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visit nu.edu-forthslash-vet. This is the Fighter pilot podcast, episode 114.

For all you World War II history buffs out there, get ready because this week,

it's all about the pivotal naval battle that turned the tide in the Pacific in June 1942.

You know there is a midway airport in Chicago. You've heard us talk about the USS Midway Museum

here on the show. Well, today it's all about the Battle of Midway with our first repeat guest

who knows a thing or two about it because he wrote a book on it. Here we go.

Strap in for the Fighter pilot podcast. The internet radio show that explores the fascinating world

of air combat, the aircraft, the weapon systems, and most importantly, the people. Now, here's your

host, retired US Navy Fighter pilot, Vincent Ayelo. Hello everyone and welcome to the show. I

am your host, Jello and this is episode 114. Now, if you're listening to this episode on release

day June 4th, 2021, then two things are true. Probably a lot more than just two, but yeah,

bear with me. Anyway, I am in my last day of refresher training with my airline following

not flying since last October. And also today is the 79th anniversary of the World War II Battle of

Midway. Now, I don't know about you, but you know, I've heard of the Battle of Midway. I could

probably find the island on a map. I know there's an airport in Chicago named after it, but really,

what's the big deal? Why all the fuss? What is so notorious about the Battle of Midway and

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