Best Grumman Podcasts (2025)

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MMP 80. Grumman F4F Wildcat/Martlet 1:47:27

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This week, Callum and Garrison go through the history and variants of the famous Grumman F4F Wildcat, as well as the diffences between then, the best model kits to build for them and the various camoflauge schemes they used. Music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay Send use any feedback or questions to be read out in an episode to our email = Micro.Mac…

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June 20th, 2025 | Retail Resilience, Retailer Stable Coins, AI’s Web Impact, Widow’s Penalty, Adobe Inc. (ADBE), T-Mobile US, Inc (TMUS), Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) & Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH) 55:38

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May retail sales look stronger than headlines show After seeing headlines from several media outlets, I was worried May retail sales were slowing to a problem point, but I would say they actually looked quite strong. Compared to April, sales did fall 0.9%, which was larger than expectations for a 0.6% decline. It’s important to point out though tha…

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Dedicated to Service: The Journey from Airmen to Industry Executives 29:32

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In this episode of the Salute Podcast: A National Salute to American Heroes, General Harencak spoke with three current executives from Northrop Grumman about their journey from the United States Air Force to the aerospace and defense industry. Meet the participants: Scott Vander Hamm: Vice President and Corporate Lead Executive, Northrop Grumman Co…

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Martin B-26 Marauder 50:40

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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! Check out images on Patreon. Link is below. Connect with us! We love comments! patreon.com/Worldof…

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June 13th, 2025 | Alternative Assets Crumbling, Tariffs & Inflation, HHS Overhaul, Richer Rich, Retirement Recession, (LULU), (WOOF), (BF.B) & (DOCU) 55:38

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Alternative Assets Appear to Be a House of Cards I remember using that same terminology back before the tech bust about 25 years ago. I was maybe a little bit early back then, but the house of cards collapsed. The more I read about alternative assets the more I scratch my head and ask how is Wall Street getting away with this? In the end, I believe…

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June 6th, 2025 | Job Market, Office Space, Facebook Scams, Retirement Savings, Salesforce, Inc. (CRM), The Gap, Inc. (GAP), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) & Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) 55:40

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Jobs market remains in a good spot Headline nonfarm payrolls increased 139k in the month of May, which was above the estimate of 125k, but below April’s reading of 147k. A big negative in the report was the fact that March and April saw negative revisions that caused payrolls in those months to decline by a combined 95k versus what was previously r…

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Honoring the Mission: Memorial Day, Service, and the Power of Partnership 25:15

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In this special Memorial Day edition of Salute: A National Salute to America's Heroes, host General Harencak sits down with two of the most influential voices in the defense community: General Thomas A. Bussiere, Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, and Tom Jones, Corporate VP and President of Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems. Togeth…

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Ju87 Stuka! 33:48

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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!! Check out images on Patreon. Link is below. Connect with us! We love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Threads: world_of_war…

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May 30th, 2025 | Homebuyers at Record Low, Bitcoin in 401k, Inflation Eases, Accredited Investor Explained, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN), Intuit(INTU), Target Corp (TGT) & Toll Brothers(TOL) 55:46

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First Time Homebuyers Hit a Record Low With the high cost of housing and higher interest rates, people trying to get their first home dropped to a record low around 23% in 2024. The average age of the first-time homebuyer has increased 10 years over the historical average to 38 years old. The median income is now $97,000 and the first-time home buy…

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David Whitaker: Leading Miami’s Future in Tourism & Legacy 21:16

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In this episode of the Salute Podcast: A National Salute to American Heroes, General Harencak sat down with David Whitaker, the President & CEO of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB). A seasoned tourism leader and passionate advocate for Miami’s global reputation, David reflects on his homecoming after 17 years away, having previ…

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May 23rd, 2025 | U.S. Credit Downgrade, EV Declines, 401(k) Private Investments, New SALT Proposal, CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA), First Solar (FSLR), Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI), & UnitedHealth Group (UNH) 55:39

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The U.S. just received a downgrade to its credit rating, should you worry? Last week, Moody’s announced it downgraded the United States sovereign credit rating from AAA to Aa1. While a downgrade is important to understand and can have negative consequences for interest rates, this downgrade did not seem too problematic. I mainly say that because Mo…

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Driving Change & Philanthropy: Rita Case’s Incredible Journey 17:57

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Join us on Salute Podcast: A National Salute to American Heroes for an inspiring sit-down with Rita Case, the trailblazing President and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group—now the largest female-owned dealership group in the United States. In this episode, Rita reflects on: Her roots and rise—from growing up in her parents' Honda dealership to shapi…

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Leading with Purpose: Honoring Service and Safety in Miami Beach 29:23

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In this inspiring episode of the Salute Podcast: A National Salute to American Heroes, we sit down with three of Miami Beach’s most dedicated public servants—Mayor Steve Meiner, Police Chief Wayne Jones, and Commissioner McGhee—for a heartfelt conversation on leadership, public safety, and the significance of community service. From the front lines…

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Kawasaki Ki-45 "Nick" 38:53

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

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Introducing the National Salute to America's Heroes 29:19

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In this premiere episode of the USA Salute to Heroes podcast, we’re honored to welcome two extraordinary guests: Micky Markoff, Executive Director and Founder of the National Salute to America's heroes, and Emmy-winning journalist and U.S. Air Force veteran, Willard Shepard. Together, they discuss the origins and mission of the National Salute to A…

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MMP 79. The Most Produced British Tank, The Valentine 1:13:51

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This week Garrison and Callum talk about the most produced british tank, the Valentine tank, as well as the current models news and what we are working on. Music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay Send use any feedback or questions to be read out in an episode to our email = [email protected] Join in the fun at the MMP Discord server (join …

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May 16th, 2025 | U.S. Tariffs and China, Inflation, AI and Jobs, Oil Prices, Trusts and Retirement Accounts, Dick’s Sporting Goods(DKS), Charter Communications(CHTR), Krispy Kreme(DNUT) & Lyft(LYFT) 55:38

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U.S. Tariffs are hurting China Exports from China have dropped dramatically which has weighed on China’s economy. This has caused protests due to lost jobs and wages in their economy. Exports from China to the United States dropped 20% in April, but China did pick up exports from other countries like Indonesia, Thailand and Africa. While this may h…

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Duds Of War Pilot Preview - The Chauchat Light Machine Gun 54:11

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This is a pilot preview of our newest podcast as part of the MMP universe. Duds Of War focuses on the worst that military history has to offer, from the Chauchat to the Sims Duddly Dynamite Gun to the Ross Rifle. Each episode we give into one of these failure and look at how, when , what and why these became the failures they are known as. Coming s…

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May 9th, 2025 | Palantir Technologies, Big Money Managers, Apple’s Stock, Retirement Income Taxation, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG), Block, Inc. (XYZ), Amazon, Inc. (AMZN) & McDonald's (MCD) 55:44

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Why I won’t be buying Palantir technologies anytime soonWhen I’m out in public many times people ask me what my opinions are when it comes to investing, the markets or individual stocks. I have to say the one stock that people seem to be asking the most about recently is Palantir Technologies, their ticker symbol is PLTR. I believe I’m asked about …

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British Superbombs! 39:36

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Let's look at cookies, Upkeep and Operation Chastise, otherwise known as the Dambuster Raid, Highballs, Tallboys and Grand Slams! Connect with me! I love comments! https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Tanner's Twitter (X): jet jockey Threads: world_of_warbirds_podcast Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast [email protected]…

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May 2nd, 2025 | Chinese Stocks, Jobs Report, Job Openings, Recession, Home Title Theft, Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (ZBH), Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO), Northrop Grumman (NOC) & (GOOG) 55:40

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Should the United States delist Chinese stocks? At first thought with all the craziness of the trade war it sounds like delisting all the Chinese companies from the American stock markets may be a good idea. It is important to know that there are 286 Chinese companies listed on major US stock exchanges. You’ll recognize some of the names like Aliba…

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April 25th, 2025 | Gold Investment, University Endowments, Trade Wars & Home Prices, Converting Pretax, Netflix (NFLX), The Walt Disney Company (DIS), Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) & (UNH) 55:40

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Should you invest in gold for the long term? Gold has been a great asset to hold over the last year, but I remain a skeptic of investing in gold long term. I personally don’t own any gold nor would I recommend buying gold at this point in time. While the recent gains in the price of gold look attractive, given the fact it is up over 20% so far this…

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F4U Corsair Part 2 54:46

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The F4U Corsair comes into its own from the Pacific, to the Atlantic, Korea, Suez to the "Football War"! Images for F4U Corsair Links to other episodes mentionned: OS2U Kingfisher F6F Hellcat - Made to Order Polikarpov Po-2 P-40 Warhawk F9F Panther Devotion Movie Review Connect with me! I love comments! https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB Twitter (X…

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April 19th, 2025 | Heartland States, Consumer Actions, TV Network Sports Deals, Life Insurance, Nvidia (NVDA), Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ), Car Max, Inc. (KMX) & (DOW) 55:40

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Can the heartland states save our country? The heartland states are 20 states pretty much in the center of the country. They have been regaining economic strength over the years and currently about 39% of the US population lives in these states, according to the census bureau for 2024. The population growth in this area was above the rest of the co…

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F4U Corsair Part 1 34:31

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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! Images for F4U Corsair Links to other episodes mentionned: OS2U Kingfisher F6F Hellcat - Made to Order Polikarpov Po-2 P-40 Warhawk F9F Panther Devotion Movie Review Connect with me! I lov…

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MMP 78. World War 1 Group Build Submissions 1:17:02

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The boys of the MMP are back with the start of Season 4. We are starting the season with going through the submissions for the World War 1 Group Build, including the overall winner. Music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay Send use any feedback or questions to be read out in an episode to our email = [email protected] Join in the fun at the…

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Curtiss P-40 Warhawk 37:47

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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!) See P-40 Images Connect with us! We love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB Tw…

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Grumman S2 Tracker (Tanner’s Just Jetz) 34:27

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Fighter Pilot Tanner is back with another episode, this time on the Grumman S2 Tracker, fondly known as the Stoof! Connect with us! We love comments! Connect with Tanner Via X patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Threads: world_of_warbirds_podcast Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29…

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You had Questions! Here are the Answers! 45:39

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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? Connect with me! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Th…

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MMP 77. Consolidated B-24 Liberator 1:00:20

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This week on the Micro Machines Podcast it's just Callum and Clint talking all about the B-24 Liberator and all it's variants. Music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay Send use any feedback or questions to be read out in an episode to our email = [email protected] Join in the fun at the MMP Discord server (join in the group build)! https://…

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Gooney Bird Part 2 50:53

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Gooney Birds foght for freedom all over the world, from the Hump to landing troops on D-Day and Market Garden, to saving lives by evacuating wounded to safety everywhere. They flew the Berlin Airlift and then got a whole new role in Vietnam as Spooky gunships and they just keep on flying and working to this very day! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds htt…

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Gooney Bird Part 1 36:32

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Yawn? It's just a Transport? No, a "Citizen Soldier" warbird that literally changed the world... patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB [email protected] Bryan Pearce

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The Questions Episode 6:03

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....any questions? patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB [email protected] Bryan Pearce

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MMP 76. Modelling The Finnish Air Force (1918-1945) 1:20:45

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This week Clint takes us through the history of the Finnish Air Force during the interwar and world war 2 periods including aircraft like the Gloster Gladiator, Junkers JU-88 amd BF-108 as well as all the best kits you can build for each aircraft. Music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay Send use any feedback or questions to be read out in an episode t…

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Me 163 Komet: The Rocket-Powered Nightmare (pt 2) 32:14

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The Komet goes operational. What it was like to fly and fight in the Me 163 and survivors (people AND planes!) Want to see images? Patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Want to watch videos? YouTube Channel Support Me! Thanks!By Bryan Pearce

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Me 163 Komet: The Rocket-Powered Nightmare (pt 1) 28:27

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Discover the fascinating story of the Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet, the world's first and only operational rocket-powered fighter aircraft. Developed by Germany during World War II, the Me 163 was a revolutionary design that pushed the boundaries of aviation technology. In this video, we explore its development, unique features, combat history, and t…

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Grumman AF Guardian (WOWB & Tanner’s Just Jetz collaboration!) 21:54

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A World of Warbirds and Tanner’s Just Jetz collaboration! It was born to hunt subs! Let's dive into the story of this potent hunter-killer! Connect with Tanner Via X Want to see images? https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Want to watch videos? YouTube ChannelBy Bryan Pearce

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MMP 75. Special Guest David Mulder Talks About Taking Over Modelair And Northland Hobbies 1:31:15

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This week the MMP boys have a good chat with a special guest, David Mulder. an awesome bloke who has taken over two failing model stores in little ol' NZ, Northland Hobbies and Modelair. We talk new marketing, reviving the stores and future plans. Big shout out to David Mulder for coming on to the show! Music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay Send use…

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Curtiss SB2C Helldiver - Conflicted Pacific Warrior 42:47

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Was it a widow-making disaster? A troubled machine that units refused to fly? Or a war-winning ship killer? Which was it? Listen and find out! Want to see images? https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Want to watch videos? YouTube ChannelBy Bryan Pearce

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MMP 74. CAC Boomerang And The Worlds First Jet 1:16:20

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This week the boys talk about Australia's only indiginous fighter, The CAC Boomerang, as well as finding out the world's first jet aircraft (Not the ME 262) as well as the usual hobby news and WIP's. Music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay Send use any feedback or questions to be read out in an episode to our email = [email protected] Join…

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#74 - My Martin Mars holiday extravaganza! 1:30:02

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Follow Trent on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/trent_robinson_aviation/?hl=en Buy my kids book, Marty the Mallard! https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CHQPVDHK?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thatmallardguy/ Check out my YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk6O4NEHd-Q5StSN…

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Junkers Ju-52: Iron Annie! 33:00

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Whether she was called Tante Ju ("Aunt Ju") or Iron Annie, she was a Citizen Soldier warbird from pre-war that slogged on until the end...and beyond! Join me on Patreon or on YouTube: https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds YouTube Channel Thanks to Vernon Jaworski for the cover art!By Bryan Pearce

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MMP 73.5 Build & Bullsh!t Livestream #1 1:46:54

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This is something new for the MMP, our very first livestream, focusing on just building and having a bit of a bullsh!t session Music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay Send use any feedback or questions to be read out in an episode to our email = [email protected] Join in the fun at the MMP Discord server (join in the group build)! https://…

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Piaggio P.108 (The Italian Wannabe B-17) 14:48

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Italy's Big Bomber. Actually it was a bomber, passenger & cargo transport and big-gunned, anti-shipping torpedo plane too! But it had its faults, the biggest one was that there were never ENOUGH of any of them...enjoy a look at this fascinating Italian Warbird! Want to see images? https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds YouTube Channel…

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MMP 73. Avro Lancaster and The Carpet Monster 2:13:53

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This week Callum leads the chat about the famous Avro Lancaster, as well as it's predecessor the Manchester, it's successor the Lincoln and the final iteration, the Shackleton. Meanwhile Garrison battles the carpet monster live on air. Music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay Send use any feedback or questions to be read out in an episode to our email …

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Westland Welkin Bonus Episode 4:55

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Thank you Patrons for supporting me! I hope you enjoy this bonus episode just for you! The Welkin was an interesting (and very pretty) aircraft in my opinion that few of us have ever heard of. If you are not a Patreon supporter, you will only get a a sample, but I hope you will join me over at Patreon and help to help this podcast running! patreon.…

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Douglas A-1 Skyraider Pt3 23:18

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More nicknames, flying the Skyraider, the Skyshark(!), and a survivor story! Join me on Patreon or on YouTube: https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds YouTube Channel http://airbum.com/pireps/PirepAD-5.htmlBy Bryan Pearce

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The Night Witches and the Po-2 18:32

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It's our very first Halloween Special! We look at the story of the Nachthexen or Night Witches and their “flying broomsticks”, the venerable Po-2. Happy Halloween! Join me on Patreon or on YouTube: https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds YouTube Channel Thanks to Vernon Jaworski for art contributions and Zikai Wang for the episode suggestion!…

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Douglas A-1 Skyraider Pt2 24:38

9M ago24:38

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The Skyraider continues on to fight in Vietnam! If you like my episode, you'll probably like: Fight Pilot Podcast ep 92 - Skyraider https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds World of Warbirds YouTube Channel Thanks to Vernon Jaworski for cover art.By Bryan Pearce

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Douglas A-1 Skyraider Pt1 23:43

9M ago23:43

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Enjoy part one of three on this amazing, long-flying warbird! Yankee Ejection System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Yw8g1Soigk https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds YouTube ChannelBy Bryan Pearce