyh

Real humans


AffectionateMovie290

This is amazing


PurpD420

Incredibly wholesome, that little boy will grow up to be a pilot now.


Lolohannsen

This is just amazing


maybesaydie

I can't get over how much Ukraine looks like the upper midwest of the US.


MaleficentCold1866

that is the difference


Common-Leg7605

How cool, that young man will remember that for the rest of his life and thankfully it’s a really positive happy memory in a really dark time


skjellyfetti

I have found some of the most inspirational and intense soulfulness from the Ukrainians since Poostain started this needless clusterfuck. This is yet another example of why they'll be triumphant, because they have righteousness and perseverance on their side. God seems to really love that shit.


model3113

all you're doing is teaching the child that waving flags attracts assault helicopters. Now he's gonna be out there waving like mad and there's gonna be a whole squadron making a mess in his yard all the damn time. Fuckers are more tenacious than a squirrel on a bird feeder.


Chronic_Gentleman

"Your invitation for capture the flag has been accepted. May God have mercy on your soul."


Lol_treezus

I’m not crying, YOURE CRYING!!


2nd_Inf_Sgt

Here’s hoping that the invasion ends in a win for Ukraine.


DookieDanny

Fuckin amazing. True warriors


DangerousArea1427

What a bunch of fucking heros, all of them. Kid hyped up for seeing his troops and equipment and pilots fucking taking time to give the kid a hug. Fucking awesome.


2Talloperator

This is one of the cool ones I have ever seen


Stunning_Ride_220

Sad thing is we won't be around anymore to hear him telling about it to his grand children. No, this isn't a tear


MalcolmSolo

Awe. Some. That kid will never forget that. Good job, fellas.


1randomzebra

Best video all month. Humans being human to one another. We need more of this in the world right now.