WWII Rescue Buoys - Secret ’Floating Hotels’ of the English Channel

Big thanks to my friends at Warthunder. Come shoot tank, planes & warships with me! Rescue Buoy (Rettungsboje) were pioneering rescue craft designed to act as floating rescue stations for the lufftwaffe. Soon the British got in on the act, and we explore the two designs and history of these strange craft - and even visit one! The amazing 3D Models by Brendon Kibler! Check him out: One of Our Aircraft is Missing: Some great info on the Rettungsboje Article on Pilot losses: :// 0:00 - Introduction 1:47 - The Battle of Britain Begins 3:07 - Early Rescue Bouy Developments 3:50 - The “Udet Bouy“ is Born 6:07 - Deploy