World of Warbirds
Each episode delivers a deep-dive engineering and operational analysis of a single aircraft. Go beyond mainstream history to discover how these legendary warbirds were designed, built, and modified for the crucible of combat. From legendary fighters and heavy bombers to overlooked cutting-edge prototypes, we cross-reference official military logs, design development records, and pilot memoirs to separate myth from historical fact. We also track down the rare survivors still in existence today, keeping these incredible engineering marvels alive.
Fix your eyes on the skies and join the flight.
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Episodes
Apr 23, 2023
Apr 23, 2023
23 min
The RAF Pioneering 4-engine Heavy Bomber
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Apr 2, 2023
Apr 2, 2023
11 min
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!
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Feb 26, 2023
Feb 26, 2023
17 min
Whether 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!
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Jan 27, 2023
Jan 27, 2023
19 min
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Jan 27, 2023
Jan 27, 2023
24 min
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Jan 10, 2023
Jan 10, 2023
16 min
Kelly Johnson and his team at Lockheed begin development on this fascinating Warbird!
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Jan 1, 2023
Jan 1, 2023
6 min
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!
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Dec 26, 2022
Dec 26, 2022
9 min
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!
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Dec 17, 2022
Dec 17, 2022
5 min
Northrop 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!
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Dec 12, 2022
Dec 12, 2022
9 min
Join 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!
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