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History of the REAL Memphis Belle

Join Jenn from Walk with History in Memphis, Tennessee, as she delves into the captivating history of the iconic WWII bomber, the Memphis Belle, and the real woman behind its name, Margaret Polk. Learn about the aircraft’s impressive 25 missions, its role in the war bond tour, and its eventual home at the National MuseumContinue reading “History of the REAL Memphis Belle”

Memphis Belle: a Story of a Flying Fortress | 1944 Combat Documentary

Our “Real World Memphis Belle Locations” video will come out next week. HOWEVER, we found this AMAZING WW2 documentary on the Memphis Belle in the archives of the Library of Congress. We wanted to share it this week as we have never seen footage as good as this for such a well-known WW2 aircraft. Enjoy!

Ex-Navy Pilot’s Tour of B-25 Mitchell

Join us as we board the iconic P25 PBJ aircraft at the Camarillo Airport. Get an insider’s view with co-pilot Rob and volunteer mechanic Nobby as they share insights about flying and maintaining this historic warbird. Learn about the crew roles during both current flight operations and historic combat scenarios. Experience a tour inside theContinue reading “Ex-Navy Pilot’s Tour of B-25 Mitchell”

Podcast Episode 73: The Battle of Little Bighorn and Custer’s Last Stand

If you have never been to Montana to see Little Bighorn…make sure it is on your bucket list. The history is palpable as you drive across wide open spaces and onto the Crow Indian Reservation to get to this historic location. Video from the Battlefield Transcript Ep 73 The Battle of Little Bighorn Ep 73Continue reading “Podcast Episode 73: The Battle of Little Bighorn and Custer’s Last Stand”

Podcast Episode 72: The History of the B-29 Bomber

We visited the Pueblo Weisbrod Air Museum in Colorado and got to go inside a B-29 Superfortress. It was a dream come true for Jenn as she got to sit in the seat of history. Go inside a B-29 bomber Historian Review Oppenheimer – Fact vs Fiction Transcript Ep72 – B29 [00:00:00] Scott: Quick thank you toContinue reading “Podcast Episode 72: The History of the B-29 Bomber”

History of the First Flight

As a former Navy pilot, visiting the Wright Brothers National Memorial in North Carolina was something I have wanted to do for a very long time. Being at the location of the first ever powered flight felt so close to who I am…as I still take pride in what I did for my country andContinue reading “History of the First Flight”