National WWII Glider Pilots Association

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SICILY   BURMA   NORMANDY   SOUTHERN FRANCE   HOLLAND   BASTOGNE   RHINE CROSSING   LUZON

Coming from the Silent Wings Museum, these are podcast that deal largely with World War II, the American Military Glider Program, and the collection at the Silent Wings Museum, located at 6202 N. I-27 in Lubbock, Texas. Further information on the podcasts

EPISODE 1: ARRIVING IN THE ARDENNES

Published on Dec 22, 2016 This is episode one of Wings of War: Arriving in the Ardennes. Touches on the 50 glider resupply mission

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EPISODE 2: THE LAST MAN

Published on Jan 23, 2017 This is episode two of Wings of War: The Last Man. This podcast covers the glider program to the last man standing and the Association setting aside a bottle of champaign to be opened and drank between the last two glider pilots.

(15:55)




FROZEN RESCUE

Presented by Wings of War at the Silent Wings Museum this podcast presents a talk about Power Glider Pilot Howard HALSTEAD. Former professor of history at Texas Tech University, former curator of the Silent Wings Museum and member of the Leon B Spencer Research Team, Dr. Donald Abbe is interviewed about Halstead and the Frozen Rescue. Great story, enjoy!

(15:55)




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