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.
CAF Warbird Tube
CAF Warbird Tube – Kamikaze Airfields in Kyushu
**Warning - This video contains discussions about combat events that took place during World War II, specifically aviators who carried out suicide attacks. Sensitive viewers should be advised.** In this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, we explore the haunting legacy of the kamikaze airfields in Kyushu, Japan. These airfields served as the launch points for many of the kamikaze missions during the final months of World War II, where pilots made the ultimate sacrifice in a desperate bid to turn the tide of the war. Our special guest, Nathan Huegen, Vice President of Education at the Commemorative Air Force, will join us to discuss these airfields' history, strategy, and human stories. Together, we’ll discuss their role in Japan’s war effort and the Allied response and how these sites remind us of the sacrifices and complexities of war. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/0ZKNLAe23mo.
- Aired on: January 15, 2025
- Guest: Nathan Huegen
- Host: Steve Buss
- Producer: Blaine Seaboalt
- Produced by: Commemorative Air Force
