Ep.226 - Warbirds to Warhorses

About this episode

The episode explores the journey of the book 'Warbirds to Workhorses' and the realities of aviation beyond the headlines.

In this episode of Aviation Xtended, host Pieter Johnson is joined by Bob Davy and Keith Wilson, authors of 'Warbirds to Workhorses'. Together, they explore aviation beyond the headlines, following the journey of the book from iconic warbirds to the quieter, often overlooked aircraft that shape everyday flying. The conversation looks at judgement, workload, and the human realities of operating and photographing aircraft across very different eras. Rather than chasing heroics, Bob and Keith reflect on what these aeroplanes really teach you once the romance fades and why honest storytelling matters in aviation today. For full notes and links please visit: https://aviation-xtended.co.uk/

People in this episode

Host: Pieter Johnson

Guests: Bob Davy, Keith Wilson

Topics covered

• aviation history
• warbirds
• aircraft operation
• photography
• storytelling
• human experience

Keywords

• aviation
• warbirds
• aircraft
• photography
• storytelling
• human realities
• workload

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Warbirds to Workhorses

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