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WWII B-17 Pilot John “Lucky” Luckadoo Speaks at NWOC and Joins Warbird RadioWARBIRD RADIO – In a powerful moment during the National Warbird Operators Conference (NWOC) held in Dallas, Texas, World War II B-17 pilot John “Lucky” Luckadoo captivated the audience with his experiences and reflections. Known for his service with the notorious “Bloody 100th” Bomb Group, featured in Apple TV's Masters of the Air series, Lucky's stories brought history to life for those in attendance.Addressing the crowd, Lucky remarked, “I am an example of those who flew these airplanes in the manner for which they were intended.” His words resonated deeply, a tribute to the bravery and skill of his fellow airmen who faced unimaginable odds during the war.In a heartfelt appeal, Lucky urged, “to keep ‘em flyin',” acknowledging that while the day may come when maintaining these historic warbirds becomes too challenging, the efforts to preserve and fly them are a living tribute to the sacrifices made by his generation. The sight and sound of these magnificent machines soaring through the sky continue to thrill him, serving as a poignant reminder of the stories of valor and sacrifice from WWII.After his address, Lucky sat down with Warbird Radio's Matt Jolley to share additional thoughts in an exclusive interview. Listeners can hear Lucky's reflections and stories by clicking the link provided in this show story.Adding to the rich tapestry of history, renowned warbird historian and airplane whisperer Brad Pilgrim joined the episode, sharing tales of warbirds past with his signature storytelling flair. It's an episode not to be missed, filled with reverence for the past and hope for preserving these flying artifacts for future generations.Be sure to tune in to this special episode, and consider signing up for our email newsletter to never miss a story or interview celebrating the legacy of our nation's aviation heroes.#warbirdradio #luckyluckadoo #b17 #mastersoftheair #nwocSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/warbird-radio/donations

I will never forget growing up hearing my dad talk about his days flying P-51 and P-40 planes. His walls were covered in model planes of classic war birds, as though he was trying to relive his youth. When he passed away, I inherited a bunch of model planes he'd never gotten around to building. He was in the Air Force his entire life, retiring as a Lt. Colonel, and talking with today's guest has brought back so many memories. Brett Schauf, the owner of T&J Studios, in Wichita, Kansas, is a commercial, portrait and fine art photographer, but in addition to his commercial and portrait work Brett has been able to produce a collection of fine art prints featuring Landscape, Travel, and Aviation photography. Since 2015 Brett has been the lead photographer for the B-29 Doc, a restored World War II B-29 bomber, and man.... it's a beautiful plane. This gig has given Brett the opportunity to travel as a crew member, documenting the plane, crew, visitors and the many veterans who visit Doc on tour. So, while I started by introducing Brett as a commercial, portrait and fine art photographer, today's focus will be the Aviation photography. From aviation manufacturers and publications, to industry leaders, businesses and entertainers, Brett's commercial client list keeps him pretty busy, so I am so grateful he was able to set aside some time to talk to us about how he captures these rare classic warbirds. And a quick thank you to Dr. T from Platypod for introducing us. Join commercial, portrait. fine art, and arial photographer Brett Schauf and me as we talk about how he captures his stunning images of classic warbirds, like the B-29 Doc. Brett shares his passion for capturing dynamic lighting and vibrant colors, whether in landscapes or mid-air. He also provides insights into the technical aspects and creative process behind his aerial shots. Join us for a conversation that offers valuable tips and inspiration for photographers at all levels, on this Behind the Shot. Connect with Brett Websites: brett.photo | tjstudios.com Instagram: @brettphoto Facebook: @bschauf X / Twitter: @brettphoto Brett's Photographer Picks Travis Heying: travisheying.com | @theying Seth Miranda: lastxwitness.com | @lastxwitness Joel Grimes: joelgrimes.com | @joelgrimesworkshops

Donald, Christian, and Connor return to the subject of Stalin and Stalinism. Picking up from the Great Purge, the episode covers the Second World War through the death of Stalin, or the High Stalinist period. Among other things they take up the questions of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, the Gulag system, and the rise of technocracy in the postwar years. The episode ends by exploring the lessons to be learned from studying Stalin and Soviet history, and what a lot of the Left gets wrong in their orientation toward the past. References: M. J. Carley - 1939: The Alliance That Never Was and the Coming of World War II S. Davies, J. Harris - Stalin's World: Dictating the Soviet Order M. Djilas - Conversations with Stalin J. E. Duskin - Stalinist Reconstruction and the Confirmation of the New Elite, 1945-1953 D. Filtzer - Soviet Workers and Late Stalinism: Labor and the Restoration of the Stalinist System after World War II B. Kagarlitsky - The Thinking Reed: Intellectuals and the Soviet State from 1917 to the Present N. Khrushchev - Memoirs of Nikita Khrushchev: Volume 2 M. P. Leffler- A Preponderance of Power: National Security, the Truman Administration, and the Cold War M. Lewin - The Soviet Century N. Naimark - Stalin and the Fate of Europe: The Postwar Struggle for Sovereignty R. C. Raack - Stalin's Drive to the West: 1938-1945 The Origins of the Cold War G. Roberts - Stalin's Wars: From World War to Cold 1939-1953 A. Weiner - Making Sense of War: The Second World War and the Fate of the Bolshevik Revolution

“Richard Eager: A Pilot's Story From Tennessee Eagle Scout to General Montgomery's Flying Fortress” is the product of a 13 year  long collaboration between a World War II B-17 pilot and his family.  Because Richard Evans was such a gung-ho air cadet and an Eagle Scout at heart, one of his fellow cadets began calling him Richard “Eager” and the nickname stuck. Unlike many World War II Veterans, Richard often regaled his family with stories of his time in the service. At their urging he sat down, and over the course of three years penned a 21 chapter manuscript. However, he was never able to get it published. Upon Richard's death in 2006 his daughter Barbara Evans Kinnear made it her personal mission to get her father's story into print. 100% of the proceeds from book sales benefit the Air Force Aid Society. One of the more interesting aspects of Richard's service included being selected to fly a B-17 that was “won” by British General Bernard Montgomery in a “bet” with General Eisenhower.  Captain Richard “Eager” was ordered to pick his crew, load into an assigned B-17 and report to General Montgomery. The book relates some little known insights into General Montgomery and the Eagle Scout from Tennessee even got to meet the King of England. Richard left the service after World War II but was called back to serve during the Korean War and the Cold War. His career put him into the cockpits of many bombers more advanced than the B-17 including the B-47, B-52 and B-58. Richard's last project was the XB-70, only two of which were ever produced. TAKEAWAY: Richard's story might have been lost forever when Barbara and her family lost their home to a wildfire in 2008. Miraculously, she discovered some of the original draft chapters along with a treasure trove of her father's letters and photographs while cleaning out his storage shed.

Today, John “Lucky” Luckadoo is the last surviving member of the 100th Bomb Group from World War II.  Most of the bomber crews of the 100th only survived 5 missions, earning the group the unenviable nickname “The Bloody Hundredth". It not until 50 years after the end of the war that John began to talk about his time at war because “those were not the happiest days of our lives and recalling them was not a happy experience.” Lucky relates that bestselling author Kevin Maurer called him “out of the blue” and said he had heard some of his stories and wanted to read his book. John replied “Well, I don't have a book' and that began a collaboration that resulted in “Damn Lucky; One Man's Courage during the Bloodiest Campaign in Aviation History. Lucky and his high school friend Sully both wanted to fly and tried to enlist in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Sully got permission but Lucky had to wait until the US entered the war. Later in the war Lucky flew to a nearby base to visit Sully and saw a crashed aircraft. Tragically, that had been Sully's plane. Kevin does an excellent job of translating Lucky's war experiences including the Bremen mission when German pilots crashed their planes directly into the bombers. Of the 18 aircraft that began that mission, only six returned to base. Kevin has written books that span from the Second World War to the present day. He says there are some universal truths regardless of the generation. Most soldiers are fighting for the person next to them and leave the politics for home.  He says one shouldn't give the military a mission unless you are sure of what you want them to achieve because they will sacrifice their lives trying to accomplish that mission. TAKEAWAY: Lucky says he was fortunate to have an author sufficiently talented to put the reader in the cockpit.

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Tough and ready for the backcountry. We fly Bearhawk kitplanes. The highest airport in the east. A reprieve for threatened Dillingham Airfield in Hawaii. A World War II B-17 pilot flies a Cessna Citation M2 as he's honored for his service.

Today is a very special and personal episode to me. For our session today, I've invited over my grandmother to share with us a whole bunch of important life lessons she's accumulated and learned throughout her 97 years on God's green earth. From growing up with a love for music, to taking inspiration from her husband and dedicating her life in service of others-- all for the glory of God. Be sure to listen in as this episode features her commencement speech for the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, sprinkled with little inspiring stories from her life! Episode Highlights: Nell's childhood, growing up in the arts-- particularly music Her marriage and meeting her husband, Bill Getting involved with her community, becoming a community leader The Milltown Murals and “Lila” Her message for people contemplating marriage, the 3 A's and 3 C's It is never too late for change Lessons I Have Learned Through the Years by Nell Patten Roquemore Through the years, I have learned a few valuable lessons that I want to share with you. Hopefully, you graduating students may find them helpful in starting out your adult life. I was born in 1924 in Milltown, before it became Lakeland. As a child, I was painfully shy. As a teenager, I was still very shy, especially with boys. Had it not been for a boy named Bill Roquemore, I probably would have ended up an old maid. Bill and I had a blessed marriage, although it was not perfect, and we added considerably to the population of Georgia and South Carolina. Music has always been an important element of my life. My mother started me in piano lessons when I was about six years old. When I was ten she decided I should learn to play the violin. At age twelve I played at my first wedding. At about thirteen I played at my second wedding: Ellene Jones and Monroe Atkinson. Sixty-five years later I played at Monroe's funeral. I am still playing at church every Sunday, and occasionally at weddings and funerals. I have enjoyed attending the ABAC Concert Band performances for the past several years, and am impressed with the quality of your music program. I hope that those of you who have performed in the various ABAC musical events will keep your talent alive throughout your life. Music provides a constant joy to your everyday existence. One lesson I have learned is that big things can happen where there is encouragement and cooperation. Getting back to Bill Roquemore: He was my devoted husband as well as my mentor. As a World War II B-26 pilot, he had assumed great responsibility while still a teenager. He became a citizen of Lakeland a few years after we married, became editor of the Lanier County News, and turned into an outstanding community leader. He encouraged me to take part in community and civic affairs, while raising our five children and working full-time. My first effort, at Bill's suggestion, was to organize a county-wide cleanup campaign. Under the auspices of the Lanier County Garden Club, county agent John Strickland and I co-chaired an organization that came to be known as “Lila”, standing for “Let's Improve Lanier's Appearance.” John was the husband of ABAC's beloved journalism professor Helen Strickland. We recruited a representative of each target area, such as churches, cemeteries, old abandoned cars, roadsides, schools, etc. The committee met regularly and scheduled a certain week to concentrate on each phase of the campaign. Because of the enthusiasm of the committee and profuse publicity in the Lanier County News, the campaign was hugely successful and won state and national awards. Although “Lila” is now forty-eight years old, her very small committee still meets monthly. You may have seen our “Milltown Murals” in Lakeland. That project was initiated by “Lila”, who continues to grow, maintain, and underwrite the murals. My employment history included school teacher, clerk of the draft board, medical secretary at Moody Air Force Base, and Lakeland postmaster. After my retirement as Postmaster, Bill decided I should run for city councilman, which I did, serving two years as chairman of the sanitation committee. I have learned that preserving family history is extremely important. One of the most rewarding projects of my life was compiling a family history, “Roots, Rocks and Recollections.” That led to compiling a county history, “Lanier County: The Land and Its People.” These two books have proven to be well worth the nineteen years I spent working on them. I have learned that golf is an important sport. Bill and I had thought, like many non-golfers, that chasing a little white ball around for half a day was a foolish waste of time. Bill was forced to take up the game when he started building golf courses. It was not long before he was hooked. Soon, I took up the game, and we played regularly for many years. Through golf, we renewed old friendships and gained new friends who enriched the rest of our lives. Incidentally, it's pretty good exercise if you walk a lot. Some of you in this graduating class will soon be contemplating marriage. There is a wonderful rule for a successful marriage that I learned too late to apply to my own marriage but I urge you to make a note of it: The three A's: Affection, Admiration, and Appreciation. And then there are the three C's, which I learned from my son Jim, who had taken the Dale Carnegie Course as a young man and found it of great benefit in his life and career. The three C's are: Don't Criticize, Don't Condemn, and Don't Complain. Two important lessons I have learned through the years are easy: Smile at people and always say “Thank you” when it is deserved. It is never too late to change your direction. I had joined the Baptist Church at age 11 at a revival, along with my sister and brother and 13 others, mostly children. Bro. Johnny Harrell baptized us in the southeast corner of Lake Irma. I have gone to Sunday school and church for many years. But something was lacking in my spiritual life. Three and a half years ago, at age 89, I asked the Lord to come into my heart and take complete charge of my life. I wish I had done that a long time ago. I like Dr. Wayne Hanna's favorite scripture: Psalm 37: 4: “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Thank you so much for listening! See you on our next episode!

We think of history in terms of grand, sweeping events and often forget that actual humans are at the center of it. Today’s episode reminds us that people drive history, everyday people like you and me who are swept up or have to react to these larger events. The discussion centers around Mike Caputo, a World War II B-24 Navigator, and his daughter Yvonne, the woman who helped him open up about the wartime experiences he’d hidden deep inside. While helping her father document his story in his own voice, she forged a stronger connection with him that she carries even today after he’s passed away.

You may have noticed a couple of really big planes flying over the Treasure Valley this week. The World War II B-17 and B-25 bombers were brought to Nampa by the Commemorative Air Force. Both planes flew in World War II and are pieces of living history. The Commemorative Air Force is a nonprofit that flies planes like these around the country. They not only keep them flying, but let people see, touch and fly in a little bit of history.

Episode 126 is a replay of an interview with a World War II B-17  Bomber pilot. He describes his experiences flying over Europe and flying as an airline captain after the war. Part 1 of the interview is in Episode … Continue reading →

Episode 125 replays an interview with a World War II B-17 Bomber pilot. He describes his experiences in pilot training and some missions over Europe.  Part two of the interview will be in Episode 126.

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives the guys talk about an encounter by a World War II B-17 pilot and real life gremlins, Mountain Bikers that come across a Reptilian, the oldest message in a bottle ever found in the Baltic Sea, 7 of the most cursed objects, time slips, time storms and The Texas Cryptid Hunter Mike Mayes joins us to talk about his new children's book Patty: A Sasquatch Story. Thanks to everyone for listening and stay tuned for some exciting upcoming authors and researchers in the next few weeks.                                         Show Notes: World War II Pilot has a real life encounter with gremlins Mountain Bikers run up against a Reptilian Humanoid The worlds oldest message in a bottle found The 7 most cursed objects Tragedy at Devils Hollow: And Other Kentucky Ghost Stories True Time Travel Stories: Amazing Real Life Stories in the News The Texas Cryptid Hunter Patty: A Sasquatch Story Music for the show as always provided by our friends at Pretty Lights. Purchase, Download and Donate at www.prettylightsmusic.com