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The Making of Behind the Wings PBS S7 Miniseries Trailer
Season 7
We're excited to announce our special four-part podcast miniseries featuring stories from the making of our newest Behind the Wings PBS season!
Direc…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
How Black Holes Could Unlock the Mysteries of the Universe - Episode 62
Season 7
Theoretical Physicist Andrew Strominger explains what exactly black holes are and how they could tell us about the beginning of the cosmos.
In this ep…
9 months, 1 week ago
Landing a Helicopter on a Bank Robber's Car - Episode 61
Season 7
Pilot Mike Silva recalls a high-speed chase that ended when his news helicopter stopped a fleeing criminal’s stolen car, allowing police to save a ho…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Behind the Wings Season 7 Trailer
Season 7
The Behind the Wings podcast is back with Season 7 and 10 new episodes! From the mysteries of black holes to the hovering capabilities of the Harrier…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Why the F-22 Transformed Stealth - Episode 60
Season 6
Retired Fighter Pilot Randy "Laz" Gordon explains how the F-22 changed the air battlefield and why it was built to win the first fight.
In this episod…
11 months ago
How Orbital Debris Could End Space Exploration - Episode 59
Season 6
Astrophysicist Dr. Jonathan McDowell explains how the ever-growing problem of space junk is threatening satellites, science missions, and even spacef…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Ejecting from the B-1 Lancer - Episode 58
Season 6
Retired Pilot Maj. Gen. Garrett “Sack” Harencak and Weapons Systems Officer Lt. Col. Tony “Voodoo” Eret share what it was like to fly together in the…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
How the F-111 Revolutionized Aircraft Capabilities - Episode 57
Season 6
Retired F-111 Pilot Lt. Col. Kevin “Too Kool” Kuhlmann explains how the General Dynamics F-111 could perform almost any role in the air battlefield, …
1 year ago
Surviving Extreme Isolation in Space - Episode 56
Season 6
Social Scientist Alires Almon explains why the human element is critical to mission success during long-duration spaceflights.
In this episode, Alires…
1 year ago
Spying From 70,000 Feet - Episode 55
Season 6
Retired Pilot Lt. Col. Josh Cadice shares his story of going to the edge of space in one of the most iconic spy planes ever built.
In this episode, Jo…
1 year, 1 month ago