CAF Warbird Tube

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is proud to produce CAF Warbird Tube. A weekly video podcast that features the people, places, and planes that shaped American history. Each week we host a different guest and different topic to explore as part of the CAF's mission to Educate, Inspire, and Honor. You can learn more about the Commemorative Air Force at www.CommemorativeAirForce.org.

Podcasting since 2023 • 82 episodes

CAF Warbird Tube

Latest Episodes

OH-23 Raven: The Forgotten Korean & Vietnam War Helicopter

The Hiller UH-12, known to the U.S. military as the OH-23 Raven, played a vital role during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Used for observation, liaison, training, and medical evacuation missions, this versatile helicopter helped pioneer military...

July 06, 2026 • Season 2026 • Episode 260 • 40:26

Inside the AC-47 Spooky

The AC-47 “Spooky” was more than a gunship during the Vietnam War—it became a symbol of protection, survival, and hope for troops on the ground in some of the war’s darkest moments. In this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, we explore th...

June 30, 2026 • Season 2026 • Episode 259 • 57:51

Behind the Scenes of Oshkosh 2026 | Exclusive AirVenture Preview

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the world’s greatest aviation celebration—EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026! Join us on this special episode of CAF Warbird Tube as we welcome Rick Larsen, EAA’s Vice President of Communities and Member Programming, to...

June 22, 2026 • Season 2026 • Episode 258 • 1:12:54

From Normandy to the Bulge | Restoring a Historic WWII C-47 Skytrain

Before dawn on D-Day, C-47 Skytrains filled the skies over Normandy carrying paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions into occupied Europe. Months later, during the Battle of the Bulge, those same aircraft flew desperately needed s...

June 15, 2026 • Season 2026 • Episode 257 • 49:54

B-17 Tail Gunner to POW: The Story of Tailspin

For decades, Gene Moran rarely spoke about what happened in the skies over Germany. In Tailspin, author John Armbruster brings that story to life—from a catastrophic fall from a shattered B-17 to the harsh realities of life as a pri...

June 08, 2026 • Season 2026 • Episode 254 • 57:11