The Aviation Show

Matt Bone
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The Aviation Show

Welcome to The Aviation Show! The Aviation Show celebrates aviation and aerospace, from the first attempts of people jumping off things to humans being fired into space. If it flies, we will cover the story behind those flights and the people who made them happen. Brought to you in association with the Pima Air and Space Museum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Beechcraft Heritage Museum Tour - Part 2

    1D AGO

    Beechcraft Heritage Museum Tour - Part 2

    🛩️Welcome to part 2 of our tour of the Beechcraft Heritage Museum in Tullahoma, Tennessee, with Museum President, Charles Parish. In this episode we look into Beechcraft's WW2 aircraft like the venerablke AT-11 and bring the story up to date with the latest Beechcraft aircraft. 🛩️Visit the Beechcraft Heritage Museum website at: https://beechcrafthm.org/ 🛩️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beechcraftheritagemuseum 🛩️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beechcraftheritagemuseum/ ----------------------------------------------------- 🛫 Join us on Patreon! Join from just £3 + VAT a month to get ad-free episodes, chat with Matt, and receive a personalised welcome pack. Click here for more info: https://www.patreon.com/theaviationshow ----------------------------------------------------- ✈️Get the latest from the Pima Air and Space Museum by following their socials! Website: https://pimaair.org/ https://www.facebook.com/PimaAirAndSpace https://www.instagram.com/pimaair https://x.com/pimaair https://www.youtube.com/c/PimaAirSpaceMuseum Check out the Tucson Military Vehicle Museum here: https://www.tucsonmilitaryvehicle.org/ 👕Get your aviation on with 909 Apparel today! Check out their website here: https://www.909apparel.com/ ----------------------------------------------------- The Damcasters © 2025 by Matt Bone is licensed under Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International ----------------------------------------------------- 0:03 Welcome to Part 2 of the Beechcraft Heritage Museum Tour 4:19 Exhibits of the Cutaway V-tailed Bonanza 6:53 The Naked Staggerwing 12:52 The Military Aircraft Section 22:49 The Hot Rod Aircraft of Beechcraft 26:12 The Starship 32:00 The Legacy of Beechcraft Aircraft 36:32 The Tinket Hangar and Aircraft Families 42:25 Inside the G-model Staggerwing 46:00 Reflecting on Beechcraft's Legacy 49:33 Conclusion and Visit Information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  2. Beechcraft Heritage Museum Tour - Part 1

    APR 14

    Beechcraft Heritage Museum Tour - Part 1

    🛩️The Beechcraft Heritage Museum in Tullahoma, Tennessee, is my new favourite aircraft museum in the world. The museum is dedicated to the story of the Beechcraft and Travel Air brands and the incredible couple that drove the brand forward, Walter and Olive Ann Beech. Museum President, Charles Parish, very kindly gave us a tour around this huge collection of Beechcraft aircraft from the very first through to today. 🛩️Visit the Beechcraft Heritage Museum website at: https://beechcrafthm.org/ 🛩️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beechcraftheritagemuseum 🛩️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beechcraftheritagemuseum/ ----------------------------------------------------- 🛫 Join us on Patreon! Join from just £3 + VAT a month to get ad-free episodes, chat with Matt, and receive a personalised welcome pack. Click here for more info: https://www.patreon.com/theaviationshow ----------------------------------------------------- ✈️Get the latest from the Pima Air and Space Museum by following their socials! Website: https://pimaair.org/ https://www.facebook.com/PimaAirAndSpace https://www.instagram.com/pimaair https://x.com/pimaair https://www.youtube.com/c/PimaAirSpaceMuseum Check out the Tucson Military Vehicle Museum here: https://www.tucsonmilitaryvehicle.org/ 👕Get your aviation on with 909 Apparel today! Check out their website here: https://www.909apparel.com/ ----------------------------------------------------- The Damcasters © 2025 by Matt Bone is licensed under Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International ----------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Welcome to The Aviation Show at the Beechcraft Heritage Museum 2:37 A Family Affair in Aviation 3:52 The Legacy of the Staggerwing 5:44 Honoring Aviation Pioneers 8:22 The Early Days of Beechcraft 10:24 Evolution of Aircraft Design 16:34 Racing to Promote Innovation 27:22 Celebrating Mrs. Beach's Legacy 31:39 The Importance of Community 37:30 Future Plans for the Museum 42:01 Next Week's Exciting Preview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
  3. National Museum of the Marine Corps Tour

    APR 7

    National Museum of the Marine Corps Tour

    Just down the road from Washington, DC, is the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Virginia Triangle. Here, they tell the story of The Corps, from its founding to its future. Dr Larry Burke is the aviation curator, and he showed us what goes into telling the tale of Marine Corps aviation before handing off to the arms and armor curator, my buddy Jon Bernstein, to show us the gems in the rest of the museum. 🛫 Join us on Patreon! Join from just £3 + VAT a month to get ad-free episodes, chat with Matt, and receive a personalised welcome pack. Click here for more info: https://www.patreon.com/theaviationshow ----------------------------------------------------- 📘Check out the new and improved The Aviation Show Bookshop.org shops. Buy books, support the show and independent bookstores! US Bookshop - http://bookshop.org/shop/theaviationshow UK Bookshop - http://uk.bookshop.org/shop/theaviationshow ----------------------------------------------------- ✈️Get the latest from the Pima Air and Space Museum by following their socials! Website: https://pimaair.org/ https://www.facebook.com/PimaAirAndSpace https://www.instagram.com/pimaair https://x.com/pimaair https://www.youtube.com/c/PimaAirSpaceMuseum Check out the Tucson Military Vehicle Museum here: https://www.tucsonmilitaryvehicle.org/ 👕Get your aviation on with 909 Apparel today! Check out their website here: https://www.909apparel.com/ ----------------------------------------------------- The Damcasters © 2025 by Matt Bone is licensed under Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International ----------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Welcome to The Aviation Show 1:00 The Curator's Journey 5:20 The National Museum of the Marine Corps Atrium 19:32 Innovations in Marine Corps Aviation 29:39 The Role of Mannequins in Exhibits 34:02 World War II Gallery Overview 44:41 The Flag Raising at Iwo Jima 54:30 Closing Thoughts and Future Projects Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min
  4. Caring for Space Shuttle Discovery

    MAR 24

    Caring for Space Shuttle Discovery

    Dr. Jennifer Levasseur, the Space Shuttle and International Space Station curator at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, joins us for a walkaround Space Shuttle Discovery in her home at the National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center. Jennifer tells us all about caring for objects as big as a Space Shuttle and as personal as the watches the astronauts wore to space. Join us for an out of this world episode! (Yes, I went there) ----------------------------------------------------- 🛫 Join us on Patreon! Join from just £3 + VAT a month to get ad-free episodes, chat with Matt, and receive a personalised welcome pack. Click here for more info: https://www.patreon.com/theaviationshow ----------------------------------------------------- ✈️Get the latest from the Pima Air and Space Museum by following their socials! Website: https://pimaair.org/ https://www.facebook.com/PimaAirAndSpace https://www.instagram.com/pimaair https://x.com/pimaair https://www.youtube.com/c/PimaAirSpaceMuseum Check out the Tucson Military Vehicle Museum here: https://www.tucsonmilitaryvehicle.org/ 👕Get your aviation on with 909 Apparel today! Check out their website here: https://www.909apparel.com/ ----------------------------------------------------- The Damcasters © 2025 by Matt Bone is licensed under Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International ----------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Welcome to The Aviation Show 2:09 Astronaut Food Myths Debunked 4:50 Exploring the Legacy of Discovery 8:37 The Care of Space Artifacts 12:34 The Fragility of Shuttle Tiles 16:07 The Role of Enterprise 25:38 Insights into Shuttle Engines 30:26 The Evolution of Space Lab 34:05 Curating Iconic Space Artifacts 37:48 Preserving Stories for Future Generations 42:33 Celebrating Women in Space Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  5. Conserving Aerospace History At the National Air and Space Museum

    MAR 17

    Conserving Aerospace History At the National Air and Space Museum

    🛫 Join us on Patreon! Join from just £3 + VAT a month to get ad-free episodes, chat with Matt, and receive a personalised welcome pack. Click here for more info: https://www.patreon.com/theaviationshow ----------------------------------------------------- Malcolm Collum, Chief Conservator at the Air and Space Museum, joins us to discuss the nuanced distinction between conserving and restoring artifacts, emphasizing the importance of understanding an object's historical context and condition. We discuss the Flak Bait's status and check out what is going on in the Conservation Lab at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Find out more about how to get into conservation at the American Institute for Conservation website: www.culturalheritage.org ----------------------------------------------------- ✈️Get the latest from the Pima Air and Space Museum by following their socials! Website: https://pimaair.org/ https://www.facebook.com/PimaAirAndSpace https://www.instagram.com/pimaair https://x.com/pimaair https://www.youtube.com/c/PimaAirSpaceMuseum Check out the Tucson Military Vehicle Museum here: https://www.tucsonmilitaryvehicle.org/ 👕Get your aviation on with 909  Apparel today! Check out their website here: https://www.909apparel.com/ ----------------------------------------------------- The Damcasters © 2025 by Matt Bone is licensed under Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International ----------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Introduction 2:15 Journey to Conservatorship 2:27 Conserving vs. Restoring Aircraft 5:03 The Flak Bait Aircraft 7:36 Innovative Preservation Techniques 11:49 The Art of Preservation 15:54 Managing a Large Collection 16:58 Preservation Challenges of Historic Aircraft 22:04 Restoring the Starship Enterprise 26:05 Analyzing Aircraft Components 28:24 Discovering Historical Artifacts 33:11 Unique Historical Technologies 34:51 Repairing Historic Fabrics 37:33 The Never-Ending Preservation Process 38:56 Resources for Conservation Education Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  6. A Wander Around The Udvar-Hazy Center

    MAR 10

    A Wander Around The Udvar-Hazy Center

    The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center is the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (NASM)'s annex at Dulles International Airport in Washington, DC. To call it an annex is misleading, this place is massive! Home to an incredible collection of aircraft, this episode, our 101st, is just me trying to talk you around the place while trying to take it all in, especially when confronted with Enola Gay. -----------------------------------------------------  🛫 Join us on Patreon! Join from just £3 + VAT a month to get ad-free episodes, chat with Matt, and receive a personalised welcome pack. Click here for more info: https://www.patreon.com/theaviationshow  -----------------------------------------------------  ✈️Get the latest from the Pima Air and Space Museum by following their socials! Website: https://pimaair.org/ https://www.facebook.com/PimaAirAndSpace https://www.instagram.com/pimaair https://x.com/pimaair https://www.youtube.com/c/PimaAirSpaceMuseum  Check out the Tucson Military Vehicle Museum here: https://www.tucsonmilitaryvehicle.org/  👕Get your aviation on with 909 Apparel today! Check out their website here: https://www.909apparel.com/  -----------------------------------------------------  The Damcasters © 2025 by Matt Bone is licensed under Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International  ----------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Welcome to The Udvar-Hazy Center 18:12 Exploring The Historic Aircraft Collection 22:02 Discovering Iconic Aviation Milestones 42:22 Insights on Conservation Practices 1:00:14 The Legacy of Aircraft Innovation 1:13:50 Reflections on the Aviation Experience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 15m
  7. Our 100th Episode at the National Air and Space Museum

    MAR 3

    Our 100th Episode at the National Air and Space Museum

    Here it is, our 100th Episode! And the first under the new name! In February, my daughter and I headed to the USA and visited several aviation museums to celebrate reaching our 100th episode. So went for the OG of museums for the 100th, the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC. While it is still undergoing the renovations, it was my first time back in nearly 35 years. Join us as we look around. ----------------------------------------------------- 🛫 Join us on Patreon! Join from just £3 + VAT a month to get ad-free episodes, chat with Matt, and receive a personalised welcome pack. Click here for more info: https://www.patreon.com/theaviationshow ----------------------------------------------------- ✈️Get the latest from the Pima Air and Space Museum by following their socials! Website: https://pimaair.org/ https://www.facebook.com/PimaAirAndSpace https://www.instagram.com/pimaair https://x.com/pimaair https://www.youtube.com/c/PimaAirSpaceMuseum Check out the Tucson Military Vehicle Museum here: https://www.tucsonmilitaryvehicle.org/ 👕Get your aviation on with 909 Apparel today! Check out their website here: https://www.909apparel.com/ ----------------------------------------------------- The Damcasters © 2025 by Matt Bone is licensed under Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International ----------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Celebrating 100 Episodes 14:22 The Wright Brothers and Their Legacy 15:26 Women in Aviation 20:50 Racing and Speed in Aviation 21:40 Visit the Pima Air and Space Museum 24:10 The Mercury and Gemini Missions 29:51 The Moon Landing and Beyond 33:13 The Future of Aviation and Space Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  8. Welcome to The Aviation Show

    FEB 28 · BONUS

    Welcome to The Aviation Show

    We are re-branding and broadening out! The Damcasters is no more, welcome to The Aviation Show. This video explains why I've changed the name and we also have a sneak preview of our #CentennialSeries of episodes, which we filmed in the USA in February. Exciting times! ----------------------------------------------------- 🛫 Join us on Patreon! Join from just £3 + VAT a month to get ad-free episodes, chat with Matt, and receive a personalised welcome pack. Click here for more info: https://www.patreon.com/theaviationshow ----------------------------------------------------- ✈️Get the latest from the Pima Air and Space Museum by following their socials! Website: https://pimaair.org/ https://www.facebook.com/PimaAirAndSpace https://www.instagram.com/pimaair https://x.com/pimaair https://www.youtube.com/c/PimaAirSpaceMuseum 👕Get your aviation on with 909 Apparel today! Check out their website here: https://www.909apparel.com/ ----------------------------------------------------- The Aviation Show © 2025 by Matt Bone is licensed under Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International ----------------------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to The Aviation Show! The Aviation Show celebrates aviation and aerospace, from the first attempts of people jumping off things to humans being fired into space. If it flies, we will cover the story behind those flights and the people who made them happen. Brought to you in association with the Pima Air and Space Museum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Matt Bone
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    111
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    The Aviation Show © 2025 by Matt Bone is licensed under Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International
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