FI 282 – Warbird Wednesday Episode #101
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re visiting the world’s first series production helicopter, the FI 282. Produced by Anton Flettner, the FI 282 was a single-seat rotor helicopter that flew […]
“The Movie” Memphis Belle – Warbird Wednesday Episode #100
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today we’re visiting a famed and beloved B-17 Flying Fortress, Movie Memphis Belle. This iconic aircraft was converted from an G model to a F model […]
Potez 630 – Warbird Wednesday Episode #99
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re visiting a multi-mission French airplane, the Potez 630. The design of this aircraft stemmed from the French’s need for a heavy fighter, night fighter, […]
M S 406 – Warbird Wednesday Episode #98
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re visiting the most numerous French fighter of WWII, the M S 406. This fighter was one of only two French aircraft that could go […]
LeO 451 – Warbird Wednesday Episode #97
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re visiting a twin-engine medium bomber used by the French during WWII, the LeO 451. This aircraft was extremely maneuverable, speedy and would come in […]
Dewoitine D.520 – Warbird Wednesday Episode #96
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re visiting a French fighter aircraft that flew for the Allies during WWII, the Dewoitine D.520. In a re-arming effort across the globe, the D.520 […]
Fairey Swordfish – Warbird Wednesday Episode #95
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re visiting a 3 person bi-plane flown by the Royal Navy during WWII, the Fairey Swordfish. This naval aircraft was designed for the dual roles […]
Hawker Hurricane – Warbird Wednesday Episode #94
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re visiting another British aircraft, the Hawker Hurricane. The Hurricane was durable and tough, and it could be serviced by squadrons in the field without […]
Avro Lancaster – Warbird Wednesday Episode #93
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re visiting a strategic British heavy bomber of WWII, the Avro Lancaster. With it’s 33-foot bomb bay, the Lancaster could carry a wide range of […]
Westland Lysander – Warbird Wednesday Episode #92
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re visiting a British army co-operation and liaison aircraft, the Westland Lysander. The Lysander was mostly used in clandestine missions to recover agents from occupied […]
IL-2 Sturmovik – Warbird Wednesday Episode #91
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re visiting the grandfather of all ground attack aircraft, the IL-2 Sturmovik. This aircraft played a crucial part in the Eastern Front during WWII and […]
Polikarpov I-16 – Warbird Wednesday Episode #90
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re visiting the world’s first low-wing monoplane fighter with retractable landing gear, the Polikarpov I-16. This Soviet aircraft was a revolutionary design that saw combat […]