CAF Warbird Tube

AirCorps Library is an online collection of historic aircraft engineering drawings and technical manuals. Library Manager Ester Aube will join us to discuss the company's award-winning warbird restoration work and her role in managing their extensive technical library of engineering drawings and manuals, a valuable resource to the warbird community. You can watch a video of this episode at https://youtu.be/tPt7frVGqdo.

In this episode, we explore the acclaimed TV series Masters of the Air, now streaming on AppleTV+. Serving as the technical consultant during the production of Masters of the Air, our guest, Taigh Ramey, played a pivotal role in ensuring historical accuracy, particularly in portraying the harrowing experiences of the 100th Bomb Group stationed in England. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to gain insights from a true exper...

Join World War II historian and author Chris Kolakowski, of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum (https://www.facebook.com/WisconsinVeteransMuseum/), to discuss Operation Chastise, otherwise known as the Dam Busters Raid. Kolakowski will provide details of this operation from concept to execution and reflect on the impact the raids had on the outcome of the War.
You can check out books by Christopher Kolakowski here. 

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Step into history with our riveting interview with the legendary World War II aviator John “Lucky” Luckadoo. Join us to explore Luckadoo’s journey from his enlistment after Pearl Harbor to piloting the B-17 Flying Fortress in the 8th Air Force. Discover the harrowing experiences of the "Bloody Hundredth," where Luckadoo was one of just four survivors from a squadron of 40 pilots after completing 25 missions. The story of ...

On this week's CAF Warbird Tube, discover the story behind Show Me!, the B-25 Mitchell bomber flown by the Commemorative Air Force Missouri Wing. Join the restoration team as they discuss the paint project's challenges and the ongoing efforts to maintain this historical gem. Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/-xPN8kzAdng.

Aired On: April 12, 2024
Guest: Rob Jenner
Host: Steve Buss
Produced by: Blai...

This Warbird Tube is a unique overlap of WWII and Sci-Fi when professor Allison Whitney explains how World War II’s influences can be seen throughout the "Star Wars"  franchise. From special effects to sound design, cinematography to costume, and even in fans' interpretations of the series, Star Wars allows us to think about the aftermath and legacy of the War, even today. Allison Whitney, Ph.D., is an associate prof...

Join Kaila Brock, Allyson Blackney, April Trotta, Erin Patterson, and Jamie Seibert from the Women's Vintage Society of Dallas for a fascinating look at life for women on the Homefront during World War II. Learn how everyone's lifestyle, the music, the activities, and even the food were impacted when America went to War. The show will feature archival images and even a special video sequence on how to 'dress like a 1...

During World War II thousands of British cadets learned to fly at six civilian training schools across the southern United States. The first and largest of the schools was in Terrell, Texas. More than 2,200 Royal Air Force and U.S. Army Air Corps cadets earned their wings over North Texas between 1941 and 1945. Join Executive Director of the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum, Patrick Hotard, and Rudy Bowling, Museum board...

Join Warbird Tube host Steve Buss as he talks with the Assistant Director of "Devotion" and CAF members of Airbase Georgia about the Corsair and their involvement in the filming of the new movie. "Devotion" used the CAF's Corsair while filming the inspirational true story of Jesse Brown, the first Black U.S. Naval aviator. You can watch a video of this podcast at https://youtu.be/RkS8Yt9Dfk0.

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Join us for a riveting CAF Warbird Tube webinar as we delve into the legacy of Imperial War Museum Duxford's renowned air shows. For half a century, Duxford's spectacular displays have narrated tales in the sky, spanning from the infancy of flight to the tumultuous days of World War II and the advancements of the Cold War era. We're thrilled to welcome back esteemed author and aviation magazine editor Stephen Bridgew...

Join us for a "riveting" discussion with Jeannette Gutierrez about the history of Rosie The Riveter and the Women of World War II. Jeannette is the President of the Michigan Willow Run Chapter of the American Rosie the Riveter Association. You can watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/_nL_uWxz43Q.

• Aired on: Sep 29, 2022 
• Host: Steve Buss 
• Guest: Jeannette Gutierrez 
• Producer: Blaine Seaboalt 
• Produced by: Comme...

The CAF's only airworthy helicopter is a Bell 47, assigned to the Bayou State Escadrille based in Hammond, Louisiana. Join members of the Bayou State Escadrille as they discuss their assigned "Bayou Belle." Learn the role of this aircraft, why this aircraft is an icon of the Korean War, and what U.S. state has the most helicopters per capita. You can watch this podcast on YouTube at https://youtu.be/A5RuIJPKZtE.

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The C-60A is a twin-engine transport based on Lockheed’s Model 18 Lodestar. The Model 18 was a civilian airliner like the DC3, but slightly smaller and a little faster. During the War, the C-60 was used as a cargo aircraft, VIP transport, and paratroop transport. The C-60s also served stateside as tow aircraft for training glider pilots. Most C-47s were sent to fighting units overseas in Europe and Pacific theaters. The CAF’s C-60 ...

A Holocaust Memoir of Love & Resilience is a compelling book written by Dr. Ettie Zilber, the daughter of the story's heroine, Zlata. In this episode, we relive Zlata's horrific ordeal during the Nazi invasion, her survival that was nearly miraculous, and her reunification with what family remained. Watch on YouTube Here.
Aired: January 20, 2021
Host: Steve Buss
Guest: Ettie Zilber
Produced by: Commemo...

The first production SB2C-1 flew in 1942, and SB2Cs first flew into combat in the campaign for Rabaul in November 1943. By the next year, the SB2C had replaced the SBD Dauntless as the Navy's first-line dive bomber. The "Big-Tailed Beast," as its not-always-affectionate crewmen called it, eventually proved to be a formidable and highly versatile weapon. Join us to learn about the last airworthy Helldiver.
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In this episode, we learn more about the famed Doolittle Raid on Tokyo, and the Pilot in Command, Jimmy Doolittle. Out guest Jonna Doolittle Hoppes talks about her famous grandfather. In addition to talking about the Raid, we also talk about Doolittle's many other accomplishments and the 70-plus-year love story between Jimmy Doolittle and his wife. Watch on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/DKik0EQ_S-4 

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"Miss Mitchell" is a pristine example of what a dedicated group of volunteers can accomplish. Donated to the Minnesota Wing in the 1980s, volunteers immediately began a complete ground-up restoration of this versatile medium bomber. ​ The B-25 placed itself in World War II history books on April 18, 1942, when 16 of the medium-range bombers launched from the deck of an aircraft carrier in the Pacific Ocean and bombed main...

Discuss the attack on Pearl Harbor 80 years later with renowned historian and author Christopher Kolakowski. He will discuss how this major surprise attack on the United States led to years of turmoil and warfare in the Pacific Theater.
Watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/live/LcK7ybwF2Ow?si=LXP9U4GhXotQR__O

Aired Date- December 8, 2022
Hosted by- Steve Buss
Guest- Christopher Kolakowski Director of Wi...