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The Airminded Podcast
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The Airminded Podcast is your source for discussion of air power history, theory, people, stories, and culture
Episodes
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S1 Ep11: The Doolittle Raid...History's Most Famous Air Operation
Books: “Target Tokyo” by James Scott, “Last Mission to Tokyo” by Michael Paradis, “I Could Never Be So Lucky Again” by General Jimmy Doolittle, and “The Aviators” by Winston Groom
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S3 Ep4: Deep Dive on the Russian Su-35 Shoot Down
Oryx ongoing list of confirmed losses: https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/03/list-of-aircraft-losses-during-2022.html Australia Air Power Su-35 write up: http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-Su-35S-Flanker.html
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S3 Ep3: Lessons Learned From the First Month of the Air War with Dr. Kelly Grieco
Some of Kelly's articles: “A no-fly zone over Ukraine? The case against NATO doing it.” (https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/a-no-fly-zone-over-ukraine-the-case-against-nato-doing-it/) “What are the risks and benefits of US/NATO military options in Ukraine?”...
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S3 Ep2: Ukraine Air War After 3 Weeks with Zeus Fesler
Confirmed Russian and Ukrainian losses via @oryxspioenkop on Twitter Relief agencies: International Rescue Committee (https://www.rescue.org), Come Back Alive (https://www.comebackalive.in.ua/) Ghost of Kyiv Poster: https://www.squadronposters.com/product/ghost-of-kyiv/ Ghost of Kyiv Socks:...
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S3 Ep1: The First 72 Hours of the Air War Over Ukraine
In this episode I cover the first 3 days of the Russia/Ukraine air war, in 4 parts: RUS military buildup The Air War so far Answering your questions Myth & reality of the “Ghost of Kyiv”
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S2 Ep4: Know, Teach, Replicate...the Story of the Air Force Aggressors
Recommended Books; "Sierra Hotel" by C.R. Anderegg, "Red Eagles" by Steve Davies, "Air Force Way of War" by Dr. Brian Laslie, and "America's Secret MiG Squadron" by Gail "Evil" Peck
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S2 Ep3: Nellis Today with 57th Wing Commander, Brigadier General Michael Drowley
Check out then-Lieutenant Colonel Drowley's TED Talk, "There Are Some Fates Worse Than Death" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WtQqKrbmKc)
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S2 Ep2: Nellis...The Air Force's Tactical Think Tank
In this episode, I am joined by Colonel Micah “Zeus” Fesler and Lieutenant Colonel Robyn “TABBY” Barnard to talk about their more than two decades assigned to Nellis, the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, and it’s contribution to joint warfighting
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S2 Ep1: Nellis Air Force Base Season Overview
In this episode, Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Chris “SLAM” Gentry and I preview the Nellis Air Force Base season, talking about the units, missions, people, and stories that make Nellis the most unique, and perhaps most important military installation in the world.
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S1 Ep10: Air Power's Lost Cause with Dr. Brian Laslie
In this episode I interview air power historian and author, Dr. Brian Laslie, and discuss his new book, “Air Power’s Lost Cause: The American Air Wars of Vietnam.”
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S1 Ep9: Tragedy & Triumph of the 32nd Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron
In the episode I tell the little known story of the 32d Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron, which lost 317 of 342 members on April 20, 1944, but was able to reconstitute and fly its first combat mission less than a month later, and flew more than 1,000 missions over Axis-controlled Europe…
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S1 Ep8: The Air Force Founding Father You've Never Heard Of
Brigadier General Matteo Martemucci talks about America's first military aviator, General Benny Foulois and his legacy of innovation
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S1 Ep7: Combat Rescue with Colonel "Bones" Cook
In this episode I talk combat search and rescue with US Air Force Colonel Russell "Bones" Cook, the Commander of the 347th Rescue Group.
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S1 Ep6: Never Mind, We'll Do It Ourselves...the Predator Story
https://www.amazon.com/Never-Mind-Well-Ourselves-Renegades/dp/151072091X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GHIHQKPDJOQO&dchild=1&keywords=never+mind+well+do+it+ourselves&qid=1612817492&s=books&sprefix=never+mind+%2Cstripbooks%2C147&sr=1-1...
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S1 Ep5: Air Superiority in Desert Storm with "Kluso" Tollini
In this episode, Rick "Kluso" Tollini, the Weapons Officer of the 58th Tactical Fighter Squadron during Desert Storm talks about preparing his squadron for combat, his MiG-25 kill, and the enduring importance of air superiority.
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S1 Ep4: Operation Desert Storm Overview -- Part 2
In this two-episode overview of the Desert Storm air campaign I interviewed Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Chris "SLAM" Gentry. In part 2, we discuss the the war, major events, what went right, what went wrong, the legacy of the conflict, and what lesson we should take from the conflict.
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S1 Ep3: Operation Desert Storm Overview -- Part 1
The four primary sources we referenced are: "Storm Over Iraq" by Richard Hallion, "The Air Campaign" by John Warden, "John Warden and the Renaissance of American Air Power" by John Andreas Olsen, and "Every Man a Tiger" by Tom Clancy with General Chuck Horner and Tony Klotz.
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S1 Ep2: The Life and Legacy of Chuck Yeager
In this episode I interview retired Air Force Colonel Jay Deeney to talk about the life and times of Air Force legend Brigadier General Charles "Chuck" Yeager.
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S1 Ep1: Robin Olds and Operation Bolo
On January 2nd, 1967, legendary U.S. Air Force Colonel Robin Olds led a fighter sweep mission that resulted in the destruction of seven North Vietnamese MiG-21s in the most successful mission of the air war over Vietnam. This is the story of Robin Olds and Operation Bolo.
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Prologue Episode: What is the Airminded Podcast?
In this short prologue episode I describe what The Airminded Podcast is, who I am, and what you can expect when you listen.
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