WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk The World's Greatest Spitfire Pilot
Apr 23, 2024
Matt Jones, possibly the most experienced Spitfire pilot, shares his love for the classic warbird and his journey flying it around the world. The podcast explores the unique aspects and challenges of flying a Spitfire, highlighting its ground instability and intuitive ease in the air. It also discusses the critical role of vigilance in piloting, contrasts flying a Spitfire to a modern aircraft, and celebrates the legacy of the iconic plane.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Intro
00:00 • 2min
Memorable Spitfire Adventures
02:16 • 11min
Flying a Spitfire: Unique Aspects and Combat Design
13:32 • 5min
Flying Skills, Vigilance, and Pilot Training Requirements
19:00 • 3min
Contrasting Flying an Airliner to a Single-engine Aircraft and Reflecting on Aviation Filming Experiences
22:00 • 3min
Celebrating the Legacy of the Spitfire Aircraft
24:52 • 18min