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Captain William J. Hennon -MN Aces 9
(AUDIO ONLY)
The Planes on the Prairie crew are excited to bring to you this very special episode, featuring Captain William "Bill" Hennon, who was a fighter pilot in P-40s during the darkest days of the Pacific War, racking up aerial victories in the ill-fated Java campaign along with the struggle for air superiority over Northern Australia in early 1942.
This episode is very special to us because we were able to get in touch with Hennon's son, Michael Hennon Raudenbush, who not only was able to provide us with great insight on his father's personal life and combat exploits, but also to join us on this episode of the podcast. Episodes like this are why we are doing this series, and it has been a blast working with Mike.
With that being said, we hope you enjoy this installment of our Minnesota Aces series!
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Major William J. Stangel - MN Aces 8
Переглядів 32Місяць тому
(AUDIO ONLY) In this episode, the guys cover Major William J. Stangel, a Thief River Falls, Minnesota native. Tune in to learn about his combat exploits during the final years of the Second World War and learn about the famed 352nd Fighter Group!
Captain Herbert N. Houck - MN Aces 7
Переглядів 21Місяць тому
(AUDIO ONLY) In our next episode, we discuss our seventh MN Ace, this time featuring Captain Herbert N. Houck, a Corona, Minnesota native. Tune in to learn about Houck's impressive combat career with VF-9 of the US Navy, the air engagements he was apart of, and the famous sinking of the Yamato.
Brigadier General Martinus Stenseth - MN Aces 6
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(AUDIO ONLY) In this episode, the guys discuss a World War I ace by the name of Martinus Stenseth, a Heiberg, Minnesota Native. Tune in to learn more about Stenseth with his time with the 28th Aero Squadron on the Western Front during WWI, his interwar exploits, and his time during WWII as the founding commander of what is now called Nellis AFB.
Major John W. Ruhsam - MN Aces 5
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(AUDIO ONLY) In this episode, the Planes on the Prairie crew discuss the life and combat career of the podcast's first F4U Corsair Ace, Albert Lea native Major John W. Ruhsam. Tune in to learn a bit about his combat career, the air battle over Okinawa, and the "Death Rattlers" of VMF-323.
First Lieutenant Eugene D. Axtell - MN Aces 4
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(AUDIO ONLY) In this spooky edition of the Minnesota Aces series, we have a special treat for you, 1st Lt. Eugene D. Axtell, a P-61 Black Widow ace who hails from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tune in to hear the guys discuss the combat career of Axtell, and learn a little bit about the 422nd Night Fighter Squadron, along with night fighting operations in the European Theater of the Second World War....
Second Lieutenant Cecil J. Doyle
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In this installment of the MN Aces series, Max and Sam discuss the life and combat career of Second Lieutenant Cecil J. "Danny" Doyle. Doyle was a Marshall, Minnesota native who served as a member of VMF-121, Joe Foss's "Flying Circus." We hope you enjoy this episode of our first Marine ace across all of our episodes, and thanks for listening!
Major Kenneth H. Dahlberg - MN Aces 2
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(AUDIO ONLY) In our second installment of our Minnesota Aces Series, Max and Sam discuss the life and combat career of Kenneth H. Dahlberg, who was a triple ace flying Mustangs and Thunderbolts in Western Europe. Special thanks to AirCorps Aviation out of Bemidji, MN for their assistance in researching this episode! Shillelaugh Restoration: www.aircorpsaviation.com/p-51b-shillelagh-wings-of-the...
Lieutenant Colonel William R. Dunn - MN Aces 1
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(AUDIO ONLY) We're excited to announce that we are back with a new "Aces" series, this time featuring aces from Minnesota! We thought it fitting to start off this series featuring Lieutenant Colonel William R. Dunn, who was the first American ace of the Second World War, primarily flying with No. 71 Eagle Squadron RAF. We hope you enjoy this episode, and we're glad to be back!
TB-25K Restoration- Update 3
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Here is our third update on the Fargo Air Museum’s B-25 restoration. We hope you enjoy the video!
Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatros
Переглядів 16511 місяців тому
In this video, Max takes us around the Fargo Air Museum’s Aero Vodochody L-39C Albatros, a very widely-used trainer among the Warsaw Pact militaries. We hope you enjoy and thanks for watching!
Captain Donald Emerson - A Holiday Special
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(AUDIO ONLY) We are back with a holiday special, featuring Pembina, North Dakota native and P-51 Mustang pilot Donald Emerson. Both Max and Sam have ready Sandra Merrill's biography of her uncle Donald in the thrilling book Donald's Story, and both of the Planes on the Prairie crew enjoyed it so much, they figured you would enjoy hearing his story and his exploits as a fighter pilot in the 4th ...
120 Years of Powered Flight - Wright Flyer Replica
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In celebration of 120 years of powered flight, Sam briefly discusses the Wright Flyer and its replica at the Fargo Air Museum. Thanks for watching!
Cessna L-19 Bird Dog - Fargo Air Museum
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In this video, Max takes us around the Fargo Air Museum’s L-19 Bird Dog, and discusses its role in Korea, Vietnam, and even its service in North Dakota!
North American TB-25K Restoration - Part 2
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Dave takes us through the progress made since the last time we covered the project. Can’t wait to bring you guys another update!
Captain John O. Donaldson - ND Aces 12
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Captain John O. Donaldson - ND Aces 12
Lieutenant Colonel Leland "Tommy" Molland - ND Aces 11
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Lieutenant Colonel Leland "Tommy" Molland - ND Aces 11
Lieutenant Commander Harvey P. Picken - ND Aces 10
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Lieutenant Commander Harvey P. Picken - ND Aces 10
North American TB-25K Mitchell Restoration - Part 1
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North American TB-25K Mitchell Restoration - Part 1
Standard J-1 - Fargo Air Museum
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Standard J-1 - Fargo Air Museum
Colonel Donald A. Baccus - ND Aces 9
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Colonel Donald A. Baccus - ND Aces 9
LTJG. Lloyd P. Heinzen - ND Aces 8
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LTJG. Lloyd P. Heinzen - ND Aces 8
Captain Norman E. Olson - ND Aces 7
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Captain Norman E. Olson - ND Aces 7
LT. Commander Leonard J. Check - ND Aces 6
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LT. Commander Leonard J. Check - ND Aces 6
Ensign Clarence Borley - ND Aces 5
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Ensign Clarence Borley - ND Aces 5
Lieutenant Alfred L. Frendberg - ND Aces 4
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Lieutenant Alfred L. Frendberg - ND Aces 4
Colonel Oscar H. Coen - ND Aces 3
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Colonel Oscar H. Coen - ND Aces 3
Lieutenant Francis "Cash" Register - ND Aces 2
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Lieutenant Francis "Cash" Register - ND Aces 2
Major Larry "Scrappy" Blumer - ND Aces 1
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Major Larry "Scrappy" Blumer - ND Aces 1
McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
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McDonnell F-101 Voodoo

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @timolson6168
    @timolson6168 2 дні тому

    Loved the W.A.R FW 190 always hoped the do the dora , probably some w/b issues though.

  • @johnnymann7929
    @johnnymann7929 4 дні тому

    If any of y’all go to Fargo for any reason…. Go check out Rhombus Guys Pizza on Main Ave! 🤤

  • @DerekObidowski
    @DerekObidowski 5 днів тому

    the H-19 Sikorsky company # S-55 is a piston engine powered helicopter early ones were powered by a Pratt & Whitney Wasp R-1340-57 9 cylinder radial engine mounted slanted in the nose and a centrifigual clutch connecting to the shaft to the main gearbox the engine was rated for 650 HP the later units had a more powerful Wright Cyclone 7 R-1300 7 cylinder radial engine with a hydromechanical clutch engine was rated for 800 hp. as after these were retired from military service many were converted for passenger carrying and converted to turbine power with a Garrett turboshaft engine and one having a longer nose with noise cancelling baffle on the exhaust and a 5 blade main rotor dubbed it the S-55 QT as of today they are used to lift heavier items or for cherry tree drying.

  • @malcolmrobertson6827
    @malcolmrobertson6827 29 днів тому

    Thank you for posting this - I enjoyed learning more about Lt. Heinzen's exploits. My father was VF-8's Air Combat Intelligence Officer (ACIO). Lt. Heinzen was one of "his" aviators. I still have my father's records documenting VF-8's air combat record. I was able to match your descriptions of Lt Heinzen's victories with my father's records. I should note Lt. Heinzen was credited with several other "probables" and "damaged" aircraft in those records. Interestingly, he has the last recorded entry in VF-8's combat log - a Frances on October 21, 1944 near Formosa. Lt Heinzen was credited with damaging the Frances, while Lt. Hobbs was awarded the kill. A little more about VF-8 for those who may stumble across this in the future. As you noted, this squadron was the second VF-8 and unaffiliated with the first VF-8 that operated off the Hornet at Midway. According to my father, the squadron was "hand-picked" with a healthy mixture of seasoned pilots with previous combat experience in other squadrons. They were initially assigned to the Intrepid (now a naval museum in NYC). They did Intrepid's shakedown cruise and were on their way out to the war when she got damaged transiting the canal. The air group was then reassigned to the Bunker Hill, and VF-8 served one combat tour from March - October of 1944. Unlike a lot of other squadrons, VF-8 was not given to self-promotion and has failed to garner much attention despite being one of the most successful Navy squadrons in history. In one combat tour, the squadron destroyed 153 Japanese aircraft in air-to-air combat for a success ratio of 51-1. The squadron had 13 Aces. They managed to do this in a single combat tour. As you noted, they were present for the "Turkey Shoot", but their real success came at Formosa in October of 1944, where they splashed 51 aircraft.

    • @planesontheprairie9674
      @planesontheprairie9674 28 днів тому

      @malcolmrobertson6827 thank you for sharing Malcolm! We always appreciate any further info and it is very interesting to learn more about VF-8, we'll be having another ace coming up from VF-8 in our Minnesota Aces series.

    • @planesontheprairie9674
      @planesontheprairie9674 19 днів тому

      @malcolmrobertson6827 would you be able to contact us via email at planesontheprairiepodcast@gmail.com? We were curious if you had any information on Ronald Hoel. Thanks!

  • @Jake-zx5nm
    @Jake-zx5nm 2 місяці тому

    Thank you, awesome presentation!

  • @austinsecolic7114
    @austinsecolic7114 4 місяці тому

    If I remember correctly I heard somewhere either this one or the f111 flew so fast he nearly destroyed to the engines just to get there for the transplant

  • @aussieboi2955
    @aussieboi2955 6 місяців тому

    Hope you guys get some more views. You deserve it. Keep it up!

  • @aussieboi2955
    @aussieboi2955 6 місяців тому

    Underrated channel

  • @JaxonAndrew-wd4er
    @JaxonAndrew-wd4er 7 місяців тому

    Come back to Lidgerwood cuz there's two armored vehicles buy the sides of it

  • @JaxonAndrew-wd4er
    @JaxonAndrew-wd4er 7 місяців тому

    Come back to regular one that's my hometown go to the armored car buy it

  • @jeffpicken5057
    @jeffpicken5057 8 місяців тому

    Cool to come across this. Harvey was my uncle, my dad’s younger brother, making Jackie my cousin, of course. Thanks for your research and podcast.

    • @planesontheprairie9674
      @planesontheprairie9674 8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching Jeff, always neat to see a family connection!

  • @PaddyPatrone
    @PaddyPatrone 9 місяців тому

    The proportions seem a bit off. The Wings seem to be more straight than on the original, less V shape. I don`t understand the decision on the tail insignia, sure you can be against that, but then why not just leave that section clean? It looks a bit ridiculous how it is there.

  • @denniscastle936
    @denniscastle936 9 місяців тому

    F4 - Getting the job done. I was there.

  • @deepsixman
    @deepsixman 10 місяців тому

    Nice video. I have a 1948 8A, so I enjoy seeing others in the air.

  • @trumanstumo1718
    @trumanstumo1718 10 місяців тому

    At pax river naval air test station, 1960-63 as plane captain we were required to pull flight time each month believe me I took full advantage of the back seat of the F-4 PHANTOM we were testing at the time the test pilots had no problem putting us thru all of the mauvers and even mach 2. What a rush!!

  • @omahaL98
    @omahaL98 10 місяців тому

    My Dad was the 319th MMS commander at Grandforks AFB from 1973-75. Their primary misson was to maintain and load bombs on the B-52's. Thanks for the background on the B-52.

  • @robertomorell8830
    @robertomorell8830 10 місяців тому

    Hemos tenido oportunidad de volar el 8 Silvaire motor 85 HP, instalacion electrica avionica normal, tanques de combustible en las alas y tambien otro de 65hp sin instalacion electrica, tanque de combustible a la espalda de los puestos de piloto y acompañante, ambos excelentes aunque prefiero el de 65 hp pues es mucho mas maniobrable y por lo tanto mas divertido pero ambos excelentes aviones que dan satisfaccion a quien los utiliza.

  • @colinmalan7107
    @colinmalan7107 10 місяців тому

    Hey thats my grandpa

    • @planesontheprairie9674
      @planesontheprairie9674 10 місяців тому

      Awesome! Seems like he had quite the life!

    • @planesontheprairie9674
      @planesontheprairie9674 10 місяців тому

      If you have any further info on him, please message us at planesontheprairiepodcast@gmail.com or reach out to us on Instagram or Facebook!

    • @colinmalan7107
      @colinmalan7107 6 місяців тому

      ​@planesontheprairie9674 sorry this is so late, I will try and reach out soon!

  • @stuartlynn-q8q
    @stuartlynn-q8q 10 місяців тому

    Keep up the good work , it may never fly again but your restoration keeps history alive

  • @Cesko_Plny_Fialovejch_Zmrdu
    @Cesko_Plny_Fialovejch_Zmrdu 11 місяців тому

    Political correctness at that plane makes no sense especially for a mjseum purposes

  • @josephmocol1702
    @josephmocol1702 11 місяців тому

    The L-39 project would later be developed into the L-59 Super Albatross, which had an improved engine and strengthened body. The L-59 would even further be refined into the L-139. It’ a great trainer. Also, fun fact, John Huls’ aircraft has 53 flight hours according to a calculator inside the nose.

  • @YonderAircraft
    @YonderAircraft 11 місяців тому

    Can you give the name of the man who built it? And was he a pilot in World War II?

  • @FiveOFlyer
    @FiveOFlyer Рік тому

    My dad piloted the F-4 sitting at Cassleton airport. I have pictures of him in 63-7417 with his name stenciled on the canopy.

    • @planesontheprairie9674
      @planesontheprairie9674 Рік тому

      Wow, that’s awesome! Would you mind sending us an email at planesontheprairiepodcast@gmail.com? We’d love to see those!

  • @leonstefan6183
    @leonstefan6183 Рік тому

    Probably an excellent video. Just couldn't hear a word of autio.

    • @planesontheprairie9674
      @planesontheprairie9674 Рік тому

      That’s odd, it’s been working on multiple devices as far as we could tell.

    • @leonstefan6183
      @leonstefan6183 Рік тому

      Thank you. It must be my tablet. I had good volume on all other channels I watched that day. Happy new year.

  • @the1sparkchaser
    @the1sparkchaser Рік тому

    just missed you,

  • @MostafizSEOExpert
    @MostafizSEOExpert Рік тому

    Nice

  • @JohnCunningham-sy5ug
    @JohnCunningham-sy5ug Рік тому

    I attended the airshow in Ypsilanti, Michigan were the largest collection of B 25's reunited. It was really entertaining to watch them circle the area. One of my favorites as a kid of course I built the model.😊

  • @shawncarroll5255
    @shawncarroll5255 Рік тому

    TB-25K: Hughes E1 fire-control radar trainer.

  • @mypl510
    @mypl510 Рік тому

    Would be great if you did a video about this particular aircrafts history. It almost looks like the one that was on the Walter Soplata Farm

  • @jackcook6644
    @jackcook6644 Рік тому

    Oscar and his wife Ginny were dear friends of mine. He wasn't an ace though with 1.5 kills with the RAF and 2.5 kills with AAF = 4 kills. He never flew the P-51 in combat. His last kill was on Feb 11, 1944 flying a P-47D-11. His Spt MK Vb was s/n BL582 XR+Z and did not have clipped wings. He did not serve in Korea. Oscar and Ginny had a large ranch in Baker City, OR raising cattle and doing some logging. I have his RAF Gauntlets and AAF wings.

  • @NintendoChuckNorris
    @NintendoChuckNorris Рік тому

    Not to sound mean, but could you put links in the description of your videos? Without links I don't know where to send people.

  • @shoponmia8025
    @shoponmia8025 Рік тому

    great

  • @paulferrara9079
    @paulferrara9079 Рік тому

    one of my all time very favorite planes!!

  • @planesontheprairie9674
    @planesontheprairie9674 Рік тому

    Update! Recently there has been a restoration effort on this Sabre! Stay tuned to further coverage of this bird!

  • @allgood6760
    @allgood6760 Рік тому

    Thanks for this 👍✈️

  • @BlueSwallowAircraft
    @BlueSwallowAircraft Рік тому

    Just made a set of cowlings for one. Nice job on your video.

  • @hazelnut49
    @hazelnut49 Рік тому

    Cool 🤘

  • @dloegering
    @dloegering Рік тому

    This just popped up in my recommended videos! Great video Sam and Ryan - glad to know and fly with you both.

  • @grumpy9478
    @grumpy9478 Рік тому

    we were living on base at Grand Forks in '60-61. Dad was working in the SAGE blockhouse, & though he got flight hours, I don't think he flew the Voodoo. I would see them on occasion & (as a 7 yr old) was really taken w/ their lines... & of course, the sound & contrails. seemed there were lotsa KC-135s on base too. very impressive what the ANG guys accomplished at Tyndall! thx for jogging great memories & the review.

  • @scottm7341
    @scottm7341 Рік тому

    That has to be one of the best looking planes ever made.

  • @RepeatFactor2
    @RepeatFactor2 Рік тому

    I don't know anything about planes, I clicked on this out of sheer curiosity, definitely was worth it 😅. You guys have good chemistry and you're entertaining. Keep it up!

    • @planesontheprairie9674
      @planesontheprairie9674 Рік тому

      Thanks for the kind comment! We enjoy what we do and we definitely enjoy sharing stories of our veterans!

  • @paulbest6679
    @paulbest6679 Рік тому

    ua-cam.com/video/zn5zmlD5Yxk/v-deo.html

  • @larryd.214
    @larryd.214 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing this beautiful bird with us. The big, bad "One-O-Wonder" is one of my favorites as well! And, I really enjoy hearing the particular individual history of a given aircraft on display - really brings it to life!

  • @steveanderson9718
    @steveanderson9718 Рік тому

    At the 1973 Abbottsford airshow .. one of these exploded after a high speed pass climbing out.... then 2 chutes popped out just before the big fire-ball as It pulled skyward with wings and part's flying off ..... the fuselage tumbled to a verticle stop.. then falling with the whole mess thumping down into a freshly plowed field beyond past the runway's end. As first we thought it was part of the show ! 50 year's ago now... Our Abbotsford airshow was now a tame example of the previous years of military displays after that accident.

  • @Harikejn
    @Harikejn Рік тому

    Very interesting video. I have a model kit, and also the decals for the Yugoslav P-51 D Mustang in scale such as 1/72 that I have assembled it long time ago as well. Keep up the work.

  • @calvinlivengood5717
    @calvinlivengood5717 Рік тому

    Nice looking plane! Thinking about buying one , but am 6' 2". Think I would fit? I flew a taylorcraft f22, so I could managed cramped conditions within reason.

    • @samkennedy3907
      @samkennedy3907 Рік тому

      My friend Ryan is the pilot featured in the video. He's 6'4" and he fits! A little snug for him though I bet

  • @Mypippofranco
    @Mypippofranco Рік тому

    Plans for sale ?

  • @pixelazer7925
    @pixelazer7925 2 роки тому

    Nice video, mate! Would have liked it if you could show us a bit of the cockpit, though. The material about most of the WAR models other than the Corsair and Fw 190 is quite sparse. A shame, because I'm considering getting the plans to the P-47...

    • @planesontheprairie9674
      @planesontheprairie9674 2 роки тому

      Feel free to email us at planesontheprairiepodcast@gmail.com and we can get you some photos!

  • @AlanpittsS2a
    @AlanpittsS2a 2 роки тому

    Love my 8a. Same year as yours

  • @frez777
    @frez777 2 роки тому

    I got a ride in a Stearmen