Bu 181 Panzerjäger – Warbird Wednesday Episode #211

Welcome to another episode of Warbird Wednesday! Today we are looking at the Bu 181 Panzerjäger. Also known as the Bestmann, it was primarily used as a liaison aircraft but […]

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Ah-56 Cheyenne – Warbird Wednesday Episode #209

Welcome to another episode of Warbird Wednesday! Today we are looking at the AH-56 Cheyenne attack helicopter and its advanced engineering, highlighting its innovative propulsion system and rigid rotor design. […]

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Mil Mi-24 – Warbird Wednesday Episode #208

Welcome to another episode of Warbird Wednesday! Today we are following up last weeks episode looking at the Mil Mi-24, also known as the “Hind,” a renowned gunship helicopter, with […]

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Mil Mi-4 – Warbird Wednesday Episode #207

Welcome to another episode of Warbird Wednesday! Today we are diving into our attack helicopters segment starting with the Mil Mi-4, known as the “Hound” by NATO, a Soviet-designed attack […]

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P6M Seamaster – Warbird Wednesday Episode #206

Welcome to another episode of Warbird Wednesday! Before we move onto our attack helicopter section, we wanted to visit the Martin P6M Seamaster, an amphibious bomber. This aircraft was designed […]

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DARPA Liberty Lifter – Warbird Wednesday Episode #205

Welcome to another episode of Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re discussing the DARPA project “Liberty Lifter,” focusing on its groundbreaking aspects. The DARPA Liberty Lifter surprisingly aims to fly 100 ft […]

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HU-16 Albatross – Warbird Wednesday Episode #204

Welcome to another episode of Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re discussing the HU-16 Albatross in our flying boat series. Introduced in 1949, it served primarily in search and rescue missions and […]

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Martin JRM Mars – Warbird Wednesday Episode #203

Welcome to another episode of Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re discussing the Martin JRM Mars flying boat. It had its first flight in 1942 and was introduced in 1943. It was […]

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H-4 Hercules – Warbird Wednesday Episode #202

Welcome to another episode of Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re discussing the H4 Hercules, also known as the Spruce Goose, the largest flying boat ever built with the largest wingspan at […]

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Martin PBM Mariner – Warbird Wednesday Episode #201

Welcome to another episode of Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re delving into the history of the Martin PBM Mariner, an amphibious flying boat designed in 1939 and officially introduced in 1940. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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