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
Jun 27, 2025
Jun 27, 2025
8 min
Most 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 episode and more exclusive content.
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Jun 20, 2025
Jun 20, 2025
50 min
Don't mix it up with the A/B-26 Invader! This medium bomber was both knows as a "widow-maker" and was almost cancelled, but also had lowest loss rate of any bomber in the European Theater of Operations?? How did that work?? Let's dive in and find out!
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Jun 6, 2025
Jun 6, 2025
33 min
It's a re-release of an earlier episode that dropped off Spotify for some reason. Could we really have a WW2 Warbids podcast and NOT have the Stuka? No Way!!
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May 22, 2025
May 22, 2025
38 min
The Kawasaki Ki-45 "Nick" finds its niche tangling with B-29s over Tokyo.
Links to other episodes mentioned:
B-17 Part 4 "Punchboard"
P-40 Warhawk
Corsair Part 1
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May 9, 2025
May 9, 2025
39 min
Let's look at cookies, Upkeep and Operation Chastise, otherwise known as the Dambuster Raid, Highballs, Tallboys and Grand Slams!!
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Apr 25, 2025
Apr 25, 2025
54 min
The F4U Corsair comes into its own from the Pacific, to the Atlantic, Korea, Suez to the "Football War"!
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Links to other episodes mentionned:
OS2U Kingfisher
F6F Hellcat - Made to Order
Polikarpov Po-2
P-40 Warhawk
F9F Panther
Devotion Movie Review
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Apr 18, 2025
Apr 18, 2025
34 min
I'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!
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OS2U Kingfisher
F6F Hellcat - Made to Order
Polikarpov Po-2
P-40 Warhawk
F9F Panther
Devotion Movie Review
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Apr 11, 2025
Apr 11, 2025
37 min
Because 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!)
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Mar 28, 2025
Mar 28, 2025
34 min
Fighter Pilot Tanner is back with another episode, this time on the Grumman S2 Tracker, fondly known as the Stoof!
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Mar 14, 2025
Mar 14, 2025
45 min
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?
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