Bunker Boys

05/04/2024

02/17/2024

Upon completion of Part Five of MASTERS OF THE AIR (Apple TV); I am reminded of how the odds were stacked against these bomber crews. How it was possible for any of these airmen to survive the sustained missions and relentless air defenses of Germany during WWII is remarkable. Last week in Part Four, during the bar scene when MAJ Egan tells "Rosie" Rosenthal to try to make 11 missions - and then he would beat the odds (or not) - he was referring to the statistic that a B-17 Flying Fortress lasted 11 missions. In other words, statistically, the "lifespan" of a B-17 was 11 missions. How many missions did these guys fly? 25 missions, then 30, and some of these men flew over 50 missions. If you ever met an airmen from WWII, you met a LIVING MIRACLE... because, even if they just flew 25 missions, they were already (statistically) dead, twice over.

01/29/2024

That time I got to hold Churchill's (actual) briefcase - the real deal. Here I'm pictured with "Winstan" (Stan Streather) who is the top Churchill lookalike and impersonator. Stan is an accomplished theatre performer and is just an all-around great guy.

07/29/2023

Manhattan Project Tour to New Mexico by Alpventures WWII Tours: https://worldwar2tours.com/ww2-manhattan-project-tour

We're accepting bookings on Alpventures Manhattan Project Tour - See Los Alamos, Trinity Site, Santa Fe, Roswell and more on this new World War II Tour to New Mexico! Full details at our website here: https://worldwar2tours.com/ww2-manhattan-project-tour

07/23/2023

12/24/2022

The Swing Dolls rock! Check them out!

We have a gift for YOU this holiday season! Download our song Happy Holiday for free on our website: https://www.theswingdolls.com/
We recorded each part separately from our respective home "bubbles" during the pandemic, but the result was pretty great. Check it out! Featuring D. Scott Eads Andrea Lee Davis Kara Freeman and Samantha Dunn who Facebook isn't letting me tag! 😜

09/14/2022

Among the last interviews with Jim "P*e Wee" Martin, G Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne Division and his close friend, Doug Barber; this clip from The Bunker Boys Show (Season 1: D-Day Special "Day of Days") is a gem - Jim enlightens us about the airborne drop in Normandy on D-Day during World War II and his reflections on the importance of remembering WWII history. Rest in Peace, Sir - we salute you!

08/02/2022

We are in the middle of our tour season - but will be returning with Bunker Boys Episodes this fall! Thank you for your support!!!

04/21/2022

Old Abe, the Original Screaming Eagle

Old Abe, (1861-1881) the Screaming War Eagle of the Wisconsin 8th Infantry. Later, his image was
adopted as the screaming eagle on the insignia of
U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division. Madison, Wisconsin
Date: c. 1871
Photo: State Historical Society of Wisconsin Visual
Archives/War History

04/08/2022

Check out the Swing Dolls at USS Midway Museum!

Aye aye captain! Huge thank you to and for inviting us to your big bash last night on the .

02/08/2022

The Swing Dolls are at it again! Check out their schedule and availability at theswingdolls.com

Landing on the flight deck tonight. ❤️