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Heritage Highlight
by Travis Workman
"Heritage Highlight" explores the history of the hero's and heroines that paved the way for current and future generations of Airmen.
Episodes
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Episode #19: 33 FW Khobar Tower Memorial
Brief overview of the significance of the Khobar Memorial located within the 33 FW campus on Eglin AFB, Florida.
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Episode #18: 33 FW in Desert Storm
Espisode is a brief explanation of the Nomads participation in Desert Storm 1991. References: UNSCR.com 33d TFW HIST, Jan -Dec 1991
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Episode #17: 33d FG enter combat; Operation Torch, Nov 1942
The airmen of the 33d Fighter Group enter combat operations during WWII 8 November 1942. Participating in the largest amphibous assualt to date: Operation TORCH
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Episode 16: 33 FW A brief history of...
33 FW Brief history is a foundational epsisode. The 33d, the "Nomads", history spans a period of over 70 years. Warning: The episode may seem a bit boring...for the most part due to the narrator; however, it provides a foundation for future podcasts and further understanding of the wing from its...
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Episode #15, Capt. Arthur Jeffrey of the 479th Fighter Group
On 29 July 1944 Capt. Arthur "Art" Jeffrey made aviation history becoming the first pilot in the world to shoot down a rocket propelled aircraft. Art went on to become the 479th's top fighter Ace with 14 scores to his name and the recipient of the Silver Star for heroism in combat.
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Episode # 14: Lt's Bleckley and Goettler
Lt's Harold E. Goettler and Erwin Bleckley epitomized what it means to place one’s service before self. Their skill and effort meant a cut-off and “lost” division of U.S. troops were found before being overrun by the enemy. They earned the nation’s highest honor, the Medal of Honor for their...
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Espisode #13 Evasion of Lt Col Riddle
On the morning of 10 August 1944, Lt Col Kyle Riddle, the Commander of the 479th Fighter Group, was leading his pilots on a strafing mission targeting marshaling yards in an area located about 40 km northeast of Paris. His P-38 was hit by enemy fire; Lt Col Riddle was forced to crash land....
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Episode #12, Lt. David Kingsley
On 23 June 1944, B-17 Bombardier, Lt. David Kingsley earned the nation’s highest honor bestowed on a military member, the Medal of Honor, by sacrificing his life for others.
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Podcast #10 Capt Roger Locher
This episode highlights the Air Force airman that holds the longest successful evasion behind enemy lines during the Vietnam War: Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) Capt. Roger C. Locher.
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Episode #9, Lt Col Iceal Hambleton, BAT21
A brief overview of Lt Col Iceal Hambleton, BAT21, and his heroic evasion from the enemy.
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Episode #7, "Spirit 03"
Remembering the crew of "Spirit 03" from the Battle of Khafji, Desert Storm, 31 January 1991.
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Episode #6, Lt Col James H. Howard
Lt Col James H. Howard, first and only fighter pilot of the U.S. Army Air Forces to be awarded Medal of Honor. Graduated flight school at NAS Pensacola, flew with AVG#1, "Flying Tigers" and recipient of Medal of Honor, WWII.
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Episode #5 Operation BOLO and Col. Robin Olds
Operation BOLO and Col. Robin Olds, founding member of 479th Fighter Group
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Espisode #3 Col. Hubert Zemke
Episode #3 describes the day Col. Hubert Zemke becomes a Prisoner of War in WWII and his ultimate liberation. References used in the episode include the following: Fairfield, Terry A. The 479th Fighter Group in World War II; In action over Europe with the P-38 and P-51. Schiffer Military History,...
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Episode #2 T/Sgt Henry Glades
This Heritage Highlight podcast explores Airman Hall of Fame member T/Sgt Henry Glades and his actions during World War II as a Bombardier for the 451st Bomb Squadron on board the B-26 Marauder.
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Episode #1, 479 FG Distinguished Unit Citation
Highlight describes the 479th Fighter Group’s Distinguished Unit Citation for participating in the largest Dog-Fight of World War II.
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How many episodes does Heritage Highlight have?
Heritage Highlight currently has 19 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Heritage Highlight about?
"Heritage Highlight" explores the history of the hero's and heroines that paved the way for current and future generations of Airmen.
How often does Heritage Highlight release new episodes?
Heritage Highlight has 19 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Heritage Highlight?
Heritage Highlight is created and hosted by Travis Workman.
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