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Gaspar's History
by Gaspar's History
Gaspar's History is an educational podcast experience designed to use the art of storytelling to engage listeners in learning from the past to inspire change for the future.I am a husband and father of four daughters. I am a historian and curator of stories that started from a very early age. My culture and upbringing inspires me to continue the art of oral storytelling.
Episodes
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Episode 20 Redemption
High risk, high reward! The navigator who made a fatal error on the May 1, 1943 mission to St. Nazaire that led to the disaster at Brest is given a chance at redemption. Then, the very next day the 306th Bomb Group bombs the German Islands of Heligoland and the Clay Pigeons are once again shot to...
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Short Snorter Episode 19
What in the world is a short snorter? Join Gaspar's History The Meat Hound Series podcast Episode 19 Short Snorter and learn what a short snorter is and how it applies to the Meat Hound's crew as they fly a mission to Kiel, Germany on May 14, 1943. The Meat Hound makes a 7 hour mission into…
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Big Beautiful Babies Episode 18
Jugs and Spitfires, lots of Big Beautiful Babies escort the 423rd bomb squadron on May 13, 1943 to Meaulte, France to bomb the Luftwaffe airframe factory. The Meat Hound was not at her best but the crew was able to keep her tight and get her home thanks to the fighters. Join us for a journey back...
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Episode 17 Whatever it is we are fighting for
The B-17 F Meat Hound and her crew fly a mission to Saint Nazaire May 1, 1943 when tragedy once again strikes the 423rd Grim Reapers Bomb Squadron after a navigational error. The Steele crew watch in horror as close friends are shot down in front of them. When a sister aircraft catches on fire…
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Episode 16 The Whirlwind of Bremen
Join us for a story that ends with the geneses of a brilliant piece of entertainment history. The Meat Hound is under the command of Robert H. Smith and takes part in a maximum effort mission to Bremen, Germany April 17, 1943. The mission has the most disastrous impact on the 306th Bomb Group…
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25 Episode 15
April 5, 1943 a Milk Run to Antwerp with a historic first of firsts on the line for the 8th Air Force and the 306th Bomb Group 423rd Bomb Squadron.
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Full House to Paris
April 4, 1943, the Meat Hound and the Steele crew make a trip to the Renault factory in Paris and log one of most iconic bombing results of World War 2. After leaving Paris, the Meat Hound and the 85 aircraft of the 8th Air Force make a dash for the fighter protection in Rouen. An epic air battle...
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Episode 13 Hanging on by a thread
March 28, 1943 the Meat Hound makes a "milk run" to Rouen, France with LTs Johnson and Jones as Lt Steele opted out of the hated "milk run." The Meat Hound finds herself in a couple of tight spots with a new crew and they thought they were dead and then this happened.......
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Episode 12 Bombs Away
Lt Steele and the Meat Hound head for Wilhelmshaven, Germany to try and sink the pocket battleship Admiral Von Scheer. The 423rd and 324th Bomb Squadrons then encounter Luftwaffe Pilot Lt. Heinz Knoke who makes a unique first of its kind attack. Please join us and immerse yourself in the past.
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Episode 11 Meat Hound Part 1
This episode takes us into March 1943 with the 423rd Bomb Squadron of the 306th Bomb Group in Thurleigh, England. This mission goes back in time to build on our story proving a little more history and back story on the airmen and planes that were fighting an epic struggle to save the world. Our...
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Episode 11 Meat Hound Part II
This episode continues to build on the back story of Lt David Steele, his crew, and cohorts in the 306th Bomb Group. Before we get to the Meat Hounds first mission we hear about the rise and fall of Sweet Pea and build on her backstory with a huge twist. We also hear how Steele and Jones are...
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Episode 11 Meat Hound Part III
Lt Steele takes Meat Hound on her first combat mission to Amiens, France on March 13, 1943. The mission is plagued by bad weather and poor visibility but the 306th Bomb Group did have a very nice Spitfire escort which helped make the trip a milk run of sorts. Join us on this installment of the…
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Uncle Bill Episode 10
Mid February 1943, the 423/306 go back to see an Old Friend in St. Nazaire. The raid once again has a devastating impact on the squadron and has an even closer personal impact on Steele.
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Mystery of First Over Germany
Join me for a special episode of the Meat Hound series. After securing declassified information from the USAF on correspondence between S/Sgt Don Bevan and Dr. Simpson we take a deep dive look into January 27, 1943 to better understand 1. Which pilot was first over Germany and 2. Who toggled the...
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Episode 8 Unbearable
Take a ride on the Unbearable with Steele and the crew from the 423rd Bomb Squadron as they make a raid on Emden, Germany on February 4, 1943 and then have to make an emergency landing at a coastal airfield.
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Episode 8 Unbearable II
Part two of the story of the B17 Unbearable and her co-pilot Steele as they raid Emden, Germany on February 4, 1943 and are forced into an emergency landing at a coastal airfield.
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Groundhog Day Episode 7
It is the first week of February 1943 and the 306th Bomb Group gets a big surprise. Steele and the Unbearable fly together in a shortened mission and we pay tribute to Memorial Day 1943 some 80 years later.
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First Over Germany Episode 6 The Meat Hound Series
2nd Lt Steele flies Olde Faithful on the first US 8th Air Force mission to Wilhelmshaven on January 27, 1943 as part of the 423rd Bomb Squadron, 306th Bomb Group. Come be a part of that fateful day and learn more about the Olde Faithful, Sweet Pea, Sis, Wahoo II, Banshee II, and the Montana Power...
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Old Friend
January 3, 1943, The Meat Hound has started her journey to England, and Steele flies the Unbearable to pay a visit to the Bomb Squadron's nemesis their Old Friend the Submarine Pens at St. Nazaire.
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Episode 4 I Thought You Were Dead
Today’s episode has a lot of meaning from a historical perspective not because of its significance or fame but because it draws from original source documents that then differ in remembrance between participants and those that were there and that is ok for it provides us a forum for which to…
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Deja Vu
A closeup look into the crews and planes that flew on December 20, 1942 as part of the 306th Bomb Group. This is Episode 3 of the ongoing saga of Meat Hound and his friends. These are stories of WW2 B-17 bombers and their crews from 1942 to 1944 that were assigned to the squadrons of the 306th…
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The First Mission Part 2
It is mid-December 1942 and Steele takes his first mission to Romilly-sur-Seine in the DFC with Lt. Uncle Bill Warner. The Meat Hound (not named yet) is in Seattle waiting for her trip to England. Part 2 of a 2 part episode.
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The First Mission Part 1
It is mid-December 1942 and Steele takes his first mission to Romilly-sur-Seine in the DFC with Lt. Uncle Bill Warner. The Meat Hound (not named yet) is in Seattle waiting for her trip to England. Part 1 of a 2 part episode.
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The Meat Hound Series The Adventure Begins
Hello and welcome to the Adventures of Meat Hound and his friends. These are stories of WW2 B-17 bombers and their crews from 1942 to 1944 that were assigned to the squadrons of the 306th Bomb Group in Thurleigh, England. One of the B-17s in this group was named Meat Hound and one of Meat Hound’s...
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Gaspar's History is an educational podcast experience designed to use the art of storytelling to engage listeners in learning from the past to inspire change for the future.I am a husband and father of four daughters. I am a historian and curator of stories that started from a very early age. My culture and upbringing inspires me to continue the art of oral storytelling.
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