Winged Victory w/ Rob and Scott

Scott Klaers

The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs. Exploring the people and their stories behind the Warbirds of WWII and beyond.  With hosts Rob Gale and Scott Klaers @scottklaers Produced/Edited by William Stephenson @lilboots_2of4

  1. 4d ago ·  Video

    The Heartbeat of our Volunteer Army: Leading over 250 Dedicated People Winged Victory Ep 46

    Rob and Scott sit with museum volunteer coordinator and development director Crystal Ross and they discuss the ins and outs of keeping a volunteer run museum staffed as well as trying to find partnerships to help fund the museum and museum projects.  #warbirds   #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #volunteer  If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org You can support the National Museum of World War II Aviation just by shopping at any Kroger store, King Soopers or City Market in Colorado, or at any other Kroger brand such as Ralphs, Fry's, Fred Meyer, Smith’s, Food 4 Less, or Harris Teeter! To support the museum, shop online or at your local store, swipe your Loyalty Card, and funds will be donated to the museum at no added cost to you. Sign up today to transform your everyday shopping into museum support: 1) Visit https://www.kingsoopers.com/signin or https://www.citymarket.com/signin 2) Sign in if you have an account, or click “Create an Account” and enter your name, email, and password. If you have an existing loyalty card, enter your card number or “Alt ID” (usually a phone number) 3) Once logged in, go to the user icon toward the top right corner of the window. From the drop-down menu, click “My Account” 4) Scroll the menu options and select “View Community Rewards” 5) When prompted to “Find an Organization,” use the search bar to look up "National Museum of World War II Aviation" or "BH543." 6) When the "National Museum of World War II Aviation" option appears, click “Enroll." It's that easy!   Please do not hesitate to call the museum at 719.637.7559 if you need any help linking your shopper's card. Thank you for taking the time to register and support the museum! Help us keep them flying. August 15th flyday event with special flying guest Mark Bingham and his  beautiful P-51 "'Stang Evil" HELLDIVER!  Gathering, August 20, 2026!  Reserve your spot by calling or buying online at www.worldwarIIaviation.org Listen to and watch this episode on most podcast platforms such as Apple and Spotify. Get your tickets now for the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow here in Colorado Springs, CO. at  PPRAirshow.org.  Tickets are going fast!  Last chances to get the VIP experience! Our socials: Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69 Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook William Stephenson: lilboots_2of4 Insta National Museum of WWII Aviation on Facebook NationalWWIIAviation on Instagram As always leave some comments, like and subscribe and share the show!

  2. Jul 27 ·  Video

    Reuniting the Only Three Flying Helldivers: The Rarest Gathering in Aviation History WV Ep 45

    Rob and Scott sit down and talk about the impending gathering of the three flying Curtiss Helldivers at The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs scheduled for August 20.  They talk about the planes, the pilots and the amount of effort it took to make this ultra rare event happen!  #warbirds   #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #helldivers #faganfighters #CAF  If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org You can support the National Museum of World War II Aviation just by shopping at any Kroger store, King Soopers or City Market in Colorado, or at any other Kroger brand such as Ralphs, Fry's, Fred Meyer, Smith’s, Food 4 Less, or Harris Teeter! To support the museum, shop online or at your local store, swipe your Loyalty Card, and funds will be donated to the museum at no added cost to you. Sign up today to transform your everyday shopping into museum support: 1) Visit https://www.kingsoopers.com/signin or https://www.citymarket.com/signin 2) Sign in if you have an account, or click “Create an Account” and enter your name, email, and password. If you have an existing loyalty card, enter your card number or “Alt ID” (usually a phone number) 3) Once logged in, go to the user icon toward the top right corner of the window. From the drop-down menu, click “My Account” 4) Scroll the menu options and select “View Community Rewards” 5) When prompted to “Find an Organization,” use the search bar to look up "National Museum of World War II Aviation" or "BH543." 6) When the "National Museum of World War II Aviation" option appears, click “Enroll." It's that easy!   Please do not hesitate to call the museum at 719.637.7559 if you need any help linking your shopper's card. Thank you for taking the time to register and support the museum! Help us keep them flying. HELLDIVER!  Gathering, August 20, 2026!  Reserve your spot by calling or buying online at www.worldwarIIaviation.org Listen to and watch this episode on most podcast platforms such as Apple and Spotify. Get your tickets now for the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow here in Colorado Springs, CO. at  PPRAirshow.org.  Tickets are going fast!  Last chances to get the VIP experience! Our socials: Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69 Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook William Stephenson: lilboots_2of4 Insta National Museum of WWII Aviation on Facebook NationalWWIIAviation on Instagram As always leave some comments, like and subscribe and share the show!

  3. Jul 20 ·  Video

    Celebrating Freedom in the Skies: The Stories and Planes of our 4th of July Event; W.V. Ep 44

    Join producer William Stephenson as he traverses the many sights and sounds of the National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs' annual 4th of July event.  Hear Rob Gale and Reese Stephenson interview many familiar faces as well as new ones on this wonderful 250th celebration of our Nation!  What an amazing day! #warbirds #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #4thofjulyvibes  If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org You can support the National Museum of World War II Aviation just by shopping at any Kroger store, King Soopers or City Market in Colorado, or at any other Kroger brand such as Ralphs, Fry's, Fred Meyer, Smith’s, Food 4 Less, or Harris Teeter! To support the museum, shop online or at your local store, swipe your Loyalty Card, and funds will be donated to the museum at no added cost to you. Sign up today to transform your everyday shopping into museum support: 1) Visit https://www.kingsoopers.com/signin or https://www.citymarket.com/signin 2) Sign in if you have an account, or click “Create an Account” and enter your name, email, and password. If you have an existing loyalty card, enter your card number or “Alt ID” (usually a phone number) 3) Once logged in, go to the user icon toward the top right corner of the window. From the drop-down menu, click “My Account” 4) Scroll the menu options and select “View Community Rewards” 5) When prompted to “Find an Organization,” use the search bar to look up "National Museum of World War II Aviation" or "BH543." 6) When the "National Museum of World War II Aviation" option appears, click “Enroll." It's that easy!   Please do not hesitate to call the museum at 719.637.7559 if you need any help linking your shopper's card. Thank you for taking the time to register and support the museum! Help us keep them flying. Listen to and watch this episode on most podcast platforms such as Apple and Spotify. Get your tickets now for the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow here in Colorado Springs, CO. at  PPRAirshow.org.  Tickets are going fast!  Last chances to get the VIP experience! Our socials: Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69 Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook William Stephenson: lilboots_2of4 Insta National Museum of WWII Aviation on Facebook NationalWWIIAviation on Instagram As always leave some comments, like and subscribe and share the show!

  4. Jul 13 ·  Video

    WInged Vicory "Classic" Episode 1: Charlie "Tuna" Hainline

    The boys are off this week so we thought it would be the perfect time to revisit the episode that started it all, Charlie "Tuna" Hainline and Rob talk about flying jets in the service then transitioning to WWII planes after. #warbirds #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation  If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org You can support the National Museum of World War II Aviation just by shopping at any Kroger store, King Soopers or City Market in Colorado, or at any other Kroger brand such as Ralphs, Fry's, Fred Meyer, Smith’s, Food 4 Less, or Harris Teeter! To support the museum, shop online or at your local store, swipe your Loyalty Card, and funds will be donated to the museum at no added cost to you. Sign up today to transform your everyday shopping into museum support: 1) Visit https://www.kingsoopers.com/signin or https://www.citymarket.com/signin 2) Sign in if you have an account, or click “Create an Account” and enter your name, email, and password. If you have an existing loyalty card, enter your card number or “Alt ID” (usually a phone number) 3) Once logged in, go to the user icon toward the top right corner of the window. From the drop-down menu, click “My Account” 4) Scroll the menu options and select “View Community Rewards” 5) When prompted to “Find an Organization,” use the search bar to look up "National Museum of World War II Aviation" or "BH543." 6) When the "National Museum of World War II Aviation" option appears, click “Enroll." It's that easy!   Please do not hesitate to call the museum at 719.637.7559 if you need any help linking your shopper's card. Thank you for taking the time to register and support the museum! Help us keep them flying. Listen to and watch this episode on most podcast platforms such as Apple and Spotify. The Museums next flyday will be on July 18th and the presentation will be about the WAAF's and the WASP's presented by our very own ROB GALE!  We are scheduled to fly the B-25, with Scott in the right seat!  It will be a fun one!  This will be a great one for all the women out there! Get your tickets now for the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow here in Colorado Springs, CO. at  PPRAirshow.org.  Tickets are going fast!  Last chances to get the VIP experience! Our socials: Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69 Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook William Stephenson: lilboots_2of4 Insta National Museum of WWII Aviation on Facebook NationalWWIIAviation on Instagram As always leave some comments, like and subscribe and share the show!

  5. Jul 6 ·  Video

    Inside the Doolittle Raid; A real B-25 co-pilot explores the Dick Cole story: Winged Victory Ep 43

    Rob and Scott sit down and discuss the Doolittle Raid from the perspective of Dick Coles book, "Dick Cole's War" by Dennis R. Okerstrom as well as his time in the CBI flying "The Hump".  Also Scott goes on a bit of a rant about some peoples expectations when it comes to airshows as well as what to expect when you attend one.  They also touch on Rob's upcoming presentation on July 18th about the women flying the Hot Ships followed by the flying of the B-25 by Bill and Scott Klaers. #warbirds #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #b25 #doolittle #dickcole If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org You can support the National Museum of World War II Aviation just by shopping at any Kroger store, King Soopers or City Market in Colorado, or at any other Kroger brand such as Ralphs, Fry's, Fred Meyer, Smith’s, Food 4 Less, or Harris Teeter! To support the museum, shop online or at your local store, swipe your Loyalty Card, and funds will be donated to the museum at no added cost to you. Sign up today to transform your everyday shopping into museum support: 1) Visit https://www.kingsoopers.com/signin or https://www.citymarket.com/signin 2) Sign in if you have an account, or click “Create an Account” and enter your name, email, and password. If you have an existing loyalty card, enter your card number or “Alt ID” (usually a phone number) 3) Once logged in, go to the user icon toward the top right corner of the window. From the drop-down menu, click “My Account” 4) Scroll the menu options and select “View Community Rewards” 5) When prompted to “Find an Organization,” use the search bar to look up "National Museum of World War II Aviation" or "BH543." 6) When the "National Museum of World War II Aviation" option appears, click “Enroll." It's that easy!   Please do not hesitate to call the museum at 719.637.7559 if you need any help linking your shopper's card. Thank you for taking the time to register and support the museum! Help us keep them flying. Listen to and watch this episode on most podcast platforms such as Apple and Spotify. The Museums next flyday will be on July 18th and the presentation will be about the WAAF's and the WASP's presented by our very own ROB GALE!  We are scheduled to fly the B-25, with Scott in the right seat!  It will be a fun one!  This will be a great one for all the women out there! Get your tickets now for the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow here in Colorado Springs, CO. at  PPRAirshow.org.  Tickets are going fast!  Last chances to get the VIP experience! Our socials: Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69 Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook William Stephenson: lilboots_2of4 Insta National Museum of WWII Aviation on Facebook NationalWWIIAviation on Instagram As always leave some comments, like and subscribe and share the show!

  6. Jun 29 ·  Video

    Running Our Simulators and College Internships, the Mastermind Behind the Scenes: W.V.Ep 42

    Rob and Scott sit down with Vern Patterson and talk about developing the museums simulators with the college internship program, being an Air Force Meteorologist and restoring the link trainer. #warbirds #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #linktrainer #meteorology  If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org You can support the National Museum of World War II Aviation just by shopping at any Kroger store, King Soopers or City Market in Colorado, or at any other Kroger brand such as Ralphs, Fry's, Fred Meyer, Smith’s, Food 4 Less, or Harris Teeter! To support the museum, shop online or at your local store, swipe your Loyalty Card, and funds will be donated to the museum at no added cost to you. Sign up today to transform your everyday shopping into museum support: 1) Visit https://www.kingsoopers.com/signin or https://www.citymarket.com/signin 2) Sign in if you have an account, or click “Create an Account” and enter your name, email, and password. If you have an existing loyalty card, enter your card number or “Alt ID” (usually a phone number) 3) Once logged in, go to the user icon toward the top right corner of the window. From the drop-down menu, click “My Account” 4) Scroll the menu options and select “View Community Rewards” 5) When prompted to “Find an Organization,” use the search bar to look up "National Museum of World War II Aviation" or "BH543." 6) When the "National Museum of World War II Aviation" option appears, click “Enroll." It's that easy!   Please do not hesitate to call the museum at 719.637.7559 if you need any help linking your shopper's card. Thank you for taking the time to register and support the museum! Help us keep them flying. Listen to and watch this episode on most podcast platforms such as Apple and Spotify. The Museums next flyday will be on July 18th and the presentation will be about the WAAF's and the WASP's presented by our very own ROB GALE!  We are scheduled to fly the B-25, with Scott in the right seat!  It will be a fun one!  This will be a great one for all the women out there! Come celebrate the nations 250th Anniversary on the 4th of July!  Flights, sit inside various cockpits, food trucks, music, cars, ride in military vehicles and more!  Peaks2plains weather will be live streaming from 8:30-10:30.  Find them on the socials at Peaks2Plains.com.  All for the normal price of admission!! Get your tickets now for the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow here in Colorado Springs, CO. at  PPRAirshow.org.  Tickets are going fast!  Last chances to get the VIP experience! Our socials: Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69 Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook William Stephenson: lilboots_2of4 Insta National Museum of WWII Aviation on Facebook NationalWWIIAviation on Instagram As always leave some comments, like and subscribe and share the show!

  7. Jun 22 ·  Video

    From Mercury to Apollo, the Incredible Life of our Lead Historian: Winged Victory Ep 41

    Rob and Scott sit down with Gene Pfeffer and talk about his time as a meteorologist in the service, including working at Cape Canaveral during the Gemini and Apollo missions as well as his roles of curator and lead historian at the National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO.  Not to mention his being the inspiration behind this podcast! #warbirds #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #capecanaveral  If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org You can support the National Museum of World War II Aviation just by shopping at any Kroger store, King Soopers or City Market in Colorado, or at any other Kroger brand such as Ralphs, Fry's, Fred Meyer, Smith’s, Food 4 Less, or Harris Teeter! To support the museum, shop online or at your local store, swipe your Loyalty Card, and funds will be donated to the museum at no added cost to you. Sign up today to transform your everyday shopping into museum support: 1) Visit https://www.kingsoopers.com/signin or https://www.citymarket.com/signin 2) Sign in if you have an account, or click “Create an Account” and enter your name, email, and password. If you have an existing loyalty card, enter your card number or “Alt ID” (usually a phone number) 3) Once logged in, go to the user icon toward the top right corner of the window. From the drop-down menu, click “My Account” 4) Scroll the menu options and select “View Community Rewards” 5) When prompted to “Find an Organization,” use the search bar to look up "National Museum of World War II Aviation" or "BH543." 6) When the "National Museum of World War II Aviation" option appears, click “Enroll." It's that easy!   Please do not hesitate to call the museum at 719.637.7559 if you need any help linking your shopper's card. Thank you for taking the time to register and support the museum! Help us keep them flying. Listen to and watch this episode on most podcast platforms such as Apple and Spotify. The Museums next flyday will be on July 18th and the presentation will be about the WAAF's and the WASP's presented by our very own ROB GALE!  We are scheduled to fly the B-25, with Scott in the right seat!  It will be a fun one!  Bring the women out for this one! Come celebrate the nations 250th Anniversary on the 4th of July!  Flights, see inside of various cockpits, food trucks, music and more!  All for the normal price of admission!! Get your tickets now for the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow here in Colorado Springs, CO. at  PPRAirshow.org Our socials: Guest Travis Arnold: Travis.Arnold@worldwariiaviation.org Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69 Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook William Stephenson: lilboots_2of4 Insta National Museum of WWII Aviation on Facebook NationalWWIIAviation on Instagram As always leave some comments, like and subscribe and share the show!

  8. Jun 15 ·  Video

    From Missile Capsules to Titan IV Launch Controller - An Original Volunteer Story: W.V. Ep 40

    This week Rob and Scott sit down with a founding volunteer, Reece Stephenson and talk about his career in Missile Silo's, Cape Canaveral Titan launches and being a founding volunteer of the museum. #warbirds #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #titan #capecanaveral  If you would like to support the museum and "Keep 'em flying!" please consider donating to The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org You can support the National Museum of World War II Aviation just by shopping at any Kroger store, King Soopers or City Market in Colorado, or at any other Kroger brand such as Ralphs, Fry's, Fred Meyer, Smith’s, Food 4 Less, or Harris Teeter! To support the museum, shop online or at your local store, swipe your Loyalty Card, and funds will be donated to the museum at no added cost to you. Sign up today to transform your everyday shopping into museum support: 1) Visit https://www.kingsoopers.com/signin or https://www.citymarket.com/signin 2) Sign in if you have an account, or click “Create an Account” and enter your name, email, and password. If you have an existing loyalty card, enter your card number or “Alt ID” (usually a phone number) 3) Once logged in, go to the user icon toward the top right corner of the window. From the drop-down menu, click “My Account” 4) Scroll the menu options and select “View Community Rewards” 5) When prompted to “Find an Organization,” use the search bar to look up "National Museum of World War II Aviation" or "BH543." 6) When the "National Museum of World War II Aviation" option appears, click “Enroll." It's that easy!   Please do not hesitate to call the museum at 719.637.7559 if you need any help linking your shopper's card. Thank you for taking the time to register and support the museum! Help us keep them flying. Listen to and watch this episode on most podcast platforms such as Apple and Spotify. The Museums next flyday will be on June 20 and we can tell you, you won't want to miss it!  F7F TIGERCAT!  Go to worldwarIIaviation.org and get your pre-sale tickets for this special event! Come celebrate the nations 250th Anniversary on the 4th of July!  Flights, see inside of various cockpits, food trucks, music and more!  All for the normal price of admission!! Get your tickets now for the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow here in Colorado Springs, CO. at  PPRAirshow.org Our socials: Guest Travis Arnold: Travis.Arnold@worldwariiaviation.org Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69 Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook William Stephenson: lilboots_2of4 Insta National Museum of WWII Aviation on Facebook As always leave some comments, like and subscribe and share the show!

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The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs. Exploring the people and their stories behind the Warbirds of WWII and beyond.  With hosts Rob Gale and Scott Klaers @scottklaers Produced/Edited by William Stephenson @lilboots_2of4

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