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Planes on the Prairie

Planes on the Prairie

By: Max Sabin and Sam Kennedy
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 Planes on the Prairie is a podcast and YouTube channel all about delivering you information and discussions all about aviation, primarily focused on aviation in the Upper Midwest!Samuel Kennedy 2020 World
Episodes
  • Captain Francis J. Lent - MN Aces 14

    Captain Francis J. Lent - MN Aces 14
    Oct 27 2025

    Welcome back to another episode of our Minnesota Aces Series, this time covering Captain Francis J. Lent of Melrose, MN! Lent served with the 431st FS of the famed 475th FG, downing 11 aircraft in the New Guinea Air Campaign. Follow along to hear about Lent's life and combat career, along with context on the air battle for New Guinea in 1943.
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    27 mins
  • Lieutenant Harold K. Boysen - MN Aces 13

    Lieutenant Harold K. Boysen - MN Aces 13
    Jan 27 2025

    In this episode of our Minnesota Aces series, the guys travel back to the First World War to discuss the combat career of Lake Benton native Harold Boysen. Boysen saw extensive combat with No. 66 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps on the Italian Front. Tune in to learn about an American flying with the British and a little-known air campaign from the dawn of air combat!
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    27 mins
  • First Lieutenant Hipolitus T. Biel - MN Aces 12

    First Lieutenant Hipolitus T. Biel - MN Aces 12
    Jan 20 2025

    In this episode, the guys discuss the life and combat career of First Lieutenant Hipolitus T. Biel. Also known as Tom or "Hippo", Biel had a successful combat career with the 334th FS, 4th Fighter group in the European Theater of Operations, becoming an ace in just a short time with the squadron before unfortunately meeting his end in combat. Tune in to learn more about Biel, the 4th FG, and Mustangs!

    Biel Victory Records:

    http://www.cieldegloire.fr/014_biel_h_t.php
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    32 mins
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