On this week's CAF Warbird Tube, discover the story behind Show Me!, the B-25 Mitchell bomber flown by the Commemorative Air Force Missouri Wing. Join the restoration team as they discuss the paint project's challenges and the ongoing efforts to maintain this historical gem. Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/-xPN8kzAdng.

Aired On: April 12, 2024
Guest: Rob Jenner
Host: Steve Buss
Produced by: Blaine Seaboalt
Producer: Commemorative Air Force

Step into history with our riveting interview with the legendary World War II aviator John “Lucky” Luckadoo. Join us to explore Luckadoo’s journey from his enlistment after Pearl Harbor to piloting the B-17 Flying Fortress in the 8th Air Force. Discover the harrowing experiences of the "Bloody Hundredth," where Luckadoo was one of just four survivors from a squadron of 40 pilots after completing 25 missions. The story of the Bloody Hundredth was recently chronicled in the popular TV Series Masters of the Air on AppleTV+. Honor the bravery and resilience of this true hero whose legacy continues to inspire generations. Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/8eDUmD6H9WE.

Interviewed: November 12, 2023
Guest: John “Lucky” Luckadoo
Host: Steve Buss
Produced by: Blaine Seaboalt
Producer: Commemorative Air Force

Join World War II historian and author Chris Kolakowski, of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum (https://www.facebook.com/WisconsinVeteransMuseum/), to discuss Operation Chastise, otherwise known as the Dam Busters Raid. Kolakowski will provide details of this operation from concept to execution and reflect on the impact the raids had on the outcome of the War.
You can check out books by Christopher Kolakowski here.

• Aired On: May 15, 2024
• Guest: Christopher Kolakowski
• Host: Steve Buss
• Produced by: Blaine Seaboalt
• Producer: Commemorative Air Force