Dan Mercurio

Warbirds - Tales From Above

History EN ↓ 42 episodes

Come along for the ride as we review some of the most fascinating stories centered around the unforgiving skies of the greatest generation. Each episode gives you a peek at a specific event, person, or aircraft during World War 2, and other major conflicts.

Author

Dan Mercurio

Category

History

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

May 16, 2025

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Episodes

From Wentz They Came 16.05.2025

Budd Wentz and Klaus Hahn have themselves quite a day......  TIME STAMPS Intro - 0:00 - 1:35 Show Content - 2:00 - Finish LINKS and REFERENCES Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!! Feeling Generous?  Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Last Mission - wbuddwentz.com LCDR John Hiltz - Military Hall of Honor Budd Wentz Portrait Gallery Dogfights -...

Rum Runner 08.03.2025

After completing 35 missions over occupied Europe, Robert Trimble isn't done yet. TIME STAMPS Intro - 0:00 - 1:57 Show Content - 2:22 - Finish LINKS and REFERENCES Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!! Feeling Generous?  Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal The Daily Mail - The WW2 American B-24 Pilot Turned Spy - By Daniel Bates DOD MWR Librarie...

On the Fly 06.03.2025

What started as a promotion for Patreon turned into a "how to" regarding how my show is produced.  Many folks have asked in the past about the nuts and bolts of Warbirds, and the general steps involved in getting a podcast going. This one may or may not be for you.  There's no traditional "story" in this one.  But for those that want a deep look in to how I publish each episode, as well as the inf...

Overstreet Over Paris 03.02.2025

There's more to this guys story than is normally published. Apparently, people just like to report the shock and awe. That's fine and all, but on this show, we dig. We give the reasons why this man could pull-off such a feat. And with style and ease to-boot. TIME STAMPS Intro - 0:00 - 4:00 Show Content - 4:24 - Finish LINKS and REFERENCES Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!! Feeling Generous?...

The Bloody Hundredth 24.01.2025

Their name was coined not only for their losses, but for the psychological strain that they were forced to endure. TIME STAMPS Intro - 0:00 - 2:12 Show Content - 2:36 - Finish LINKS and REFERENCES Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!! Feeling Generous?  Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal National WWII Museum New Orleans - The 100th Bomb Group 9...

Underdog 13.02.2024

How long was the longest dogfight?  It's debatable, but this one is certainly in the running.  Captain Elmer Royce Williams takes on 6 Migs by himself.  That, of course, is what the plethora of internet articles will tell you.  While Williams is certainly a hero of hero's, he received some great help from some men that are rarely talked about. TIME STAMPS Intro - 0:00 - 5:51 Mail Call - 6:36 - 14:...

Fate 18.12.2023

None of these airmen should have survived the war, yet they all lived to tell their story. TIME STAMPS Intro - 0:00 - 01:33 Mail Call - 02:52 - 07:45 Show Content - 08:11 - Finish LINKS and REFERENCES Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!! Feeling Generous?  Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Wordpress.com - RCAF No. 403 Squadron - Pilot Officer...

Walking the Plank 17.11.2023

Don't look down.  But bring your chute just in case... LINKS and REFERENCES Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!! Feeling Generous?  Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Warhistoryonline.com - James Allen Ward - By Russell Hughes Victoriacrossonline.co.uk - Norman Cyril Jackson VC Mail Call - Chesterton Radio - YouTube Email Me: dan@talesfromabov...

One Last Ride - Part 2 14.10.2023

Wrapping up our week at the Reno Air Races, and firing on all cylinders. LINKS and REFERENCES Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!! Feeling Generous?  Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Lonnie Ortega Aviation Art Email Me: dan@talesfromabove.com  

One Last Ride - Part 1 11.10.2023

It's the last Reno Air Races.  We were there, and received a whole lot of the unexpected. LINKS and REFERENCES Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!! Feeling Generous?  Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Lonnie Ortega Aviation Art Email Me: dan@talesfromabove.com Mail Call - AFRS WWII Radio    

The Cow Pasture 09.09.2023

Take the worst airplane you can find along with a horrible scenario.  Then pair it with three heroic pilots, and see what happens. LINKS and REFERENCES Feeling Generous?  Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!! Warfare History Network - Heroic Airacobras of the Cactus Air Force - By Patrick J. Chaisson Email Me:...

There's Only One Leon 08.08.2023

You'll find the greatest men in the most unlikely of places..... LINKS and REFERENCES Feeling Generous?  Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!! Email Me: dan@talesfromabove.com  

Slicing and Dicing 07.08.2023

Take those pictures and cut those birds to fit.  Meet the airmen that helped gather the intel so our boys could take back France, and meet one man who helped keep those birds in the air. LINKS and REFERENCES Feeling Generous?  Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!! Historyofwar.org - 10th Photo Reconnaissance G...

Turn and Burn - Part 2 07.06.2023

The second installment of the P2 Neptune and their crew during the Cold War.   LINKS and REFERENCES Feeling Generous?  Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!! JIM LUND CONTACT INFORMATION Lake Tables by Phoenix Aero Jim Lund Phoenixaero@outlook.com 701-388-2564 (text only)

Turn and Burn - Part 1 24.05.2023

Sub-hunting over the Med has never been so much fun.... LINKS and REFERENCES Feeling Generous?  Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!! JIM CONTACT INFORMATION Lake Tables by Phoenix Aero Jim Lund Phoenixaero@outlook.com 701-388-2564 (text only)  

Warbird Movie Reviews - Part 2 04.05.2023

Here comes the second half of Movie Reviews, and I even threw a sound byte somewhere in here for a little comedy-relief.   Feeling Generous?  Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!! Email Me:   dan@talesfromabove.com

Warbird Movie Reviews - Part 1 27.04.2023

It's time to analyze some of Hollywoods flicks.  But let's be real, some we watch simply for the airplanes, some are the greatest movies of all-time, and others we wish would be burned in a dumpster fire. Feeling Generous?  Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!! Email Me:   dan@talesfromabove.com  

Peace Talks 04.03.2023

Rudolph Hess makes a twilight solo flight across allied lines and over the North Sea to try and negotiate peace.  What are the odds of his success? Feeling Generous?  Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!! Email Me:   dan@talesfromabove.com REFERENCES 80 Years on, the Mysterious Flight of Rudolph Hess - By Dr....

Come on Down 08.12.2022

Boy, it sure would have been nice to hear this man's voice in our aviation headsets.  At least we got to hear him on TV for more than 3 decades.  Enjoy this weeks early release of LTJG Bob Barker.  There's also a surprise celebrity at the end.  Spoiler alert, don't click on any references below :) Feeling Generous?  Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayP...

Wings Over Dallas 14.11.2022

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The Return 31.10.2022

Join me not only for the return of the show, but for my Grandfathers return to the Reno Air Races after over 41 years.  During this episode, we not only experience some great racing, but we were graced with learning about a wonderful man and airmen, Lt. Col. Robert Friend. LINKS and REFERENCES Feeling Generous? Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Re...

Now Hear This... 08.12.2021

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Walking the Hump 30.11.2021

Thousands of pilots flew The Hump during the war.  Robert Lineberger walked it. LINKS and REFERENCES Feeling Generous? Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Receive BONUS EPISODES Through PATREON!!!!!!!! Email Me: dan@talesfromabove.com Lincoln-Times News - Pilot Lineberger Flew the Hump in WWII - By Will Kennedy News and Record - Pilot Survives Crash...

Triple Six 17.11.2021

Jay Zeamer and crew fly Old 666 on a recon mission in the Pacific, and end up being the most highly-decorated air crew of WW2. LINKS and REFERENCES Feeling Generous?  Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!!!!!!! Email Me:   dan@talesfromabove.com Pacificwrecks.com - B17-E "Lucy" - 41-2666 Pacificwrecks.com - Cap...

Tiger Down 02.11.2021

WW2 Veteran John Murray has 4 engines for his flight tonight.  3 of them catch fire and there's no land in sight. LINKS and REFERENCES Feeling Generous?  Donate today to help keep the show going! Donate Through Venmo Donate Through PayPal Receive BONUS EPISODES through PATREON!!!! Email Me:   dan@talesfromabove.com Gander Airport Historical Society - Civil Aeronautics Board Accident Report Flying...

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