https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heritage-highlight--4629394enHistoryCopyright Travis Workmanhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/76f0fe696e06d94819e1e6d55f24d951.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heritage-highlight--4629394Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:47:37 +0000Travis WorkmanTravis Workmanfeeds@spreaker.com"Heritage Highlight" explores the history of the hero's and heroines that paved the way for current and future generations of Airmen.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-33-fw-khobar-tower-memorial--59282479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59282479Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:47:23 +0000Travis WorkmanBrief overview of the significance of the Khobar Memorial located within the 33 FW campus on Eglin AFB, Florida. 525falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-33-fw-in-desert-storm--58422763
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UNSCR.com
33d TFW HIST, Jan -Dec 1991
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58422763Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:09:59 +0000Travis WorkmanEspisode is a brief explanation of the Nomads participation in Desert Storm 1991. References: UNSCR.com 33d TFW HIST, Jan -Dec 1991
References:
UNSCR.com
33d TFW HIST, Jan -Dec 1991
]]>610falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-33d-fg-enter-combat-operation-torch-nov-1942--57836657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57836657Tue, 28 Nov 2023 21:49:57 +0000Travis WorkmanThe airmen of the 33d Fighter Group enter combat operations during WWII 8 November 1942. Participating in the largest amphibous assualt to date: Operation TORCH855false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-33-fw-a-brief-history-of--56791863https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56791863Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:29:00 +0000Travis Workman33 FW Brief history is a foundational epsisode. The 33d, the "Nomads", history spans a period of over 70 years. Warning: The episode may seem a bit boring...for the most part due to the narrator; however, it provides a foundation for future podcasts...1433false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-capt-arthur-jeffrey-of-the-479th-fighter-group--50706380https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50706380Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:56:14 +0000Travis WorkmanOn 29 July 1944 Capt. Arthur "Art" Jeffrey made aviation history becoming the first pilot in the world to shoot down a rocket propelled aircraft. Art went on to become the 479th's top fighter Ace with 14 scores to his name and the recipient of the...590falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-lt-s-bleckley-and-goettler--47128443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47128443Sun, 24 Oct 2021 18:01:43 +0000Travis WorkmanLt's Harold E. Goettler and Erwin Bleckley epitomized what it means to place one’s service before self. Their skill and effort meant a cut-off and “lost” division of U.S. troops were found before being overrun by the enemy. They earned the nation’s...776falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/espisode-13-evasion-of-lt-col-riddle--46072411https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46072411Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:03:47 +0000Travis WorkmanOn the morning of 10 August 1944, Lt Col Kyle Riddle, the Commander of the 479th Fighter Group, was leading his pilots on a strafing mission targeting marshaling yards in an area located about 40 km northeast of Paris. His P-38 was hit by enemy fire;...546falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-lt-david-kingsley--45516251https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45516251Wed, 30 Jun 2021 20:42:33 +0000Travis WorkmanOn 23 June 1944, B-17 Bombardier, Lt. David Kingsley earned the nation’s highest honor bestowed on a military member, the Medal of Honor, by sacrificing his life for others.638falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-crew-of-old-666--45236816https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45236816Wed, 09 Jun 2021 20:47:40 +0000Travis Workman541falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/podcast-10-capt-roger-locher--44741161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44741161Mon, 10 May 2021 20:04:30 +0000Travis WorkmanThis episode highlights the Air Force airman that holds the longest successful evasion behind enemy lines during the Vietnam War: Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) Capt. Roger C. Locher.631falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-lt-col-iceal-hambleton-bat21--44246032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44246032Wed, 07 Apr 2021 20:04:11 +0000Travis WorkmanA brief overview of Lt Col Iceal Hambleton, BAT21, and his heroic evasion from the enemy.827falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-mike-gilroy--43886682https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43886682Sun, 14 Mar 2021 23:37:43 +0000Travis Workman816falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-spirit-03--43152166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43152166Wed, 27 Jan 2021 22:16:33 +0000Travis WorkmanRemembering the crew of "Spirit 03" from the Battle of Khafji, Desert Storm, 31 January 1991.463falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-lt-col-james-h-howard--42941880https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42941880Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:49:37 +0000Travis WorkmanLt Col James H. Howard, first and only fighter pilot of the U.S. Army Air Forces to be awarded Medal of Honor. Graduated flight school at NAS Pensacola, flew with AVG#1, "Flying Tigers" and recipient of Medal of Honor, WWII.654falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-operation-bolo-and-col-robin-olds--42852655https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42852655Sat, 09 Jan 2021 01:23:23 +0000Travis WorkmanOperation BOLO and Col. Robin Olds, founding member of 479th Fighter Group1126falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-capt-colin-kelly--42367966https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42367966Mon, 07 Dec 2020 22:44:12 +0000Travis Workman498falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/espisode-3-col-hubert-zemke--41796704

References used in the episode include the following:

Fairfield, Terry A. The 479th Fighter Group in World War II; In action over Europe with the P-38 and P-51. Schiffer Military History, 2004.

Maurer Maurer, ed. Air Force Combat Units of World War II. Office of Air Force History, Washington D.C., 1983.

Stanaway, John. 479th Fighter Group, “Riddles Raiders”. Osprey Publishing, 2009.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41796704Wed, 04 Nov 2020 19:03:44 +0000Travis WorkmanEpisode #3 describes the day Col. Hubert Zemke becomes a Prisoner of War in WWII and his ultimate liberation. References used in the episode include the following: Fairfield, Terry A. The 479th Fighter Group in World War II; In action over Europe...

References used in the episode include the following:

Fairfield, Terry A. The 479th Fighter Group in World War II; In action over Europe with the P-38 and P-51. Schiffer Military History, 2004.

Maurer Maurer, ed. Air Force Combat Units of World War II. Office of Air Force History, Washington D.C., 1983.

Stanaway, John. 479th Fighter Group, “Riddles Raiders”. Osprey Publishing, 2009.]]>709falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-t-sgt-henry-glades--41554474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41554474Tue, 20 Oct 2020 17:05:36 +0000Travis WorkmanThis Heritage Highlight podcast explores Airman Hall of Fame member T/Sgt Henry Glades and his actions during World War II as a Bombardier for the 451st Bomb Squadron on board the B-26 Marauder.626falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-479-fg-distinguished-unit-citation--50706524https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50706524Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:03:00 +0000Travis WorkmanHighlight describes the 479th Fighter Group’s Distinguished Unit Citation for participating in the largest Dog-Fight of World War II.644falsefull