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
Mar 20, 2026
Mar 20, 2026
31 min
What if Japan could have launched bombers from submarines anywhere in the world? This was not a sci-fi dream — it was the very real (and very bold) wartime plan behind the Aichi M6A Seiran. In this "deep-dive" episode, I explore the Seiran, and the underwater mothership designed to carry it — the enormous I-400.
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Mar 7, 2026
Mar 7, 2026
2 min
"The only bad question is the one you don't ask."
I never want my show to be excluding listeners with unexplained acronyms or jargon concepts. I try to explain things as I go… but maybe some stuff sneaks by! Send me your questions! include your name (how to pronounce it) and where you are from! Until next time! - Bryan
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Mar 6, 2026
Mar 6, 2026
10 min
I "rediscovered" this one whilew working on the P-47 series. What a beautiful bird! I hope you enjoy this bonus, just for you... -Bryan
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Feb 20, 2026
Feb 20, 2026
25 min
Ooh La La it's been a minute since I did a French "Avion de Geurre" (Warbird)! Come along as I check out this lumbering giant of an French early war bomber!
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Feb 6, 2026
Feb 6, 2026
43 min
Fighter Pilot Tanner is back with part 2, taking the Lockheed S-3 Viking, the War Hoover into battle and beyond!
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Jan 23, 2026
Jan 23, 2026
1hr 4 min
Fighter Pilot Tanner is back with another episode, this time on an ACTUAL JET, the Lockheed S-3 Viking, the War Hoover!
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Jan 16, 2026
Jan 16, 2026
11 min
Fighter Pilot Tanner is back with another episode, this time on an ACTUAL JET, the Lockheed S-3 Viking, the War Hoover!
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S3 Viking (Tanner’s Just Jetz) pt1 on Patreon
Jan 9, 2026
Jan 9, 2026
53 min
It's the last in my Thunderstorm series and The Jug reaches full maturity — evolving from a high-altitude bomber escort into one of the most feared ground-attack aircraft of the Second World War.
This episode follows the Jug’s constant evolution, its changing role alongside the P-51 Mustang, and its transformation into flying artillery that helped dismantle the Wehrmacht across Europe and beyond.
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Dec 26, 2025
Dec 26, 2025
45 min
It's the third in my Thunderstorm series and we've finally arrived the P-47 Thunderbolt!
We'll take it from the first halting steps of the P-44 Rocket, to the P-47B, to the teething pains in England and finally to the paddle-bladed and drop-tank equipped P-47C that could escort bombers AND dismantle the Luftwaffe. Enjoy!
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Dec 19, 2025
Dec 19, 2025
10 min
This is a preview of The Jug pt. 1- Republic P-47 Thunderbolt.
Patreon supporters can listen to the full episode right now, a week early!
The complete episode will be released publicly on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025.
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Jug pt1 on Patreon