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. 6d ago ·  Video

    9/11 Witness : Winged Victory

    On this 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Rob and Scott sit down and remember some of the events of that fateful day, Rob from a personal view in Washington D.C., Scott as an observer like most people from afar.  It's a somber reminder of the sacrifices and heroism shown that day from so many people from all walks of life.   We Will Never Forget  #911 #september11 #remembrance  #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. Get your tickets now for the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow, September 19-20, here in Colorado Springs, CO. at  PPRAirshow.org.   Preferred seating, sunrise photo op experience and general admission still available but going fast!!! Our socials: Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69 Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook National Museum of WWII Aviation on Facebook NationalWWIIAviation on Instagram As always leave some comments, like, subscribe and share!

  2. Sep 7 ·  Video

    World Class Restorations Origin Stories: Winged Victory Classic with Bill Klaers

    Winged Victory podcast crew are going through some personnel changes so while we sort that out and after having just experienced the 3 Helldivers history making flight together we thought it extremely appropriate to revisit one of our favorite episodes.  Rob and Scott sit down with restoration pioneer Bill Klaers and talk about the restoration business origin stories as well as several warbird adventures along the way! We should be back in a few weeks with new original content as well as a fresh new look!  In the meantime enjoy this fan favorite episode!  #warbirds   #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #volunteer #helldivers  #scubadiving #warbirdrecovery @fagenfighterswwiimuseum2490   @nationalmuseumofwwiiaviati303  @cafhelldiver  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, September 19-20, here in Colorado Springs, CO. at  PPRAirshow.org.   Preferred seating, sunrise photo op experience and general admission still available but going fast!!! Our socials: Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69 Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook National Museum of WWII Aviation on Facebook NationalWWIIAviation on Instagram As always leave some comments, like, subscribe and share!

  3. Aug 31 ·  Video

    From Lakebed to Liftoff, the Helldiver's Recovery Story: Winged Victory "Classic"

    Winged Victory podcast crew are going through some personnel changes so while we sort that out and after having just experienced the 3 Helldivers history making flight together we thought it extremely appropriate to revisit one of our favorite episodes.  Rob, Scott and special guest host Don Johnson sit down with Matt McCauley and talk about his time as a teenager recovering Jim Slattery's SB2C-1A out of Lake Washington in the Seattle area in the early 80's.  It is an amazing tale of what some "kids" could accomplish when they decided to pull this and other airplanes out of the water.  This is a must listen! We should be back in a few weeks with new original content as well as a fresh new look!  In the meantime enjoy this fan favorite episode!  #warbirds   #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #volunteer #helldivers  #scubadiving #warbirdrecovery @fagenfighterswwiimuseum2490   @nationalmuseumofwwiiaviati303  @cafhelldiver  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, September 19-20, here in Colorado Springs, CO. at  PPRAirshow.org.   Preferred seating, sunrise photo op experience and general admission still available but going fast!!! Our socials: Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69 Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook National Museum of WWII Aviation on Facebook NationalWWIIAviation on Instagram As always leave some comments, like, subscribe and share!

  4. Aug 24 ·  Video

    Debriefing the Rarest Warbird Formation: Insights from the Helldiver and B-25 Pilots:WV Ep 49

    Rob and Scott sit down after an absolutely epic flight of the only 3 flying Curtiss SB2C Helldivers in the world along with the B-25 photoship and talk about what it was like to be a part of such a historic flight! Pilots Ray Fowler in Fagen Fighters SB2C-5, Charlie "Tuna" Hainline in Jim Slattery's SB2C-1A, Ed Vesely in the CAF's SB2C-5, and Phillippe Barker who piloted the B-25 with Scott at co-pilot.  #warbirds   #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #volunteer #helldivers  @fagenfighterswwiimuseum2490  @nationalmuseumofwwiiaviati303 @cafhelldiver  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!

  5. Aug 17 ·  Video

    From City Wide Sports to the Flightline: Inside our Airshow Logistics Winged Victory Ep 48

    Rob and Scott sit down with Sportscorp's Aubrey Mccoy (C.O.O) and Travis Stedman (Director of Operations) and we talk about logistics of putting on a world class event such as the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow as well as several other amazing events throughout the year. The guys also discuss the upcoming Helldiver gathering coming this week!  #warbirds   #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #volunteer #event #airshow  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, subscribe and share!

  6. Aug 12 ·  Video

    From Vintage Sci-Fi Blockbusters to our Hangar; The Story of our Master Model Builder: W.V. Ep 47

    Rob and Scott sit down with Master Model builder Steve Carricato and talk about his journey becoming a top flight model builder.  We discuss his time in movie modeling.  Also he talks about the many newer processes of building very exacting models from scratch.  This is a podcast your inner child will love!  #warbirds   #museum #flying  #podcast  #planes  #history #aviation  #family #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #volunteer #model #modeling #mastermodelbuilder 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!

  7. Aug 3 ·  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!

  8. 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!

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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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