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World of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsBryan Releases "The List"Recently Declassified!! Connect with us! We love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Tanner's Twitter (X): @beejuice21 Threads: world_of_warbirds_podcast Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com
2025-08-2708 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsThe Forgotten Grizzly: Beechcraft’s XA-38 DestroyerMost of us know Beechcraft for its reliable trainers and business aircraft—but what if I told you they also built a fierce ground-attack prototype around a tank cannon? In this teaser, we scratch the surface of the XA-38 “Grizzly,” a twin-engine warplane that looked like a fighter, hit like a howitzer, and almost made it into WWII. Why was it built, and why did it disappear? To hear the full story—including its surprising performance, clever design features, and the wartime decisions that sealed its fate—join us over on Patreon for the complete bonus epis...
2025-06-2708 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsBritish Superbombs!Let's look at cookies, Upkeep and Operation Chastise, otherwise known as the Dambuster Raid, Highballs, Tallboys and Grand Slams!! Connect with me! I love comments! https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Tanner's Twitter (X): jet jockey Threads: world_of_warbirds_podcast Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com
2025-05-0939 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsF4U Corsair Part 2The F4U Corsair comes into its own from the Pacific, to the Atlantic, Korea, Suez to the "Football War"! Images for F4U Corsair Links to other episodes mentionned: OS2U Kingfisher F6F Hellcat - Made to Order Polikarpov Po-2 P-40 Warhawk F9F Panther Devotion Movie Review Connect with me! I love comments! https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Tanner's Twitter (X): jet jockey Threads: world_of_warbirds...
2025-04-2654 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsF4U Corsair Part 2The Corsair comes into its own from the Pacific, to the Atlantic, Korea, Suez to the "Football War". Images for F4U Corsair Links to other episodes mentionned: OS2U Kingfisher F6F Hellcat - Made to Order Polikarpov Po-2 P-40 Warhawk F9F Panther Devotion Movie Review Connect with me! I love comments! https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Tanner's Twitter (X): jet jockey Threads: world_of_warbirds_podcast
2025-04-2554 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsF4U Corsair Part 1I've been waiting for this one! In Part 1 we learn about the conception, design, prototype of the Bent Wing Bird...and some of its problems. I hope you enjoy it! Images for F4U Corsair Links to other episodes mentionned: OS2U Kingfisher F6F Hellcat - Made to Order Polikarpov Po-2 P-40 Warhawk F9F Panther Devotion Movie Review Connect with me! I love comments!   https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird
2025-04-1834 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsCurtiss P-40 WarhawkBecause some of my older episodes have dropped off Spotify, I will be re-releasing them here and there. Take a nostalgic "flight" with episode #1 of WOWB: Curtiss P-40 Warhawk! (Please be gentle, I was soooo new at this 5 years ago!) See P-40 Images Connect with us! We love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Threads: world_of_warbirds_podcast Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com
2025-04-1137 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsGrumman S2 Tracker (Tanner’s Just Jetz)Fighter Pilot Tanner is back with another episode, this time on the Grumman S2 Tracker, fondly known as the Stoof! Connect with us! We love comments! Connect with Tanner Via X patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Threads: world_of_warbirds_podcast Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com
2025-03-2834 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsYou had Questions! Here are the Answers!What are Variable Pitch Props? What are cookie bombs? Why are wingtips higher than wing roots? What are the difference between machine guns and cannon? Why weren’t contra rotating props used more? Why can't propeller planes go supersonic? Connect with me! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Threads: world_of_warbirds_podcast Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com
2025-03-1445 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsGooney Bird Part 2Gooney Birds foght for freedom all over the world, from the Hump to landing troops on D-Day and Market Garden, to saving lives by evacuating wounded to safety everywhere. They flew the Berlin Airlift and then got a whole new role in Vietnam as Spooky gunships and they just keep on flying and working to this very day! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Threads: world_of_warbirds_podcast Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com
2025-02-2850 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsGooney Bird Part 1Yawn? It's just a Transport? No, a "Citizen Soldier" warbird that literally changed the world... patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB bpearce29@gmail.com    
2025-02-1436 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsThe Questions Episode....any questions? patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB bpearce29@gmail.com  
2025-01-3106 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsMe 163 Komet: The Rocket-Powered Nightmare (pt 2)The Komet goes operational. What it was like to fly and fight in the Me 163 and survivors (people AND planes!) Want to see images? Patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Want to watch videos? YouTube Channel Support Me! Thanks!
2025-01-1732 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsMe 163 Komet: The Rocket-Powered Nightmare (pt 1)Discover the fascinating story of the Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet, the world's first and only operational rocket-powered fighter aircraft. Developed by Germany during World War II, the Me 163 was a revolutionary design that pushed the boundaries of aviation technology. In this video, we explore its development, unique features, combat history, and the many challenges faced by its pilots. Want to hear Part II RIGHT NOW? Patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Want to see images? Patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Want to watch videos? YouTube Channel Support Me! Thanks!
2025-01-1028 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsGrumman AF Guardian (WOWB & Tanner’s Just Jetz collaboration!)A World of Warbirds and Tanner’s Just Jetz collaboration! It was born to hunt subs! Let's dive into the story of this potent hunter-killer! Connect with Tanner Via X Want to see images? https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Want to watch videos? YouTube Channel
2024-12-2721 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsCurtiss SB2C Helldiver - Conflicted Pacific WarriorWas it a widow-making disaster? A troubled machine that units refused to fly? Or a war-winning ship killer? Which was it? Listen and find out! Want to see images? https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Want to watch videos? YouTube Channel
2024-12-1342 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsJunkers Ju-52: Iron Annie!Whether she was called Tante Ju ("Aunt Ju") or Iron Annie, she was a Citizen Soldier warbird from pre-war that slogged on until the end...and beyond! Join me on Patreon or on YouTube: https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds YouTube Channel Thanks to Vernon Jaworski for the cover art!
2024-11-2933 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsPiaggio P.108 (The Italian Wannabe B-17)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  
2024-11-1514 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsWestland Welkin Bonus EpisodeThank 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.com/WorldofWarbirds
2024-11-0104 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsDouglas A-1 Skyraider Pt3More 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.html
2024-10-2523 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsThe Night Witches and the Po-2It'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!  
2024-10-2418 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsDouglas A-1 Skyraider Pt2The 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.
2024-10-1124 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsDouglas A-1 Skyraider Pt1Enjoy 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 Channel
2024-10-0323 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsF9F Cougar -Tanner's Just JetzIt'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
2024-09-1324 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsJ7W Shinden & SAAB 21(R) PART 2In 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 Channel
2024-08-3016 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsJ7W Shinden & SAAB 21(R) PART 1In 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 Channel
2024-08-1620 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsHe 219 Uhu: Extended Audio CutWhat 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 impact on the nightly air war over Germany? It's a tragic tale of rivals and squabbles and disagreements and petty feuds and grudges. (This is an extended audio version of the video on the WOWB Channel- i...
2024-07-2621 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsCry Havoc! The Douglas A-20“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 Channel
2024-07-1222 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsVought SB2U VindicatorIt 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 Connect with us! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel
2024-06-2824 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsFairey Battle - Success in Second ChancesThe 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
2024-06-0721 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsPolish Fighter PZL P.11How 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 Write me: bpearce29@gmail.com
2024-05-1618 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsThe Luftwaffe's fragile, fiery, He 177 GreifThe 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
2024-05-0331 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsF9F Panther -Tanner's Just JetzIt'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! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Write Us: bpearce29@gmail.com
2024-04-1221 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsIntroducing: Tanner's Just JetzWho 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 Channel
2024-04-1103 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsGrumman F7F Tigercat: Bigger is Better?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 Channel
2024-04-0522 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsF8F Bearcat - SMALL is BEAUTIFUL!!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 Channel
2024-03-2226 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsF6F Hellcat: Made to Order 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 PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel
2024-03-0832 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsF4F WildcatIt'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: Kitshop
2024-02-1525 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsConsolidated B-24 Liberator! Part III'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: Kitshop Join the community on Facebook, Insta, Threads or bpearce29@gmail.com Email: bpearce29@gmail.com
2024-01-2552 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsConsolidated B-24 Liberator! Part I 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 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...
2024-01-2527 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsB-17 Part 4 - "Punchboard" (Bonus) 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 Channel Visit the WOWB Kitshop: Kitshop
2024-01-2415 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsB-17 Part 3 - The Soul of the Fortress 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/3RWhFtN Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Visit the WOWB Kitshop: Kitshop
2024-01-1927 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsB-17 Part 2 - The Fortress Goes to War 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/3RWhFtN Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Visit the WOWB Kitshop: Kitshop
2024-01-1117 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsB-17 Part 1 - The Fly Off 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/3RWhFtN Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Visit the WOWB Kitshop: Kitshop
2024-01-0525 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsHawker Tempest: Last of the Storms...“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: Kitshop
2023-12-2213 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsHawker’s TyphoonHawker'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.com
2023-12-0830 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsThe ShepherdHappy 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.com
2023-12-0205 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsFW189 - ”The Flying Eye” 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.com          
2023-11-2416 minWorld of Warbirds
World of Warbirds”Lost & Found” -Remembrance 2023Uncovering 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
2023-11-1110 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsFi 156 ‘Storch’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 Channel Visit the WOWB Kitshop: Kitshop Join the community on Facebook, Insta, Threads or bpearce29@gmail.com
2023-11-1021 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsThe Longest DayA 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
2023-11-0506 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsThe State of the PodcastMy Fellow Warbirders...a bit about the past, present and future of the Podcast. Please join! Basic membership is FREE! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds
2023-10-3112 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsMosquito Part 3 (de Havilland DH.98)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.com
2023-10-0623 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsMosquito Part 2 (de Havilland DH.98)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.com
2023-09-2819 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsMosquito Part I (de Havilland DH.98)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
2023-09-1618 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsA Thousand Shall Fall -A Book Review!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: Kitshop Join the community on Facebook, Insta, Threads or bpearce29@gmail.com
2023-09-1007 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsPe-8: Russian Big BomberIt'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
2023-08-2520 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsFW 200 CondorThe 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 WOWB Kitshop: Kitshop Join the community on Facebook, Insta, Threads or bpearce29@gmail.com Try out Magic Mind using code: WARBIRDS20 https://magicmind.com/warbirds
2023-08-0927 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsMitsubishi J2M Raiden “Jack”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 code: WARBIRDS20 https://magicmind.com/warbirds
2023-07-3019 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsShort StirlingThe RAF Pioneering 4-engine Heavy Bomber 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
2023-04-2323 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsThe Lizzie! (Westland Lysander)Ugly or Beautiful? Loser or Secret Weapon Winner? I've described this aircraft to my students as "acting like a helicopter, before there were helicopters". Let's take a close look at the contradictions and victories of this oh so unique British Bird. Enjoy! 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
2023-04-0211 min100 Not Out
100 Not Out100NO 520: How Bryan Johnson wants to be 18 again at a cost of only $2 million per yearWelcome to our 10th birthday episode of 100 Not Out! Whilst many of us would like to go back in time for a few moments, techpreneur Bryan Johnson wants his organs - all of them - to return to their 18yo selves. Click here to find out more.  Not only does he have a team of doctors to perform hundreds of procedures on him each year (some more invasive than others), he has an incredibly strict vegan diet (1977 calories to be exact) and a number of rituals to accompany his mission. It's n...
2023-03-1935 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsFirst Fighter Jet: The Messerschmitt Me 262Whether it was the Schwalbe (German: "Swallow") or Sturmvogel (German: "Storm Bird"), this bird was revolutionary...and was almost TOO ahead of its time. We start with a quick and dirty look at the history and operation of jet turbines and then roll into the prototypes, production and operational history of this Storm Bird! 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
2023-02-2617 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsP-38 Lightning Part 3Want to keep this podcast going? Please support me via PayPal: https://paypal.me/WOWB17?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US 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
2023-01-2719 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsP-38 Lightning Part 2Want to keep this podcast going? Please support me via PayPal: https://paypal.me/WOWB17?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US Want to see the video? Please subscribe to the YouTube Channel! World of Warbirds YouTube Get in touch! Facebook: @WorldofWB Email: bpearce29@gmail.com
2023-01-2724 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsP-38 Lightning Part 1Kelly Johnson and his team at Lockheed begin development on this fascinating Warbird! Please subscribe to the YouTube Channel! 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
2023-01-1016 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsMoonbat!McDonnell tries its best at making a fighter worthy of the Dark Knight. The Bat or Moonbat looked crazy cool, but had a nasty habit of bursting into flames. No word if The Joker was involved. It's Part V in the "Doomed Fledglings" Series! 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
2023-01-0106 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsLightning Storm!It's a Lightning Storm with Lockheed trying to improve on its P-38 with the XP-49 and the XP-58 Chain Lightning. It's Part IV in the "Doomed Fledglings" Series! 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
2022-12-2609 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsNorthrop XP-56 Black BulletNorthrop takes a crack at this "flying wing fighter" as they design, build and test the Black Bullet. It's Part III in the "Doomed Fledglings" Series! 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 Email: bpearce29@gmail.com
2022-12-1705 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsVultee XP-54 Swoose GooseJoin the team at Vultee as they try not to go stark, raving, mad as they design, build and test the Swoose Goose. It's Part II in the "Doomed Fledglings" Series! 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 Email: bpearce29@gmail.com
2022-12-1209 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsCurtiss-Wright XP-55 AscenderAscender or Ass-Ender? Number One in the "Doomed Fledglings" Series 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
2022-11-3010 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsDevotion Movie ReviewA review of the motion picture! 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
2022-11-2305 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsCombat Gliders 3: USAWacos and Snatching! Warbirds without engines, Part two of three... 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 Training film - Loading a Waco CG-4A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JenPV5HtFfU Snatch Pickup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYHzkT-Hkig
2022-11-1733 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsCombat Gliders 2: The UKHotspurs, Horsas and Hadrians, oh my! Warbirds without engines, Part two of three... 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 References https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/fighting-gliders-world-war-ii#:~:text=During%20World%20War%20II%2C%20U.S.,warfare%20is%20nevertheless%20quite%20important. https://guides.loc.gov/treaty-of-versailles https://arsof-history.org/articles/v3n2_waco...
2022-10-2120 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsCombat Gliders 1: GermanyWarbirds without engines, Part one of three... 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 References https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/fighting-gliders-world-war-ii#:~:text=During%20World%20War%20II%2C%20U.S.,warfare%20is%20nevertheless%20quite%20important. https://guides.loc.gov/treaty-of-versailles https://arsof-history.org/articles/v3n2_waco_glider_page_1.html https://www.ww2...
2022-09-2427 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsWirraways, Boomerangs and Kangaroos!The Australian Episode! 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 References http://www.aviationmuseum.com.au/aircraft_colection/boomerang/index.html
2022-09-0230 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsZerstörer! The Bf 110 / Me 110Join 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 References http://www.airvectors.net/avbf110.html https://airpowerasia.com/2020/08/23/highest-scoring-night-ace-german-major-heinz-wolfgang-schnaufer-121-victories/ Gunston, Bill. Night Fighters: A Development and Combat History. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 2004, First edition 1976. ISBN 978-0-7509-3410-7.
2022-08-1241 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsBeaufighter - Whispering DeathJoin 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 References http://www.aviation-history.com/bristol/beaufite.html https://www.silverhawkauthor.com/post/canadian-warplanes-3-bristol-beaufighter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bryan-pearce/message
2022-07-2227 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsBettyJoin 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 References https://www.si.edu/object/nasm_A19600336000 https://web.archive.org/web/20070630140542/http://chs.cullmancats.net/ww2.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20161220142056/http://www.nationalwarplane.org/Aircraft/YokosukaMXY-7Ohka.aspx
2022-07-0138 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsAnd we’re back...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
2022-07-0101 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsBig Bombers - The Ideas Behind Strategic BombingWhy did the Allies pour so much effort, money and resources into strategic bombing? Where did this idea come from and what did they hope to accomplish? And why didn't the Axis do likewise? 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
2022-06-2340 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsMessage to ListenersJust a few words on the future of the podcast...  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
2022-02-2703 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsIL-2 SturmovikIt was named the IL-2, but was called "Ilyusha", "Hunchback", "Zementbomber", "Black Death", "Flying Tank" or "Flying Infantryman". They built more of them than any other aircraft and Stalin himself ordered them to be built faster! Learn all about this legendary Russian Aircraft! Like this episode? Please support me via PayPal: https://paypal.me/WOWB17?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US Get in touch! Facebook: @WorldofWB Email: bpearce29@gmail.com References http://flyingheritage.org/Explore/The-Collection/Russia/Ilyushin-II-2M3-Shturmovik.aspx https://vintageaviationecho.com...
2022-02-0540 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsFW 190 - Butcher Bird!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 References https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_801 https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-features/ph-origins-engine-management-systems/37542 https://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/2004/10/detail_fw190a8_07.htm https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/2019/01/09/the-focke-wulf-fw-190-best-fighter-aircraft-of-wwii/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NACA_cowling https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erich_Rudorffer ...
2022-01-2344 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsBritish Superbombs (Part 2)What do Upkeeps, Highballs, Tallboys and Grand Slams all have in common? They're all British Superbombs! 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 References https://www.military-history.org/back-to-the-drawing-board/seismic-bomb.htm http://www.sirbarneswallis.com/Bombs.htm https://www.whtimes.co.uk/lifestyle/heritage/highball-bouncing-bomb-de-havilland-aircraft-museum-8421578 https://vwma.org.au/research/home-page-archives/75th-anniversary-operation-chastise-the-dams-raid-16-17...
2022-01-1118 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsBritish Superbombs (Part 1)What do Upkeeps, Highballs, Tallboys and Grand Slams all have in common? They're all British Superbombs! 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 References https://www.military-history.org/back-to-the-drawing-board/seismic-bomb.htm http://www.sirbarneswallis.com/Bombs.htm https://www.whtimes.co.uk/lifestyle/heritage/highball-bouncing-bomb-de-havilland-aircraft-museum-8421578 https://vwma.org.au/research/home-page-archives/75th-anniversary-operation-chastise-the-dams-raid-16-17...
2021-12-2822 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsVickers WellingtonThey called it the "Wimpy", but it was anything but! 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 References https://web.archive.org/web/20131110211014/http://www.raf.mod.uk/history/vickerswellington.cfm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vickers_Wellington https://www.leonardo-da-vinci.net/inventions/ http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww2/b/559/9/5 https://75...
2021-12-0843 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsTBD DevastatorThe famous (or infamous) torpedo bomber from the Battle of Midway! 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 References https://web.archive.org/web/20010417211034/http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/ac-usn22/t-types/tbd.htm http://www.aviation-history.com/douglas/tbd.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_TBD_Devastator https://www.midway.org...
2021-11-1239 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsThe Multiple Allegiances of the Dewoitine D.520Ever heard of this French Fighter that might have been as famous as the Spitfire or Bf109? Many haven't! Listen and enjoy! 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 References https://warisboring.com/42448-2/ http://fly.historicwings.com/2012/07/the-life-of-dewoitine/ http://www.kurfurst.org/Tactical_trials/109E_FrenchCEAMtrials/french_109e_tt.html https://www...
2021-10-0922 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsP-61 Black WidowFly by Night with the Black Widow! 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 References http://www.maam.org/p61/p61_spec.html chrome-extension://gphandlahdpffmccakmbngmbjnjiiahp/https://media.defense.gov/2010/May/26/2001330259/-1/-1/0/AFD-100526-018.pdf http://www.maam.org/p61.html
2021-09-2126 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsMacchi C.202 FolgoreToday we look at the "Lightning". No, not THAT Lightning! The Folgore (means lightning in Italian). Plus, we take a detour to learn about the Schneider Trophy and the great rivalry between Supermarine and Macchi! 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 References https://www.airspacemag.com/history-of-flight/the-schneider-trophy-22580584/?page=1
2021-08-2332 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsThe BombardierToday we take a detailed look at putting bombs "in the pickle barrel" and go along on a bombing raid with a listener's great grandfather. Happy birthday Holden! 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 References https://www.warhistoryonline.com/war-articles/the-norden-bombsight.html https://www.airforcemag.com/article/1290bombardier/ http://www.merkki.com/bombardiers_of...
2021-08-0523 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsVought OS2U KingfisherThe Workhorse of the Fleet! Hear about Vought's "other" famous naval warbird! 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 https://www.avgeekery.com/voughts-kingfisher-sure-was-slow-but-it-saved-plenty-of-aviators/ https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/vought-os2u-3-kingfisher/nasm_A19610106000 https://www.historynet.com/workhorse-of-the-fleet.htm http://claspgarage.blogspot.com/2014/07/vought-os2u-kingfisher.html https://www.history.navy.mil/research...
2021-07-2232 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsB-24 Part IIDiscover ALL the different ways that B-24s helped beat the Axis, including going along on the raid on Ploesti. 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 References http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_bombers/b24_1.html https://uboat.net/allies/aircraft/b24.htm https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/jimmy-stewart-ww2-mission-air-force/ https://www.airplanes-online...
2021-07-0853 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsB-24 Part IIt's a big bomber with a BIG story! Please enjoy Part I of the Consolidated B-24 Liberator! 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 Email: bpearce29@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bryan-pearce/message
2021-06-2128 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsSBD Dauntless - War Winner!"Scout Bomber, Douglas" or "Slow, But Deadly"? Why not both? 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 Email: bpearce29@gmail.com
2021-04-1937 minWorld of Warbirds
World of WarbirdsFly Out! Ottawa Museum VisitWe fly out to visit the Canada Aviation and Space Museum! See pics on the WOWB Facebook Page. 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 Musical Credit: "Spitfire Chamber Strings" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe2RRamDq2w&t=151s
2021-03-2334 minBold Steps & Misses
Bold Steps & MissesDaring to Compete: A Conversation with Bryan Pearce<p>We sit down with Bryan Pearce, Global Leader for EY’s Entrepreneur Of The Year program, to discuss his new book.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hotpaperlantern.com/podcast/daring-to-compete-a-conversation-with-bryan-pearce/">Daring to Compete: A Conversation with Bryan Pearce</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hotpaperlantern.com">Hot Paper Lantern</a>.</p>
2019-06-2400 minBold Steps & Misses
Bold Steps & MissesDaring to Compete: A Conversation with Bryan PearceToday, we sit down with Bryan Pearce, Global Leader for EY’s Entrepreneur Of The Year program, to discuss his new book about the state of entrepreneurism.
2019-06-2419 minThe Essay
The EssayThe Genius of Disability: Bryan Pearce - What Would I Do If I Didn't Paint?Tom Shakespeare challenges stereotypical ideas about creativity and disability, by celebrating five disabled artists, discussing how their impairments fuelled their genius and demonstrating the variety and achievement of disabled lives.Bryan Pearce, a painter from St Ives in Cornwall, was one of the very few people with learning disability who has achieved fame in their own right. He was born with the metabolic disorder Phenylketonuria. Today, all children are tested at birth for PKU, and if they have the genetic mutation, are placed on a special diet, and so grow up unaffected. In 1929, the condition was unknown...
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