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 Doolitt...
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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...
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-atlantic...
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.or...
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 q...
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...
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...
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 d...
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, m...
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 America...
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, 194...
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
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.
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+i...
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 h...
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 Re...
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...
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 Char...
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 Nort...
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.