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”
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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”
Discovering Lafayette’s Paris Grave…and the Mass Grave Next to Him
Join historian Jenn, as she explores the Picpus Cemetery, the final resting place of Marquis de Lafayette. Discover the rich history of the cemetery, home to over 1,300 guillotine victims from the Reign of Terror in 1794, including notable figures like Josephine Bonaparte’s first husband. Learn about Lafayette’s significant roles in the American Revolutionary WarContinue reading “Discovering Lafayette’s Paris Grave…and the Mass Grave Next to Him”
The first WW2 town liberated by American paratroopers | Sainte-Mere-Eglise
Join us as we walk through Saint Mère Église, the first town liberated by the Allies after D-Day on June 7th, 1944. Discover the historical significance of this location, including the heroic story of paratrooper John Steele, the role of 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, and the impact of General Eisenhower’s orders.We also visit theContinue reading “The first WW2 town liberated by American paratroopers | Sainte-Mere-Eglise”
Normandy’s Utah Beach Landing Museum
The Museum at Utah Beach held so many amazing artifacts that were from the actual landing…just amazing. Intro: 0:00Utah Beach Landing Museum: 0:06Inside the museum: 1:35Airborne Support: 3:19
Utah Beach 80 Years Later
Walking Utah Beach 80 years after D-Day was an experience I’ll never forget. Intro: 0:00Modern Day Utah Beach: 0:22A look back: 0:52How Utah Beach got its name: 1:37Those who served before us: 3:14A D-Day Veteran: 3:43The Combat Engineers at D-Day: 3:32Utah Beach bunker: 5:06101st Airborne Memorial: 5:26Dick Winters Memorial: 6:31Utah Beach museum introduction: 7:20
Famous Historical Figures at the Normandy American Cemetery
On my visit to Normandy, I had to visit some graves of well-known heroes at the Normandy American Cemetery. This cemetery receives over 1 million visitors a year…and for good reason. Intro: 0:00Niland Brothers’ graves: 0:18Theodore Roosevelt III grave: 0:52Quentin Roosevelt grave: 1:42PFC Terrance Harris, Band of Brother grave: 2:08Harry Wagner, Penn State Alumni grave:Continue reading “Famous Historical Figures at the Normandy American Cemetery”
Aviation Realities of Masters of the Air with a Veteran Aviator
Our military veteran hosts, (one an aviator) engage in an exploration of the celebrated historical series, Masters of the Air, zeroing in on the perspective of a former combat pilot and Naval Aviator veteran. The episode features the history behind these iconic films, interesting facts, and discussions on the Hollywood classics inspired by history. ThisContinue reading “Aviation Realities of Masters of the Air with a Veteran Aviator”