TIL "I'll hit the brakes and he'll fly right by" from Top Gun actually happened in Linebacker
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TIL "I'll hit the brakes and he'll fly right by" from Top Gun actually happened in Linebacker

The guys behind The Operations Room on YouTube have launched a new podcast format and it's great. I really enjoyed their episode on Operation Linebacker. Did not know the "hit the brakes and they'll fly right by" bit from Top Gun actually happened on the first day of Linebacker

u/frankimus91 — 21 hours ago

Incredible Peleliu Pod Series from the guys behind The Operations Room

The guys behind The Operations Room on YouTube have launched a new podcast format and it's great. I really enjoyed their 3 part series on Peleliu. Henry Sledge and John McManus were involved.

u/frankimus91 — 21 hours ago

Cracking new pod - The War Office

I've listened to military history podcasts forever and most seem to be either two blokes chatting, or so academic they feel like hard work.

Recently found The War Office Podcast and it's one of the few that genuinely feels like a proper documentary series. Pre-written long form episodes, excellent production, interviews with well known historians, authors and veterans who were there. Feels like a cross between a documentary, podcast and audiobook. It's made by the same people who produce the excellent The Operations Room on YouTube.

I've particularly enjoyed the Linebacker Air War episode and the Peleliu mini-series. Easy addition to my regular podcast listen list.

Anyone got any other recommendations in the same vein?

u/frankimus91 — 21 days ago