Join us as Moorabin Air Museum's general manager, Ewan McArthur takes on a tour of the Australian aviation museum and shows us some of the treasures it holds, including their stunning Bristol Beaufighter.
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The Fairey Swordfish was an aircraft out of time. Obsolete by the time it was called upon in the Second World War, it was an aircraft of contradictions. Joining me today is author and historian Matthew Willis whose new book on the Swordfish looks to delve into its story and legacy.
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Jesse L. Brown was the US Navy's first African-American Naval Aviator and his wingman Thomas Hudner Jr. struck up a remarkable friendship that would lead to the tragic, heroic events of the 4th December 1950. The EAA's Chris Henry joins us to tell their tail and that of the EAA's Hudner Corsair.
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Joining us today is author Julia Cooke, whose new book Come Fly the World looks at the remarkable period in the late 60s when Pan Am stated: "Stewardesses Wanted. Must Want The World."
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In Part 2 of our discussion with author Kenneth P. Katz on the Rockwell B-1B Lancer, we see the aircraft's rebirth and troubled entry into service. But once in service, the enemy the aircraft was designed to fight had disappeared. What would happen now?
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Few modern aircraft capture the attention of the hardened AVGeek more than the Rockwell B-1B Lancer bomber. Kenneth P. Katz is an Air Force Veteran and career aerospace engineer, and he joins me to discuss his new book, the lavishly illustrated The Supersonic BONE, and the fantastic journey that the US Air Force went through to get their hands on this remarkable aircraft.
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It is rare when you are doomscrolling Instagram that you find something truly wonderful. Out at Culver Props in Rolla, Missouri, Alaina Lewis makes wooden propellers and finding her on Instagram was a balm in a dark time. Seeing the incredible skill that goes into making true customer propellers for custom aircraft is a joy. And then I got to meet Alaina.
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Out in Bemidji, Minnesota, AirCorps return fighters to the skies. In their Library is the more remarkable treasure trove of original documentation, including the horde of North American Aviation drawings saved by Ken Jungeberg. The Library's manager, Ester Aube, joins Matt to discuss the Library, Ken's drawings and Oshkosh.
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The RAF's journey to the fighting force that would go down in legend was one fraught with politics, blind alleys and hubris. In his new book, Rearming the RAF for the Second World War, Adrian Phillips looks at the failures and successes as the RAF raced to be ready for war.
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Author and Historian James M. Scott joins me to discuss the horrific early hours of the 10th March 1945 when Tokyo was firebombed by a force of USAAF B-29 Super Fortresses. In one night, 16 square miles were incinerated, and more than 100,000 men, women, and children were killed. But how did the USAAF and its commanders reach this point? James' new book, Black Snow, explains it all in heartbreaking, horrifying detail.
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Welcome to The Damcasters. Our podcast launches on the 1st September 2022. We hope you will join us.
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