Warbird Tube Schedule
Upcoming Webinars & Featured Shows
Join aviation historians, pilots, and special guests as they bring history to life. Browse upcoming programs and register below.
In the Cockpit for WWII’s Great Raid on Ploesti
In this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, bestselling author Adam Makos discusses his new book, Tidal Wave, which follows the rookie 389th Bomb Group, whose crews produced the most stunning success of the raid—and its untold aftermath. Makos straps you into the B-24 "Chattanooga Choo Choo" with Lt. Ernie Poulson, a 22-year-old Utah outdoorsman whose bomber crash-landed on the estate of Romanian Princess Catherine Caradja.
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JIMMY: Bringing a Hollywood Hero's War Story to Life
Jimmy Stewart was a Hollywood legend, but his wartime service as a B-24 Liberator pilot and squadron commander is a story deserving greater recognition. Join CAF Warbird Tube host Steve Buss and JIMMY producer Amy Mitchell for a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming film exploring Stewart's extraordinary military career.
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D-Day Doll: Into Battle and Back
From the beaches of Normandy to the frozen battlefields of Bastogne, the C-53 Skytrooper D-Day Doll was there. The aircraft played a vital role in some of World War II's most important Allied operations. In this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, we explore the remarkable wartime history of D-Day Doll, the often-overlooked contributions of troop carrier crews, and the Inland Empire Wing's efforts to keep this genuine World War II veteran flying more than 80 years later.
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The First Fairchild PT-23
The Commemorative Air Force's New England Wing is restoring a remarkable piece of aviation history: the first Fairchild PT-23, serial number T42-6001. Built in 1942, the aircraft helped establish a new variation of Fairchild's primary trainer and later served at Thompson-Robbins Field in Arkansas, where young aviation cadets prepared for military flying.
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Old Number 30: The Skytrain that became a Life Raft
Join us as David Kennerly of CAF Airbase Arizona shares the fascinating history of "Old Number 30", a genuine World War II veteran that served in the Mediterranean Theater, flying missions across North Africa and Italy. From towing gliders and delivering supplies to dropping intelligence operatives and conducting nighttime rescue missions, this hardworking C-47 did a little bit of everything.
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TORA's Kate 310: From Hollywood to History
Originally built for the 1970 film Tora! Tora! Tora!, this flying replica of a Japanese Nakajima B5N torpedo bomber is one of just seven remaining from the movie. Acquired by the CAF in 1979, Kate 310 has become a familiar sight in the spectacular TORA! TORA! TORA! performance, helping audiences experience the sights and sounds of December 7, 1941.
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VB-13: The Men Behind the Helldiver
During World War II, the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver carried Navy aviators into combat across the Pacific. Among its squadrons was Bombing Squadron 13 (VB-13), which served aboard USS Franklin (CV-13). In this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, we explore the squadron’s history and the personal stories of the men who flew these powerful dive bombers.
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What's It Like to Fly a MASH Helicopter
With its distinctive bubble canopy, exposed framework, and unmistakable sound, the Bell H-13 Sioux is one of aviation history’s most recognizable helicopters. Join us as helicopter pilot Eric Kallio introduces us to the CAF's H-13 Sioux, affectionately known as "Bayou Belle". Eric will share what makes this vintage helicopter unique, what it's like to fly an aircraft designed more than 75 years ago, and the challenges and rewards of keeping it in the air.
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