CAF Warbird Tube

Commemorative Air Force
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The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is proud to produce CAF Warbird Tube. A weekly video podcast that features the people, places, and planes that shaped American history. Each week we host a different guest and different topic to explore as part of the CAF's mission to Educate, Inspire, and Honor. You can learn more about the Commemorative Air Force at www.CommemorativeAirForce.org.

  1. Country Music Star & Warbird Pilot Aaron Tippin

    MAR 30

    Country Music Star & Warbird Pilot Aaron Tippin

    Country music star Aaron Tippin is widely known for patriotic hits like “You’ve Got to Stand for Something” and “Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly.” But beyond the stage, Tippin is also a passionate aviator with a deep appreciation for historic aircraft and the stories they represent.  In this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, Tippin joins the conversation to talk about his lifelong connection to aviation, his experience flying warbirds, and why preserving historic aircraft remains an important mission.  The discussion also explores Tippin’s new single, “American Sky,” a song that reflects on the meaning of freedom, heritage, and the generations who served to defend it. The themes behind the music connect naturally with the mission of the Commemorative Air Force, which works to keep historic military aircraft flying so that future generations can experience aviation history firsthand.  From the cockpit to the recording studio, Tippin shares how aviation and music have both shaped his life and why honoring veterans and American history continues to inspire his work.  Go to https://www.aarontippin.com/ to learn more about upcoming shows, music, and info on his new album release. You can watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/XiC-66HWZ3U. Aired on: March 25, 2025Guest: Aaron TippinHost: Steve BussEditor: Bob ScoreProduced by: Commemorative Air Force Send us Fan Mail Thanks for watching CAF Warbird Tube — where history takes flight. You can join us live for upcoming broadcasts by registering at www.WarbirdTube.com.  The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is dedicated to Educating, Inspiring, and Honoring through flight and living history experiences. Programs like this help preserve and share the stories of aviation history — and we couldn’t do it without your support. To learn more or get involved, visit www.CommemorativeAirForce.org. Thanks for helping us keep history flying.

    1h 1m
  2. CAF AirPower History Tour Preview 2026

    MAR 23

    CAF AirPower History Tour Preview 2026

    The CAF AirPower History Tour is gearing up for another unforgettable season—and the big bombers are leading the way. In this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, we share the latest updates on the tour’s anchor aircraft, including the B-24 Liberator Diamond Lil and the B-29 Superfortress FIFI. Get the inside scoop on aircraft status, upcoming tour stops, and how to experience history firsthand with ride flights in these legendary WWII aircraft. Whether you’re planning a visit, considering a ride, or just love seeing warbirds on tour, this episode is your go-to update straight from the source. To watch this video online, go to https://youtu.be/uVn23ijclDs. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for watching CAF Warbird Tube — where history takes flight. You can join us live for upcoming broadcasts by registering at www.WarbirdTube.com.  The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is dedicated to Educating, Inspiring, and Honoring through flight and living history experiences. Programs like this help preserve and share the stories of aviation history — and we couldn’t do it without your support. To learn more or get involved, visit www.CommemorativeAirForce.org. Thanks for helping us keep history flying.

    47 min
  3. SUN ’n FUN 2026 Preview | CEO Gene Conrad

    MAR 16

    SUN ’n FUN 2026 Preview | CEO Gene Conrad

    One of aviation’s biggest events of the year is almost here.  In this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, we sit down with Gene Conrad, CEO of the SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo, to preview what visitors can expect at the 2026 show in Lakeland, Florida. From incredible aircraft on the ramp to thrilling flying demonstrations in the sky, SUN ’n FUN has become one of the premier aviation gatherings in the world. Gene shares what’s new this year, highlights you won’t want to miss, and how the event continues to bring together pilots, aviation enthusiasts, warbird fans, and the next generation of aerospace innovators.  Whether you’re planning your first trip to Lakeland or you’ve attended for years, this preview will help you make the most of your time at SUN ’n FUN. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/f0KWlzD2WQk. Aired on: March 10, 2026Guest: Gene Conrad, CEO of SUN 'n FUNHost: Steve BussProduced by: Commemorative Air Force Send us Fan Mail Thanks for watching CAF Warbird Tube — where history takes flight. You can join us live for upcoming broadcasts by registering at www.WarbirdTube.com.  The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is dedicated to Educating, Inspiring, and Honoring through flight and living history experiences. Programs like this help preserve and share the stories of aviation history — and we couldn’t do it without your support. To learn more or get involved, visit www.CommemorativeAirForce.org. Thanks for helping us keep history flying.

    55 min
  4. The Garage-Built B-36 Cockpit

    MAR 2

    The Garage-Built B-36 Cockpit

    In this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, we dive into the story of Brian Pierson, a self-taught aviation enthusiast who has spent thousands of hours hand-building a full-scale flight deck for a Convair B-36H Peacemaker — right in his West Virginia garage. From a makeshift cockpit to rivet-by-rivet fabrication, Brian’s journey is one of passion, perseverance, and obsession with aviation history.  This isn’t a restoration — it’s a scratch-built tribute to a Cold War legend, with Brian using photos, museum reference material, and sheer grit to bring the biggest piston-engine bomber ever designed back to life (at least on the ground). To watch this video go to https://youtu.be/7oGXLWgCGFY. Aired on: February 11, 2026Guest: Brian PiersonHost: Steve BussProducer: Leah BlockProduced by: Commemorative Air ForceSend us Fan Mail Thanks for watching CAF Warbird Tube — where history takes flight. You can join us live for upcoming broadcasts by registering at www.WarbirdTube.com.  The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is dedicated to Educating, Inspiring, and Honoring through flight and living history experiences. Programs like this help preserve and share the stories of aviation history — and we couldn’t do it without your support. To learn more or get involved, visit www.CommemorativeAirForce.org. Thanks for helping us keep history flying.

    1h 1m
  5. 1946 – From War to Peace in the Skies

    FEB 9

    1946 – From War to Peace in the Skies

    In 1946, aviation stood at a crossroads, as the world shifted from global conflict to peacetime skies. Join CAF host Steve Buss as he explores how war-built aircraft, pilots, and technology helped shape the postwar aviation boom—transforming tools of combat into symbols of progress, innovation, and hope.  He examines how the legacy of World War II continued to shape aviation’s role in a newly peaceful world. You can watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/uq8iEkRCRKQ. Links referenced:  CAF Warbird Tube Episode on Nose Art: https://youtube.com/live/JAEysnVBAXg CAF Warbird Tube Episode on the Berlin Airlift: https://youtu.be/uapuKO1FmEw Aired on: February 4, 2026 Guest/Host: Steve Buss Producer/Editor: Leah Block Produced by: Commemorative Air ForceSend us Fan Mail Thanks for watching CAF Warbird Tube — where history takes flight. You can join us live for upcoming broadcasts by registering at www.WarbirdTube.com.  The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is dedicated to Educating, Inspiring, and Honoring through flight and living history experiences. Programs like this help preserve and share the stories of aviation history — and we couldn’t do it without your support. To learn more or get involved, visit www.CommemorativeAirForce.org. Thanks for helping us keep history flying.

    1 hr
  6. The Deadliest Hellcats: Inside USS Intrepid’s VF-18

    FEB 2

    The Deadliest Hellcats: Inside USS Intrepid’s VF-18

    USS Intrepid’s Fighting Squadron 18 was one of the highest-scoring U.S. Navy fighter units of World War II—and its story is packed with skill, leadership, and raw combat power. Join Warbird Tube host Steve Buss as he sits down with author Mike Fink to explore VF-18: Flying High with Harris’ Hellcats. From the fearsome F6F Hellcat to ace Cecil “Speedball” Harris, this episode dives into how VF-18 dominated the skies and helped shape naval air combat in the Pacific. You can watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/OR6s64yUgmM. Aired on: January 28, 2026 Guest: Mike Fink, Author Host: Steve Buss Producer/Editor: Leah Block Produced by: Commemorative Air Force Send us Fan Mail Thanks for watching CAF Warbird Tube — where history takes flight. You can join us live for upcoming broadcasts by registering at www.WarbirdTube.com.  The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is dedicated to Educating, Inspiring, and Honoring through flight and living history experiences. Programs like this help preserve and share the stories of aviation history — and we couldn’t do it without your support. To learn more or get involved, visit www.CommemorativeAirForce.org. Thanks for helping us keep history flying.

    1 hr
  7. What It Takes to Fly the Biggest Warbirds Ever Built

    JAN 26

    What It Takes to Fly the Biggest Warbirds Ever Built

    What does it take to command bombers separated by half a century of technology? In this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, host Steve Buss sits down with Mark Novak—one of the rare pilots to have flown both the supersonic B-1 "the Bone" and the legendary B-29 Superfortress. With more than 1,000 hours in the B-29, Novak shares what leadership, responsibility, and precision look like across generations of bomber aviation. From Cold War muscle to World War II icons, this is a rare, firsthand look at what it means to command the biggest aircraft ever built. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/Nif549a1uWw. Aired on: January 21, 2026Guest: Mark NovakHost: Steve BussProduced by: Commemorative Air ForceSend us Fan Mail Thanks for watching CAF Warbird Tube — where history takes flight. You can join us live for upcoming broadcasts by registering at www.WarbirdTube.com.  The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is dedicated to Educating, Inspiring, and Honoring through flight and living history experiences. Programs like this help preserve and share the stories of aviation history — and we couldn’t do it without your support. To learn more or get involved, visit www.CommemorativeAirForce.org. Thanks for helping us keep history flying.

    1h 2m
  8. CAF Warbird Tube - Indiana Wing’s Stearman Story

    12/15/2025

    CAF Warbird Tube - Indiana Wing’s Stearman Story

    Before they became aces, bomber pilots, or instructors, thousands of World War II aviators took their very first flights in a Boeing PT-17 Stearman. In this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, we visit the Commemorative Air Force’s Indiana Wing to explore their beautifully restored PT-17—an aircraft that trained the heroes who won the skies. Learn what makes the Stearman such an enduring favorite and how this classic biplane continues to inspire new generations of pilots today. You can watch this episode as a video at https://youtu.be/nFTISJyTQSU. Aired on: November 11, 2025 Guests: Nick Boland, Loren Marburg Host: Steve Buss Producer: Blaine Seaboalt Produced by: Commemorative Air ForceSend us Fan Mail Thanks for watching CAF Warbird Tube — where history takes flight. You can join us live for upcoming broadcasts by registering at www.WarbirdTube.com.  The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is dedicated to Educating, Inspiring, and Honoring through flight and living history experiences. Programs like this help preserve and share the stories of aviation history — and we couldn’t do it without your support. To learn more or get involved, visit www.CommemorativeAirForce.org. Thanks for helping us keep history flying.

    56 min
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The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is proud to produce CAF Warbird Tube. A weekly video podcast that features the people, places, and planes that shaped American history. Each week we host a different guest and different topic to explore as part of the CAF's mission to Educate, Inspire, and Honor. You can learn more about the Commemorative Air Force at www.CommemorativeAirForce.org.

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  • Creator
    Commemorative Air Force
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 CAF Warbird Tube
  • Show Website
    CAF Warbird Tube

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