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Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 1533: The Triple

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on February 19, 2021 · Episode: 1533 The Triple Nickel: the first Black paratroopers become smoke jumpers. Today, a secret WW-II battle.

Tags african-americans Black paratroopers forest firefighting integration Japanese balloon bombs military oregon parachutes race prejudice WW-II

Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 1889: Dolly Shepherd

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on June 12, 2020 · Episode: 1889 Dolly Shepherd, her mother, and her daughter: pioneering parachuting. Today, three women parachutists.

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Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 1533: The Triple

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on July 2, 2018 · Episode: 1533 The Triple Nickel: the first Black paratroopers become smoke jumpers. Today, a secret WW-II battle.

Tags african-americans Black paratroopers forest firefighting integration Japanese balloon bombs military oregon parachutes race prejudice WW-II

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