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04/20/2025

HOOT GIBSON’S HANGAR
SEASON 2 NOW STREAMING

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04/17/2025

The plan involved using U.S. Army Air Force bombers from an aircraft carrier. Research found the North American B-25 Mitchell was “best suited,” while the Martin B-26 Marauder had poor handling, and the Douglas B-23 Dragon had too large a wingspan. Tests from the aircraft carrier Hornet (CV-8) and at Norfolk showed that while a B-25 could take off easily, “landing back would be extremely difficult.”

04/15/2025

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Hoot interviews Top Gun: Maverick F-18 Super Hornet pilot, U.S. Navy Commander Frank "Walleye" Weisser (Ret.). Frank is a former Blue Angels pilot who was invited to perform special maneuvers for the critically acclaimed movie.
Weisser flew in the front seat as the pilot for some of the film’s most memorable scenes, including one where actor Tom Cruise blazes through a twisting canyon uncomfortably close to rocky cliffs and the ground at lightning speeds. By completing that canyon course in 2:15 in the movie, Cruise was able to demonstrate to his Navy superiors that the combat mission his pilots were tasked with could indeed be accomplished. Although it appears that Cruise is flying the jet, it is actually Weisser. "

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04/14/2025

The REAL Top Gun Part 1 premiere airs on April 15.
Hoot Gibson's Hangar Podcast is available on all major directories. The vodcast version is exclusively found at Air2AirTV.com.
Hoot interviews Top Gun: Maverick F-18 Super Hornet pilot Frank "Walleye" Weisser. Frank is a former Blue Angels pilot who was invited to perform special maneuvers for the critically acclaimed movie.
“Top Gun actually had a guideline that says we will not take a Lieutenant Junior Grade pilot, because he isn't experienced enough or advanced enough. But because Jim Ruliffson had been one of the founders and he sent me to Top Gun they let me they let me come to the school. And so I may have been the very first lieutenant junior grade to go through Top Gun.” Hoot Gibson.

04/10/2025

During the Vietnam War, nearly 12,000 helicopters were pivotal. They handled combat, scouting, and rescue missions. Helicopters moved troops, supplied goods, and evacuated the wounded. These machines revolutionized warfare by reaching remote areas quickly and offering crucial battlefield support.

02/14/2025

John "Lucky" Luckadoo, NWOC 2025 featured speaker, captivated the audience with his experiences as a bomber pilot during World War II. As a proud member of the Eighth Air Force’s 100th Bomb Group, known as the “Bloody Hundredth,” Lucky shared his thrilling war stories and challenges. At 102 years old, he engaged the entire conference, transporting everyone with his vivid storytelling. April 1, 2024, marked the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). At Warbirds in Review, we celebrate its heritage with three aircraft: the Supermarine Spitfire, the Hawker Hurricane, and the de Havilland Tiger Moth. The Spitfire, designed by R. J. Mitchell, played a crucial role in the Battle of Britain; the Hurricane, built by Canadian Car and Foundry, was versatile and widely flown. The Tiger Moth was essential to the British Commonwealth training program, featuring Canadian modifications.

01/24/2025

September 29, 1956 — January 12, 2025. John’s career in auto mechanics led to car sales at Anderson Nissan Mazda and later airplane sales at Courtesy Aircraft while raising his family. His ambition and knowledge culminated in a position at Mecum Auctions, where he became an on-air commentator and analyst, fulfilling his dreams of cars and travel. Known as The Professor or J.K. in the automotive world, he could identify any classic car from a young age. Besides his passion for cars and family, he was a self-taught guitarist and frontman for local bands like The Fury, Angels of Attack, and Redline 7000, embodying the spirit of classic rock.

01/17/2025

Paul “Nick” Nebel Jr., age 84, a Warbirds in Review Video Ranger, veteran, storyteller, and lifelong resident of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on January 16, 2024, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King. Born on July 29, 1939, he was the eldest of six children. Named Paul, according to firstborn tradition, Nick‘s father decided to give their newborn a “Nick" name; thus, the name Nick came to fruition.

01/10/2025

In late 1944, following the successful D-Day invasion of Normandy by the Allied forces, it appeared that the Second World War was nearly over. On December 16, with winter's arrival, the German army launched a counteroffensive aimed at breaking through the Allied forces in a way that would shift the war's momentum in Hitler's favor. The ensuing battle is historically known as the Battle of the Bulge. The courage and resilience of the American soldier were tested against significant adversity. Nevertheless, the quality of his response ultimately ensured the triumph of freedom over tyranny.

P-47 Thunderbolts at the Battle of the Bulge: The rugged Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighter played a crucial ground support role in the Allied repulse of Hitler's famous counteroffensive. Like the Battle of the Bulge that raged around them, the air assault was a staggering setback for American pilots, maintainers, and support troops operating the Thunderbolt in Europe. In the months since D-Day, most had become accustomed to harsh living conditions, terrible weather, and a war in which Thunderbolts harassed the German Army at low altitudes where metal was flying everywhere. They were not, however, prepared for being attacked.

01/01/2025

Greetings and a very Happy New Year to all valued subscribers of Air2AirTV.com, including our dedicated pilots, proud owners, and invaluable enthusiasts. May this new year bring you joy, success, and continued camaraderie in our shared passion for aviation.

12/25/2024

White Christmas in Wisconsin. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas filled with love and joy, and may the new year ahead bring you happiness, prosperity, and countless blessings.

12/19/2024

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11/28/2024

As you gather with family and friends to celebrate this cherished American holiday, please take a moment to give thanks to the brave men and women who have defended our country and served with distinction since its founding."
We wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!

11/08/2024

One of the most sensational aviation events of the 1920s took place in 1924 with the U.S. Army Air Service's round-the-world flight. It was the first globe-circling flight in aviation history, with four Douglas World Cruiser airplanes departing Seattle, Washington, on 6 April 1924 and heading westward for Asia via Alaska.

10/31/2024

As he flew farther into Iraqi airspace, Jon "JB" Kelk detected a contact on radar about 35 miles away from him. The contact locked onto Kelk. Once Kelk was able to verify that the contact was an enemy, he launched an AIM-7 Sparrow missile and performed evasive maneuvers while releasing chaff to confuse the enemy radar. As the two aircraft closed to 10 miles, Kelk observed a purple-white flash of light that lasted a few seconds. Intelligence later concluded that Kelk had shot down an Iraqi MiG-29. He thus became the first American pilot credited with a kill in the F-15.

10/26/2024

2024 Inductees: John Hatz, Caroline "Blaze"Jensen, Jon "JB" Kelk, Bob Lussow and George Doersch.

Organized in 1985, the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame, Inc. (WAHF) is the result of an idea by Carl Guell. Formerly employed by the Wisconsin Aeronautics Commission (now the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics), Guell began collecting the state's aviation history. Encouraged by the wealth of information he discovered through interviews and research, Guell incorporated the WAHF. The organization made its first induction of three Wisconsin aviation notables less than a year later.

10/24/2024

On June 13, 1944, the citizens of London awoke to an eerie but puzzling buzz approaching the city. The morning stillness was shattered when the buzzing stopped and a strange aircraft plummeted from the sky, hitting a railway bridge and unleashing 1,800 pounds of explosive force. The bizarre aircraft was a German-made Vergeltungswaffen ("vengeance weapon") -- now known as the V1 Flying Bomb.

10/16/2024

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