Winged Victory w/ Rob and Scott

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By: Scott Klaers

The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs. Exploring the people and their stories behind the Warbirds of WWII and beyond.  With hosts Rob Gale and Scott Klaers @scottklaers Produced/Edited by William Stephenson @lilboots_2of4

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From Vintage Sci-Fi Blockbusters to our Hangar; The Story of our Master Model Builder: W.V. Ep 47
#47
Yesterday at 1:00 PM

Rob and Scott sit down with Master Model builder Steve Carricato and talk about his journey becoming a top flight model builder.  We discuss his time in movie modeling.  Also he talks about the many newer processes of building very exacting models from scratch.  This is a podcast your inner child will love!

 #warbirds   #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #volunteer #model #modeling #mastermodelbuilder

If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org

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The Heartbeat of our Volunteer Army: Leading over 250 Dedicated People Winged Victory Ep 46
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08/03/2026

Rob and Scott sit with museum volunteer coordinator and development director Crystal Ross and they discuss the ins and outs of keeping a volunteer run museum staffed as well as trying to find partnerships to help fund the museum and museum projects.

 #warbirds   #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #volunteer 

If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org

You can support the National Museum of World War II Aviation just by shop...


Reuniting the Only Three Flying Helldivers: The Rarest Gathering in Aviation History WV Ep 45
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07/27/2026

Rob and Scott sit down and talk about the impending gathering of the three flying Curtiss Helldivers at The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs scheduled for August 20.  They talk about the planes, the pilots and the amount of effort it took to make this ultra rare event happen!

 #warbirds   #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #helldivers #faganfighters #CAF 

If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org

You can supp...


Celebrating Freedom in the Skies: The Stories and Planes of our 4th of July Event; W.V. Ep 44
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07/20/2026

Join producer William Stephenson as he traverses the many sights and sounds of the National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs' annual 4th of July event.  Hear Rob Gale and Reese Stephenson interview many familiar faces as well as new ones on this wonderful 250th celebration of our Nation!  What an amazing day!

#warbirds #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #4thofjulyvibes 

If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org

You can...


WInged Vicory "Classic" Episode 1: Charlie "Tuna" Hainline
#44
07/13/2026

The boys are off this week so we thought it would be the perfect time to revisit the episode that started it all, Charlie "Tuna" Hainline and Rob talk about flying jets in the service then transitioning to WWII planes after.

#warbirds #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation 

If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org

You can support the National Museum of World War II Aviation just by shopping at an...


Inside the Doolittle Raid; A real B-25 co-pilot explores the Dick Cole story: Winged Victory Ep 43
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07/06/2026

Rob and Scott sit down and discuss the Doolittle Raid from the perspective of Dick Coles book, "Dick Cole's War" by Dennis R. Okerstrom as well as his time in the CBI flying "The Hump".  Also Scott goes on a bit of a rant about some peoples expectations when it comes to airshows as well as what to expect when you attend one.  They also touch on Rob's upcoming presentation on July 18th about the women flying the Hot Ships followed by the flying of the B-25 by Bill and Scott Klaers.

#warbirds #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #histo...


Running Our Simulators and College Internships, the Mastermind Behind the Scenes: W.V.Ep 42
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06/29/2026

Rob and Scott sit down with Vern Patterson and talk about developing the museums simulators with the college internship program, being an Air Force Meteorologist and restoring the link trainer.

#warbirds #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #linktrainer #meteorology 

If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org

You can support the National Museum of World War II Aviation just by shopping at any Kroger store, King Soopers or City Market in Co...


From Mercury to Apollo, the Incredible Life of our Lead Historian: Winged Victory Ep 41
#41
06/22/2026

Rob and Scott sit down with Gene Pfeffer and talk about his time as a meteorologist in the service, including working at Cape Canaveral during the Gemini and Apollo missions as well as his roles of curator and lead historian at the National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO.  Not to mention his being the inspiration behind this podcast!

#warbirds #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #capecanaveral 

If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Spring...


From Missile Capsules to Titan IV Launch Controller - An Original Volunteer Story: W.V. Ep 40
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06/15/2026

This week Rob and Scott sit down with a founding volunteer, Reece Stephenson and talk about his career in Missile Silo's, Cape Canaveral Titan launches and being a founding volunteer of the museum.

#warbirds #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #titan #capecanaveral 

If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org

You can support the National Museum of World War II Aviation just by shopping at any Kroger store, King Soopers or Ci...


A Marine's TBM Legacy: Honoring His Father Through the Museum Winged Victory Ep 39
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06/09/2026

Scott and guest host Nicole Bertola sit down with veteran and friend of the museum and talk about his fathers legacy flying TBM's and more throughout several wars as well as how he has been able to share his fathers story through the museum.  It is an endearing story of a son's love for his father.

#warbirds #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #grumman #TBMAvenger 

If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org


Re-building Our K-12 Program - The Man Leading the Next Generation: Winged Victory Ep 38
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06/01/2026

Rob and Scott sit down with the Museums K-12 lead instructor, Travis Arnold.  The 3 of them have a very interesting conversation on the state of teaching WWII history in today's schools and the steps the Museum is taking to help fill that void with todays school kids from all around the state and even outside of the state.

#warbirds #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #education #educational  

If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Websit...


Controlling Air Traffic and Managing Airports: How He Built a Museum Winged Victory Ep 37
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05/25/2026

Rob and Scott sit down with Board member Mark Earle.  Mark talks about his origins with the museum as well as his role in getting the Silent Wings glider museum established in Lubbock and the importance of the glider roles in WWII.

#warbirds #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #glider #gliders #dday 

If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org

You can support the National Museum of World War II Aviati...


One Last Flight: The P-38 Legend Who Refused to Quit! Winged Victory Ep 36
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05/18/2026

Rob and Scott sit down with a very special guest with strong ties to the museum, Randy Royal and they talk about his dad, Frank Royal, and his heroics during the war in the South Pacific, his amazing tie to The National Museum of WWII Aviation and many things in between.  You are going to LOVE this story!!

#warbirds #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #p38lightning #frankroyal #hero 

If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Spring...


Saving the Bent Winged Bird: The Man who Recovered the Museum F3A Corsair; Winged Victory Ep 35
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05/11/2026

Rob and Scott sit down with Warbird recoverer and enthusiast Lex Cralley and they talk about warbird recoveries, the F3A Corsair in particular, attempting the restoration of the Corsair and finally getting to see it fly for the first time!

#warbirds #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #corsair #brewster #recovery #warbirdrecovery


If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org

You can support the National Museum of World War II A...


Mastering the Bent-Wing Bird, A Lifetime of Warbird Experience: Winged Victory Ep 34
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05/04/2026

Rob and Scott sit down with Warbird and newest Corsair Pilot Philippe Barker.  Philippe flies out of Houston and has flown our museum TBM and is now piloting the Brewster F3A Corsair.  We talk about where he came from and what is it like to strap into one of the most iconic WWII fighters ever built!

#warbirds #museum #flying      #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family    #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #corsair #brewster 


If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Wo...


Tracing a WWII Hero: How a French Village Kept My Uncles Story Alive! Winged Victory Ep. 33
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04/27/2026

Rob and Scott sit down with Nick Cressy and discuss his families story in WWII, particularly his uncle who crewed on a B-26 in Europe and how one French Village still commemorates his ultimate sacrifice for their freedom today!

#warbirds #museum #flying      #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family    #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #b26 #France #ultimatesacrifice 


If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org

You can support the National Museum of World War II Aviation just by shoppi...


The Movie Star B-25: Doolittle Anniversary Special w/ Full Start-up; Winged Victory Ep 32
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04/18/2026

On the 84th Anniversary of the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo, Scott sits down with Bill Klaers (Rob is busy living his best life) and they talk about taking the B-25 off of multiple aircraft carriers for various commemorations and even the movie Pearl Harbor.  Also enjoy a walk around preflight of the airplane with an in plane start up!

#warbirds #museum #flying      #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #passion     #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #b25mitchell #doolittleraiders #doolittle #pearlharbor 


If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in...


The Rescue Manual: Analyzing the Latest High-Profile Saves; Winged Victory Ep 31
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04/13/2026

Rob and Scott once again sit down with Julio "Zorrro" Lopez Jr. and Mark Brush, but this time we talk current events that relate to their prior missions and training.  The F-15 crew rescue in Iran and the Artemis II Integrity capsule recovery at sea.  It's a fantastic reminder of the skills and training that the United States armed forces posses and are displaying in real time.

#warbirds #museum #flying  #artemisii  #Helicopter    #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #newbeginnings #passion #drive     #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #navy #airforce #rescue #nasa 


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Modern Tech, Vintage Iron: The N3N Flight sim overview; Winged Victory Ep 30
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04/06/2026

In this special episode Rob shows off a unique attraction at The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs, CO., the N3N simulator.  From its origins as a training plane in WWII to its current, more modern iteration of an introduction to flight for young and old alike!

#warbirds #museum #flying  #ww2 #airplane    #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #newbeginnings    #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #simulator #n3n


If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org

You c...


Flying the Big Iron: A Master Pilot's History Winged Victory Ep 29
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03/30/2026

Rob and Scott sit down with with renowned pilot Ian Wayman and talk about full circle moments of starting his career in firefighting planes, to flying with the airlines, flying various Warbirds and smaller planes, to returning back to the firefighting service and everything in between.  Ian has a lifetime of experience and the stories to go with it!

#warbirds #museum #flying  #ww2 #airplane #f7f #tigercat #pby #firefighter    #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #newbeginnings #passion #drive     #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #airline pilot


If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The Nat...


The Restoration Dream, Joining the Team at Westpac: Winged Victory Ep 28
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03/23/2026

Nicole Bertola returns to the Podcast after having taken a giant leap in her professional life.  She has changed careers and taken a position as a restorer at Westpac Restorations.  Rob and Scott talk to her about that transition, the feelings behind it, the experiences she's had so far and what lays ahead for her.  A true testament to finding what drives you and pursuing it at all cost!

#warbirds #museum #flying  #ww2 #airplane #restorer   #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation #pby  #newbeginnings #passion #drive     #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation 

If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" ple...


How To Survive Oshkosh: Lessons from a 40 Year Veteran Winged Victory Ep 27
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03/16/2026

Rob and Scott sit down with Greg and Mary Kaminski and talk about 40 years of Oshkosh, Minnesota museum scene and talk about the Vast difference of Gregs uncle piloting a B-17 in Europe at the beginning of the war to his father waist Gunning in a B-17 at the end of the war.
We experienced some technical Difficulties with one of the cameras during this conversation, so please enjoy the reprieve of not having to see your hosts, until the end anyway...

#warbirds #museum #flying  #ww2 #airplane #pilot  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation #b17 #oshkosh #eaa     #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation


Assigned as a "War Criminal": the Brutal Reality of SERE Training. Winged Victory Ep 26
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03/09/2026

Rob sits down with fan favorite guests Colonel Julio R. "ZORRO" Lopez Jr. and Mark Brush and talk about the grueling SERE training of survival, evading and navigating capture.

#warbirds #museum #flying  #ww2 #airplane #pilot  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation #passion  #military #navy #training    #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #dude 

If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org

You can support the National Museum of World War II Aviation just by shopping at any Kroger store, King Soopers...


The Legend of Bill "Dude" Barclay: Reno's Golden Age and the Super Corsair Winged Victory Ep 25
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03/02/2026

Rob and Scott sit down once again with an Icon in the warbird industry, Bill "Dude" Barclay and talk about the Golden age of the Reno Air Races and what it was like to crew on the Super Corsair through crew chiefing for a P-51 Mustang!

#warbirds  #museum #flying  #ww2 #airplane #pilot  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation #passion  #renoairraces #supercorsair #p51mustang    #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #dude 

If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org

Watch this epis...


The Marine One Pilot that had to fly a T-34 with a Broken Arm: Winged Victory Ep 24
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02/23/2026

Rob and Scott sit down once again and talk with Arnie "E-Bunny" Easterly about various stories ranging from a harrowing training incident, to an amazing rescue, to even telling a sitting President no!  

#warbirds  #museum #flying  #ww2 #airplane #pilot  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation #passion  #helicopter #marineone    #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #helicopterrescue #t34 #president 

If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org

Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation


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First Generation Firepower: Flying the Origins of the Modern Gunship Winged Victory Ep 23
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02/16/2026

Rob and Scott sit down with docent Kent Michaelson and talk about flying the original DC3 gunship "Spooky" in Vietnam, electronic warfare missions and even playing aerial DJ to our troops over the beaches of Vietnam!


#warbirds  #museum #flying  #ww2 #airplane #pilot  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation #passion  #dc3 #DC3spooky #spooky #vietnam   #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation 

If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org

Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation

Thank you to B...


Eyes in the Sky: Leading the Charge in Modern Helicopter Operations. Winged Victory 22
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02/09/2026

Rob and Scott sit down with Mark Brush and have a conversation about Helicopter Gunnery, recovery operation of a downed airliner, working on Warbids, Racing and building bikes and everything that comes with all of that.

#warbirds  #museum #flying  #ww2 #airplane #pilot  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation #passion  #helicopter #helicoptergunnery   #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #desertstorm

If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org

Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation


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Winged Victory 21: Preserving the Flame, One Volunteer's path Through Aviation History
02/02/2026

Rob and Scott sit down with Maggie Sullivan and talk about her path from getting to know veterans on a real personal level, to volunteering the museum and keeping them flying to crewing on the B-29 Fifi and a DC-3 and how her grandfathers story helped inspire her along the way!

#warbirds  #museum #flying  #ww2 #airplane #pilot  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation #passion  #B29   #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #DC3 

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Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation


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Winged Victory 20: The Giant of the Skies, Inside the C-5 Galaxy with a Heavy Lift Pilot
01/26/2026

In our 20th Episode, brought to you by The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs and new sponsor Blazingaviation.com, Rob and Scott sit down with museum pilot, docent and historian and talk about his time flying the C-5 Galaxy as well as transitioning over to Warbird taildraggers as a museum pilot.

The Museum is now accepting donations that will be matched by 3 different foundations!  Click this link to read all about it and donate today!!
 
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#warbirds  #museum #flying  #ww2 #airplane #pilot  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation #passion...


Winged Victory Ep 19 From Off-Road Racing to the Aviation Industry: Meet your Host Scott Klaers
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01/19/2026

This week Rob sits down with  Scott Klaers and gets to know his Co-Host a bit.  From starting out racing Superlites to Nissan Master Tech to Warbird Restorer as well as talking about the state of Warbird restorations today, find out a little bit about how Scott got to where he is today.
And FYI, the word of the day is "Fortunate"...

The Museum is now accepting donations that will be matched by 3 different foundations!  Click this link to read all about it and donate today!!
 
https://campaign.givepikespeak.org/no...

#warbirds  #museu...


Winged Victory Ep 18: Iain Wayman
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01/12/2026

Rob and Scott sit down with "Little" Iain Wayman and talk about growing up flying airplanes.  From soloing Gliders at 14 to Flying a DC-3 across the Atlantic for D-Day Invasion commemoration to firefighting from the skies, this 30 most interesting pilots under 30 has already had an amazing aviation career and he's just getting started!

The Museum is now accepting donations that will be matched by 3 different foundations!  Click this link to read all about it and donate today!!
 
https://campaign.givepikespeak.org/no...

#warbirds  #museum #flying  #ww2 #airplane #pilot  #podcast #planes  #history #aviation #passion  #firefigh...


Winged Victory Episode 17: ZORRO!
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01/05/2026

We start off the New Year with  Rob and Scott sitting down with Colonel Julio R. "ZORRO" Lopez Jr. and having an exhilarating conversation about deployments and various helicopter rescues that might just have you falling out of your seat!  From various overseas missions to at home rescues, we assure you, this is not one to miss!

The Museum is now accepting donations that will be matched by 3 different foundations!  Click this link to read all about it and donate today!!
 
https://campaign.givepikespeak.org/no...

#warbirds  #museum #flying  #ww2 #airplane #pilot  #podcast #planes ...


Winged Victory Ep 16: From Military life to Podcast Host, who is Rob Gale?
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#16
12/16/2025

In this special episode we've decided it's time to get to know one of your hosts.  Scott sits down and has a little one on one with Rob to get to know a little of where he came from, his military career as well as how he got to be where he is today.  So sit back and enjoy the journey with Rob!

The Museum is now accepting donations that will be matched by 3 different foundations!  Click this link to read all about it and donate today!!
 
https://campaign.givepikespeak.org/no...

#warbirds  #museu...


Winged Victory Ep 15: From the Hangar to the Flight Line, a Relentless Pursuit of Dreams
#15
12/08/2025

Rob and Scott sit down with museum volunteer and PBY crew member Nicole Bertola.  They talk about her passion for warbirds, her relentless drive to become an integral part of the air museum as well as her very interesting ties to WWII, the Korean conflict and beyond.  It's an inspiring talk that shows if you don't take no for an answer, your dreams are well within reach!

The Museum is now accepting donations that will be matched by 3 different foundations!  Click this link to read all about it and donate today!!
 
https://campaign.givepikespeak.org/no...


Winged Victory Ep 14: A life in Warbirds. A pilot's drive for perfection.
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12/01/2025

In this episode Rob and Scott conclude the conversation with Bill "Bill dude" Barclay.  From growing up with a passion for the industry, to striving for perfection and the restoration of his own L-5 "Miss Stitch".  Dude is an icon in the industry with the stories to back it up!

The Museum is now accepting donations that will be matched by 3 different foundations!  Click this link to read all about it and donate today!!
 
https://campaign.givepikespeak.org/no...

#warbirds  #museum #flying  #ww2 #airplane #stinson #L5 #pilot #restoration #podcast #planes #planesoffame #dude #history #aviati...


Winged Victory Ep 13 A Life Built On Connections. A conversation with Bill "Dude" Barclay
#13
11/18/2025

Rob and Scott sit down with an icon in the warbird industry.  Bill "Dude" Barclay has been in a mainstay in the industry for about 45 years.  From his beginnings as a kid at Planes of Fame to his current role within Westpac and all things in between, you do not want to miss this first of a two parter podcast.

The Museum is now accepting donations that will be matched by 3 different foundations!  Click this link to read all about it and donate today!!
 
https://campaign.givepikespeak.org/no...

#warbirds  #museum #flying  #ww2 #airpla...


Winged Victory Ep 12: A Test Pilots Secret Missions
#12
11/10/2025

In this episode Rob and Scott sit down once again with Ashby Taylor but this time they discuss Ashby's time as a test pilot.  From dragging an F-4 through the dirt to flying Mig's over Area 51, you won't want to miss this discussion!

The Museum is now accepting donations that will be matched by 3 different foundations!  Click this link to read all about it and donate today!!
 
https://campaign.givepikespeak.org/nonprofit/national-museum-of-world-war-ii-aviation/

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Winged Victory Ep 11: SNJ-2. The history and a walk around of a very rare bird!
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11/03/2025

In this episode Rob and Scott do a walk around a very rare SNJ-2 and talk about it's technical and history rareness with it's owner, Brian Henderson.
We also talk about the P-40E project currently in Westpac and show its progress.


#worldwar2 #snj #northamerican #at6 #warbirds #warbird #museum #flying #trainer #texans #texan #podcast #perseverance 

Find Brian Henderson on Facebook @Brianhenderson

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Winged Victory Ep 11: From childhood dream to Corsair pilot! Phillippe Barker
#11
10/28/2025

In this special episode, Rob and Scott do a little hangar flying with celebratory drinks with brand new Corsair pilot Phillippe Barker.  
Phillippe talks about coming up flying basically anything he can get his hands on, his move down to Houston in his search for Warbird time, meeting and training with his good friend Charlie "Tuna" Hainline and what it really takes to earn that seat in one of the ultimate fighters.  This was a uniquely shot episode at the end of an incredible week of flying for the docu-series filming and it turned out a great conversation an...


Winged Victory Ep 10: A Pilot's Return to the Cockpit
10/21/2025

In this episode Rob and Scott sit down with fellow docent, Marine F-18 and WWII SNJ-2 pilot Brian Henderson.  He tells the story of overcoming many obstacles to achieve his goal of becoming an F-18 fighter pilot, only to have an unfortunate diagnosis take it away and to finding a new path to forge.  It's a story of perseverance that you don't want to miss!

Find Brian Henderson on Facebook @Brianhenderson

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Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation

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