Gaspar's History

March 28, 1943 the Meat Hound makes a "milk run" to Rouen, France with LTs Johnson and Jones as Lt Steele opted out of the hated "milk run." The Meat Hound finds herself in a couple of tight spots with a new crew and they thought they were dead and then this happened.......

Lt Steele and the Meat Hound head for Wilhelmshaven, Germany to try and sink the pocket battleship Admiral Von Scheer. The 423rd and 324th Bomb Squadrons then encounter Luftwaffe Pilot Lt. Heinz Knoke who makes a unique first of its kind attack. Please join us and immerse yourself in the past.

This episode takes us into March 1943 with the 423rd Bomb Squadron of the 306th Bomb Group in Thurleigh, England. This mission goes back in time to build on our story proving a little more history and back story on the airmen and planes that were fighting an epic struggle to save the world. Our story introduces us to new characters and builds on the story of the fabulous Sweet Pea as a surprise twist.

This episode continues to build on the back story of Lt David Steele, his crew, and cohorts in the 306th Bomb Group. Before we get to the Meat Hounds first mission we hear about the rise and fall of Sweet Pea and build on her backstory with a huge twist. We also hear how Steele and Jones are involved in a crash and a mid air collision before taking the Sky Wolf on a tour of Wessex only to abort a mission.

Lt Steele takes Meat Hound on her first combat mission to Amiens, France on March 13, 1943. The mission is plagued by bad weather and poor visibility but the 306th Bomb Group did have a very nice Spitfire escort which helped make the trip a milk run of sorts. Join us on this installment of the Meat Hound series to learn how the pioneers of the 8th Air Force were handling the stresses of war.

Mid February 1943, the 423/306 go back to see an Old Friend in St. Nazaire. The raid once again has a devastating impact on the squadron and has an even closer personal impact on Steele.

Join me for a special episode of the Meat Hound series. After securing declassified information from the USAF on correspondence between S/Sgt Don Bevan and Dr. Simpson we take a deep dive look into January 27, 1943 to better understand 1. Which pilot was first over Germany and 2. Who toggled the first bombs on Germany.

Take a ride on the Unbearable with Steele and the crew from the 423rd Bomb Squadron as they make a raid on Emden, Germany on February 4, 1943 and then have to make an emergency landing at a coastal airfield.

Part two of the story of the B17 Unbearable and her co-pilot Steele as they raid Emden, Germany on February 4, 1943 and are forced into an emergency landing at a coastal airfield.

It is the first week of February 1943 and the 306th Bomb Group gets a big surprise. Steele and the Unbearable fly together in a shortened mission and we pay tribute to Memorial Day 1943 some 80 years later.

2nd Lt Steele flies Olde Faithful on the first US 8th Air Force mission to Wilhelmshaven on January 27, 1943 as part of the 423rd Bomb Squadron, 306th Bomb Group. Come be a part of that fateful day and learn more about the Olde Faithful, Sweet Pea, Sis, Wahoo II, Banshee II, and the Montana Power as they help to shape the course of history.

January 3, 1943, The Meat Hound has started her journey to England, and Steele flies the Unbearable to pay a visit to the Bomb Squadron's nemesis their Old Friend the Submarine Pens at St. Nazaire.

It is mid-December 1942 and Steele takes his first mission to Romilly-sur-Seine in the DFC with Lt. Uncle Bill Warner. The Meat Hound (not named yet) is in Seattle waiting for her trip to England. Part 2 of a 2 part episode.

It is mid-December 1942 and Steele takes his first mission to Romilly-sur-Seine in the DFC with Lt. Uncle Bill Warner. The Meat Hound (not named yet) is in Seattle waiting for her trip to England. Part 1 of a 2 part episode.