Heritage Highlight

Travis Workman

"Heritage Highlight" explores the history of the hero's and heroines that paved the way for current and future generations of Airmen.

  1. 04/03/2024

    Episode #19: 33 FW Khobar Tower Memorial

    Brief overview of the significance of the Khobar Memorial located within the 33 FW campus on Eglin AFB, Florida.

    9 min

  2. 01/23/2024

    Episode #18: 33 FW in Desert Storm

    Espisode is a brief explanation of the Nomads participation in Desert Storm 1991. References: UNSCR.com 33d TFW HIST, Jan -Dec 1991

    10 min

  3. 11/28/2023

    Episode #17: 33d FG enter combat; Operation Torch, Nov 1942

    The airmen of the 33d Fighter Group enter combat operations during WWII 8 November 1942. Participating in the largest amphibous assualt to date: Operation TORCH

    14 min

  4. 09/13/2023

    Episode 16: 33 FW A brief history of...

    33 FW Brief history is a foundational epsisode. The 33d, the "Nomads", history spans a period of over 70 years. Warning: The episode may seem a bit boring...for the most part due to the narrator; however, it provides a foundation for future podcasts and further understanding of the wing from its beginning to that of the modern day.

    24 min

  5. 07/25/2022

    Episode #15, Capt. Arthur Jeffrey of the 479th Fighter Group

    On 29 July 1944 Capt. Arthur "Art" Jeffrey made aviation history becoming the first pilot in the world to shoot down a rocket propelled aircraft. Art went on to become the 479th's top fighter Ace with 14 scores to his name and the recipient of the Silver Star for heroism in combat.

    10 min

  6. 10/24/2021

    Episode # 14: Lt's Bleckley and Goettler

    Lt's Harold E. Goettler and Erwin Bleckley epitomized what it means to place one’s service before self. Their skill and effort meant a cut-off and “lost” division of U.S. troops were found before being overrun by the enemy. They earned the nation’s highest honor, the Medal of Honor for their efforts on 6 October 1918.

    13 min

  7. 08/12/2021

    Espisode #13 Evasion of Lt Col Riddle

    On the morning of 10 August 1944, Lt Col Kyle Riddle, the Commander of the 479th Fighter Group, was leading his pilots on a strafing mission targeting marshaling yards in an area located about 40 km northeast of Paris. His P-38 was hit by enemy fire; Lt Col Riddle was forced to crash land. Surviving the landing, he successfully evaded being captured by the Germans through the aid of the French resistance.

    9 min

  8. 06/30/2021

    Episode #12, Lt. David Kingsley

    On 23 June 1944, B-17 Bombardier, Lt. David Kingsley earned the nation’s highest honor bestowed on a military member, the Medal of Honor, by sacrificing his life for others.

    11 min
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"Heritage Highlight" explores the history of the hero's and heroines that paved the way for current and future generations of Airmen.

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  • Creator
    Travis Workman
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Travis Workman
  • Show Website
    Heritage Highlight