F-15 Eagle – Warbird Wednesday Episode 54
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today we are moving up to the top-level fighters starting with the big dog; the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle. This aircraft is likely one of the most effective fighters built by any nation in modern times with 100 victories and no losses.
OH-58 KIOWA – Warbird Wednesday Episode 53
Welcome to a very special episode of Warbird Wednesday where we honor Steve Maloney, a visionary artist and good friend who will be deeply missed by the entire PSAM family. The OH-58 Kiowa Ride-em-copter, also known as the “Sparkle-copter” is a Steve Maloney original and we were proud to display it as the centerpiece of […]
DHC-1 Chipmunk – Warbird Wednesday Episode 52
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday Episode 52! Yes, we have completed a full year of weekly Warbird Wednesday videos without a single break. Thank you to all of our viewers and followers who have enthusiastically supported us on our Warbird journey! Stay tuned, there is more to come! Today we are heading North to the De […]
AH-1 Cobra – Warbird Wednesday Episode 50
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Continuing with the helicopters in our collection, we are moving on to the AH-1 Cobra which deployed in 1967. A single-engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell, this was a purpose-built gunship with a slender fuselage and two-place tandem seating. Enjoy the video, and as always, thanks for watching!
The UH-1 Huey – Warbird Wednesday Episode 49
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, Fred walks us through the history of the Huey helicopter, famous for its use during the Vietnam War. This multi-purpose helicopter was a big step into the “air mobile” concept and was used primarily to transport troops, for medical evacuations, cargo transport, and aerial attack. Enjoy the video, and as […]
Sikorsky H-34 – Warbird Wednesday Episode 48
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! We are continuing to fly down helicopter lane, moving into bigger and more sophisticated helicopters. The H-34 first flew in 1954 and began as an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft for the United States Navy and served as the initial helicopter for the Marines in the Vietnam War. Enjoy the video, and […]
Bell 47 – Warbird Wednesday Episode 47
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! We’re leaving the world of reconnaissance and drone aircraft and moving on the helicopters, starting with the Bell 47. Under the H-13 scout designation, the Bell 47 helicopters were pivotal in the Korean war to transport wounded soldiers to medical aid. Years later, it became familiar to American television audiences when […]
The MQ-1 Predator – Warbird Wednesday Episode 46
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! We’re stepping it up today with the MQ-1 Predator, a long-endurance, medium-altitude unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and reconnaissance missions that set the precedence for the next generations of drones. Enjoy the video, and as always, thanks for watching!
MQM-36 Shelduck – Warbird Wednesday Episode 45
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Fred has wrapped up the tour of our patrol and observation aircraft and is moving on to drones, starting with the MQM-36 Shelduck. The Shelduck was one of the first mass-produced UAV’s that have led to the Predator combat drone and beyond. Enjoy the video, and as always, thanks for watching!
Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon – Warbird Wednesday Episode 44
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday and our continued journey through the observation and patrol airplanes in the museum’s inventory. The Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon was first flown in 1941 and has a number of different variants that Fred will walk through in this episode.
Stinson L-5 Sentinel – Warbird Wednesday Episode 43
Happy New Year and welcome to the first Warbird Wednesday of 2021! We’re kicking off the new year with a hole-in-one and the Stinson L-5 Sentinel. A versatile and lightweight aircraft, the L-5 was an important liaison aircraft used by the U.S. during World War II.
O-2 Skymaster – Warbird Wednesday Episode 42
We’re wrapping up the year with Episode 42 of Warbird Wednesday and saying goodbye to 2020! Today, Fred keeps working his way through the observation airplanes in our collection. The Cessna O-2 Skymaster first flew in 1967 and was developed with the intention to replace the O-1 Bird Dog (watch for that episode next Wednesday). […]
OV-1 Mohawk Warbird – Wednesday Episode 41
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! The Mohawk was developed by Grumman Aircraft as a photo observation and electronic reconnaissance aircraft for the US Military. This armed military observation and attack aircraft was designed for battlefield surveillance and light strike capabilities.
ERCO Ercoupe – Warbird Wednesday Episode 40
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today we continue down the path of light aircraft with the Erco Ercoupe. This aircraft was designed by Fred Weick and first flown in 1937. It was initially manufactured by the Engineering and Research Corporation shortly before World War II; several other manufacturers continued its production after the war.
J-3 Cub – Warbird Wednesday Episode 39
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! The J-3 Cub was introduced in 1938 and had a simple, lightweight design which gives it good low-speed handling properties and short-field performance. This aircraft was used in the Civilian Pilot Training Program (CPTP) to assist with military preparedness.
DHC-2 Beaver – Warbird Wednesday Episode 38
Welcome to #WarbirdWednesday! The DHC-2 Beaver is one of the more unique aircraft that has made its way through warbird history. With short take-off and landing, versatility, and performance this De Havilland Canada aircraft has been used, among other things, for cargo and transportation, search and rescue, and photo-reconnaissance missions.
P-63 Kingcobra Warbird Wednesday Episode 37
Happy Thanksgiving week! In today’s Warbird Wednesday we are taking a closer look at the P-63 Kingcobra. Based on the preceding Bell P-39 Airacobra, the P-63’s design incorporated suggestions from P-39 pilots and was superior to its predecessor in virtually all respects.
PBY Catalina – Warbird Wednesday Episode 36
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today we are taking a step back into an era of military aviation that has gone by the wayside. The PBY-5A Catalina is the largest aircraft in the Palm Springs Air Museum fleet and is under restoration. The design is a result of the US Navy and Consolidated chasing another step […]
C-1A Trader Warbird Wednesday Episode 35
Well, hello there and welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today we’re taking a look at the C-1A Trader, a cargo delivery aircraft used by US Navy up until the mid-eighties. The last C-1A was retired from USN service in 1988; it was the second-to-last radial-engine aircraft in U.S military service. Enjoy the video and thanks for […]
F-102 Delta Dagger – Warbird Wednesday Episode 33
Welcome to #WarbirdWednesday! We’re going back to the Century Series with the F-102 Delta Dagger, an interceptor fighter made by Convair. This aircraft was the epitome of the mid-1950’s military complex design thinking. Entering service in 1956, its main purpose was to intercept invading Soviet strategic bomber fleets during the Cold War. Enjoy the video […]
T-28 Trojan – Warbird Wednesday Episode 21
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today we are continuing on our track down trainer lane with a transition plane built to replace the T-6 Texan and a plane that you can actually book a ride in at the Palm Springs Air Museum; the T-28 Trojan.
F-104 Starfighter – Warbird Wednesday Episode 16
For this week’s Warbird Wednesday, Vice Chairman Fred Bell presents one of the most intriguing airplanes the United States has ever built; the F-104 Starfighter from the Century Series Fighters. Thanks for watching!
F-4 Phantom – Warbird Wednesday Episode 14
This week Vice Chairman Fred (Slash) Bell presents the F-4 Phantom, a fighter bomber still in use today, over 60 years later.
F-105 Thunderchief Warbird Wednesday Episode #12
Welcome to #WarbirdWednesday! In today’s episode, Vice Chairman Fred Bell shows us the F-105 Thunderchief and discusses the history of this century series fighter originally designed to be a low-level nuclear bomber. Thanks for watching!