"Echoes of Valor: Episode 6 is here!  This is Part 1 of a two-part series, and listening to this, you’ll find yourself at a crossroads where history and heroism intersect. Our host, Colonel Tom Rendall convenes a rare gathering of extraordinary minds and guides a fascinating discussion.

In collaboration with The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force and The World War II Foundation, this episode introduces Dr. Mark Clodfelter, Professor Emeritus at The National War College, with his own firsthand Air Force experience. Dr. Clodfelter’s academic contributions have illuminated our understanding of airpower history, strategy and tactics for decades. 

We meet Lieutenant General Tim Fay (USAF, Ret.) whose remarkable career has bridged the operational and strategic dimensions of the Air Force, and his influence continues today. Throughout his career, commanding bombers in the skies and shaping policy in the Pentagon, General Fay offers an insider’s view of the legacy of the 8th Air Force, and the evolution of air strategy and policy.

Joining us, too, is Lieutenant General John Fairfield (USAF, Ret.),whose storied career in our Air Force spans combat missions in Vietnam to the development our nation’s B2 Stealth Bomber. His anecdotes and reflections paint a vivid picture of airpower's transformation through the years.

This dialogue offers more than just an account of the past; it's an incisive look into the legacy of the 100th Bomb Group, the advances in air combat technology, and a tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who truly “mastered the skies” during World War II. Prepare for a fascinating deep dive into the history and heroism that “Masters of the Air” so vividly brings to the screen.

Stay tuned for Part 2!  Coming up!

 

All of the above photos were contributed by World War II Foundation Chairman, Paul Clifford, from a “Masters of the Air” tour in which he participated in 2016.

  #EchoesOfValor, #Military #Podcast, #Aviation #Strategy, #AirForce #Legacy, #Military #History, #AirPower, #Combat #Tactics, #Veteran #Insights, #Defense #Policy, #Strategy #Impact, #B2Bomber, #WWIIHistory, #Legends, #AirCombat #Evolution.