America 250: The Air & Space Power Story

America 250: The Air & Space Power Story explores how every U.S. state has helped shape America’s air and space power. In honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, this series travels state by state, following the order they joined the Union to spotlight one defining, tangible connection to airpower or spacepower in each community. From historic sites and aircraft to launch facilities and innovation hubs, we uncover the people, places, and stories that form a collective tapestry of service, innovation, and sacrifice. Over 50 weeks, we tell the story of American air and space power, one state at a time.

America 250: The Air & Space Power Story is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 34 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts America 250: The Air & Space Power Story, a education show with 34 episodes published.

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  Episode #34

  Oregon | America 250: Air and Space Power Story — Ep. 33

  Aug 19, 202610 minS1

  This week we visit Oregon! The Beaver State has often served as a training ground for astronauts in places like Lave Butte, Big Obsidian Lava Flow, Skylight Cave, Crater lake, and Painted Hills. When it comes to aviation, the state was home to famed pilot Tex Rankin, who operated one of the biggest flight schools in the nation, set multiple aerial records, and played a key role in producing military pilots in WWII. He even taught Jimmy Steward, Edger Bergen, and Errol Flynn how to fly.

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  Minnesota | America 250: Air and Space Power Story — Ep. 32

  Aug 12, 202612 minS1

  This week we visit Minnesota! Five astronauts come from the North Star State, as did Robert Gilruth—the first Director of NASA’s Manned Spacecraft Center, and was a pivotal figure in the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs. On the air side, famed aviator Charles Lindbergh was raised in Minnesota. He was a generational aviation force, whose impact extends well beyond his famed transatlantic flight.

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  Wisconsin | America 250: Air and Space Power Story — Ep. 30

  Jul 29, 202611 min

  This week we visit Wisconsin! The Badger State was the home of airpower pioneer Brig Gen Billy Mitchell, top WWII U.S. ace Richard Bong, plus famed astronauts Jim Lovell and Deke Slayton. The state is also the location of EAA's massive Airventure airshow in Oshkosh.

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  Iowa | America 250: Air and Space Power Story — Ep. 29

  Jul 22, 20269 min

  This week we visit Iowa! Even though it is landlocked, the Hawkeye State played a big role in naval aviation history. It was the home of Eugene Ely, an early naval aviation pioneer who was the first pilot to takeoff and land from the deck of a ship. Iowa was also the home of Naval Air Station Ottumwa, which graduated 4,626 Navy pilots during World War II. On the space side, seven astronauts come from Iowa including Dr. Laurel Clark, Loren Shriver, and Peggy Whitson.

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  Episode #29

  Texas | America 250: Air and Space Power Story — Ep. 28

  Jul 15, 202611 min

  This week we visit Texas! The Lone Star State has played a huge role in advancing American airpower and spacepower. It is a long-standing center for airmen training, going all the way back to World War I, and Texans have built numerous Air Force aircraft--including the B-24, P-51, B-36, F-111, F-16, CV-22, and F-35. On the space side, Houston is the home of Johnson Space Center, which is the home for mission control for numerous NASA missions. It also houses one of the best space museums in the nation.

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