WARBIRD RADIO - Zane Adams is back with an all new episode of the Texas Warbird Report. On this episode he checks in with Kelly Mahon from the Mid America Flight Museum. QUICK LINK: https://midamericaflightmuseum.com/ #warbirdradio #texaswarbirdreport #midamericaflightmuseum Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/warbird-radio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 19, 2023•49 min
WARBIRD RADIO - The MCAS Miramar Airshow is one of the largest military airshows in the USA. Airshow Director, Christopher Van Stelle joins Matt Jolley with a preview of the 2023 event happening September 22-24. Ken Ashmore, from Pacific Airshow also joins in with a look at the unbelievable modern military line-up happening the following weekend in Huntington Beach September 29th - October 1st. Buy your tickets now, and go to both shows! QUICK LINK: https://miramarairshow.com/ QUICK LINK: https:...
Sep 11, 2023•28 min
WARBIRD RADIO - The Wings Over New Zealand Show LIVE host Dave Homewood is back on Warbird Radio, with a similar show but the new name is Warbird Radio Downunder . He and occasional co-host Grant McHerron will present stories to Warbird Radio listeners from both New Zealand and Australia, and perhaps beyond. Dave is the host of the long-running series The Wings Over New Zealand Show , which covers all sorts of stories from the world of New Zealand aviation. He is also an aviation magazine editor...
Sep 08, 2023•42 min
WARBIRD RADIO - She's a Reno air racer, warbird owner, and airshow pilot. The amazing Vicky Benzing is the focus of this episode! With well over 9500 hours of flying, and over 1300 parachute jumps, Vicky Benzing LOVES aviation in all forms. She's just completed the restoration of Clay Lacy's famous purple P-51 Mustang, now called Plum Crazy, and she's headed to race it in the final Reno National Air Race in September of 2023. Take a listen! QUICK LINK: https://www.vickybenzing.com/ #plumcrazyp51...
Sep 04, 2023•27 min
WARBIRD RADIO - The world expert on nose art, Gary Velasco joins us with an update. Gary's working on some incredible new endeavors after a recent diagnosis left his painting days in question. Take a listen, and then visit his website via the Quick Link below. QUICK LINK: http://www.fightingcolors.com/ QUICK LINK: https://www.facebook.com/FightingColorsCollection Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/warbird-radio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &a...
Aug 30, 2023•32 min
WARBIRD RADIO - Ralph Maloof was a P-38 pilot during WWII, but he's spent his life as an engineer. He's worked with all the greats throughout his career (even Walt Disney), and back in 2015, the late Cowden Ward took him flying his P-51. This is his story! QUICK LINK: https://revmasteraviation.com/ #p38 #ralphmaloof #warbirdradio Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/warbird-radio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com...
Aug 08, 2023•26 min
WARBIRD RADIO - Pacific Airshow's Kevin Elliott talks P-40, P-51, and FW-190 demo, plus the RAAF Super Hornet in Gold Coast. Modern day barnstormer, Clemens Kuhlig (aka Chef Pitts) talks about growing up in a model airplane shop, and why he loves flying! ***Mid Show Commercial has bleeps, not the best for small ears*** QUICK LINK: https://www.pacificairshow.com/ QUICK LINK: https://www.chefpittsairshows.com/ #pacificairshow #chefpitts #p40 #p51 #fw190 #goldcoast #raaf Support this podcast at — h...
Aug 08, 2023•33 min
WARBIRD RADIO - Randy Larsen, and the Texas Warbird Thunder Flying Team are some of the best RC warbird pilots in the United States. Take a listen to their story, then join them! QUICK LINK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/968006739998153 #warbirdradio #texaswarbirdthunder #rcwarbirds #rcscale #rcairplanes #warbirds #bomberfield #monavilletx Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/warbird-radio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://r...
Aug 01, 2023•30 min
WARBIRD RADIO - Herb and Walt Stachler were brothers, both of whom served in the WWII. Herb was a P-47 pilot in Europe, and Walt was a B-25 gunner serving in Burma. Because communication was nearly impossible in their situation, neither brother knew if the other had survived the war until it ended. Their story of survival, their bond of brotherhood, and their undying love of country, is what makes their story so incredible. In 2012 Warbird Radio arranged for special surprise for the brothers. Ta...
Jul 31, 2023•29 min
WARBIRD RADIO - Bernie Vasquez and Warren Pietsch talk about the power of showing up, and all things P-47, Corsair, and Thunderbird . Be sure to like, subscribe, and follow our podcast feed, and please enter your email address to receive all our updates! Every download truly helps keep this podcast free and on the air! QUICK LINK: https://dakotaterritoryairmuseum.com/ #warbirdradio #p47 #p51 #warbirds #dakotaterritoryairmuseum #aircorpsaviation #osh23 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle....
Jul 28, 2023•29 min
WARBIRD RADIO - Holy smokes! What an incredible year for the annual Oshkosh fly-in. EAA Warbirds of America is having an incredible turn-out, and our friends Lord Bridgewater, and Andy Heins just phoned in an outstanding report! We caught up with Stephen Bridgewater during his lunch break, and tagging along was his friend Oliver Wheeldon. Toward the end of our conversation, Oliver shared some news on his project to purchase one of the RAF's most historic airfields, the same airfield where the Da...
Jul 25, 2023•34 min
WARBIRD RADIO - The late Eugene Smith was a big band musician, who flew P-47's during WWII, and was instrumental in discovering the German forces ahead of the Battle of the Bulge . He sat down with Matt Jolley around 2009, and not only shared his flying stories, but he also played his ukulele, the one he took with him during WWII. For more on the unbelievable story of the P-47, and the men who flew them, check out Hell Hawks by friend of Warbird Radio, the late Robert. F. Dorr. Link for the book...
Jul 18, 2023•44 min
WARBIRD RADIO - Jason Capra joins Matt Jolley with news on Vintage Wings, Inc's C-53 " Beach City Baby ". Warbird Radio has followed Jason's journey since day one, so it was great to catch up, and hear how wonderful the organization is doing. Take a listen, and support Vintage Wings, Incorporated ! QUICK LINK: https://www.vintagewingsinc.com/ #warbirdradio #vintagewingsinc #beachcitybaby Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/warbird-radio/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcir...
Jul 18, 2023•28 min
WARBIRD RADIO - The late "Major General Frederick "Boots" Blesse was one of the greatest aces of the Korean War era", according to Museum of the United States Air Force . He was a graduate of the United States Military Academy in 1945 ( West Point ), and flew two combat tours during the Korean War, racking up 67 missions in F-51's, 35 missions in the F-80, and 121 in the North American F-86 according to USAF records. During his second tour in F-86s, he was officially credited with shooting down ...
Jul 18, 2023•26 min
WARBIRD RADIO - RT Dickson is the pilot behind Swamp Fox , a beautifully restored North American P-51 currently touring North American airshows. His demonstration, available at both large, and small events is a tribute to the late Lt. Colonel William Foard (USAF Ret), and all the others who bravely flew the Mustang during WWII. QUICK LINK: https://www.swampfoxp51.com/ QUICK LINK: https://www.facebook.com/SwampFoxP51 QUICK LINK: https://www.instagram.com/swampfoxp51/ Support this podcast at — htt...
Jul 18, 2023•30 min
WARBIRD RADIO - The late, Colonel Ernest L. “Roy” Reid (USAF Ret) witnessed an incredible amount of history. During his PCS flight to the Philippines, they were scheduled to land at Pearl Harbor for a stop over. The only issue was their arrival date, December 7th 1941. This is his story of survival, and experiences during WWII, and beyond. Stories of Pearl Harbor, Pancho Barnes and even General Curtis E. LeMay are included on this episode. [Image courtesy of the US National Archives - This is an...
Jul 18, 2023•50 min
WARBIRD RADIO - He's known around the world as THE AIR BOSS, but he's also the restorer of a Fairchild PT-19. International Council of Air Shows , Hall of Fame member, and Sword of Excellence recipient, Wayne Boggs, along with his family, restored their PT-19 in their garage, and still fly it today. On this episode, Wayne talks about the restoration, and shares some fun stories from air shows past. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/warbird-radio/donations Advertising Inquiries: htt...
Jul 18, 2023•32 min
