In this Episode, the team talks with WWII P-38 and P-51 Pilot Ira Comstock. Ira was Born in 1924 in Van Buren, Arkansas. He served in the US Air Corps, flying P-38's and P-51's for the Photo Reconnaissance Group.
Episode #68. WWII Pilot Mr. Al Galub shares his accounts flying the P-51.
In this Episode, the team talks with WWII P-51 Pilot Al Galub. A great interview and Al tells his story during WWII flying the P-51. Enjoy.
Episode #67. Actor and Veteran Captain Dale Dye.
In this Episode, Actor and Captain Dale Dye joins Pete and Brad for a discussion on his movie project, No Better Place to Die. This project is about the 82 Airborne on D-Day as they battle the Germans to take the causeway objective. Captain Dale Dye has supported and acted in Platoon, Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers and many more great films. Once again, we are proud to bring this great interview.
Episode #66. WWII Normandy 101st Airborne Veteran, Sergeant Norwood Thomas Jr.
101st Airborne WWII Normandy Veteran, Sergeant Norwood Thomas Jr.
In this Episode, 94 year old WWII Normandy 101st Airborne Veteran Norwood Thomas Jr. Tells his an amazing story from his Jump into Normandy and Glider Operations. This man is an amazing hero during WWII and tells his story to The Hangardeck Podcast at the Military Aviation Museum's Warbirds over the Beach. We are pleased to bring this episode to our listeners. Enjoy the story of SGT Norwood Thomas Jr.
Episode #65. WWII B-17 "Lazy Baby" Survivor, Flight Engineer and Waist Gunner Bob Cinibulk.
B-17 "Lazy Baby"
In this episode, 96 Year Old B-17 Bomber Flight Engineer Bob Cinibulk tells his an amazing story.
On the morning of October 14th, 1943 along with 15 others from the 305th Bomb Group, Lazy Baby set off from Chelveston in England on Mission 115, the second Schweinfurt raid, later to become known as Black Thursday. By the time they reached Aachen on the outward leg only Lazy Baby and two others of the 305th were left flying.
They were then seriously damaged and three crew severely injured whilst two bailed out. Diving from 23,000 ft to only 3,000 ft, pilot Ed Dienhart managed to escape the attacking fighters. With the ball turret gunner trapped and navigator seriously injured they proceeded at 30 to 50 feet, hedge-hopping all the way, to Switzerland and safety.
Guided by the navigator Don Rowley who, despite having both arms virtually severed, managed to steer them from memory for over an hour to Switzerland where they made a dramatic crash landing only four miles from the German border. The navigator died the following day from his injuries."
On this 2017 Memorial Weekend take a moment to respect our fallen and give thanks to all our fallen who died to preserve our freedoms. God Rest Your souls - Pitchlock Pete (Hangardeck Podcast)
Episode #64. The CAF Minnesota Wing B-25 Pilot "Jolly" Roger at Warbirds over the Beach 2017.
The Commemorative Air Force, Minnesota Wing, B-25 "Miss Mitchell"
This episode was recorded with US Air Force Pilot "Jolly" Roger. We recorded this interview in the Navy Hangar at the Military Aviation Museum during the Warbirds over the Beach 2017 event. Thanks to all the Pilots at the Commemorative Air Force for supporting The Hangardeck Podcast. Enjoy "Jolly" talk with the crew on the CAF B-25 "Miss Mitchell."
Episode #63. Author, Aviation Historian, and US Navy Vietnam Pilot "Boom" Powell.
Author "Boom" Powell
This episode was recorded with US Navy Pilot "Boom" Powell. We recorded this interview in the Navy Hangar at the Military Aviation Museum during the Warbirds over the Beach 2017 event. Thanks to all the Pilots at the Military Aviation Museum for supporting The Hangardeck Podcast. Enjoy "Boom" talk with the crew.
Episode #62. The "Project" with Screen Writer - John Orloff on site at Warbirds over the Beach 2017.
Screenwriter John Orloff
This episode was recorded with Band of Brothers Screenwriter, Mr. John Orloff. We recorded this interview in the Navy Hangar at the Military Aviation Museum during the Warbirds over the Beach 2017 event. Thanks to Museum Director Mike Potter for coordinating this great interview.
Episode #61. The Hottest Warbirds this season! The P-63 King Cobra and the SBD Dauntless.
This episode was recorded with the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Pilots privileged to fly the P-63 and the SBD from the Military Aviation Museum during Warbirds over the Beach 2017.
Episode #60. Vietnam Corsair II Pilot Harry Stonelake.
This episode was recorded from the Military Aviation Museum during Warbirds over the Beach 2017.
Episode #59. Airlines, Military Aviation, Drones, and Warbirds over the Beach 2017.
In this Episode, Pitchlock Pete, Fast Eddie, and Jackscrew Jesse talk about Airline Industry, Military Aviation OBOGGS SAGA and of course their trip to Warbirds over the Beach. Enjoy and look for us this year at Warbirds over the Beach 2017 this upcoming weekend.
Episode #58. The Brunswick Naval Museum 2017.
In this Episode, Pitchlock Pete, Fast Eddie, and Jackscrew Jesse join John Briley from the Brunswick Naval Museum and Memorial Gardens. The guys talk about the former Brunswick Naval Base and the Museum. Enjoy and look for us this year at Warbirds over the Beach 2017.
Episode #57. A Hangardeck discussion about the P-63 King Cobra.
The P-63 King Cobra
In this Episode, Pitchlock Pete, Fast Eddie, Jackscrew Jesse and Whitey discuss the P-63 King Cobra WWII Warbird. Enjoy and look for us this year at Warbirds over the Beach 2017.
Episode #56. Brad Hayes and the Naval Air Museum Barbers Point.
In this Episode, Pitchlock Pete, Fast Eddie, and Jackscrew Jesse join the Brad Hayes from the Naval Air Museum Barbers Point. The guys talk about the former Hawaii Navy base and the living flight line at the Museum. Enjoy and look for us this year at Warbirds over the Beach 2017.
Episode #55. The Military Aviation Museum Director - Mike Potter.
In this Episode, Pitchlock Pete and Fast Eddie join the Military Aviation Museum Director Mike Potter. The guys talk warbirds and the 75h Anniversary of the Goxhill Tower. Enjoy and look for us this year at Warbirds over the Beach 2017.
Episode #54. The Hangardeck Podcast on Warbird Radio with Host Matt Jolley.
In this Episode, Pitchlock Pete and Fast Eddie join Warbird Radio Host Matt Jolley for Aviation Safety Month. We participated in the second half of his show hosted on Warbird Radio and we had a great time with Matt. Enjoy and look for some great syndicated aviation shows on Warbird Radio.
Episode #53. The Mighty Eighth and The Military Aviation Museum with Mr. Jerry Yagen.
In this Episode, Pitchlock Pete and Chopper Mike talk about the upcoming HBO mini-series "The Mighty Eighth" and the history during WWII. The second part of this episode is an interview recorded from the Military Aviation Museum owner and pilot Mr. Jerry Yagen.
Episode #52. Mike Dale's Percival P-56 Provost.
In this Hangardeck Podcast Episode, Pitchlock Pete was able to have the privilege to talk with Mike Dale in his hangar at the Culpeper airport about his amazing Percival P-56 Provost. There are only 4 airworthy articles left in the world and his in an amazing restoration. Thanks for listening and stayed tuned for more great episodes.
Episode #51. The Sea Harrier with Art Nalls and Nalls Aviation.
In this Episode, Pitchlock Pete and Whitey have the pleasure of interviewing Art Nalls and his unique Sea Harrier Aircraft from the Nalls Aviation Hangar at the St. Mary's airport in Southern Maryland.
Art provides to be an undisputed expert on Harrier Jump Jets and has a cadre of experts that work with Art to provide a really awesome experience for aviation enthusiasts to appreciate during his airshow routines.
This interview is an in-depth history of how Art has acquired on how he has come to operate the Harrier Jet. Read more about Art Nalls and Nalls Aviation on their website Here.
Episode #50. Call sign "Gintac" and the Potomac Historic Warbird Formation Flight.
In this episode of The Hangardeck Podcast, “Pitchlock” Pete and Fast Eddie talk with US Navy Captain (ret.) Mike "Gintac" Ginter who has coordinated and leads a Warbird formation through the most guarded airspace in the United States. Gintac outlines his plan and the history behind this awesome historic event and it was a true pleasure to join the guys and be a part of a great organization with really awesome aviators.
The Potomac Flight over the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery is in honor of DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and pays tribute to the services and sacrifices veterans have made to secure our nation’s freedom. This annual ceremonial formation flight is visible from Alexandria, Arlington and Rosslyn, VA. The Culpeper Air Fest serves as a home base for the ground-breaking flight.
In its day, the Texan represented the cutting edge of aviation technology, a mere 35 years after the Wright brothers’ first flight on a North Carolina beach. Over 15,000 “Texans” were built between 1938 and 1947, and approximately 400 are still flying today.
We are proud to support and bring this episode to our fans. We look forward to bringing many more veteran based episodes for your listening enjoyment. This ceremonial formation flight will be visible from Alexandria, Arlington and Rosslyn, VA. Culpeper Air Fest will serve as a home base for the ground-breaking flight.