OFW-2: Unsinkable Aircraft Carriers
On this month's episode of 'On Future War,' Scott "Roger" Chafian, Mike "Pako" Benitez, and Matt "Flounder" Arny explore the strategic and controversial world of China's man-made island bases, touchin...
18 Mar 20241h
FPP186 - The Perfect Wingman
A discussion on how future fighter pilots will train alongside (and go to war with) unmanned 'collaborative combat aircraft', sometimes also known as 'loyal wingmen.' Support this podcast at — https:...
11 Mar 20241h 7min
D-Day and the C-47 Skytrain, 80 Years Later
Guest host Ken 'Primetime' Katz returns with his first foray into warbirds, exploring the venerable Douglas C-47 Skytrain (plus its many derivatives) and the role it played in the pivotal D-Day invasi...
4 Mar 20241h 33min
FPP185 - Flying the President
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Jim "Boone" Jamison describes being a Presidential Command Pilot with HMX-1 during the Reagan and Bush 1 presidencies. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.co...
26 Feb 20241h 27min
OFW-1: Defending Against Power Projection
A discussion on the challenges posed by advanced missile technologies, including cruise and hypersonic missiles, to power projection and the sustainability of large forward deployed bases in modern pe...
19 Feb 20241h 36min
FPP184 - Fighter Pilot Best Practices
A discussion on why military aviation best practices like planning, briefing, executing per standard operating procedures (SOPs) are so important and how they can be adapted to other consequential ind...
12 Feb 20241h 45min
Hobo to Hero: A World War II Bomber Pilot's Saga
A fireside chat with a member of the Greatest Generation retelling his upbringing during the 'dust bowl' and World War 2 exploits, including having his B-24 Liberator shot down on his 50th mission and...
5 Feb 20241h 24min
FPP183 - F-111s in Desert Storm
Former U.S. Air Force pilot Jeff "Guinnbob" Guinn and navigator Kevin "Rim" Allen describe their participation in Operation Desert Storm flying F-111Es out of Turkey. Support this podcast at — https:...
29 Jan 20242h 5min
