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1946 – From War to Peace in the Skies

February 09, 2026 • Commemorative Air Force • Season 2026 • Episode 241

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In 1946, aviation stood at a crossroads, as the world shifted from global conflict to peacetime skies. Join CAF host Steve Buss as he explores how war-built aircraft, pilots, and technology helped shape the postwar aviation boom—transforming tools of combat into symbols of progress, innovation, and hope. He examines how the legacy of World War II continued to shape aviation’s role in a newly peaceful world. You can watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/uq8iEkRCRKQ.

Links referenced:

CAF Warbird Tube Episode on Nose Art: https://youtube.com/live/JAEysnVBAXg
CAF Warbird Tube Episode on the Berlin Airlift: https://youtu.be/uapuKO1FmEw
Aired on: February 4, 2026
Guest/Host: Steve Buss
Producer/Editor: Leah Block
Produced by: Commemorative Air Force

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