Best Airfix Podcasts (2025)

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Workbench Edition 392 - Return of the RAF’s Defiant turret fighter 33:41

1d ago33:41

33:41

Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. It’s somehow fitting that whilst we still find ourselves just about in the 85th Anniversary year of the Battle of Britain, that our 1/48th scale model tribute to the RAF’s most unusual fighter type to take p…

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Workbench edition 391 - Supermarine’s much needed Focke Wulf slayer 27:18

3d ago27:18

27:18

Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. It’s been quite a year for Supermarine Spitfire related developments, anniversaries and associated media content. With this year marking the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, which was arguably the …

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Workbench Edition 394- Bulldog – the RAF’s classic inter-war interceptor 36:29

7d ago36:29

36:29

Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. Well, we’ve managed it – we’ve safely negotiated another hectic year! With this being the final edition of Workbench for 2025, we wanted to go out with a serious cracker of a BANG, so that being the case, wh…

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Episode 17 - Geoff Coughlin: Author, Teacher & Oracle from ScaleModellingNow.Com 2:50:32

10d ago2:50:32

2:50:32

Ho Ho Ho Benchmates! Welcome to the festive episode for Beyond The Box Art®, and boy have we got a christmas cracker for you!!! We are joined by Ethan goodbody from BBC1 TV's recent series The Marvellous Miniature Workshop talking about the show and scale modelling of a slightly different type than we are used too. Our main guest (for the whole epi…

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Gunboat: Engineering Luxury Catamarans That Sail Faster Than the Wind 19:16

9d ago19:16

19:16

What if you could build a yacht that combined the speed and efficiency of a racing craft with the grandeur of a floating villa? That was the vision founder Peter Johnstone brought to life when he launched Gunboat in 2002, creating an entirely new category of high-performance cruising catamaran. Gunboat's twin-hull design provides remarkable stabili…

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Workbench Editon 393 - Fast Attack Craft wreak havoc in coastal waters 25:42

11d ago25:42

25:42

As the Airfix team have been working hard on preparing the 2026 Airfix catalogue over the previous few weeks and the heady modelling nostalgia this always invokes, it could hardly be more appropriate that this week’s edition of Workbench see’s us returning to the world of Vintage Classics, and the latest addition to this popular range. Indeed, we d…

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Episode 16 - Stewart Rolfe, Black Hat Scale Models 2:19:33

21d ago2:19:33

2:19:33

Hiya BenchMates! We're back with Episode 16, and it's another corker! We are joined by Stewart from the Black Hat Scale Models YouTube channel and Facebook group – talking AFV's; Scale Model Challenge in Eindhoven which he visited with Martin Drayton & they recall some of the events highlights plus a big surprise with whats coming next from this AF…

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Workbench Edition 390- Victorious return for Britain’s final V-Bomber kit 32:41

1M ago32:41

32:41

Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. Our subject for this latest edition of Workbench is the heavily requested re-introduction of an incredibly popular kit, one which has to be regarded as one of the most impressive to have ever graced the Airf…

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Episode 15 - Telford review; Airfix interview & much more! 2:40:01

1M ago2:40:01

2:40:01

Hiya BenchMates! We're back with Episode 15, and it's has more content than the queue into SMW on the Saturday morning. We welcome back IPMS(UK) President Paul Regan for the episode to talk about all aspects of the show, as well as welcoming the winner of Best in show – Kostas Dimitriadis talking about his weathered 1/48 F-4E Phantom. We also have …

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ARCA Dynamics: Mapping the Cosmos to Prevent Catastrophic Space Collisions 25:51

1M ago25:51

25:51

Space is becoming dangerously crowded. With Goldman Sachs predicting 70,000 low Earth orbit satellites could launch in just the next five years, the risk of catastrophic collisions is escalating rapidly. Unlike cars or planes, satellites have no drivers on board to react in real-time, making precise orbital tracking absolutely essential. Enter ARCA…

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Workbench Edition 388- New Gustav ‘Superkit’ makes debut at Scale ModelWorld 2025 30:37

1M ago30:37

30:37

Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. Well, what a spectacular weekend that turned out to be. With the latest instalment of the Scale ModelWorld phenomenon now done and dusted, we can confidently confirm that this modelling hobby we all enjoy so…

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Workbench Edition 387 | Airfix unleash large scale Me 109 ‘Gustav’ at Scale ModelWorld 39:36

2M ago39:36

39:36

Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. You will have noticed that we have a slightly later publication timing for this latest edition of our Workbench blog this week, but for very good reason. By now, the Airfix events team will be hard at work s…

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Episode 14 - Revell 2026 releases for January - April 1:15:48

2M ago1:15:48

1:15:48

Hiya Benchmates, Welcome to a surprise bonus episode in which we are joined by Luke Slaney- Hewitt again with the first part of the 2026 range announcements for Revell and it's not just aviation, but everything they are planning on bringing out! After Lukes announcment, you can hear those of us that were privy to the discussion talk about whats com…

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Episode 13 - Telford 2025 Preview & Andy Eisbär (Jamscrew 1/32 Sea King) 2:33:19

2M ago2:33:19

2:33:19

Hiya BenchMates! We're back with Episode 13, and it's another modelling-packed show bursting with creativity, nostalgia, and inspiration. This episode we welcome back IPMS(UK) President Paul Regan, with Rich Middleton and Andy Brown to discuss IPMS Scale ModelWorld at Telford, and we cover all aspects of the show including judging for the competion…

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Workbench Edition 387 | Workbench celebrates Avro Week 46:45

2M ago46:45

46:45

Our blog title for this week was intentionally selected to possess a little more intrigue than usual, as we want to do something a little different with this latest edition. As far as we know, there’s never actually been an ‘Avro Week’ commemoration event, and certainly never here on the Workbench blog, but as we find ourselves on the cusp of the s…

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Workbench Edition 386 | Famous Griffon powered Spitfire is a triple scheme tribute 35:14

2M ago35:14

35:14

Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. The one thing you have always been able to rely on Airfix to provide the modelling world with is an impressive selection of classic scale aircraft model kits across several different scales, something which …

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Episode 12 - BBC Special effects-Mat Irvine & Scott Taylor Scale Modellers Supply 2:59:21

2M ago2:59:21

2:59:21

Hiya BenchMates! We're back with Episode 12, and it's another modelling-packed show bursting with creativity, nostalgia, and inspiration. This time we welcome one of the true legends of British television effects —🎥 Guest Spotlight: Mat Irvine – the ex-BBC SFX genius behind the miniature magic of Doctor Who, Blake's 7, and so many other cult classi…

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Saga Robotics: Meet the Robots Making our Strawberries more Sustainable 25:43

2M ago25:43

25:43

Picture a farm where robots work through the night, eliminating disease without a single drop of chemicals. It sounds like science fiction, but it's already happening on strawberry farms across Britain and vineyards throughout California, thanks to a remarkable robot called Thorvald. Thorvald is an autonomous robot that uses UVC light as a preventa…

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Workbench Edition 385 | ‘Secret’ Mosquito gains new parts 27:16

2M ago27:16

27:16

As we currently find ourselves on the cusp of actual modelling season, with the longer nights providing us with an excuse to spend much more time at our workstations, can you think of a better way of celebrating this than by announcing our latest 'secret' model release? On Wednesday this week, we announced details of just the third releases from ou…

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Workbench Edition 384 | New Airfix Ferret Scout Car artwork unlocks memories for Gulf War veteran 21:48

3M ago21:48

21:48

Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. With almost 400 Workbench blogs now successfully under our belts, we’re never afraid to try something just that little bit different when putting one together, with this current edition being something of a …

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Episode 11 - THE Spencer Pollard & IPMS SMW Telford news! 2:11:02

3M ago2:11:02

2:11:02

Hiya Benchmates! We're back with Episode 11, and it's another modelling-packed session you won't want to miss. This time, we've brought in one of the hobby's most recognisable names: 🎙️ Guest Spotlight – Spencer Pollard Artist, author, editor, and modeller extraordinaire—Spencer joins us for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about creativity,…

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Workbench Edition 383 | Space exploration in kit form – we’re ready for Blast Off! 27:36

3M ago27:36

27:36

Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. As the world prepares to celebrate Space Week, there really could only be one subject for this latest edition of Workbench, an edition which really could be described as being out of this world. Unquestionab…

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Scalextric4Schools: Full Throttle Learning for the Engineers of the Future 16:35

3M ago16:35

16:35

What if the thrill of Formula One racing could inspire tomorrow's engineers? That's exactly what's happening with Scalextric4Schools, a nationwide initiative that's transforming how students engage with STEM subjects across the UK. The iconic slot car racing brand Scalextric is challenging secondary school students to design, build, and race their …

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Workbench Edition 382 | Vintage Jaguar kit and Airfix classic 23:15

3M ago23:15

23:15

Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’re expecting several new Vintage Classics kit releases to arrive in our warehouse, as we move towards welcoming the final kits from the current range as we head towa…

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Episode 10 - Chris Meddings ITA3 & Important IPMS SMW Telford update! 2:17:04

3M ago2:17:04

2:17:04

Hiya Benchmates! This episode we've packed the bench full of modelling goodness: 🎯 Precision by Passion (Extended Edition): We welcome Chris Meddings of Inside the Armour, diving deep into his journey through publishing, CAD, and the art of turning passion into print. 💡 Wongy's Wisdom Returns! Ever wondered how to make working slime lights for your…

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Workbench Edition 381 | The Luftwaffe’s ‘Wolf in sheep’s clothing’ 36:18

3M ago36:18

36:18

Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. After last weekend’s bumper Battle of Britain 85th Anniversary edition and Hawker Hurricane linked feature in Airfix Aerodrome, we’re taking things just a little bit easier this week for a number of reasons,…

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Airfix-Workbench | Battle of Britain 85 – Honouring more than the ‘Few’ 53:54

4M ago53:54

53:54

In a year which has already seen the world commemorating and celebrating several significant WWII anniversaries, this year’s Battle of Britain Day commemorations will be marking 85 years since the pilots of Fighter Command repelled the incessant Luftwaffe attacks against British targets, including day and night attacks against London. With Britain …

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Episode 9 - Kōtare Models-Mark Robson & Martin Drayton, Emdee Scale Models 2:57:15

4M ago2:57:15

2:57:15

Hiya Benchmates, Another bumper episode. Episode 9 has not One, but TWO major interviews for your pleasure! First up, Martin Drayton from Emdee Scale Models talking dioramas and building whilst working away from home! Our Second guest is Mark Robson from Kōtare models in New Zealand. Fresh on the back of the 1/48 Halifax project, Martin talks about…

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Airfix- Workbench | British Army Cold War equipment trio a diorama creator’s delight 27:20

4M ago27:20

27:20

Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. We have something very different to the norm in this latest edition of Workbench, as we will be featuring no fewer than THREE impending model kit release additions to the current range this time around, with…

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Airfix | Workbench- SLS Artemis – An Airfix design project that’s out of this world 30:31

4M ago30:31

30:31

Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. We’re excited to be back in the fascinating territory of new kit additions to the current Airfix range in this latest edition of Workbench, or to be precise, the actual design of them, as we bring you detail…

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Episode 8 - Mig Jiménez, AMMO by Mig Jiménez 2:09:12

4M ago2:09:12

2:09:12

Welcome to episode 8 of Beyond The Box Art, your fortnightly fix for scale modelling updates & the official podcast for the International Plastic Modellers Society (UK)! We are privilaged to have the one and only Mig Jiménez from AMMO as our guest for this episode. Mig talks about his early days, the current philosphy behind the business and gives …

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Airfix- Workbench | Westland Wessex. One of the world’s truly great helicopters 34:06

4M ago34:06

34:06

Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. Following on from our Designer Interview edition, which was posted last weekend, we once again return to the subject of new 2025 tooling additions to the Airfix range in this latest edition of Workbench, and…

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Ryvid: Electric Motorcycles Powering a Change in Urban Transportation 17:58

4M ago17:58

17:58

What if your motorcycle wasn’t just electric, but designed to evolve with you? That’s the question Ryvid, a California-based electric vehicle startup, is answering with their bold new approach to urban mobility. Their modular, lightweight motorcycles are built not only for performance and style, but for sustainability across the full product lifecy…

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Episode 7 - Jon Tabinor, Freelance Magazine Editor 3:00:28

4M ago3:00:28

3:00:28

Hiya Benchmates! Welcome to episode 7 of Beyond The Box Art, your fortnightly fix for scale modelling updates & the official podcast for the International Plastic Modellers Society (UK)! This episode is packed with 2 amazing interviews... Firstly, we chat with Mike Reeves from Phase Hangar Resin accessories in the USA as part of our Precision By Pa…

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Airfix - Workbench | A Westland Wessex sized challenge for Airfix designer 30:51

4M ago30:51

30:51

Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. We’re delighted to be in a position to confirm that for the next two editions of Workbench, the focus of our attentions will to be exclusively related to one of the headline new tooling announcements made to…

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Airfix- Workbench | The most famous Luftwaffe aircraft of them all? 26:18

5M ago26:18

26:18

Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. In this edition of Workbench, we will be looking at our latest scale model kit tribute to an aircraft which has to be considered one of the most notorious of the entire Second World War, one which became syn…

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Airfix- Workbench | Royal Air Force ‘Whaleback’ ASR launches – The sea shall not have them 29:16

5M ago29:16

29:16

Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. We have something very different as our subject matter up for review this time around, as we prepare to welcome the first of three appealing High Speed Craft additions to our Vintage Classics range in 1/72nd…

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Episode 6 - Models for Heroes special 1:57:01

5M ago1:57:01

1:57:01

Hiya Benchmates, In this episode we have taken a bit of a different direction for a one off with regards to the advantage of scale modelling and the benefits for mental health. We are joined by Malcolm Childs & James Skiffins from Models for Heroes (& the Just making conversation podcast) to take a deep dive into the benefits scale modelling can gi…

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Airfix | Airfix raise a glass to beer carrying Spitfires 36:43

5M ago36:43

36:43

Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. As the Airfix team return from our attendance at the Royal International Air Tattoo, and four long and intense days of working and talking all things modelling and aeroplanes, we wanted to take this Workbenc…

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Episode 5 - Luke Flynn, Mach Models-YouTube channel 2:19:08

5M ago2:19:08

2:19:08

Hiya Benchmates! Welcome to episode 5 of Beyond The Box Art, your fortnightly fix for scale modelling updates & the official podcast for the International Plastic Modellers Society (UK)! This episode is packed with 2 inciteful interviews... Firstly, we chat with Kevin Futter from KLP Publishing in Australia as part of our Precision By Passion featu…

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Airfix | Workbench- B-24 Liberator mystery in the Sahara 37:13

6M ago37:13

37:13

One of the main offensive assets the Allied air forces could call upon during the Second World War was the availability of large numbers of capable four engined heavy bombers. Both Britain and America introduced aircraft capable of carrying the fight to enemy occupied Europe, with the Luftwaffe’s inability to match them thought by many to be one of…

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Mazak: The Machine Tools Powering Sustainable Manufacturing 16:59

5M ago16:59

16:59

Mazak Europe is part of the Yamazaki Mazak Corporation, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of CNC machine tools and laser cutting machines. These machines use ultra-precise multi-axis tools to shape the components used in everything from medical devices to Formula One cars. But Mazak’s focus is not just on performance, it is on sustainability…

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Airfix | Workbench- Chinook – An aviation phenomenon 27:54

6M ago27:54

27:54

As the Airfix team are engaged in making final preparations for our attendance at this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo, our latest Workbench update features our latest scale tribute to an aircraft which has to be described as one of the most significant of the post war era, the current RAF incarnation of which is scheduled to be thrilling the…

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Airfix | Workbench- Folland Gnat – Flying in the face of convention 24:19

6M ago24:19

24:19

Welcome to this latest edition of our Workbench blog and all the news, updates, and modelling exclusives from the fascinating world of Airfix. With so many new model release additions joining the Airfix range at this present moment, it didn’t take us long to decide that it was time to unleash the latest double blog weekend on our loyal Workbench au…

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Airfix | Workbench- Great War trio charts development of military aviation 39:10

6M ago39:10

39:10

In this latest edition of our Workbench blog, we will be attempting to chart the early development of military aviation through the medium of impending new model kit releases to the current Airfix range, as we have a trio of Great War related releases scheduled for imminent arrival. All three aircraft were introduced over a 30 month period from the…

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Episode 4 - Paul Regan, President IPMS(UK) 2:07:35

6M ago2:07:35

2:07:35

Hiya Benchmates! Welcome to episode 4 of Beyond The Box Art, your fortnightly fix for scale modelling updates! This episode has 2 BIG announcements - of which the episode logo is a bit of a clue for one of them ;-) Paul Regan, President of the International Plastic Modellers Society (UK) is our feature interview this episode, but we are also joined…

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Airfix | Workbench- Ferret follow-up is a military model classic 27:16

6M ago27:16

27:16

As we welcome this new Ferret kit to the current Airfix range, we will be taking this update opportunity to look a little more closely at the wider Ferret story, to showcase a beautiful selection of built model images, and to include details behind the three scheme options which are included with this highly anticipated second release. With two dif…

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Airfix | Workbench - Supermarine Spitfire Tr.9 - How to train pilots to fly the world’s most advanced fighter? 30:08

6M ago30:08

30:08

Our new Supermarine Spitfire Tr.9 kit has unquestionably been at the top of the new tooling pre-ordering charts since it was announced early this year, and along with the new SEPECAT Jaguar, have shown themselves to be the two new models we know people are most desperate to get their hands on. For this reason, we know that news of its release will …

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Episode 3 - Revell Product Manager Aircraft, Helicopters & Real Space - Luke Slaney-Hewitt 1:53:21

6M ago1:53:21

1:53:21

Episode 3 includes an interview with Luke Slaney-Hewitt, Product Manager Aircraft, Helicopters & Real Space - Revell. Luke talks about the process from concept to production and gives the latest information on the upcoming 1/32 Gloster Meteor F.8/FR.9 release. Even if aviation is not your bag, the process is a fascinating one, and is not to be miss…

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Airfix | Workbench- Boeing Clipper - Long-haul travel luxury amongst the clouds 33:42

6M ago33:42

33:42

Welcome to the very first episode of our brand-new podcast! To kick things off, we’re diving into the golden age of aviation with the iconic Boeing 314 “Clipper.” A symbol of luxury and long-haul travel in the late 1930s and ’40s, this majestic flying boat offered passengers an experience more like a cruise than a flight—complete with dining rooms,…

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