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My Time in the B-25
23 oct. 2026
00:10:43
As part of our continuing series of live airshow interviews Rob and Scott sit down at the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow just after Scott flew in the B-25 at the show and talk about the happenings of the airshow. Scott also sits in the B-25 cockpit and talks about what it's like to fly the bomber in the show as well as what it means to him to do so.
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.
ATTENTION! ATTENTION!
A good friend of ours and major contributer to the Warbird and airshow community, Bernie Vasquez had a pretty serious accident on an ATV earlier this month and suffered some life-threatening injuries. A fund has been set up to aid him and his family through his recovery. Please consider donating something as it will all help them greatly! https://www.patriotsforvets.org/vasquez-fund
Listen to and watch this episode on most podcast platforms such as Apple and Spotify.
Our socials:
Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69
Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook
Produced by: Scott Cronk. Catch him on Facebook and Instagram
National Museum of WWII Aviation on Facebook NationalWWIIAviation on Instagram
As always leave some comments, like, subscribe and share!
A B-25 Legend
15 oct. 2026
00:59:00
Rob and Scott sit down with famed "B-25 King" Carl Scholl and his daughter Christine Scholl and talk about Carl's origins of how he became the worlds leader in owning B-25 parts, some of the amazing stories he's had along the way along with his partner at Aero Trader Tony Ritzman. Christina talks about what it was like growing up in the Mecca of warbirds at Chino, the beginnings of her story in aviation and where does she go from here. We apologize for the audio as we had a microphone failure and didn't know it till it was too late. Our producer Scott did everything he could to make it as palatable as possible and I felt the interview was too good to scrap.
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.
Next and last flyday of the year coming up on October 17th. The Mighty TBM AVENGER! Book your tickets early to see this icon of the sky take flight up close and personal! worldwariiaviation.org
Our socials:
Find Christine Scholl on Facebook and Instagram @smile_its_christy
Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69
Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook
Produced by: Scott Cronk. Catch him on Facebook and Instagram
Filmed and Audio by William Stephenson
National Museum of WWII Aviation on Facebook NationalWWIIAviation on Instagram
As always leave some comments, like, subscribe and share!
Saved by a Skyraider
05 oct. 2026
00:54:27
Rob and Scott sit down with Rob's good friend CW4 Hurley J. "Gunner" Gilpin and talk a little about his dad flying various planes throughout WWII and beyond. They also talk about Gunners time and experience in Vietnam in reconnaissance in a studies and observations group as a Green Beret.
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.
Next and last flyday of the year coming up on October 17th. The Mighty TBM AVENGER! Book your tickets early to see this icon of the sky take flight up close and personal! worldwariiaviation.org
Our socials:
Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69
Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook
Produced by: Scott Cronk. Catch him on Facebook and Instagram
National Museum of WWII Aviation on Facebook NationalWWIIAviation on Instagram
As always leave some comments, like, subscribe and share!
In our continuing series from the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow livestream, Rob sits down 1 on 1 with Audra Bohannon of WPP Legacy Warbirds and talks about their rare warbirds, what it's like on the airshow circuit and how WPP came to be.
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.
Next and last flyday of the year coming up on October 17th. The Mighty TBM AVENGER! Book your tickets early to see this icon of the sky take flight up close and personal! worldwariiaviation.org
Our socials:
Find WPPLegacy Warbirds on Facebook and Instagram
Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69
Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook
Produced by: Scott Cronk. Catch him on Facebook and Instagram
Filmed by William Stephenson
National Museum of WWII Aviation on Facebook NationalWWIIAviation on Instagram
As always leave some comments, like, subscribe and share!
One of 3 Flying Helldivers
28 sept. 2026
00:43:11
Rob and Scott sit down with Fagen Fighters chief restoration technician Brandon Deuel and talk about what it was like to take on a 19 plus year restoration of their SB2C-5 Helldiver as well as restoring P-40's and the changes in levels of restorations over the years.
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.
Next and last flyday of the year coming up on October 17th. The Mighty TBM AVENGER! Book your tickets early to see this icon of the sky take flight up close and personal! worldwariiaviation.org
Our socials:
Find Fagen Fighter museum on Facebook and Instagram
Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69
Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook
Produced by: Scott Cronk. Catch him on Facebook and Instagram
Filmed by William Stephenson
National Museum of WWII Aviation on Facebook NationalWWIIAviation on Instagram
As always leave some comments, like, subscribe and share!
Airshow AirBoss
23 sept. 2026
00:11:03
In this special series, Rob sat down 1 on 1 from different players on our Pikes Peak Regional Airshow live feed and discussed many different aspects of the airshow. In this segment Rob talked with the show Airboss Scott McMillan about what it takes to keep the show running smoothly and safely, what sparked him to become an Airboss and what it all means to him.
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.
Next and last flyway of the year coming up on October 17th the Mighty TBM AVENGER! Book your tickets early to see this icon of the sky take flight up close and personal! worldwariiaviation.org
Our socials:
Find Scott McMillan at Mile High Air Boss on Facebook and Instagram
Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69
Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook
Produced by: Scott Cronk. Catch him on Facebook and Instagram
National Museum of WWII Aviation on Facebook NationalWWIIAviation on Instagram
As always leave some comments, like, subscribe and share!
9/11 Witness : Winged Victory
14 sept. 2026
00:30:46
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.
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!
World Class Restorations Origin Stories: Winged Victory Classic with Bill Klaers
07 sept. 2026
00:46:29
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!
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!
From Lakebed to Liftoff, the Helldiver's Recovery Story: Winged Victory "Classic"
31 août 2026
00:45:37
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!
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!
Debriefing the Rarest Warbird Formation: Insights from the Helldiver and B-25 Pilots:WV Ep 49
24 août 2026
00:14:04
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.
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!
From City Wide Sports to the Flightline: Inside our Airshow Logistics Winged Victory Ep 48
17 août 2026
00:35:35
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!
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!
From Vintage Sci-Fi Blockbusters to our Hangar; The Story of our Master Model Builder: W.V. Ep 47
12 août 2026
00:43:36
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!
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!
The Heartbeat of our Volunteer Army: Leading over 250 Dedicated People Winged Victory Ep 46
03 août 2026
00:44:02
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.
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!
Reuniting the Only Three Flying Helldivers: The Rarest Gathering in Aviation History WV Ep 45
27 juil. 2026
00:33:00
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!
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!
Celebrating Freedom in the Skies: The Stories and Planes of our 4th of July Event; W.V. Ep 44
20 juil. 2026
00:44:36
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!
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!
WInged Vicory "Classic" Episode 1: Charlie "Tuna" Hainline
13 juil. 2026
00:29:14
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.
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!
Inside the Doolittle Raid; A real B-25 co-pilot explores the Dick Cole story: Winged Victory Ep 43
06 juil. 2026
00:43:32
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.
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!
Running Our Simulators and College Internships, the Mastermind Behind the Scenes: W.V.Ep 42
29 juin 2026
00:49:44
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.
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!
From Mercury to Apollo, the Incredible Life of our Lead Historian: Winged Victory Ep 41
22 juin 2026
00:49:49
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!
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
National Museum of WWII Aviation on Facebook NationalWWIIAviation on Instagram
As always leave some comments, like and subscribe and share the show!
From Missile Capsules to Titan IV Launch Controller - An Original Volunteer Story: W.V. Ep 40
15 juin 2026
00:57:25
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.
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
As always leave some comments, like and subscribe and share the show!
A Marine's TBM Legacy: Honoring His Father Through the Museum Winged Victory Ep 39
09 juin 2026
00:49:46
Scott and guest host Nicole Bertola sit down with veteran and friend of the museum and talk about his fathers legacy flying TBM's and more throughout several wars as well as how he has been able to share his fathers story through the museum. It is an endearing story of a son's love for his father.
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! It was said at the end of the episode that the Helldiver would be flying but that has been changed to the 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! Fliughts, 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
As always leave some comments, like and subscribe and share the show!
Re-building Our K-12 Program - The Man Leading the Next Generation: Winged Victory Ep 38
01 juin 2026
00:36:33
Rob and Scott sit down with the Museums K-12 lead instructor, Travis Arnold. The 3 of them have a very interesting conversation on the state of teaching WWII history in today's schools and the steps the Museum is taking to help fill that void with todays school kids from all around the state and even outside of the state.
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! It was said at the end of the episode that the Helldiver would be flying but that has been changed to the F7F Tigercat! Go to worldwarIIaviation.org and get your pre-sale tickets for this special event!
Get your tickets now for the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow here in Colorado Springs, CO. at PPRAirshow.org
As always leave some comments, like and subscribe and share the show!
Controlling Air Traffic and Managing Airports: How He Built a Museum Winged Victory Ep 37
25 mai 2026
00:50:45
Rob and Scott sit down with Board member Mark Earle. Mark talks about his origins with the museum as well as his role in getting the Silent Wings glider museum established in Lubbock and the importance of the glider roles in WWII.
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! Go to worldwarIIaviation.org and get your pre-sale tickets for this special event!
Get your tickets now for the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow here in Colorado Springs, CO. at PPRAirshow.org
Our socials:
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!
One Last Flight: The P-38 Legend Who Refused to Quit! Winged Victory Ep 36
18 mai 2026
00:49:04
Rob and Scott sit down with a very special guest with strong ties to the museum, Randy Royal and they talk about his dad, Frank Royal, and his heroics during the war in the South Pacific, his amazing tie to The National Museum of WWII Aviation and many things in between. You are going to LOVE this story!!
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 fly day will be held at the National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs on Saturday May 23rd and will feature the P-47 Thunderbolt flying! All for the normal price of admission! Museum opens at 8am and Presentation starts at 9am.
Get your tickets now for the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow here in Colorado Springs, CO. at PPRAirshow.org
We would like to thank Concordebattery.com for their amazing support throughout the years! If you own a plane you should really consider having one of their batteries in it. They are worth every penny for the ease and piece of mind they bring. Tell them you heard about them on The Winged Victory Podcast!
Thank you to Blazingaviation.com Airplaneoil.com for supporting the museum and this Podcast!
Our socials:
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!
Saving the Bent Winged Bird: The Man who Recovered the Museum F3A Corsair; Winged Victory Ep 35
11 mai 2026
00:48:37
Rob and Scott sit down with Warbird recoverer and enthusiast Lex Cralley and they talk about warbird recoveries, the F3A Corsair in particular, attempting the restoration of the Corsair and finally getting to see it fly for the first time!
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 fly day will be held at the National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs on Saturday May 23rd and will feature the P-47 Thunderbolt flying! All for the normal price of admission! Museum opens at 8am and Presentation starts at 9am.
Get your tickets now for the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow here in Colorado Springs, CO. at PPRAirshow.org
Mastering the Bent-Wing Bird, A Lifetime of Warbird Experience: Winged Victory Ep 34
04 mai 2026
00:33:25
Rob and Scott sit down with Warbird and newest Corsair Pilot Philippe Barker. Philippe flies out of Houston and has flown our museum TBM and is now piloting the Brewster F3A Corsair. We talk about where he came from and what is it like to strap into one of the most iconic WWII fighters ever built!
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 this episode on most podcast platforms such as Apple and Spotify.
The museums next fly day will be held at the National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs on Saturday May 23rd and will feature the P-47 Thunderbolt flying! All for the normal price of admission! Museum opens at 8am and Presentation starts at 9am.
Get your tickets now for the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow here in Colorado Springs, CO. at PPRAirshow.org
We would like to thank Concordebattery.com for their amazing support throughout the years! If you own a plane you should really consider having one of their batteries in it. They are worth every penny for the ease and piece of mind they bring. Tell them you heard about them on The Winged Victory Podcast!
Thank you to Blazingaviation.com Airplaneoil.com for supporting the museum and this Podcast!
Our socials:
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!
Tracing a WWII Hero: How a French Village Kept My Uncles Story Alive! Winged Victory Ep. 33
27 avr. 2026
00:46:24
Rob and Scott sit down with Nick Cressy and discuss his families story in WWII, particularly his uncle who crewed on a B-26 in Europe and how one French Village still commemorates his ultimate sacrifice for their freedom today!
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.
Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation
The museums next fly day will be held at the National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs on Saturday May 23rd and will feature the P-47 Thunderbolt flying! All for the normal price of admission! Museum opens at 8am and Presentation starts at 9am.
Get your tickets now for the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow here in Colorado Springs, CO. at PPRAirshow.org
We would like to thank Concordebattery.com for their amazing support throughout the years! If you own a plane you should really consider having one of their batteries in it. They are worth every penny for the ease and piece of mind they bring. Tell them you heard about them on The Winged Victory Podcast!
Thank you to Blazingaviation.com Airplaneoil.com for supporting the museum and this Podcast!
Our socials:
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!
The Movie Star B-25: Doolittle Anniversary Special w/ Full Start-up; Winged Victory Ep 32
18 avr. 2026
00:54:34
On the 84th Anniversary of the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo, Scott sits down with Bill Klaers (Rob is busy living his best life) and they talk about taking the B-25 off of multiple aircraft carriers for various commemorations and even the movie Pearl Harbor. Also enjoy a walk around preflight of the airplane with an in plane start up!
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.
Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation
Get your tickets now for the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow here in Colorado Springs, CO. at PPRAirshow.org
We would like to thank Concordebattery.com for their amazing support throughout the years! If you own a plane you should really consider having one of their batteries in it. They are worth every penny for the ease and piece of mind they bring. Tell them you heard about them on The Winged Victory Podcast!
Thank you to Blazingaviation.com Airplaneoil.com for supporting the museum and this Podcast!
Our socials:
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!
The Rescue Manual: Analyzing the Latest High-Profile Saves; Winged Victory Ep 31
13 avr. 2026
00:39:45
Rob and Scott once again sit down with Julio "Zorrro" Lopez Jr. and Mark Brush, but this time we talk current events that relate to their prior missions and training. The F-15 crew rescue in Iran and the Artemis II Integrity capsule recovery at sea. It's a fantastic reminder of the skills and training that the United States armed forces posses and are displaying in real time.
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.
Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation
Get your tickets now for the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow here in Colorado Springs, CO. at PPRAirshow.org
We would like to thank Concordebattery.com for their amazing support throughout the years! If you own a plane you should really consider having one of their batteries in it. They are worth every penny for the ease and piece of mind they bring. Tell them you heard about them on The Winged Victory Podcast!
Thank you to Blazingaviation.com Airplaneoil.com for supporting the museum and this Podcast!
Our socials:
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!
Modern Tech, Vintage Iron: The N3N Flight sim overview; Winged Victory Ep 30
06 avr. 2026
00:05:41
In this special episode Rob shows off a unique attraction at The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs, CO., the N3N simulator. From its origins as a training plane in WWII to its current, more modern iteration of an introduction to flight for young and old alike!
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.
Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation
Get your tickets now for the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow here in Colorado Springs, CO. at PPRAirshow.org
We would like to thank Concordebattery.com for their amazing support throughout the years! If you own a plane you should really consider having one of their batteries in it. They are worth every penny for the ease and piece of mind they
Flying the Big Iron: A Master Pilot's History Winged Victory Ep 29
30 mars 2026
00:44:58
Rob and Scott sit down with with renowned pilot Ian Wayman and talk about full circle moments of starting his career in firefighting planes, to flying with the airlines, flying various Warbirds and smaller planes, to returning back to the firefighting service and everything in between. Ian has a lifetime of experience and the stories to go with it!
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.
Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation
Get your tickets now for the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow here in Colorado Springs, CO. at PPRAirshow.org
We would like to thank Concordebattery.com for their amazing support throughout the years! If you own a plane you should really consider having one of their batteries in it. They are worth every penny for the ease and piece of mind they bring. Tell them you heard about them on The Winged Victory Podcast!
Thank you to Blazingaviation.com Airplaneoil.com for supporting the museum and this Podcast!
Our socials:
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!
The Restoration Dream, Joining the Team at Westpac: Winged Victory Ep 28
23 mars 2026
00:49:46
Nicole Bertola returns to the Podcast after having taken a giant leap in her professional life. She has changed careers and taken a position as a restorer at Westpac Restorations. Rob and Scott talk to her about that transition, the feelings behind it, the experiences she's had so far and what lays ahead for her. A true testament to finding what drives you and pursuing it at all cost!
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.
Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation
Get your tickets now for the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow here in Colorado Springs, CO. at PPRAirshow.org
We would like to thank Concordebattery.com for their amazing support throughout the years! If you own a plane you should really consider having one of their batteries in it. They are worth every penny for the ease and piece of mind they bring. Tell them you heard about them on The Winged Victory Podcast!
Thank you to Blazingaviation.com Airplaneoil.com for supporting the museum and this Podcast!
Our socials:
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!
How To Survive Oshkosh: Lessons from a 40 Year Veteran Winged Victory Ep 27
16 mars 2026
00:56:27
Rob and Scott sit down with Greg and Mary Kaminski and talk about 40 years of Oshkosh, Minnesota museum scene and talk about the Vast difference of Gregs uncle piloting a B-17 in Europe at the beginning of the war to his father waist Gunning in a B-17 at the end of the war. We experienced some technical Difficulties with one of the cameras during this conversation, so please enjoy the reprieve of not having to see your hosts, until the end anyway...
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.
Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation
Get your tickets now for the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow here in Colorado Springs, CO. at PPRAirshow.org
Thank you to Blazingaviation.com Airplaneoil.com for s
Assigned as a "War Criminal": the Brutal Reality of SERE Training. Winged Victory Ep 26
09 mars 2026
00:46:16
Rob sits down with fan favorite guests Colonel Julio R. "ZORRO" Lopez Jr. and Mark Brush and talk about the grueling SERE training of survival, evading and navigating capture.
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.
Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation
Get your tickets now for the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow here in Colorado Springs, CO. at PPRAirshow.org
Thank you to Blazingaviation.com Airplaneoil.com for supporting the museum and this Podcast!
Our socials:
Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69
Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook
William Stephenson: lilboots_2of4 Insta
As always leave some comments, like and subscribe and share the show!
The Legend of Bill "Dude" Barclay: Reno's Golden Age and the Super Corsair Winged Victory Ep 25
02 mars 2026
00:57:21
Rob and Scott sit down once again with an Icon in the warbird industry, Bill "Dude" Barclay and talk about the Golden age of the Reno Air Races and what it was like to crew on the Super Corsair through crew chiefing for a P-51 Mustang!
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
Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation
Get your tickets now for the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow here in Colorado Springs, CO. at PPRAirshow.org
Thank you to Blazingaviation.com Airplaneoil.com for supporting the museum and this Podcast!
Our socials:
Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69
Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook
William Stephenson: lilboots_2of4 Insta
As always leave some comments, like and subscribe and share the show!
The Marine One Pilot that had to fly a T-34 with a Broken Arm: Winged Victory Ep 24
23 févr. 2026
00:46:57
Rob and Scott sit down once again and talk with Arnie "E-Bunny" Easterly about various stories ranging from a harrowing training incident, to an amazing rescue, to even telling a sitting President no!
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
Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation
Thank you to Blazingaviation.com Airplaneoil.com for supporting the museum and this Podcast!
Our socials:
Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69
Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook
William Stephenson: lilboots_2of4 Insta
As always leave some comments, like and subscribe and share the show!
First Generation Firepower: Flying the Origins of the Modern Gunship Winged Victory Ep 23
16 févr. 2026
00:49:56
Rob and Scott sit down with docent Kent Michaelson and talk about flying the original DC3 gunship "Spooky" in Vietnam, electronic warfare missions and even playing aerial DJ to our troops over the beaches of Vietnam!
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
Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation
Thank you to Blazingaviation.com Airplaneoil.com for supporting the museum and this Podcast! 888-394-0983
Go to PPRairshow.org for ticket sales starting February 25th for Pikes Peak Regional Airshow in September 19-20
Our socials:
Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69
Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook
William Stephenson: lilboots_2of4 Insta
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Eyes in the Sky: Leading the Charge in Modern Helicopter Operations. Winged Victory 22
09 févr. 2026
00:55:03
Rob and Scott sit down with Mark Brush and have a conversation about Helicopter Gunnery, recovery operation of a downed airliner, working on Warbids, Racing and building bikes and everything that comes with all of that.
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Winged Victory 21: Preserving the Flame, One Volunteer's path Through Aviation History
02 févr. 2026
00:43:17
Rob and Scott sit down with Maggie Sullivan and talk about her path from getting to know veterans on a real personal level, to volunteering the museum and keeping them flying to crewing on the B-29 Fifi and a DC-3 and how her grandfathers story helped inspire her along the way!
The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org
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Winged Victory 20: The Giant of the Skies, Inside the C-5 Galaxy with a Heavy Lift Pilot
26 janv. 2026
00:49:17
In our 20th Episode, brought to you by The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs and new sponsor Blazingaviation.com, Rob and Scott sit down with museum pilot, docent and historian and talk about his time flying the C-5 Galaxy as well as transitioning over to Warbird taildraggers as a museum pilot.
The Museum is now accepting donations that will be matched by 3 different foundations! Click this link to read all about it and donate today!!
The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org
Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation
Blazingaviation.com Airplaneoil.com
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Winged Victory Ep 19 From Off-Road Racing to the Aviation Industry: Meet your Host Scott Klaers
19 janv. 2026
00:46:25
This week Rob sits down with Scott Klaers and gets to know his Co-Host a bit. From starting out racing Superlites to Nissan Master Tech to Warbird Restorer as well as talking about the state of Warbird restorations today, find out a little bit about how Scott got to where he is today. And FYI, the word of the day is "Fortunate"...
The Museum is now accepting donations that will be matched by 3 different foundations! Click this link to read all about it and donate today!!
The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org
Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation
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Winged Victory Ep 18: Iain Wayman
12 janv. 2026
00:53:54
Rob and Scott sit down with "Little" Iain Wayman and talk about growing up flying airplanes. From soloing Gliders at 14 to Flying a DC-3 across the Atlantic for D-Day Invasion commemoration to firefighting from the skies, this 30 most interesting pilots under 30 has already had an amazing aviation career and he's just getting started!
The Museum is now accepting donations that will be matched by 3 different foundations! Click this link to read all about it and donate today!!
The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org
Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation
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Winged Victory Episode 17: ZORRO!
05 janv. 2026
00:44:50
We start off the New Year with Rob and Scott sitting down with Colonel Julio R. "ZORRO" Lopez Jr. and having an exhilarating conversation about deployments and various helicopter rescues that might just have you falling out of your seat! From various overseas missions to at home rescues, we assure you, this is not one to miss!
The Museum is now accepting donations that will be matched by 3 different foundations! Click this link to read all about it and donate today!!
The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org
Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation
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Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69
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Winged Victory Ep 16: From Military life to Podcast Host, who is Rob Gale?
16 déc. 2025
01:05:34
In this special episode we've decided it's time to get to know one of your hosts. Scott sits down and has a little one on one with Rob to get to know a little of where he came from, his military career as well as how he got to be where he is today. So sit back and enjoy the journey with Rob!
The Museum is now accepting donations that will be matched by 3 different foundations! Click this link to read all about it and donate today!!
The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org
Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation
Our socials:
Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69
Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook
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Winged Victory Ep 15: From the Hangar to the Flight Line, a Relentless Pursuit of Dreams
08 déc. 2025
00:41:51
Rob and Scott sit down with museum volunteer and PBY crew member Nicole Bertola. They talk about her passion for warbirds, her relentless drive to become an integral part of the air museum as well as her very interesting ties to WWII, the Korean conflict and beyond. It's an inspiring talk that shows if you don't take no for an answer, your dreams are well within reach!
The Museum is now accepting donations that will be matched by 3 different foundations! Click this link to read all about it and donate today!!
The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org
Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation
Our socials:
Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69
Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook
William Stephenson: lilboots_2of4 Insta
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Winged Victory Ep 14: A life in Warbirds. A pilot's drive for perfection.
01 déc. 2025
00:46:32
In this episode Rob and Scott conclude the conversation with Bill "Bill dude" Barclay. From growing up with a passion for the industry, to striving for perfection and the restoration of his own L-5 "Miss Stitch". Dude is an icon in the industry with the stories to back it up!
The Museum is now accepting donations that will be matched by 3 different foundations! Click this link to read all about it and donate today!!
The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org
Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation
Our socials:
Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69
Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook
William Stephenson: lilboots_2of4 Insta
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Winged Victory Ep 13 A Life Built On Connections. A conversation with Bill "Dude" Barclay
18 nov. 2025
00:49:46
Rob and Scott sit down with an icon in the warbird industry. Bill "Dude" Barclay has been in a mainstay in the industry for about 45 years. From his beginnings as a kid at Planes of Fame to his current role within Westpac and all things in between, you do not want to miss this first of a two parter podcast.
The Museum is now accepting donations that will be matched by 3 different foundations! Click this link to read all about it and donate today!!
The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org
Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation
Our socials:
Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69
Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook
William Stephenson: lilboots_2of4 Insta
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Winged Victory Ep 12: A Test Pilots Secret Missions
10 nov. 2025
00:54:13
In this episode Rob and Scott sit down once again with Ashby Taylor but this time they discuss Ashby's time as a test pilot. From dragging an F-4 through the dirt to flying Mig's over Area 51, you won't want to miss this discussion!
The Museum is now accepting donations that will be matched by 3 different foundations! Click this link to read all about it and donate today!!
The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org
Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation
Our socials:
Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69
Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook
William Stephenson: lilboots_2of4 Insta
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Winged Victory Ep 11: SNJ-2. The history and a walk around of a very rare bird!
03 nov. 2025
00:49:18
In this episode Rob and Scott do a walk around a very rare SNJ-2 and talk about it's technical and history rareness with it's owner, Brian Henderson. We also talk about the P-40E project currently in Westpac and show its progress.
The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org
Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation
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Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69
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Winged Victory Ep 10: A Pilot's Return to the Cockpit
21 oct. 2025
01:07:15
In this episode Rob and Scott sit down with fellow docent, Marine F-18 and WWII SNJ-2 pilot Brian Henderson. He tells the story of overcoming many obstacles to achieve his goal of becoming an F-18 fighter pilot, only to have an unfortunate diagnosis take it away and to finding a new path to forge. It's a story of perseverance that you don't want to miss!
Find Brian Henderson on Facebook @Brianhenderson
The National Museum of WWII Aviation in Colorado Springs CO. Website: Worldwariiaviation.org
Watch this episode on YouTube at @nationalWWIIaviation
Our socials:
Rob Gale: Mewe@robertgale.69
Scott Klaers: @scottklaers Insta/Facebook
William Stephenson: lilboots_2of4 Insta
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