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Back to SearchFPP086 - F-86 Sabre
Episode 86
Every conflict has its quintessential fighter: in World War II it was the P-51 Mustang. The F-4 Phantom symbolizes the Vietnam conflict and in Desert…
5 years, 8 months ago
Talking Warbirds with Paul Wood
We're taking a pause this week and replaying a recent Patreon 'Happy Hour' discussion with Mr. Paul Wood, founder of the Warbird Heritage Foundation.…
5 years, 8 months ago
FPP085 - Big Wing Tankers
Episode 85
When aircraft designers and military planners sought a simple way to extend the range, increase the payload, and lengthen the endurance of combat air…
5 years, 8 months ago
FPP084 - Mirage 2000
Episode 84
When you think of 4th generation fighters designed in the late 70’s, which aircraft come to mind? Likely the F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon for …
5 years, 9 months ago
FPP083 - Electronic Attack
Episode 83
Disrupt /disˈrəpt/ verb — to interrupt an event, activity, or process by causing a disturbance or problem. …Modern aerial combat is a challenging, fa…
5 years, 9 months ago
FPP082 - MiG-21 Fishbed
Episode 82
The MiG-21 Fishbed. There may be no more recognizable, mass produced, widely proliferated, iconic, enduring fighter jet in existence or throughout hi…
5 years, 9 months ago
Harnessing the Sky with Dana Tibbetts
The excellent book 'Harnessing the Sky' chronicles the life and adventures of aviation pioneer and early test pilot Fredrick "Trap" Trapnell during t…
5 years, 10 months ago
FPP081 - The Canadian Forces Snowbirds
Episode 81
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds, 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, are a Canadian icon comprised of Canadian Armed Forces members and National Defence Pu…
5 years, 10 months ago
FPP080 - AC-130 Gunship
Episode 80
Once in a while, popular culture affixes certain expressions—memes, really—to particular military aircraft. “Get some!” is affiliated with Vietnam-er…
5 years, 10 months ago
FPP079 - Advanced Training Methods
Episode 79
Routine and repetitive practice is required to excel at any endeavor. Musicians spend countless hours on instruments, athletes train relentlessly, an…
5 years, 10 months ago