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A podcast all about fighter planes, military aircraft, and aviation history. We will take a look at the pilots, designers, engineers, and maintainers who have flown or worked on some of the most iconic aircraft in history. Available on all podcast steaming platforms, you can find a full directory here:
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Enjoyed this episode or the podcast in general? Send me a text message: A devastating cyber attack wipes out power grids, data centers, and satellites. The nation is blind, its leaders cut off, and deterrence hangs by a thread. Yet deep beneath the oceans, ballistic missile submarines—the "boomers"—continue their silent patrol. But how do you reach them when everything else fails? The answer lies in one of America's most unusual military missions. High above the clouds, specialized aircraft...
Enjoyed this episode or the podcast in general? Send me a text message: A sleek, swept-wing silhouette streaks across the sky—not a fighter, but America's first jet-powered nuclear bomber. The Boeing B-47 Stratojet wasn't just revolutionary; it was the aircraft that defined what modern jets would become. Despite standing at the heart of America's Cold War nuclear deterrent, the B-47 has faded from public memory, overshadowed by its longer-serving sibling, the B-52. Yet this forgotten bomber...
Enjoyed this episode or the podcast in general? Send me a text message: The F-35 Lightning II embodies aviation's greatest paradox—a marvel of engineering weighed down by political reality and sky-high expectations. Initially conceived as "one jet to rule them all," this fifth-generation fighter was meant to revolutionize warfare by replacing dozens of legacy aircraft across multiple branches and allied nations. Twenty years and $1.7 trillion later, the Lightning has emerged as both triumph...
Enjoyed this episode or the podcast in general? Send me a text message: The Eagle has landed – again. But this time, it's been completely reborn for the modern battlefield. While stealth fighters dominate headlines, the US Air Force is making a strategic pivot by investing billions in the F-15EX Eagle II, a fighter with roots dating back to 1972 that's now reshaping aerial combat doctrine. Far from a nostalgic throwback, the Eagle II represents something revolutionary: balancing cutting-edg...
Enjoyed this episode or the podcast in general? Send me a text message: The year was 1950, and in the skies over America flew a true engineering marvel – a magnesium-skinned colossus that dwarfed everything that came before it. Pilots described it as "sitting in a bay window while flying an apartment building," and for good reason. Meet the Convair B-36 "Peacemaker," the largest mass-produced piston-engine aircraft ever built and a true testament to post-war American innovation. Developed w...
Enjoyed this episode or the podcast in general? Send me a text message: The F-22 Raptor stands as the undisputed heavyweight champion of the skies. With a reputation so formidable that its mere presence changes the calculus of aerial warfare, this fifth-generation fighter has dominated for nearly two decades through a perfect fusion of stealth, speed, and lethal precision. What makes this aircraft truly exceptional isn't just its ability to dance through radar undetected or pivot with physi...
Enjoyed this episode or the podcast in general? Send me a text message: Support the show To help support this podcast and become a PilotPhotog ProCast member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1555784/support If you enjoy this episode, subscribe to this podcast, you can find links to most podcast streaming services here: PilotPhotog Podcast (buzzsprout.com) Sign up for the free weekly newsletter Hangar Flyingwith Tog here: https://hangarflyingwithtog.com You can check out my YouTube cha...
Enjoyed this episode or the podcast in general? Send me a text message: Support the show To help support this podcast and become a PilotPhotog ProCast member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1555784/support If you enjoy this episode, subscribe to this podcast, you can find links to most podcast streaming services here: PilotPhotog Podcast (buzzsprout.com) Sign up for the free weekly newsletter Hangar Flyingwith Tog here: https://hangarflyingwithtog.com You can check out my YouTube cha...
Enjoyed this episode or the podcast in general? Send me a text message: Something extraordinary is happening in the skies above China Lake. A chrome-plated F-35C Lightning II and a jet-black F/A-18 Super Hornet—both operated by the secretive VX-9 "Vampires" squadron—are rewriting the rules of naval aviation. The chrome F-35C presents a fascinating paradox: why would the Navy deliberately strip away stealth from its premier stealth fighter? The answer likely involves countering advanced Infr...
Enjoyed this episode or the podcast in general? Send me a text message: Support the show To help support this podcast and become a PilotPhotog ProCast member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1555784/support If you enjoy this episode, subscribe to this podcast, you can find links to most podcast streaming services here: PilotPhotog Podcast (buzzsprout.com) Sign up for the free weekly newsletter Hangar Flyingwith Tog here: https://hangarflyingwithtog.com You can check out my YouTube cha...
Enjoyed this episode or the podcast in general? Send me a text message: The episode discusses the current challenges facing the F-35 Lightning II, highlighting potential budget cuts and their impact on the future of the most expensive weapons system in U.S. history. We explore the aircraft's technological issues and the varied international investments it garners, questioning its long-term viability. • Overview of the F-35’s history and the Joint Strike Fighter program • Discussion of...
Enjoyed this episode or the podcast in general? Send me a text message: Is China outpacing the US in air combat technology? We dissect this provocative question as we spotlight the cutting-edge J-36 fighter jet—a tailless, diamond-shaped marvel that could redefine global military dynamics. With the J-36's groundbreaking design, we explore whether China has leaped ahead or merely caught up with the US in this high-stakes arms race. The implications for America's Next Generation Air Dominance ...
Enjoyed this episode or the podcast in general? Send me a text message: Support the show To help support this podcast and become a PilotPhotog ProCast member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1555784/support If you enjoy this episode, subscribe to this podcast, you can find links to most podcast streaming services here: PilotPhotog Podcast (buzzsprout.com) Sign up for the free weekly newsletter Hangar Flyingwith Tog here: https://hangarflyingwithtog.com You can check out my YouTube cha...
Enjoyed this episode or the podcast in general? Send me a text message: Unlock the future of air power with the B-21 Raider, a stealth bomber set to redefine modern warfare. What makes the B-21 a game-changer in military aviation? In this episode, we reveal how its groundbreaking stealth capabilities and modular design might just make it the Air Force's secret weapon for the 21st century. We'll discuss how this revolutionary aircraft builds on the legacy of the iconic B-2 Spirit, yet outshin...
Enjoyed this episode or the podcast in general? Send me a text message: Is the F-35 the ultimate warplane or merely an overhyped engineering experiment? Join me, Tog, as we unravel the controversy and innovation behind this fifth-generation fighter that has captivated aviation enthusiasts worldwide. The F-35's ambitious mission to replace iconic aircraft like the F-16, F-18, and AV-8 Harrier turned out to be the most expensive weapon system in history. With its many public struggles and dive...
Enjoyed this episode or the podcast in general? Send me a text message: Could the days of traditional fighter jets be numbered in the age of drones and advanced missile systems? As we explore this provocative question, join us on the Pilot Photog Podcast, where we dissect the competition between the Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program and the Navy's F-A-XX initiative. The Air Force's NGAD program, while promising revolutionary advancements, grapples with budget constrain...
Enjoyed this episode or the podcast in general? Send me a text message: Unlock the transformative power of flight simulation as we welcome Towbie, the inspiring founder of DCS for Disabilities, and Hammy, the social media manager for Fox 3 Servers. Discover how Towbie's initiative is bringing therapeutic benefits and a sense of camaraderie to disabled veterans through the Digital Combat Simulator (DCS). From personal stories of overcoming challenges with minimal resources to building a suppo...
Enjoyed this episode or the podcast in general? Send me a text message: Experience the extraordinary saga of the F-4 Phantom, one of the most revered aircraft in military aviation history. Ever wondered how a single jet could serve with distinction across the Navy, Air Force, and Marines, earning nicknames like Old Smokey and the Flying Anvil? Promise yourself a journey through aviation milestones as we uncover the Phantom's evolution from its post-World War II roots and its predecessor, the...
Enjoyed this episode or the podcast in general? Send me a text message: Unlock the secrets behind the F-117 Nighthawk, the world's pioneering stealth fighter, and its enigmatic naval counterpart, the F-117N Seahawk. Imagine an aircraft so advanced it could evade radar detection, transforming military aviation forever. We journey through the evolution of stealth technology, from Soviet physicist Pyotr Ufimtsev's groundbreaking theories to Lockheed's Skunk Works' revolutionary designs. Discove...
Enjoyed this episode or the podcast in general? Send me a text message: Join the crucial conversation with Lithium Fireguard's Nick Dunbar as we tackle the harrowing yet necessary topic of lithium battery fires in aviation. Every day, our personal electronic devices carry the potential for thermal runaway, a destructive reaction within lithium cells that can lead to fires and explosions. These aren't just risks to our gadgets but to the lives aboard aircraft. Through this episode, you'll gra...
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