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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,

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38:36

Brewster Part 1: F2A Buffalo

World of Warbirds ·

2026/09/25

Hero or Zero? To explore the wild contradictions of the F2A Buffalo, we look at the origins of the Brewster Company, all the up to the Battle of Midway. Enjoy!Previous Episodes that I refer to in this one: F4F Wildcat The Jug pt 1 P-40 Warhawk Connect with me! I love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com

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14:46

Oil (engine oil, that is)

World of Warbirds ·

2026/09/11

Today we get all oiled up...Connect with me! I love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com

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16:32

Double Dutch: The Fokker D.XXIII

World of Warbirds ·

2026/08/28

What might have been had this twin-engine, centreline thrust been allowed to mature? We'll explore that and the colourful story of Fokker.Previous Episodes that I refer to in this one: DC-3 Hawker Fury PBY Part 1 Connect with me! I love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com

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24:10

Westland Whirlwind

World of Warbirds ·

2026/08/21

Beautiful, sleek and sexy with a powerful cannon punch... what ever happened to the Whirlwind??Previous Episodes that I refer to in this one: Beaufighter Westland Welkin Connect with me! I love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com

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15:26

EXTRA! EXTRA! DH.88 Comet

World of Warbirds ·

2026/08/17

After reading about the crash of DH.88 Comet "Grosvenor House", I went down a rabbit hole of research and am excited to share it all with you! Enjoy! Previous Episodes that I refer to in this one: SM.79 "Damned Hunchback" DC-3 DH Mosquito Connect with me! I love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com

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42:08

PBY Catalina Part 2

World of Warbirds ·

2026/08/08

In this free-ranging episode I look at the PBY in RAAF and RCAF service, introduce you to the “The Order of the Double Sunrise", look at the Catalina's anti-sub and SAR work, and profile a couple of amazing pilots. I look at how PBY's became firefighting cats and how their DNA made it into the CL-215, 415 and eventual 515 water bombers. Lastly, we look into the future with the CATALINA SPAR™.Thank you to special guest Eva! See her insta: yourlocal.eva Previous Episodes that I refer to in this

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43:07

PBY Catalina Part 1

World of Warbirds ·

2026/07/24

Whether we call it PBY, Catalina, Canso, Nomad or even the Soviet GST...it is a hero of a Warbird of epic proportions! Part one takes us from origins to the famous Black Cats. Enjoy!Thank you to special guest Eva! See her insta: yourlocal.eva Previous Episodes that I refer to in this one: Kawanishi HK Mavis B-26 Marauder DC-3 Connect with me! I love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Insta:

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59:49

Ju88: The Defectors (Baksheesh)

World of Warbirds ·

2026/07/10

In a conversation with Aviation Historian Adam Estes we learn the amazing, drama-filled story of how of how a Romanian Ju88 ended up defecting to the British, then flying across the South Atlantic to America, and where it can be seen today, one of the only TWO complete Ju88 survivors! Adam Estes on Vintage Aviation News Connect with me! I love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Insta:

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28:10

Ju88: The Defectors (UK)

World of Warbirds ·

2026/06/26

The amazing, drama-filled story of how of how a Ju88 ended up flying for the RAF, and now it can be seen today, one of the only TWO complete survivors! Images from the ep Previous Episodes that I refer to in this one: Mosquito Part 1 Connect with me! I love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com

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18:38

Ju88 Pt 2: The Replacements

World of Warbirds ·

2026/06/12

Schnellbomber, dive bomber, heavy day interceptor, night fighter, torpedo bomber, tank buster, long-range reconnaissance, guided parasite flying bomb: the Ju88 could do it all... everything but defeat time itself! Come along on the Luftwaffe's search for a replacement for the irreplaceable (Ju188, 288, 388 and yes, 488!)Join here ↓ to get the rest! Ju88 Pt 2: The Replacements (FULL) https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Insta:

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51:23

Junkers Ju88 Part 1

World of Warbirds ·

2026/06/05

Today we START looking at the Luftwaffe's Swiss-Army Knife! The Ju88 did just about everything!!Previous Episodes that I refer to in this one: Junkers Ju-52: Iron Annie! Martin B-26 Marauder Quest for Power Series Connect with me! I love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com

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38:44

Q&A Episode 2026!

World of Warbirds ·

2026/05/15

YOU had great questions, I had great fun answering them!Connect with me! I love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com

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37:37

Kawanishi H8K “Emily” - Flying Battleship

World of Warbirds ·

2026/05/01

She was an update to the H6K Mavis and perhaps the best flying boat of the war. She participated in the SECOND Pearl Harbour attack (Yes! There was!) and also got into a sumo-type dogfight with a Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer.Connect with me! I love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com

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37:23

Kawanishi H6K "Mavis": The First Queen of Pacific...

World of Warbirds ·

2026/04/18

Born of a naval treaty loophole that traded airfields for flying boats, the Kawanishi H6K "Mavis" became the eyes of the Imperial Japanese Navy across the vast Pacific. In this episode, I explore how this massive four-engine monoplane—inspired by British designs—achieved a staggering 24-hour endurance, operating from remote lagoons to strike targets as far as Australia.We’ll break down the technical leap from biplanes to the "Mavis" and recount the gritty, slow-motion "heavyweight dogfight" of

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29:24

Henschel Hs 129 The "Panzerknacker"

World of Warbirds ·

2026/04/03

It was underpowered, it was slow, it was a claustrophobic nightmare to fly, but it sure could crack open a Panzer! Let's learn about this Luftwaffe weirdo!Connect with me! I love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Tanner's Twitter (X): @beejuice21 Threads: world_of_warbirds_podcast Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com

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51:02

The Hump!

World of Warbirds ·

2026/03/28

In this special roundtable episode, I’m joined by historian Jenny Chan, CBI scholar Quin Cho and author Rainy Horvath who wrote a tribute memoir to her pilot dad, and we deep dive into one of the most dangerous and overlooked air operations of World War II: Flying the Hump.Jenny's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PacificFrontUntold Rainy's book: https://a.co/d/e9wfdrG Quin's book: https://a.co/d/2aZzGpg Connect with me! I love

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31:58

Aichi M6A Seiran

World of Warbirds ·

2026/03/20

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.Connect with me! I love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Tanner's Twitter (X): @beejuice21 Threads:

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2:20

Warbirders Have Questions! Q&A 2026

World of Warbirds ·

2026/03/07

"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 patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Tanner's Twitter (X): @beejuice21 Threads: world_of_warbirds_podcast Insta:

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10:00

Late to the Party: The Republic XF-12 Rainbow Story

World of Warbirds ·

2026/03/06

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 Connect with me! I love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Tanner's Twitter (X): @beejuice21 Threads: world_of_warbirds_podcast Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com

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25:15

France's Farman f.222

World of Warbirds ·

2026/02/20

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!Connect with me! I love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Tanner's Twitter (X): @beejuice21 Threads: world_of_warbirds_podcast Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com

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