Heard of when Colombia’s Cali Cartel planned to take out Pablo Escobar…with an air strike! And they came kind of close to pulling it off!
Playlist - Oddball Military History
Catalina Restoration Appeal
The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is asking for help to restore a PBY Catalina flying boat for display at Ford Island, Hawaii.
Milk Jug or Unstoppable Force? The Origins of the P-47’s “Jug” Nickname
After my piece on the XP-47J caused a bit of a row, I thought I’d dig into the origins of the “Jug” nickname. I was surprised by what I found…
How One Marine Celebrated the 4th of July – By Stealing an Attack Jet
Americans celebrate July 4th with gusto. But few can match the efforts of one young Marine…who stole an A-4 Skyhawk for a joy ride.
Don’t Put Artillery Shells Up Your Butt!
You’d think it wouldn’t need saying – don’t put artillery projectiles up your bum -but apparently, as a recent case has demonstrated, it does!
Halloween Special – The Mysterious Slaughter of a Transport Crew in Mid-Air, 1939
A totally serious investigation of the alleged massacre of US personnel by an unknown entity on a transport flight over the Pacific in 1939. Honest.
The Surprising History of the Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance is a key part of American culture. But it has a rather interesting and surprising history.
Classified Challenger 2 Documents Posted by Gamer
A gamer upset with the modelling on the Challenger 2 tank in War Thunder decided to help improve it…by posting classified info online!
UAPs/UFOs/WTFs!? – Is the Truth Out There? A Look at the UAPTF Report
With the release of the preliminary report by the Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon Task Force, now seems a good time to start asking questions.
The Monster of Ickham Pond. When the British Army Were Called in to Deal with a Killer…Fish!
In 1977 the British Army was called in to deal with a vicious monster. Despite armour support and sappers, they failed to dispatch to beast.
