Savoia-Marchetti S.55 – Warbird Wednesday Episode #200
Welcome to our 200th episode of Warbird Wednesday! Today, we are looking at the Savoia-Marchetti S.55. This Italian-designed aircraft had two passenger sections and featured Contra rotating propellers. Introduced in […]
Beriev Be-12 – Warbird Wednesday Episode #199
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we are continuing down the river looking at the Beriev Be-12. This Soviet bloc turboprop flying boat (NATO call sign “Mail”) was originally designed for […]
Short Sunderland – Warbird Wednesday Episode #198
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we are looking at the Short Sunderland flying boat. The Short Sunderland was a prominent flying boat during World War II, known for its versatility […]
Kawanishi H8K – Warbird Wednesday Episode #197
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we are looking at the Kawanishi H8K, also known as the Allied code name “Emily.” The Kawanishi H8K, or Emily, was a Japanese flying boat […]
Dornier DO X – Warbird Wednesday Episode #196
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we are looking at the Dornier DO X, an interwar flying boat with (According to Fred) a gorgeous Art Deco design, first flown in 1929 […]
PB2Y Coronado – Warbird Wednesday Episode #195
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we are looking at the Consolidated PB2Y Coronado. The PB2Y Coronado was a flying boat used for transport, patrol, and light attack during World War […]
BV 222 – Warbird Wednesday Episode #194
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we are looking at the Blohm & Voss BV 222, a German flying boat designed in 1938, with a 150-foot wingspan, making it the largest […]
Douglas RD-2 Dolphin – Warbird Wednesday Episode #193
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Since this is the episode before Thanksgiving we wanted to give a special thanks to all our viewers and all our supporters who have helped us […]
Felixstowe F5L – Warbird Wednesday Episode #192
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we are looking at the Felixstowe F5L aircraft, particularly focusing on its historical significance during World War I. The F5L was a sea plane with […]
Boeing 314 Clipper – Warbird Wednesday Episode #191
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we are looking at a “flying boat” known as the Boeing 314 Clipper. Introduced in 1939 and retired in 1948, this aircraft left a mark […]
USAF Test Pilot School Part 5 – Warbird Wednesday Episode #187
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today is part 5 of our series at Edwards Air Force Base with the prestigious United States Air Force Test Pilot School. Joining us is Captain […]
USAF Test Pilot School Part 4 – Warbird Wednesday Episode #186
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today is part 4 of our series at Edwards Air Force Base with the prestigious United States Air Force Test Pilot School. Joining us is Mr. […]