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Before the U.S. entering WWII, many Americans felt they needed to do something to defend freedom. Joining the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and Royal Air Force (RAF) was a way to do that. Around 9,000 U.S. citizens volunteered for service with the RAF and RCAF; their service was a significant contribution to the war effort. Unfortunately, these brave individuals and their story is largely forgot...

Over 100 years ago, the first military aviation detachment was born in Texas City, Texas. On this week's Warbird Tube join historian Michael Bludworth to learn more about the 1st Aero Squadron. You can watch the video of the presentation at https://youtu.be/1sz4eQX2uuA . Host: Steve Buss Guest: Michael Bludworth Producer: Blaine Seaboalt Produced by: Commemorative Air Force Aired on: June 9,...

Learn about the history of the Commemorative Air Force's C-47 "That's All, Brother." This aircraft led the main aerial invasion on D-Day. It was lost to history until  U.S. Air Force historian Matt Scales discovered the aircraft decades later in the U.S. Join Matt as he talks about finding the aircraft and learning about the role of the aircraft and the stories behind the crew...

The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk is an American single-engined, single-seat, all-metal fighter and ground-attack aircraft introduced in 1938. The P-40 was used by most Allied powers during World War II, and remained in frontline service until the war's end. It is best known as the aircraft of the Flying Tigers, the American Volunteer Group that served in China before the U.S. entered the War. Join Wa...

Join Chris Kolakowski, noted historian and author, for an in-depth discussion about the Berlin Airlift. Soon after World War II ended, in June 1948, Soviet forces began blocking access to the Allied-controlled areas of Berlin. This resulted in a humanitarian crisis and would mark the start of the Cold War. Chris has spent his career interpreting and preserving American military history. He has wri...

Join historian and author David H. Klaus on this episode, where we take an in-depth look at Operation Tidal Wave, often called the Ploesti Raid. For this mission, which occurred on August 1, 1943,  Allied forces were tasked with taking out Nazi Germany's oil supply in Romania.  Hosted by Steve Buss Produced by Commemorative Air Force Aired: August 3, 2022 Send us Fan Mail Thanks for watching...

Get to know more about the CAF's P-51 Mustang, Gunfighter . This world-famous Mustang has toured with the CAF for more than 35 years. Join pilot Larry Lumpkin for an in-depth talk about flying this D-model Mustang.  Hosted by Steve Buss Produced by Commemorative Air Force Aired: January 26, 2022 Send us Fan Mail Thanks for watching CAF Warbird Tube — where history takes flight. You can join u...