Sunday morning (6-21-26) on The World of Aviation, Al Malmberg welcomes back Dick Knapinski to talk about this year's AirVenture 2026.  Celebrating our country's 250-anniversary, this air show will be better than ever!  The Royal Air Force Red Arrows will make their first appearance at Oshkosh.  The Flying Bulls will be there as well, as will be Doc, one of two flying B-29's in the world.  Join Dick and Al at 10:05 (ct) to learn more about this year's biggest air show on AM-1280-The Patriot.
If you're outside the Twin Cities, you can stream the show via www.am1280thepatriot.
If you're unable to catch the "live" broadcast you can always listen to the podcast at www.thunderbirdaviation.com

Sunday morning (6-21-26) on The World of Aviation, Al Malmberg welcomes back Dick Knapinski to talk about this year's AirVenture 2026. &nbsp;Celebrating our country's 250-anniversary, this air show will be better than ever! &nbsp;The Royal Air Force Red Arrows will make their first appearance at Oshkosh. &nbsp;The Flying Bulls will be there as well, as will be Doc, one of two flying B-29's in the world. &nbsp;Join Dick and Al at 10:05 (ct) to learn more about this year's biggest air show on AM-1280-The Patriot. If you're outside the Twin Cities, you can stream the show via www.am1280thepatriot. If you're unable to catch the "live" broadcast you can always listen to the podcast at www.thunderbirdaviation.com

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06-21-26 AirVenture 2026

In this episode of The World of Aviation, host Al Malmberg welcomes Dr. Rachel McClain, Executive Director of the National WASP WWII Museum, for a fascinating look at the legacy of the Women Air Service Pilots (WASP) who served with distinction during World War II. Dr. McClain shares the remarkable history of these pioneering women and the vital role they played in supporting the American war effort.

The program also features two pilots preparing to fly a vintage BT-13 and T-6 aircraft to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, where they will help preserve and share the inspiring story of the WASPs with aviation enthusiasts from around the world. Join Al for an engaging conversation celebrating aviation history, courage, and the enduring legacy of these trailblazing pilots.

In this episode of The World of Aviation, host Al Malmberg welcomes Dr. Rachel McClain, Executive Director of the National WASP WWII Museum, for a fascinating look at the legacy of the Women Air Service Pilots (WASP) who served with distinction during World War II. Dr. McClain shares the remarkable history of these pioneering women and the vital role they played in supporting the American war effort.
The program also features two pilots preparing to fly a vintage BT-13 and T-6 aircraft to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, where they will help preserve and share the inspiring story of the WASPs with aviation enthusiasts from around the world. Join Al for an engaging conversation celebrating aviation history, courage, and the enduring legacy of these trailblazing pilots.

06-28-26 Honoring the Women Air Service Pilots of World War II

Sunday morning (6-14-26) on The World of Aviation Al Malmberg will get an update from Darrin Smedsmo.  If you recall last fall Darrin was flying his restored 1948 Stinson when he experienced catastrophic engine failure.  He made a perfect emergency landing on a state highway.  Darrin wasn't injured, nor was anyone on the ground.  There wasn't any property damaged.  The problem was he landed on the Red Lake Indian Reservation.  They seized and impounded his plane.  WHY?  Sunday, Darrin will deliver great news.  Hear Darrin's story Sunday morning at 10:05 (ct) on AM-1280-The Patriot.
If you're outside the Twin Cities you can stream the program via www.am1280thepatriot.com
If you can't listen to the "live" broadcast the podcast will be available at www.thunderbirdaviation.com

Sunday morning (6-14-26) on The World of Aviation Al Malmberg will get an update from Darrin Smedsmo. &nbsp;If you recall last fall Darrin was flying his restored 1948 Stinson when he experienced catastrophic engine failure. &nbsp;He made a perfect emergency landing on a state highway. &nbsp;Darrin wasn't injured, nor was anyone on the ground. &nbsp;There wasn't any property damaged. &nbsp;The problem was he landed on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. &nbsp;They seized and impounded his plane. &nbsp;WHY? &nbsp;Sunday, Darrin will deliver great news. &nbsp;Hear Darrin's story Sunday morning at 10:05 (ct) on AM-1280-The Patriot. If you're outside the Twin Cities you can stream the program via www.am1280thepatriot.com If you can't listen to the "live" broadcast the podcast will be available at www.thunderbirdaviation.com

With Guest  Darrin Smedsmo

Sunday morning (6-7-26) on The World of Aviation, Al Malmberg will discuss the Spring Swing Big Band Hanger Dance with Amy Lauria of  the Minnesota wing of the Commemorative Air Force.  Each year they put on this incredible evening of entertainment with swing dancing, big band music and most everyone dancing in dress from the 1940's, placed in the atmosphere with aircraft from the WWII era.  Don't know how to swing dance?  You can learn that evening!  Join Al and Amy Sunday morning at 10:05 (ct) on AM-1280-The Patriot.
If you're outside the Twin Cities, you can stream the show via www.am1280thepatriot.com
If you're unable to listen to the "live" radio broadcast, you can hear the podcast at any time at www.thunderbirdaviation.com

Sunday morning (6-7-26) on The World of Aviation, Al Malmberg will discuss the Spring Swing Big Band Hanger Dance with Amy Lauria of &nbsp;the Minnesota wing of the Commemorative Air Force. &nbsp;Each year they put on this incredible evening of entertainment with swing dancing, big band music and most everyone dancing in dress from the 1940's, placed in the atmosphere with aircraft from the WWII era. &nbsp;Don't know how to swing dance? &nbsp;You can learn that evening! &nbsp;Join Al and Amy Sunday morning at 10:05 (ct) on AM-1280-The Patriot. If you're outside the Twin Cities, you can stream the show via www.am1280thepatriot.com If you're unable to listen to the "live" radio broadcast, you can hear the podcast at any time at www.thunderbirdaviation.com

06-21-26 AirVenture 2026

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