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1940's drone controller remote flying a B-17 bomber.

Scott Manley

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Fourth Root1 year ago

Was the diaper necessary?

Scott Manley1 year ago

That's peak 1940's underwear technology.

Mike Taylor1 year ago

I wonder why he had to do this only in his underwear? Perhaps outer garment interfered with the radio transmissions. 😜

Scott Manley1 year ago

Probably because it was stupidly hot

Rani G1 year ago

Why is he only wearing a diaper?!

DerRichtige1 year ago

why does he wear diapers?

Peter Baker1 year ago

Is it really a drone though? Does he control the flight surfaces?

Scott Manley1 year ago

Documentation from the era specifically calls these remotely controlled drones.

Andy Ferr1 year ago

Imagine a film crew comes to make a video of you and you like yeah, underwear will do it 🤣

DerRichtige1 year ago

I am so glad I am not the only one..

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