Best Grumman Podcasts (2025)

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May 2nd, 2025 | Chinese Stocks, Jobs Report, Job Openings, Recession, Home Title Theft, Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (ZBH), Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO), Northrop Grumman (NOC) & (GOOG) 55:40

9d ago55:40

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Should the United States delist Chinese stocks? At first thought with all the craziness of the trade war it sounds like delisting all the Chinese companies from the American stock markets may be a good idea. It is important to know that there are 286 Chinese companies listed on major US stock exchanges. You’ll recognize some of the names like Aliba…

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May 9th, 2025 | Palantir Technologies, Big Money Managers, Apple’s Stock, Retirement Income Taxation, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG), Block, Inc. (XYZ), Amazon, Inc. (AMZN) & McDonald's (MCD) 55:44

2d ago55:44

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Why I won’t be buying Palantir technologies anytime soonWhen I’m out in public many times people ask me what my opinions are when it comes to investing, the markets or individual stocks. I have to say the one stock that people seem to be asking the most about recently is Palantir Technologies, their ticker symbol is PLTR. I believe I’m asked about …

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British Superbombs! 39:36

3d ago39:36

39:36

Let's look at cookies, Upkeep and Operation Chastise, otherwise known as the Dambuster Raid, Highballs, Tallboys and Grand Slams! Connect with me! I love comments! https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Tanner's Twitter (X): jet jockey Threads: world_of_warbirds_podcast Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast [email protected]…

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April 25th, 2025 | Gold Investment, University Endowments, Trade Wars & Home Prices, Converting Pretax, Netflix (NFLX), The Walt Disney Company (DIS), Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) & (UNH) 55:40

13d ago55:40

55:40

Should you invest in gold for the long term? Gold has been a great asset to hold over the last year, but I remain a skeptic of investing in gold long term. I personally don’t own any gold nor would I recommend buying gold at this point in time. While the recent gains in the price of gold look attractive, given the fact it is up over 20% so far this…

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F4U Corsair Part 2 54:46

16d ago54:46

54:46

The F4U Corsair comes into its own from the Pacific, to the Atlantic, Korea, Suez to the "Football War"! Images for F4U Corsair Links to other episodes mentionned: OS2U Kingfisher F6F Hellcat - Made to Order Polikarpov Po-2 P-40 Warhawk F9F Panther Devotion Movie Review Connect with me! I love comments! https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB Twitter (X…

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April 19th, 2025 | Heartland States, Consumer Actions, TV Network Sports Deals, Life Insurance, Nvidia (NVDA), Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ), Car Max, Inc. (KMX) & (DOW) 55:40

18d ago55:40

55:40

Can the heartland states save our country? The heartland states are 20 states pretty much in the center of the country. They have been regaining economic strength over the years and currently about 39% of the US population lives in these states, according to the census bureau for 2024. The population growth in this area was above the rest of the co…

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F4U Corsair Part 1 34:31

24d ago34:31

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I've been waiting for this one! In Part 1 we learn about the conception, design, prototype of the Bent Wing Bird...and some of its problems. I hope you enjoy it! Images for F4U Corsair Links to other episodes mentionned: OS2U Kingfisher F6F Hellcat - Made to Order Polikarpov Po-2 P-40 Warhawk F9F Panther Devotion Movie Review Connect with me! I lov…

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Curtiss P-40 Warhawk 37:47

1M ago37:47

37:47

Because some of my older episodes have dropped off Spotify, I will be re-releasing them here and there. Take a nostalgic "flight" with episode #1 of WOWB: Curtiss P-40 Warhawk! (Please be gentle, I was soooo new at this 5 years ago!) See P-40 Images Connect with us! We love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB Tw…

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Grumman S2 Tracker (Tanner’s Just Jetz) 34:27

1M ago34:27

34:27

Fighter Pilot Tanner is back with another episode, this time on the Grumman S2 Tracker, fondly known as the Stoof! Connect with us! We love comments! Connect with Tanner Via X patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Threads: world_of_warbirds_podcast Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29…

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You had Questions! Here are the Answers! 45:39

2M ago45:39

45:39

What are Variable Pitch Props? What are cookie bombs? Why are wingtips higher than wing roots? What are the difference between machine guns and cannon? Why weren’t contra rotating props used more? Why can't propeller planes go supersonic? Connect with me! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Th…

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Gooney Bird Part 2 50:53

2M ago50:53

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Gooney Birds foght for freedom all over the world, from the Hump to landing troops on D-Day and Market Garden, to saving lives by evacuating wounded to safety everywhere. They flew the Berlin Airlift and then got a whole new role in Vietnam as Spooky gunships and they just keep on flying and working to this very day! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds htt…

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Gooney Bird Part 1 36:32

3M ago36:32

36:32

Yawn? It's just a Transport? No, a "Citizen Soldier" warbird that literally changed the world... patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB [email protected] Bryan Pearce

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The Questions Episode 6:03

3M ago6:03

6:03

....any questions? patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB [email protected] Bryan Pearce

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Me 163 Komet: The Rocket-Powered Nightmare (pt 2) 32:14

4M ago32:14

32:14

The Komet goes operational. What it was like to fly and fight in the Me 163 and survivors (people AND planes!) Want to see images? Patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Want to watch videos? YouTube Channel Support Me! Thanks!By Bryan Pearce

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Me 163 Komet: The Rocket-Powered Nightmare (pt 1) 28:27

4M ago28:27

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Discover the fascinating story of the Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet, the world's first and only operational rocket-powered fighter aircraft. Developed by Germany during World War II, the Me 163 was a revolutionary design that pushed the boundaries of aviation technology. In this video, we explore its development, unique features, combat history, and t…

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Grumman AF Guardian (WOWB & Tanner’s Just Jetz collaboration!) 21:54

5M ago21:54

21:54

A World of Warbirds and Tanner’s Just Jetz collaboration! It was born to hunt subs! Let's dive into the story of this potent hunter-killer! Connect with Tanner Via X Want to see images? https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Want to watch videos? YouTube ChannelBy Bryan Pearce

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Curtiss SB2C Helldiver - Conflicted Pacific Warrior 42:47

5M ago42:47

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Was it a widow-making disaster? A troubled machine that units refused to fly? Or a war-winning ship killer? Which was it? Listen and find out! Want to see images? https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Want to watch videos? YouTube ChannelBy Bryan Pearce

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#74 - My Martin Mars holiday extravaganza! 1:30:02

5M ago1:30:02

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Follow Trent on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/trent_robinson_aviation/?hl=en Buy my kids book, Marty the Mallard! https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CHQPVDHK?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thatmallardguy/ Check out my YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk6O4NEHd-Q5StSN…

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Junkers Ju-52: Iron Annie! 33:00

5M ago33:00

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Whether she was called Tante Ju ("Aunt Ju") or Iron Annie, she was a Citizen Soldier warbird from pre-war that slogged on until the end...and beyond! Join me on Patreon or on YouTube: https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds YouTube Channel Thanks to Vernon Jaworski for the cover art!By Bryan Pearce

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Piaggio P.108 (The Italian Wannabe B-17) 14:48

6M ago14:48

14:48

Italy's Big Bomber. Actually it was a bomber, passenger & cargo transport and big-gunned, anti-shipping torpedo plane too! But it had its faults, the biggest one was that there were never ENOUGH of any of them...enjoy a look at this fascinating Italian Warbird! Want to see images? https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds YouTube Channel…

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Westland Welkin Bonus Episode 4:55

6M ago4:55

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Thank you Patrons for supporting me! I hope you enjoy this bonus episode just for you! The Welkin was an interesting (and very pretty) aircraft in my opinion that few of us have ever heard of. If you are not a Patreon supporter, you will only get a a sample, but I hope you will join me over at Patreon and help to help this podcast running! patreon.…

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Douglas A-1 Skyraider Pt3 23:18

7M ago23:18

23:18

More nicknames, flying the Skyraider, the Skyshark(!), and a survivor story! Join me on Patreon or on YouTube: https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds YouTube Channel http://airbum.com/pireps/PirepAD-5.htmlBy Bryan Pearce

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The Night Witches and the Po-2 18:32

7M ago18:32

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It's our very first Halloween Special! We look at the story of the Nachthexen or Night Witches and their “flying broomsticks”, the venerable Po-2. Happy Halloween! Join me on Patreon or on YouTube: https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds YouTube Channel Thanks to Vernon Jaworski for art contributions and Zikai Wang for the episode suggestion!…

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Douglas A-1 Skyraider Pt2 24:38

7M ago24:38

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The Skyraider continues on to fight in Vietnam! If you like my episode, you'll probably like: Fight Pilot Podcast ep 92 - Skyraider https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds World of Warbirds YouTube Channel Thanks to Vernon Jaworski for cover art.By Bryan Pearce

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Douglas A-1 Skyraider Pt1 23:43

7M ago23:43

23:43

Enjoy part one of three on this amazing, long-flying warbird! Yankee Ejection System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Yw8g1Soigk https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds YouTube ChannelBy Bryan Pearce

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F9F Cougar -Tanner's Just Jetz 24:56

8M ago24:56

24:56

It's the SECOND in our "Tanner's Just Jetz" Series! Tanner continues the Grumman Cat story with the F9F Cougar. She also introduces air to air missiles and tells us a bit about Head-Mounted Displays. Enjoy! "Tanner" is a young woman who flies fighter jets for a living. See images (free): Cougar Images…

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J7W Shinden & SAAB 21(R) PART 2 16:37

8M ago16:37

16:37

In this episode we look at the SAAB 21's transition to JET power with the SAAB 21R and speculate "what might have been" with the Shinden! https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds YouTube ChannelBy Bryan Pearce

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J7W Shinden & SAAB 21(R) PART 1 20:30

9M ago20:30

20:30

In this episode I examine the "Godzilla-fighting" J7W Shinden (with expanded material from the YouTube video). In Part 2 we see what might have been by looking at the SAAB 21's transition to JET power to the SAAB 21R! https://patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds YouTube ChannelBy Bryan Pearce

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#73 - I'M GOING TO (see the) MARS!! 41:54

10M ago41:54

41:54

Parked up atop the ramp at her home in Sprout Lake since the 2016 Oshkosh Airshow, the Mars will soon fly once more. This will be an historic event. One of the last times, a 1940’s era, 4 engine flying boat, one with a wingspan greater than a 747-300, will ever fly again. And I had to get there to check it out myself. Follow me on Instagram! https:…

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He 219 Uhu: Extended Audio Cut 21:51

10M ago21:51

21:51

What do you get when you put four 20mm cannon, two 30 mm Schräge Musik cannon, stacks of radars, a lovely grauviolett (gray-violette) camoflage scheme and package it in a deadly beautiful airframe? It's the He 219 Uhu- a lethal Luftwaffe night fighter of WW2 that could knock down MULTIPLE RAF bombers in a single mission! Why didn't it make a bigger…

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Cry Havoc! The Douglas A-20 22:21

10M ago22:21

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“Cry “Havoc!” and let slip the dogs of war”: Act III, Scene 1 of Julius Caesar. It's a badass quote, for a badass plane. See images and and connect with us! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube ChannelBy Bryan Pearce

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Vought SB2U Vindicator 24:15

11M ago24:15

24:15

It was known as the Vindicator, Chesapeake, Cheesecake, Wind-Indicator and Vibrator! You'd think with so many nicknames this US Navy Dive-Bomber that starred in a movie, fought at Midway and was the flying steed of a Medal of Honor winner would be better remembered! Learn all about her here! See images (free): Images to Accompany the Episode Connec…

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Fairey Battle - Success in Second Chances 21:20

11M ago21:20

21:20

The Fairey Battle was conceived during a peace process and born during the turbulence times before war. In its youth, it fought and did its best and thern settled in to a successful second career. We can all hope for as much... Comment on what you thought of it! Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Email: [email protected]…

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Polish Fighter PZL P.11 18:51

12M ago18:51

18:51

How could I have done this podcast for three years and not done even ONE Polish aircraft??? It's a pretty interesting story that includes a whole lot of "what might have been"... See images (free): Images to Accompany: Polish Fighter PZL P.11 Connect with us! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel W…

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The Luftwaffe's fragile, fiery, He 177 Greif 31:32

1y ago31:32

31:32

The German strategic bomber that might have been... We take a close look at the Luftwaffe's fragile, fiery Griffin! See images (free): Images to Accompany: Heinkel He 177 Greif Connect with us! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Write Us: [email protected]…

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F9F Panther -Tanner's Just Jetz 21:47

1y ago21:47

21:47

It's the FIRST in our "Tanner's Just Jetz" Series! Tanner continues the Grumman Cat story, but this time with turbojet power! The Panther is a facinating story of post-WW2, early fighter jet technology, written by a young woman who flies F-35 Lightning II jets for a living. Enjoy! See images (free): Images to Accompany F9F Panther Connect with us! …

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Introducing: Tanner's Just Jetz 3:31

1y ago3:31

3:31

Who is Tanner and what is Tanner's Just Jetz? Today we introduce you to our new occasional series on Jet Warbirds! Support: patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube ChannelBy Bryan Pearce

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Grumman F7F Tigercat: Bigger is Better? 22:07

1y ago22:07

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It's the fourth in my Grumman "Cat" Series! This is one Big, Bad Kitty! I've been looking forward to doing this one for a long time! It's the last in the Cat Series (or IS it??) Support: patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube ChannelBy Bryan Pearce

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#72 - Around Australia in a Searey with David and Cathy 53:35

1y ago53:35

53:35

Responding to an advert on Facebook, Cathy Babis is joining David Geers on a journey around Australia in his Searey amphibian, taking around 60 days with many incredible stops along the way! Follow their journey with the link below! https://www.100asa.com.au Buy my kids book Marty the Mallard from me directly! https://forms.gle/BaR42kZAq7SPWiXPA Fo…

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F8F Bearcat - SMALL is BEAUTIFUL!! 26:01

1y ago26:01

26:01

It's the Third in our Grumman "Cat" Series! Take a Hellcat, put it on a crash diet, keep the big engine and what do you get? Bearcat: where LESS is MORE! Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube ChannelBy Bryan Pearce

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F6F Hellcat: Made to Order 32:09

1y ago32:09

32:09

It's the Second in our Grumman "Cat" Series! It was made to order to destroy the enemy! See what exactly made the Hellcat an such a "Zero Killer" and "Ace Maker"! Support: Via PayPalLike to Watch? Go to the YouTube ChannelBy Bryan Pearce

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F4F Wildcat 25:34

1y ago25:34

25:34

It's the First in our Grumman "Cat" Series! Join me in our exploration of the evolution from the Grumman FF-1 "Fifi" to the F4F "Wildcat"! See Images of The Various Aircraft Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Visit the WOWB Kitshop: KitshopBy Bryan Pearce

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Consolidated B-24 Liberator! Part II 52:43

1+ y ago52:43

52:43

I've received some concerns that the B-17s are getting all the attention ahead of "Masters of the Air", so here is the reissue of B-24 Part II! See the many images of what we are talking about on the Patreon Page! Join the Community: patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Support: Via PayPal Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Visit the WOWB Kitshop: Kit…

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Consolidated B-24 Liberator! Part I 27:49

1+ y ago27:49

27:49

I've received some concerns that the B-17s are getting all the attention ahead of "Masters of the Air", so here is the reissue of B-24 Part I. It's from early in the podcast, so please ignore the out of date housekeeping stuff! See the many images of what we are talking about on the Patreon Page! Join the Community: patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds Supp…

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B-17 Part 4 - "Punchboard" (Bonus) 15:17

1+ y ago15:17

15:17

As we all get ready for the new Apple TV Series, "Masters of the Air", let's get fully aquianted with the STAR of the series (IMO), the B-17! Yes! It was supposed to be a three-parter, but sometimes a story comes along and you've got to run with it! Enjoy this BONUS episode for all. See the Images!Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube ChannelVisit the W…

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B-17 Part 3 - The Soul of the Fortress 27:38

1+ y ago27:38

27:38

As we all get ready for the new Apple TV Series, "Masters of the Air", let's get fully aquianted with the STAR of the series (IMO), the B-17! In part 3 of this three parter, we look at the soul of the B-17: the crew.Want the book? amzn.to/3RWhFtNLike to Watch? Go to the YouTube ChannelVisit the WOWB Kitshop: Kitshop…

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B-17 Part 2 - The Fortress Goes to War 17:21

1+ y ago17:21

17:21

As we all get ready for the new Apple TV Series, "Masters of the Air", let's get fully aquianted with the STAR of the series (IMO), the B-17! In part 2 of this three parter, we take the B-17 to the fight.Want the book? amzn.to/3RWhFtNLike to Watch? Go to the YouTube ChannelVisit the WOWB Kitshop: Kitshop…

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B-17 Part 1 - The Fly Off 25:05

1+ y ago25:05

25:05

As we all get ready for the new Apple TV Series, "Masters of the Air", let's get fully aquianted with the STAR of the series (IMO), the B-17! In part 1 of this three parter, we design, test, prototype, compete and crawl through a B-17.Want the book? amzn.to/3RWhFtNLike to Watch? Go to the YouTube ChannelVisit the WOWB Kitshop: Kitshop…

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Hawker Tempest: Last of the Storms... 13:05

1+ y ago13:05

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“and then, in dreaming, The clouds methought would open and show riches Ready to drop upon me, that when I waked I cried to dream again.” ― William Shakespeare, The Tempest Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Visit the WOWB Kitshop: KitshopBy Bryan Pearce

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Hawker’s Typhoon 30:17

1+ y ago30:17

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Hawker's "All of the Above" Battle Beast! I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed making it! Like to Watch? Go to the YouTube Channel Visit the WOWB Kitshop: Kitshop Join the community on Facebook, Insta, Threads or [email protected] Bryan Pearce

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