Airminded Podcast

The Airminded Podcast is the source for discussion of airpower history, theory, people, stories, & culture, at by @GorillaWetzel

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Can't get enough of downed Russian Flankers

[OSINTtechnical @Osinttechnical]

Flattened Russian Su-35 fighter sitting in a Kursk field after being shot down by the Ukrainian Air Force yesterday.

[Tyler Morton @ty_morto]

@gorillawetzel

[Guy Plopsky @GuyPlopsky]

Stills from a vid uploaded on Fighterbomber's Telegram page show Su-34 "09" Red(likely RF-93838 from 559th BAP) with a "Z" behind cockpit. It's equipped with what is likely a L-175VU-series or L-175VSh-1 centerline ECM pod. Interestingly, it's unarmed (possibly training sortie).

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@BrianLaslie @gorillawetzel @aerohistorian @Heather_at_ACTS @rortensie70 @Hankinstien "From the Wright Brothers to the Astronauts", his excellent autobiography

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@Cheese_Slyder I just finished a book on it by one of the operators. Just drafting my review for @Balloons2Drones. Will definitely do an episode on it. Good call

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Last year I recorded an episode on Major General Benjamin Foulois with USAF Brig Gen Matteo Martemucci. General Martemucci described the importance of Foulois, and how his legacy of innovation is vital to the Air Force today.

https://t.co/ggUpBtcrD2

[Air Force Historical Foundation @AFHF]

1967:MG Benjamin Foulois died at Andrews at 87. He was the 1st person to fly an Army dirigible;1st cross-country military observer; 1st military man to teach himself to fly; one of two Americans to use a plane in combat; and the 1st AAC Chief of Staff to be a military aviator.

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Earlier this week was the 80th anniversary of the famous Doolittle Raid, I recorded an episode to look at the importance of that mission

Apple: https://t.co/tiC9hblJLt

Spotify: https://t.co/hkw2bCzpxq

Stitcher: https://t.co/rsNyEhl6T2

Other Platforms: https://t.co/U3YD4NIxG7

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General @Deptula_David got sanctioned?!? Congrats Sir, that's mighty high praise. I may have a new career goal, get individually sanctioned by Putin and his cabal of sycophants.

[Valerie Insinna @ValerieInsinna]

This list of individuals sanctioned by Russia is bonkerballs. Aerojet Rocketdyne CEO Eileen Drake? Mark Zuckerberg? Mitchell Institute head @Deptula_David ?!?! Washington Post journalist @IgnatiusPost ?!?!?!?!?!??!?

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Wow, never seen this one. That's a bad day at the office

[Skies-of-Glory @violetpilot1]

Ejection

[Valerie Insinna @ValerieInsinna]

Here's everything we know so far about Pheonix Ghost, the bespoke @AEVEX_Aerospace -produced tactical drone that the US Air Force designed to meet the Ukrainian military's requirements. Will update this with more info if I get it today.

https://t.co/6gGkZUXWI5

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@Major_Major987 I actually have a frame that has the oldest FWS patch I could find, as well as everyone I've worn (BDU, flight suit, ABU, OCP), but that seemed like a little bit much. The interview was only 4 minutes long so I couldn't weave it seamlessly into the conversation. Maybe next time

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Had my first on-air interview today, got to talk to BBC World News about the new military aid package to Ukraine. I hid "Easter eggs" throughout my office that refer to every Air Force unit I've served in. Wish this screenshot were a little higher res so you could spot them all

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@JayMcvann Please tell me there is more to this story, there must be a secret replacement in the pipeline, right? Right?!? Electronic attack is absolutely critical to air and space operations. I really hope there is a plan to not only replace, but enhance US electronic attack capabilities

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@SimSedlo I had no idea, I love his stuff. I have to pick up the book now. Thanks for the point out.

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@RDEIL @usairforce @USNavy Good question and I don't know for sure, but with 10,000+ you'd think there are probably a few survivors

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I do have a day job besides podcasting. I contributed to this piece on the forthcoming US National Defense Strategy...

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Earlier this week I released the Doolittle Raid episode, but last year on this date I told the little known story of the tragedy & later triumph of the 32d Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, which was nearly annihilated on this date in 1944.
Apple: https://t.co/cZcMB2a8sG

[Air Force Historical Foundation @AFHF]

1967: MEDAL OF HONOR. Maj Leo K. Thorsness receives his medal by protecting a mission to rescue downed airmen in North Vietnam. He is shot down, captured, and held as a prisoner of war until 4 March 1973.

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@coda_vex Glad to hear you enjoyed it. The listenership doubled for the Ukraine Air War episodes (and more still coming), but I was hoping some of the listeners would like the other content as well. Thanks for the note. --Gorilla

[Tara Copp @TaraCopp]

Air Force Raises a Last Glass to the Final Doolittle Raider @usairforce #avgeek https://t.co/IbiTpz9c9Z via @DefenseOne