Each episode is an exploration of a different aircraft from the World Wars Era: how they were designed, built, modified and used in combat and if any have survived. Join me at : patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Facebook: @WorldofWB Email: bpearce29@gmail.com Consider becoming a Warbirds Support: https://paypal.me/WOWB17?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US
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At Warbirds Gaming our focus is to discuss and feature content about what we as gamers know and love, "VideoGames"! Our channel will include in-depth and unscripted banter about the gaming industry, games and product reviews, FPS gameplay and information on upcoming events and gaming news. Feedback and comments are welcome in order to facilitate our growth as a gaming channel and to help us give the community a unique and entertaining experience.
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Come along for the ride as we review some of the most fascinating stories centered around the unforgiving skies of the greatest generation. Each episode gives you a peek at specific events, people, and/or aircraft during World War 2, and other major conflicts.
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Italy's Big Bomber. Actually it was a bomber, passenger & cargo transport and big-gunned, anti-shipping torpedo plane too! But it had its faults, the biggest one was that there were never ENOUGH of any of them...enjoy a look at this fascinating Italian Warbird! Want to see images? https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds YouTube Channel…
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Thank you Patrons for supporting me! I hope you enjoy this bonus episode just for you! The Welkin was an interesting (and very pretty) aircraft in my opinion that few of us have ever heard of. If you are not a Patreon supporter, you will only get a a sample, but I hope you will join me over at Patreon and help to help this podcast running! patreon.…
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More nicknames, flying the Skyraider, the Skyshark(!), and a survivor story! Join me on Patreon or on YouTube: https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds YouTube Channel http://airbum.com/pireps/PirepAD-5.htmlDi Bryan Pearce
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It's our very first Halloween Special! We look at the story of the Nachthexen or Night Witches and their “flying broomsticks”, the venerable Po-2. Happy Halloween! Join me on Patreon or on YouTube: https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds YouTube Channel Thanks to Vernon Jaworski for art contributions and Zikai Wang for the episode suggestion!…
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The Skyraider continues on to fight in Vietnam! If you like my episode, you'll probably like: Fight Pilot Podcast ep 92 - Skyraider https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds World of Warbirds YouTube Channel Thanks to Vernon Jaworski for cover art.Di Bryan Pearce
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Enjoy part one of three on this amazing, long-flying warbird! Yankee Ejection System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Yw8g1Soigk https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds YouTube ChannelDi Bryan Pearce
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It's the SECOND in our "Tanner's Just Jetz" Series! Tanner continues the Grumman Cat story with the F9F Cougar. She also introduces air to air missiles and tells us a bit about Head-Mounted Displays. Enjoy! "Tanner" is a young woman who flies fighter jets for a living. See images (free): Cougar Images…
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In this episode we look at the SAAB 21's transition to JET power with the SAAB 21R and speculate "what might have been" with the Shinden! https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds YouTube ChannelDi Bryan Pearce
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In this episode I examine the "Godzilla-fighting" J7W Shinden (with expanded material from the YouTube video). In Part 2 we see what might have been by looking at the SAAB 21's transition to JET power to the SAAB 21R! https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds YouTube ChannelDi Bryan Pearce
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What do you get when you put four 20mm cannon, two 30 mm Schräge Musik cannon, stacks of radars, a lovely grauviolett (gray-violette) camoflage scheme and package it in a deadly beautiful airframe? It's the He 219 Uhu- a lethal Luftwaffe night fighter of WW2 that could knock down MULTIPLE RAF bombers in a single mission! Why didn't it make a bigger…
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“Cry “Havoc!” and let slip the dogs of war”: Act III, Scene 1 of Julius Caesar. It's a badass quote, for a badass plane. See images and and connect with us! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube ChannelDi Bryan Pearce
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It was known as the Vindicator, Chesapeake, Cheesecake, Wind-Indicator and Vibrator! You'd think with so many nicknames this US Navy Dive-Bomber that starred in a movie, fought at Midway and was the flying steed of a Medal of Honor winner would be better remembered! Learn all about her here! See images (free): Images to Accompany the Episode Connec…
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The Fairey Battle was conceived during a peace process and born during the turbulence times before war. In its youth, it fought and did its best and thern settled in to a successful second career. We can all hope for as much... Comment on what you thought of it! Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Email: bpearce29@gmail.com…
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How could I have done this podcast for three years and not done even ONE Polish aircraft??? It's a pretty interesting story that includes a whole lot of "what might have been"... See images (free): Images to Accompany: Polish Fighter PZL P.11 Connect with us! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel W…
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The German strategic bomber that might have been... We take a close look at the Luftwaffe's fragile, fiery Griffin! See images (free): Images to Accompany: Heinkel He 177 Greif Connect with us! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Write Us: bpearce29@gmail.com…
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It's the FIRST in our "Tanner's Just Jetz" Series! Tanner continues the Grumman Cat story, but this time with turbojet power! The Panther is a facinating story of post-WW2, early fighter jet technology, written by a young woman who flies F-35 Lightning II jets for a living. Enjoy! See images (free): Images to Accompany F9F Panther Connect with us! …
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Who is Tanner and what is Tanner's Just Jetz? Today we introduce you to our new occasional series on Jet Warbirds! Support: patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube ChannelDi Bryan Pearce
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It's the fourth in my Grumman "Cat" Series! This is one Big, Bad Kitty! I've been looking forward to doing this one for a long time! It's the last in the Cat Series (or IS it??) Support: patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube ChannelDi Bryan Pearce
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It's the Third in our Grumman "Cat" Series! Take a Hellcat, put it on a crash diet, keep the big engine and what do you get? Bearcat: where LESS is MORE! Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube ChannelDi Bryan Pearce
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It's the Second in our Grumman "Cat" Series! It was made to order to destroy the enemy! See what exactly made the Hellcat an such a "Zero Killer" and "Ace Maker"! Support: Via PayPalLike to Watch? Go to the YouTube ChannelDi Bryan Pearce
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It's the First in our Grumman "Cat" Series! Join me in our exploration of the evolution from the Grumman FF-1 "Fifi" to the F4F "Wildcat"! See Images of The Various Aircraft Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Visit the WOWB Kitshop: KitshopDi Bryan Pearce
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How long was the longest dogfight? It's debatable, but this one is certainly in the running. Captain Elmer Royce Williams takes on 6 Migs by himself. That, of course, is what the plethora of internet articles will tell you. While Williams is certainly a hero of hero's, he received some great help from some men that are rarely talked about. TIME STA…
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I've received some concerns that the B-17s are getting all the attention ahead of "Masters of the Air", so here is the reissue of B-24 Part II! See the many images of what we are talking about on the Patreon Page! Join the Community: patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Visit the WOWB Kitshop: Kit…
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I've received some concerns that the B-17s are getting all the attention ahead of "Masters of the Air", so here is the reissue of B-24 Part I. It's from early in the podcast, so please ignore the out of date housekeeping stuff! See the many images of what we are talking about on the Patreon Page! Join the Community: patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Supp…
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As we all get ready for the new Apple TV Series, "Masters of the Air", let's get fully aquianted with the STAR of the series (IMO), the B-17! Yes! It was supposed to be a three-parter, but sometimes a story comes along and you've got to run with it! Enjoy this BONUS episode for all. See the Images!Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube ChannelVisit the W…
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As we all get ready for the new Apple TV Series, "Masters of the Air", let's get fully aquianted with the STAR of the series (IMO), the B-17! In part 3 of this three parter, we look at the soul of the B-17: the crew.Want the book? amzn.to/3RWhFtNLike to Watch? Go to the YouTube ChannelVisit the WOWB Kitshop: Kitshop…
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As we all get ready for the new Apple TV Series, "Masters of the Air", let's get fully aquianted with the STAR of the series (IMO), the B-17! In part 2 of this three parter, we take the B-17 to the fight.Want the book? amzn.to/3RWhFtNLike to Watch? Go to the YouTube ChannelVisit the WOWB Kitshop: Kitshop…
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As we all get ready for the new Apple TV Series, "Masters of the Air", let's get fully aquianted with the STAR of the series (IMO), the B-17! In part 1 of this three parter, we design, test, prototype, compete and crawl through a B-17.Want the book? amzn.to/3RWhFtNLike to Watch? Go to the YouTube ChannelVisit the WOWB Kitshop: Kitshop…
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“and then, in dreaming, The clouds methought would open and show riches Ready to drop upon me, that when I waked I cried to dream again.” ― William Shakespeare, The Tempest Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Visit the WOWB Kitshop: KitshopDi Bryan Pearce
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None of these airmen should have survived the war, yet they all lived to tell their story. TIME STAMPS Intro - 0:00 - 01:33 Mail Call - 02:52 - 07:45 Show Content - 08:11 - Finish LINKS and REFERENCES Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!! Feeling Generous? Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Word…
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Hawker's "All of the Above" Battle Beast! I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed making it! Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Visit the WOWB Kitshop: Kitshop Join the community on Facebook, Insta, Threads or bpearce29@gmail.comDi Bryan Pearce
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Happy Warbirdmas everyone! Tell me what you think in the comments! Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Visit the WOWB Kitshop: Kitshop Join the community on Facebook, Insta, Threads or bpearce29@gmail.comDi Bryan Pearce
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Yoo Hoo! Let's explore the Uhu and find out if it was really as bad as one listener feels.... Tell me what you think in the comments! Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Visit the WOWB Kitshop: Kitshop Join the community on Facebook, Insta, Threads or bpearce29@gmail.comDi Bryan Pearce
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Don't look down. But bring your chute just in case... LINKS and REFERENCES Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!! Feeling Generous? Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Warhistoryonline.com - James Allen Ward - By Russell Hughes Victoriacrossonline.co.uk - Norman Cyril Jackson VC Mail Call - Cheste…
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Uncovering the mystery of an unknown lost F4F Wildcat...and its pilot. "Lest we Forget" patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds. Join us: patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Visit the WOWB Kitshop: Kitshop Join the community on Facebook, Insta, Threads or bpearce29@gmail.com…
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Don't think a "Liason" aircraft can be exciting? Think again as we do a deep dive (and Short Takeoff and Landing) with this fascinating bird that was appreciated by friend AND foe! Tell me what you think in the comments over at patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds. Join us: patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Cha…
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A Quickie episode on some great Wartime Music. Find it here: https://open.spotify.com/album/7yRgTqdTmV0yZABqZ8iehh?si=GAYpQ4vUTIq5b0tHVWZlQQ Join us: patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Visit the WOWB Kitshop: Kitshop Join the community on Facebook, Insta, Threads or bpearce29@gmail.com…
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My Fellow Warbirders...a bit about the past, present and future of the Podcast. Please join! Basic membership is FREE! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirdsDi Bryan Pearce
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Wrapping up our week at the Reno Air Races, and firing on all cylinders. LINKS and REFERENCES Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!! Feeling Generous? Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Lonnie Ortega Aviation Art Email Me: dan@talesfromabove.comDi EPM Aero
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It's the last Reno Air Races. We were there, and received a whole lot of the unexpected. LINKS and REFERENCES Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!! Feeling Generous? Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Lonnie Ortega Aviation Art Email Me: dan@talesfromabove.com Mail Call - AFRS WWII Radio…
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Part three on this beautiful British Bird! Join us: patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Visit the WOWB Kitshop: Kitshop Join the community on Facebook, Insta, Threads or bpearce29@gmail.comDi Bryan Pearce
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It's part II of this a rich topic. I know you'll enjoy it! Join the Community: patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Visit the WOWB Kitshop: Kitshop Join the community on Facebook, Insta, Threads or bpearce29@gmail.comDi Bryan Pearce
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Oh....I've been wanting to do this one for a while! It's a rich topic in three parts with over an hour of listening total. I know you'll enjoy it! Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Visit the WOWB Kitshop: Kitshop Join the community on Facebook, Insta, Threads or bpearce29@gmail.com…
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I really LOVED this Warbird book and want to share it with YOU! If you read it, let me know what you think! Have any good Warbird book recomendations? Let meknow via Facebook, Insta, Threads or bpearce29@gmail.com Join the Community: patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Visit the WOWB Kitshop: Kit…
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Take the worst airplane you can find along with a horrible scenario. Then pair it with three heroic pilots, and see what happens. LINKS and REFERENCES Feeling Generous? Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!! Warfare History Network - Heroic Airacobras of the Cac…
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It's a whole other world when looking at Russian Aviation in general and 4-engine bombers in particular! Enjoy the journey. Try out Magic Mind using code: WARBIRDS20 https://magicmind.com/warbirds Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Visit the WOWB Kitshop: Kitshop Join the community on Facebook, Insta, Threads or bpearce29@gmail.com…
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The first in an (eventual) series on "Citizen Soldier" Warbirds: aircraft that started as Civvies, but ended but being drafted for the War. The FW 200 started out as a peaceful airliner but became the "Scourge of the Atlantic". Join the Community: patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Visit the WOW…
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You'll find the greatest men in the most unlikely of places..... LINKS and REFERENCES Feeling Generous? Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!! Email Me: dan@talesfromabove.comDi EPM Aero
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Take those pictures and cut those birds to fit. Meet the airmen that helped gather the intel so our boys could take back France, and meet one man who helped keep those birds in the air. LINKS and REFERENCES Feeling Generous? Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!…
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It climbed like a homesick angel, but could behave like a devil... the Mitsubishi J2M Raiden “Jack” Interceptor Join the Community: patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Visit the WOWB Kitshop: Kitshop Join the community on Facebook, Insta, Threads or bpearce29@gmail.com Try out Magic Mind using co…
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