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The Prisoner’s Dive Bomber – Petlyakov Pe-2 ’Buck’
23/10/2026 | 27 mins.Conceived in a Soviet prison, built in 45 days, and pushed to 400+ mph—the Petlyakov Pe-2 is the most vital WWII warbird you’ve maybe never heard of.
Join me as we explore the wild story behind Russia’s high-speed dive bomber. From its origins as a pressurized high-altitude interceptor to its frantic 4-day conversion into a heavy night fighter, the Pe-2 was a brilliant, unforgiving, and heavy-handed machine that demanded real strength to fly.
I dive deep into:
The Gulag Skunkworks: How imprisoned Soviet engineers designed an iconic warbird inside an NKVD sharashka.
45 Days to Redesign: The high-stakes scramble to turn an interceptor into a deadly dive bomber.
Pilot Reactions: Real primary accounts on its wicked stall characteristics, heavy stick forces, and blistering speed.
The 4-Day Night Fighter: The bizarre, tail grenade-tossing Pe-3 experiment.
The Tragic Irony: The fate of designer Vladimir Petlyakov.
Hit play and discover the story of the Soviet Union’s ultimate schnellbomber!
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bpearce29@gmail.comBrewster Part 2: Buccaneers, Corsairs and Controversy!
09/10/2026 | 20 mins.What happened to the Brewster Company after the Buffalo? We look at the SB2A Buccaneer (Bermuda) and the Brewster Corsairs... and beyond! Enjoy!
Previous Episodes that I refer to in this one:
F4F Wildcat
The Jug pt 1
Corsair pt 1
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bpearce29@gmail.comBrewster Part 1: F2A Buffalo
25/09/2026 | 38 mins.Hero or Zero? To explore the wild contradictions of the F2A Buffalo, we look at the origins of the Brewster Company, all the up to the Battle of Midway. Enjoy!
Previous Episodes that I refer to in this one:
F4F Wildcat
The Jug pt 1
P-40 Warhawk
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bpearce29@gmail.comOil (engine oil, that is)
11/09/2026 | 14 mins.Today we get all oiled up...
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bpearce29@gmail.comDouble Dutch: The Fokker D.XXIII
28/08/2026 | 16 mins.What might have been had this twin-engine, centreline thrust been allowed to mature? We'll explore that and the colourful story of Fokker.
Previous Episodes that I refer to in this one:
DC-3
Hawker Fury
PBY Part 1
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About World of Warbirds
Each episode delivers a deep-dive engineering and operational analysis of a single aircraft. Go beyond mainstream history to discover how these legendary warbirds were designed, built, and modified for the crucible of combat. From legendary fighters and heavy bombers to overlooked cutting-edge prototypes, we cross-reference official military logs, design development records, and pilot memoirs to separate myth from historical fact. We also track down the rare survivors still in existence today, keeping these incredible engineering marvels alive.
Fix your eyes on the skies and join the flight.
Support the Show & Connect: • Patreon: patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds • PayPal Support: paypal.me/WOWB17 • Facebook: @WorldofWB • Contact: bpearce29@gmail.com
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