Lt. Col Bob Friend
Bob Friend was near and dear to the hearts of many of us at the Palm Springs Air Museum. He was a true gentleman and had a marvelous spirit about him. This will be just an overview of his USAF career. I will expand on his accomplishment in later episodes.
A-10 Thunderbolt II – Warbird Wednesday Episode #105
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we are visiting the premier close air support (CAS) aircraft of the US Air Force, the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II. Also known as the […]
Su-25 Frogfoot – Warbird Wednesday Episode #104
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we are visiting an aircraft currently being used by both sides in the conflict in Ukraine, the Su-25 Frogfoot. The Su-25 is a close air […]
MIG 29 – Warbird Wednesday Episode #103
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we are pausing the x-planes series and visiting the concept of the “Ghost of Kyiv” and the MIG 29 – NATO code name Fulcrum. Could […]
Kyushu J7W Shinden – Warbird Wednesday Episode #102
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re visiting a WWII Japanese prototype land-based fighter, the Kyushu J7W Shinden. The Kyushu J7W was designed to go after strategic bombers with a 18 […]
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 […]