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

Episode 16: 33 FW A brief history of...

Sep 13th, 2023 23m 53s

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 pod

Episode #15, Capt. Arthur Jeffrey of the 479th Fighter Group

Jul 25th, 2022 9m 50s

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

Episode # 14: Lt's Bleckley and Goettler

Oct 24th, 2021 12m 56s

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 nati

Espisode #13 Evasion of Lt Col Riddle

Aug 12th, 2021 9m 6s

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

Episode #12, Lt. David Kingsley

Jun 30th, 2021 10m 38s

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.

Episode #11, Crew of "Old 666"

Jun 9th, 2021 9m 1s

Podcast #10 Capt Roger Locher

May 10th, 2021 10m 31s

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.

Episode #9, Lt Col Iceal Hambleton, BAT21

Apr 7th, 2021 13m 47s

A brief overview of Lt Col Iceal Hambleton, BAT21, and his heroic evasion from the enemy.

Episode #8, Mike Gilroy

Mar 14th, 2021 13m 36s

Episode #7, "Spirit 03"

Jan 27th, 2021 7m 43s

Remembering the crew of "Spirit 03" from the Battle of Khafji, Desert Storm, 31 January 1991.

Episode #6, Lt Col James H. Howard

Jan 14th, 2021 10m 54s

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.

Episode #5 Operation BOLO and Col. Robin Olds

Jan 9th, 2021 18m 46s

Operation BOLO and Col. Robin Olds, founding member of 479th Fighter Group

Episode #4, Capt. Colin Kelly

Dec 7th, 2020 8m 18s

Espisode #3 Col. Hubert Zemke

Nov 4th, 2020 11m 49s

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

Episode #2 T/Sgt Henry Glades

Oct 20th, 2020 10m 26s

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.