Today we look at the "Lightning". No, not THAT Lightning! The Folgore (means lightning in Italian). Plus, we take a detour to learn about the Schneider Trophy and the great rivalry between Supermarine and Macchi!
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Macchi C.202 Folgore

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How could I have done this podcast for three years and not done even ONE Polish aircraft??? It's a pretty interesting story that includes a whole lot of "what might have been"...
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Polish Fighter PZL P.11

The German strategic bomber that might have been... We take a close look at the Luftwaffe's fragile, fiery Griffin!
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The Luftwaffe's fragile, fiery, He 177 Greif

It's the FIRST in our "Tanner's Just Jetz" Series!
Tanner continues the Grumman Cat story, but this time with turbojet power! The Panther is a facinating story of post-WW2, early fighter jet technology, written by a young woman who flies F-35 Lightning II jets for a living. Enjoy!
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F9F Panther -Tanner's Just Jetz

Who is Tanner and what is Tanner's Just Jetz? Today we introduce you to our new occasional series on Jet Warbirds!
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Introducing: Tanner's Just Jetz

It's the fourth in my Grumman "Cat" Series!
This is one Big, Bad Kitty! I've been looking forward to doing this one for a long time! It's the last in the Cat Series (or IS it??)
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Macchi C.202 Folgore

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