World of Warbirds

Bryan Pearce
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Each episode delivers a deep-dive engineering and operational analysis of a single aircraft. Go beyond mainstream history to discover how these legendary warbirds were designed, built, and modified for the crucible of combat. From legendary fighters and heavy bombers to overlooked cutting-edge prototypes, we cross-reference official military logs, design development records, and pilot memoirs to separate myth from historical fact. We also track down the rare survivors still in existence today, keeping these incredible engineering marvels alive. Fix your eyes on the skies and join the flight. Support the Show & Connect: • Patreon: patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds • PayPal Support: paypal.me/WOWB17 • Facebook: @WorldofWB • Contact: bpearce29@gmail.com

  1. 1d ago

    Ju88 Pt 2: The Replacements

    Schnellbomber, dive bomber, heavy day interceptor, night fighter, torpedo bomber, tank buster, long-range reconnaissance, guided parasite flying bomb: the Ju88 could do it all... everything but defeat time itself! Come along on the Luftwaffe's search for a replacement for the irreplaceable (Ju188, 288, 388 and yes, 488!) Join here ↓ to get the rest!  Ju88 Pt 2: The Replacements (FULL)   https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com

    19 min

  2. Jun 5

    Junkers Ju88 Part 1

    Today we START looking at the Luftwaffe's Swiss-Army Knife! The Ju88 did just about everything!! Previous Episodes that I refer to in this one: Junkers Ju-52: Iron Annie! Martin B-26 Marauder Quest for Power Series Connect with me! I love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com

    51 min

  3. May 15

    Q&A Episode 2026!

    YOU had great questions, I had great fun answering them! Connect with me! I love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com

    39 min

  4. May 1

    Kawanishi H8K “Emily” - Flying Battleship

    She was an update to the H6K Mavis and perhaps the best flying boat of the war. She participated in the SECOND Pearl Harbour attack (Yes! There was!) and also got into a sumo-type dogfight with a Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer. Connect with me! I love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com

    38 min

  5. Apr 18

    Kawanishi H6K "Mavis": The First Queen of Pacific Distance

    Born of a naval treaty loophole that traded airfields for flying boats, the Kawanishi H6K "Mavis" became the eyes of the Imperial Japanese Navy across the vast Pacific. In this episode, I explore how this massive four-engine monoplane—inspired by British designs—achieved a staggering 24-hour endurance, operating from remote lagoons to strike targets as far as Australia.   We’ll break down the technical leap from biplanes to the "Mavis" and recount the gritty, slow-motion "heavyweight dogfight" of 1942, where Mavis traded blows with an American B-17. Join us as we trace the rise of this long-range pioneer and the vulnerabilities that eventually saw it outmatched by faster, armored hunters and how "Mavis" paved the way for the legendary "Emily." Mentioined in this episode: Wirraways, Boomerangs and Kangaroos!   Connect with me! I love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Tanner's Twitter (X): @beejuice21 Threads: world_of_warbirds_podcast Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com

    37 min

  6. Apr 3

    Henschel Hs 129 The "Panzerknacker"

    It was underpowered, it was slow, it was a claustrophobic nightmare to fly, but it sure could crack open a Panzer! Let's learn about this Luftwaffe weirdo! Connect with me! I love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Tanner's Twitter (X): @beejuice21 Threads: world_of_warbirds_podcast Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com

    29 min

  7. Mar 28

    The Hump!

    In this special roundtable episode, I’m joined by historian Jenny Chan, CBI scholar Quin Cho and author Rainy Horvath who wrote a tribute memoir to her pilot dad, and we deep dive into one of the most dangerous and overlooked air operations of World War II: Flying the Hump. Jenny's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PacificFrontUntold Rainy's book: https://a.co/d/e9wfdrG Quin's book: https://a.co/d/2aZzGpg   Connect with me! I love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Tanner's Twitter (X): @beejuice21 Threads: world_of_warbirds_podcast Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com

    51 min

  8. Mar 20

    Aichi M6A Seiran

    What if Japan could have launched bombers from submarines anywhere in the world? This was not a sci-fi dream — it was the very real (and very bold) wartime plan behind the Aichi M6A Seiran. In this "deep-dive" episode, I explore the Seiran, and the underwater mothership designed to carry it — the enormous I-400. Connect with me! I love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Tanner's Twitter (X): @beejuice21 Threads: world_of_warbirds_podcast Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast bpearce29@gmail.com

    32 min
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Each episode delivers a deep-dive engineering and operational analysis of a single aircraft. Go beyond mainstream history to discover how these legendary warbirds were designed, built, and modified for the crucible of combat. From legendary fighters and heavy bombers to overlooked cutting-edge prototypes, we cross-reference official military logs, design development records, and pilot memoirs to separate myth from historical fact. We also track down the rare survivors still in existence today, keeping these incredible engineering marvels alive. Fix your eyes on the skies and join the flight. Support the Show & Connect: • Patreon: patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds • PayPal Support: paypal.me/WOWB17 • Facebook: @WorldofWB • Contact: bpearce29@gmail.com

Information

  • Creator
    Bryan Pearce
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    149
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bryan Pearce
  • Show Website
    World of Warbirds

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