214 - Fighting Falcons: VMF-221 and the Soul of Marine Aviation

From Buffalos at Midway to Corsairs off the deck of Bunker Hill, the #marines of VMF-221 fought, bled, and adapted their way through the Pacific War — and their story reveals far more about #combat, #leadership, and #airpower than the #history books let on. Retired #usmarinecorps Lt. Col. and historian Pete Owen breaks down what really happened when #usmc #aviation was tested at its limits, why Midway was a far darker day than most people know, and what those lessons mean for the fight America may face next. #fighterpilot Podcast Website: https://www.fighterpilotpodcast.com/ Patreon:   / ftrpltpdcst   Facebook:   / fighterpilotpodcast   Instagram:   / fighterpilotpodcast   X: https://x.com/ftrpltpdcst