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On this podcast, we go through some memorable and forgotten air crashes in aviation history and see what we, as a people, have learnt through these tragedies. New episodes every Sunday

Join hosts Shelly Price and Stephanie Hubka as they take a weekly look at the facts, details, and surprises behind some of the disasters that occur at 35,000 feet.

The Bingetown Crew covers the latest installment of Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks' military dramas, Master of the Air on AppleTV!

Old-time radio drama anthology from 1937–1952: Orson Welles on the Air. Free, complete episodes, restored audio, no modern ads. Orson Welles on the Air: 153 episodes, in the order they first aired. Two new episodes a week, and live around the clock. From Stupid Potato: 60 free 24/7 channels of classic radio and vintage TV, and 187 podcasts, at stupidpotato.com.

The story of the Second World War told by former BBC newsreader Richard Baker, with original recordings from the BBC. From Neville Chamberlain's historic declaration of war on Germany in 1939 to the sounds of rejoicing crowds on VJ Day in August 1945, the BBC - regarded at home and abroad as the very voice of Britain and the world's most trusted broadcaster - brought the full picture to an attentive nation.

Two innovations in weaponry appeared at the beginning of the twentieth century and revolutionized warfare, turning it into a multidimensional contest: the modern diesel-powered submarine and the fixed-wing aircraft. Both saw extensive use during World War I, and the nations of the world soon...

Making Masters of the Air Podcast available on Fridays. Masters of the Air is an Apple Original series from executive producers of Band of Brothers and The Pacific, streaming January 26 on Apple TV+. The series follows the men of the 100th Bomb Group (the "Bloody Hundredth") as they conduct perilous bombing raids over Nazi Germany and grapple with the frigid conditions, lack of oxygen and sheer terror of combat conducted at 25,000 feet in the air. Portraying the psychological and emotional price paid by these young men as they helped destroy the horror of Hitler's Third Reich, is at the heart ...

The first British major success of World War II was when the Royal Navy forced the preying pocket battleship, Graf Spee, to scuttle at sea. Hitler had ordered a blockade of the British Isles and for some months German U-boats and warships caused havoc among allied merchant shipping carrying vital supplies.

Interviews with past and present aircrew of both military and civilian types. © Aircrew Interview, all rights reserved

Whirlwind is the only book to examine in depth the human drama behind the most important bombing campaign in history. While the air war against Nazi Germany has been covered in-depth by many books, Barrett Tillman, a renowned authority on military aircraft and the air war in the Pacific, is the first to tackle the air war against Japan. For decades, historians and politicians have debated whether or not Japan was on the verge of surrender in August 1945---before the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

The volume features true stories of aircraft and its passengers or crew who disappeared into thin air. Occasionally tragic, frequently amusing, Without a Trace: 1881-1968 is unerringly accurate and informative. It takes a hard look at the human failings of great aviators, explorers, and celebrities who have pushed the limits of flight and ended up at the heart of a mystery. The stories encompass airships, military jets, and commercial airlines - all of which have vanished without a trace.

In 1862, ambitious scientist James Glaisher set out to do the impossible: ascend higher into the skies than ever before to establish his groundbreaking research. Glaisher’s death-defying journey forms the story of the major motion picture The Aeronauts, starring Eddie Redmayne as Glaisher and Felicity Jones as his balloon companion, Amelia Wren. Written in his own words, The Aeronauts chronicles Glaisher’s incredible flights and discoveries first hand, as well as his observations on the pioneers who came before and inspired him.

Aliens, ancient mysteries, and the things science can't quite explain. Strange Air is a weekly dive into the unexplained, from lost civilizations to lights in the sky.Some things in this world were never meant to be explained. Strange Air is a podcast for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky, or back into deep history, and wondered what we're not being told.Each week, hosts Seda and Vartan dig into a different mystery from the past, the present, and somewhere beyond both. UFO encounters and government files. Ancient monuments that shouldn't have been possible. Civilizations that ...

Broadcasters had pursued a Mickey Mouse radio program for several years, but Disney rejected the idea, feeling that the cartoon characters' main appeal was visual, and that the voices might not be enough to carry a radio series. However, the opportunity to promote the Snow White film was too important to miss. The first proposed version was a talk show, with Mickey interviewing guest stars, but that idea was scrapped in September 1937. The writers focused instead on the Disney characters' affinity with folk tales and nursery rhymes. Disney performed Mickey's voice for the first three ...

James Tobin, award-winning author of Ernie Pyle's War and The Man He Became, has penned the definitive account of the inspiring and impassioned race between the Wright brothers and their primary rival Samuel Langley across ten years and two continents to conquer the air. For years, Wilbur Wright...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 2020 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award Winner Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award From an award-winning historian comes a dazzling history of the birth of cultural anthropology and the adventurous scientists who pioneered it—a sweeping chronicle of discovery...

A NATO reinforcement exercise held at a British airbase in West Germany brings British, American, and French fighter crews together to practice the air corridor policing mission. When a Pembroke transport aircraft engaged in a covert reconnaissance mission is intercepted by a MiG fighter and forced to land in East Germany, events escalate. Will the crew become a pawn in the relentless confrontation as the Soviets increase the rhetoric?

In this engaging exploration, the author uses clear language and captivating illustrations to unveil the fascinating world of aerial travel. Discover the principles governing flight, trace the evolution of flying machines, and learn how to construct and operate both airplanes and balloons. This book chronicles humanitys remarkable journey towards conquering the skies, highlighting our achievements and the limitless potential that lies ahead. The air around us, often overlooked, is a vast frontier filled with opportunities. Today, pioneers soar above us, gradually revealing the wonders of ...

Tillamook Air Museum Curator Christian Gurling interviews former New York Center Air Traffic Controller, Chris Tucker, on the September 11th attacks. At his that fateful Tuesday morning, Chris was an eyewitness to the worst attack ever on America. Through his courage and skill that day, Chris no doubt helped save countless more lives that might otherwise have been lost. One such bit of heroism that day included vectoring several aircraft out of the way of United Flight 175, the second aircraft that would hit the south tower of the World Trade Center. Without the wherewithal and quick thinking ...

An exploration of the myriad of conspiracy theories that surround the Denver International Airport. Aliens, nazis, global elites, new world governments, and more are all alleged to be connected to the strange happenings within the building.