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The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is proud to produce CAF Warbird Tube. A weekly video podcast that features the people, places, and planes that shaped American history. Each week we host a different guest and different topic to explore as part of the CAF's mission to Educate, Inspire, and Honor. You can learn more about the Commemorative Air Force at www.CommemorativeAirForce.org.
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S2026E242 The Garage-Built B-36 Cockpit
In this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, we dive into the story of Brian Pierson, a self-taught aviation enthusiast who has spent thousands of hours hand-building a full-scale flight deck for a Convair…
S2026E241 1946 – From War to Peace in the Skies
In 1946, aviation stood at a crossroads, as the world shifted from global conflict to peacetime skies. Join CAF host Steve Buss as he explores how war-built aircraft, pilots, and technology helped…
S2026E240 The Deadliest Hellcats: Inside USS Intrepid’s VF-18
USS Intrepid’s Fighting Squadron 18 was one of the highest-scoring U.S. Navy fighter units of World War II—and its story is packed with skill, leadership, and raw combat power. Join Warbird Tube host…
S2026E239 What It Takes to Fly the Biggest Warbirds Ever Built
What does it take to command bombers separated by half a century of technology? In this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, host Steve Buss sits down with Mark Novak—one of the rare pilots to have flown…
CAF Warbird Tube - Indiana Wing’s Stearman Story
Before they became aces, bomber pilots, or instructors, thousands of World War II aviators took their very first flights in a Boeing PT-17 Stearman. In this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, we visit the…
CAF Warbird Tube – SNJ, The Navy’s Pilot Maker
Built in 1943, the SNJ-5 Texan N7300C trained generations of Navy pilots at Pensacola Naval Air Station. Nicknamed “The Pilot Maker,” the Texan earned its reputation for being both challenging and…
CAF Warbird Tube - Back to Basics: Restoring the Vultee Valiant
The Vultee BT-13 Valiant—nicknamed the “Vultee Vibrator”—was the backbone of pilot training during World War II. Nearly every U.S. Army Air Forces combat pilot first learned to fly in this trainer,…
CAF Warbird Tube - P-51 Mustang: 85 Years of an Icon in the Skies
Eighty-five years ago, the North American P-51 Mustang took flight for the very first time—ushering in a new era of fighter aircraft. Known for its speed, range, and unmistakable roar, the Mustang…
CAF Warbird Tube - The CAF's P-40 Warhawk Today
The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk remains one of the most recognizable fighters of World War II. In this episode of Warbird Tube, we examine the current condition of the Commemorative Air Force’s P-40, a…
CAF Warbird Tube - P-61 Black Widow Restoration
In this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, we’re joined by the Mid Atlantic Air Museum to explore their remarkable restoration of the Northrop P-61 Black Widow—a WWII-era night fighter designed…
CAF Warbird Tube- Sandbar Mitchell: Resurrection of a Forgotten B-25
Abandoned on an Alaskan sandbar for more than four decades, the B-25 Sandbar Mitchell is rising again. In this episode, we’re joined by Patrick Mihalek, Museum Director and Head of Restoration at the…
CAF Warbird Tube - C-121 Constellation (Clips from EAA AirVenture 2025)
Join us at EAA AirVenture 2025 as we catch up with the Lewis Air Legends crew of the legendary C-121 Constellation, Bataan. Step inside this award-winning warbird, recognized multiple times by…
CAF Warbird Tube – Nine Yanks and a Jerk: The Story of a B-24
Join us on CAF Warbird Tube for a fascinating conversation with Scott Culver, author of Nine Yanks and a Jerk, the gripping true story of a B-24 Liberator crew during World War II. Discover the…
CAF Warbird Tube: Major Richard Bong – America’s Ace of Aces
Join us for a special episode of CAF Warbird Tube as we dive into the extraordinary life and legacy of Major Richard Bong, America's top fighter ace with 40 official victories, not just of WWII but…
CAF Warbird Tube - B-17E Desert Rat Update Summer 2025
Join us for an inside look at the ongoing restoration of the iconic B-17E Desert Rat, one of the rarest surviving early-model Flying Fortresses. In this episode, we’ll share exciting updates from the…
CAF Warbird Tube - Celebrating 80 Years of the FG-1D Corsair "530"
Join us for a special episode of CAF Warbird Tube as we honor the 80th anniversary of the FG-1D Corsair "530," a proud member of Airbase Georgia’s historic fleet. Discover the story of this iconic…
CAF Warbird Tube - WWII Aircraft of the Aleutian Islands
Often referred to as the "Forgotten Battle," the Aleutian Islands Campaign witnessed some of the harshest conditions of World War II. In this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, we welcome historian,…
CAF Warbird Tube - The Me 262 Schwalbe
Join us for a thrilling dive into aviation history as we explore the world’s first operational jet fighter—the Messerschmitt Me 262. Our guest, Keegan Chetwynd, Director of the Military Aviation…
CAF Warbird Tube – American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger
During World War II, a daring group of American women crossed the Atlantic not to fight but to fly. In this episode, we explore the book Spitfires by Becky Aikman—a thrilling account of the women…
CAF Warbird Tube - RAF's No 100 Bomber Support Group
Learn all about the Royal Air Force’s 100 (Bomber Support) Group, a pioneer in electronic warfare. They worked behind the scenes to protect Allied bombers by jamming enemy radar, confusing night…
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CAF Warbird Tube has published 69 episodes since September 2023, covering topics in Aviation, Education.
CAF Warbird Tube is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 1m.
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