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Commemorative Air Force

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is proud to produce CAF Warbird Tube. A weekly video podcast that features the people, places, and planes that shaped American history. Each week we host a different guest and different topic to explore as part of the CAF"s mission to Educate, Inspire, and Honor. You can learn more about the Commemorative Air Force at www.CommemorativeAirForce.org.

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62:22

The Legendary Lindbergh Legacy with Erik Lindbergh

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2026/10/05

What is it really like to carry forward one of the most iconic names in aviation history? In this episode, we sit down with Erik Lindbergh, grandson of pioneering aviator Charles Lindbergh, to explore his family’s incredible legacy, personal stories, and the future of flight. Erik shares a unique perspective on aviation's past, present, and future. Watch this episode at https://youtu.be/xZJ4hzP8uQo. Aired on: September 30, 2026Guest: Erik LindberghHost: Steve BussProducer: Bob ScoreProduced b...

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62:12

Baa Baa Black Sheep: The True Story Hollywood Got Wrong

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2026/09/28

Few fighter squadrons of World War II have achieved the legendary status of the Black Sheep. In just four short months in late 1943, the Marines of VMF-214, led by Major Gregory “Pappy” Boyington, established, for themselves and the Vought Corsair, a reputation that would live on long after the war. That reputation was so formidable it led to the short-lived and controversial TV series Baa Baa Black Sheep in 1976. But where does the true history end and Hollywood begin? In this ...

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63:03

Battle of Britain: Inside the Fight for the Skies

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2026/09/14

Join CAF Warbird Tube for a compelling examination of one of history’s most consequential air campaigns, the Battle of Britain. Military aviation historian and author Andy Saunders explores the air war of 1940 from both sides of the English Channel, examining the aircraft, pilots, tactics, and rapidly changing conditions that shaped the battle. At the center of the discussion is the Luftwaffe’s Messerschmidt Bf 109E. Although the formidable “Emil” possessed impressive firepower and performa...

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63:45

Restoring the American Heritage Museum’s PBY-5A...

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2026/09/08

During World War II, the PBY Catalina became one of the Allies’ most important long-range patrol aircraft—hunting enemy submarines, protecting convoys, and rescuing downed airmen. But few surviving Catalinas have a story as remarkable as PBY-5A BuNo. 2459. Accepted by the U.S. Navy just weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor, BuNo. 2459 was among the first PBY-5A amphibians ever built. It was soon deployed to Iceland for combat operations over the North Atlantic, where it became the first PB...

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57:27

The Texas Town That Trained Britain’s WWII Pilots

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2026/08/31

During World War II, thousands of young British airmen crossed the Atlantic to learn to fly in the United States. The first and largest of their American training schools was in an unlikely place: Terrell, Texas. Beginning in 1941, before the United States had even entered the war, Royal Air Force cadets arrived in North Texas to train under wide-open skies, far from the bad weather and dangers of wartime Britain. Between 1941 and 1945, more than 2,200 British and American cadets traine...

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59:55

The People’s Mosquito: Rebuilding Britain’s Wooden...

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2026/08/24

The de Havilland Mosquito was one of the most remarkable aircraft of World War II, yet today, not a single UK-built example remains airworthy. In this episode of Warbird Tube, we sit down with John Lilley, Chairman of The People’s Mosquito, to talk about the ambitious effort to change that—and return Britain’s legendary “Wooden Wonder” to the skies. To watch this video online, go to https://youtu.be/vrOx232_Whk. Aired on: August 18, 2026Guest: John Lilley, Chairman of The People’s MosquitoHos...

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61:19

She Was Flying When Pearl Harbor Was Attacked | The...

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2026/08/17

This is the remarkable story of one of America's pioneering women aviators. We sat down with Judith Stanford Miller, M.Ed., M.A., writer and producer of the documentary "Crosswinds: The Courageous Life of Cornelia Fort," to explore the life and legacy of the trailblazing pilot who, as a civilian pilot instructor, came nose-to-nose with a Japanese Zero as the Pearl Harbor attack began on Dec. 7, 1941. To watch this show, go to https://youtu.be/u0L5bsvTee4. Aired On: August 12, 2026Guest: Jud...

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65:25

Inside the Life of General Robin Olds

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2026/08/03

General Robin Olds wasn't just a fighter ace—he became a legend. A triple ace with victories in both World War II and Vietnam, Olds flew the P-38 Lightning, P-51 Mustang, and F-4 Phantom while earning a reputation as one of the U.S. Air Force's most fearless and influential fighter pilots. In this special episode of CAF Warbird Tube, Robin Olds' daughter, Christina Olds, joins us for an intimate conversation about the man behind the famous handlebar mustache. She shares personal stories...

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61:12

Inaugural DC-3 Society Operator Conference & Showcase

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2026/07/27

Get an inside look at the inaugural DC-3 Society Fly-In & Showcase coming to historic Flabob Airport in Southern California this August! On this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, we sit down with Lyndse F. Costabile, Interim Executive Director and Director, Corporate Relations for the DC-3 Society, Andy Maag, on the Board of Directors, and Moreno Aguiari, President of the DC-3 Society Board of Directors, for a preview of this exciting event dedicated to one of aviation's most iconic aircraft.&...

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63:05

Meet the Woman Leading the Next Chapter of the...

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2026/07/20

The Women Airforce Service Pilots changed aviation history. Now, the National WASP WWII Museum is looking toward the future. In this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, Dr. Rachael McClain shares her plans to build on the legacy established by WASP Deanie Bishop Parrish and Nancy Parrish while expanding educational programs and connecting new audiences with one of World War II's most inspiring stories. Discover how the Museum at historic Avenger Field is ensuring the achievements of the WASP continu...

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OH-23 Raven: The Forgotten Korean & Vietnam War...

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2026/07/06

The Hiller UH-12, known to the U.S. military as the OH-23 Raven, played a vital role during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Used for observation, liaison, training, and medical evacuation missions, this versatile helicopter helped pioneer military rotorcraft operations while proving equally valuable in civilian service. In this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, guest Nick Infantino, founder of the Commemorative Air Force New England Wing, shares the story behind the Wing's newly assigned Hiller...

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57:51

Inside the AC-47 Spooky

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2026/06/30

The AC-47 “Spooky” was more than a gunship during the Vietnam War—it became a symbol of protection, survival, and hope for troops on the ground in some of the war’s darkest moments. In this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, we explore the restoration and future of "Spooky 86," the Commemorative Air Force’s AC-47 assigned to the Commemorative Air Force Gulf Coast Wing. Fresh from a major repaint and preparing for its first national touring season with the CAF, the aircraft is part of an ambit...

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72:54

Behind the Scenes of Oshkosh 2026 | Exclusive...

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2026/06/22

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the world’s greatest aviation celebration—EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026! Join us on this special episode of CAF Warbird Tube as we welcome Rick Larsen, EAA’s Vice President of Communities and Member Programming, to give us an exclusive preview of what’s in store this July. From thrilling airshow performances and historic warbird displays to new features, special anniversaries, and can't-miss aircraft, Rick shares insider info on what aviation fans can expec...

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49:54

From Normandy to the Bulge | Restoring a Historic...

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2026/06/15

Before dawn on D-Day, C-47 Skytrains filled the skies over Normandy carrying paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions into occupied Europe. Months later, during the Battle of the Bulge, those same aircraft flew desperately needed supplies through brutal winter weather to surrounded Allied troops in the Ardennes. One of those aircraft still survives. In this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, we explore the restoration of C-47A Skytrain 43-15200—better known by its wartime nose ar...

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57:11

B-17 Tail Gunner to POW: The Story of Tailspin

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2026/06/08

For decades, Gene Moran rarely spoke about what happened in the skies over Germany. In Tailspin, author John Armbruster brings that story to life—from a catastrophic fall from a shattered B-17 to the harsh realities of life as a prisoner of war. Along the way, the story becomes something more: a shared journey between two men confronting trauma, loss, and the challenge of telling the truth about war. In this Warbird Tube episode, we talk with Armbruster about the process of uncove...

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63:01

Saving the Halifax: A Race Against Time

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2026/06/01

More than 6,000 Handley Page Halifax bombers were built during World War II. Today, only a handful remain. At the Bomber Command Museum of Canada, an extraordinary team of volunteers, historians, and restoration experts is working to bring one of these legendary heavy bombers back from history—piece by piece. Using recovered wreckage, rare original parts, and components sourced from around the world, they are rebuilding a Halifax to honor the crews who flew them into combat over Europe....

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63:05

53 Days Without Rescue – The Untold Story of...

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2026/05/18

For 53 brutal days during World War II, a small group of American servicemen fought to survive on a remote Pacific island with almost no food, constant danger, and little hope of rescue. In this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, we sit down with bestselling military historian and author John R. Bruning to discuss his gripping book, Fifty-Three Days on Starvation Island: The World War II Battle That Saved Marine Corps Aviation. This episode explores the desperate struggle faced by Marines and aviat...

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51:00

Bringing a Thunderbolt Back to Life | Inside the...

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2026/05/11

The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was one of the most powerful fighters of World War II—but keeping one flying today is a mission of passion, skill, and persistence. In this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, we go behind the scenes of the Commemorative Air Force’s P-47 restoration project at Airbase Georgia. CAF member Philip Beegle III and warbird pilot Doug Jeanes share what it really takes to bring this iconic aircraft back to life—from challenges in restoration to the deeper meaning of prese...

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61:14

Inside the Massive Effort to Restore a Lancaster Bomber

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2026/04/27

The Avro Lancaster is one of the most iconic bombers of the Second World War, but keeping one alive today is no small task. In this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, host Steve Buss sits down with Don Christopher to take you inside the remarkable Lancaster restoration project underway at the Canadian Aviation Museum. From tracking down rare original parts to solving major structural challenges, this is a behind-the-scenes look at the work required to preserve one of history’s most important ...

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A Memory Owed: Telling the Untold Stories of Bomber...

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2026/04/20

In this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, filmmaker Zoë Lewin and writer-director Martin Hemingway-Moseley take us inside their award-winning short film A Memory Owed (2025), a deeply personal story that bridges two worlds. Set between a perilous 1944 RAF Bomber Command night mission and a present-day meeting between a 91-year-old veteran and his young caregiver, the film explores how the past continues to shape the present. Inspired in part by Lewin’s own family history, A Memory Owed captures th...

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