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“Captain Nick does a great job telling stories of aviation history as well as his own story as he progressed through a military career as a fighter pilot. Very interesting content and well delivered!”
PilotbullMT via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/24
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“This is just a brilliant podcast and if you have even a passing interest in aviation it should be high up your list of listening priorities. Captain Nick does a superb job in providing bite sized stories that cover a very wide spectrum of aviation topics. My current favourite is The Luftwaffe...”Read full review »
BobJ06 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/31/24
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“Captain Nick’s stories of his amazing career and of remarkable events in aviation are not only entertaining but narrated beautifully!”
Bill in YYZ via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/06/24
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“Captain Nick does a phenomenal job of wringing out the essence of great aviation tales into half-hour so treats. His smooth British tones makes for a very comfortable listening.”
El piloto's word via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/23/24
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“This is the best aviation podcast.
Very well writen, only podcast that is better is APG (airline pilot guy) because it contains plane tales and more.
And also capt. Jeff”
airforceone-- via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/18/24
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“Still one of the, if not THE best aircraft-related podcast out there.”
dias_se via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
02/23/24
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“Best plane show must listen”
Anonymous987886 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/18/24
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“1Feb episode ‘History Repeats Itself’ is a must listen.
Thanks Nick
PS we were at Willy at the same time. Great memories of the officers mess!”
Animal Mk3 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/10/24
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“Thoughtfully put together awesome content..love it mate glad you enjoyed Australia”
Barks787 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/06/24
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“Capt Nick is not only an accomplished military and airline pilot, but he is equally accomplished as a storyteller. If you want to hear the little gems of a distinguished flying career, listen to Plane Tales. It is a masterful podcast. Highly recommended!”
RMcBarry via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/23
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“I have listened and enjoyed to probably all of Nicks podcasts. As a retired military and airline pilot myself I can’t wait for the next one. Thanks Nick, keep it up!”
Wilmot51 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/15/23
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“My girlfriend claims it puts her to sleep, I don’t mind her being quiet for a minute and absolutely enjoy this show!”
Hshdjfjdbsjaiaooepppp via Apple Podcasts ·
Belgium ·
04/20/23
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“Capt Nick keeps me on the edge of my seat. Great story teller. Keeps you on the edge of your seat. Listen to him and you will be hooked. What a treasure he is.”
Brettharkins via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/23
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“If you are eve vaguely interested in aviation this podcast is for you. It has a wide variety of aspects involving events, aircraft, and people that have have shaped the history of aviation and dozens of tales that are new to me. I love it. Well done”
Keefunt via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/31/23
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“I’m giving this podcast five stars only because I can’t give more than five stars. Nick Anderson’s storytelling ability is unsurpassed. He has extensive first-hand experience, flying military, and commercial aircraft, including for the RAF, the RAAF, and virgin airlines.
He is, in my humble...”Read full review »
Bedtimefave via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/29/22
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“I can’t got enough. Capt nick is a great story teller who gives us the information in gripping story’s.”
pipercub🛩 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/21
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“Addictive and entertaining. Definitely give it a listen, you won’t regret it!”
Me617hahsuj1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/22/21
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“My grandpa was a pilot. I am not. The most I’ve ever flown was crowded in a plane going from one major city to the next. Certainly not like any of the stories on this podcast where there’s all kinds of interesting stories and planes. Still I can picture myself right along with the people in these...”Read full review »
J0hnner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/21
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“I love the detail and how you explain how these planes crashed now I have something to listen to at bedtime and it will also make people not want to go on planes witch is sort of good but yeah this is an amazing podcast and I think everyone should check this out!!!!!”
Taco man562 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/21
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“Excellent podcast . Always informative, interesting and well told.”
Gazer369 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/21
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“Great stories! Thank you”
rprice1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/21
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“First of all, this is a phenomenal podcast and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is fascinated with the world of Aviation.
I listen to the APG (Airline Pilot Guy) show, and wondered who this "Captain Nick" was. Lucky for me, I found out about this podcast from APG 454: A Sleepy...”Read full review »
I'm your biggest fan. via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/06/21
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“Expertly written and masterfully narrated. I’ve loved listening to every tale, fascinating stuff. Would highly recommend.”
kiwiflight via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
10/29/20
“Captain Nick is a wonderful storyteller providing some interesting facts from some of the more obscure aviation history. It really harkens back to Paul Harvey’s, “The Rest of the Story, or the updated similar version of Mike Rowe’s, That’s the Way I Heard it,” only Capt. Nick’s stories are...”Read full review »
airwolfe1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/20
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“I love Captain Nick and I love this podcast. Captain Nick has a real talent for telling stories. Nick is an incredibly experienced airman and listening to him tell these stories, most of which I’ve never heard, is not just educational but so well executed. I always look forward to the next story.”
Darren Nolan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/20
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“An absolute must for anyone interested in flying and all subjects associated with it😀👍”
Anonymous101v via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
05/07/20
“Nice work Captain... Lufthansa 181 Captain Schumann exemplified the finest qualities of leadership and ultimate selfless sacrifice”
Leo Nugent via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/19/20
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“A magnificent podcast. This gentleman has been gracious enough to share his gift of storytelling with the rest of us. I listen to this podcast not only for the fantastic aviation content, but also for the joy of listening to a well-narrated and detailed story. As a fellow fighter pilot, it’s...”Read full review »
RKF16 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/19
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“Great podcast, excellent subject matter and a marvelous orator. These flying tales only take up 15-20 minutes of your time, and they are very entertaining. Download it today!”
BillBlaster1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/19
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“The podcast is the best one going
Listened to all the best ones were the early flying boats inAfrica
And about you dad and his flying
Joe Grz”
joe grz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/19
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“Hi Nick
Really appreciate you pod and listen to it when driving to/from work.
Heard retirement is close and best of luck with your new life. More time with your camera ;-)
Kind regards
Roger Johansson”
I used to be a Virgin via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
03/20/19
“Capt. Nick is a great story teller and does an outstanding job of researching extremely interesting but generally unknown aviation history stories and then tells them with his wry sense of humor and British accent. It all makes for a marvelous podcast.”
klaiberc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/19
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“Captain Nick understands very well how to tell an aviation tale and summarizing the key point of the story inside the tale. He not just tell what has already been told but interviews interesting people which had directly or indirectly been invovled in that tale.”
bz2000 via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
02/20/19
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“With less than 200 days left in your professional flying career, I do hope you will continue these fantastic stories in retirement. The research, attention to detail, and your natural story telling voice make this show a must listen! Thank you for producing an aviation masterpiece that can be...”Read full review »
Romeo Hotel 3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/19
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“In turns amusing, tragic, uplifting (pun intended) and always superbly presented. Smooth and confident with a wry sense of humour, Captain Nick sounds exactly like the kind of person you want behind the controls on all your commercial flights.
Defiantly not just for pilots or aviation geeks,...”Read full review »
Mac_ninja via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/16/18
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“What a great podcast! I'm sure much of this material would go missing over time if not for this collection.
Thanks for putting this together for future generations Captain Nick.”Read full review »
PeteTheHog via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/18/18
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“A well presented and well narrated podcast on all things on aviation. Capt. Nick Anderson will keep you glued to every podcast as he beautifully narrates in his well spoken voice on a wide variety of aviation topics.
Great job Capt. Nick. Keep it up.”
twotone56 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/21/18
“With all the advances in modern aviation, it’s easy to forget how and why things got to be the way they are. Cautionary, emotional, and thought provoking stories from a birds eye perspective few of us may never witness finally vocalised. Sit back and enjoy the (prop) wash of knowledge,...”Read full review »
BreadNBlack via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/18
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“From production to developing an idea to the final Plane Tale product..just an amazing feat. Thankful for all the work that goes into this week after week. Excellent podcast”
JudgeArt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/18
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“Captain Nick’s aviation stories are well presented and always interesting. Well worth a listen.
Not-so Big Ron. North Yorks.”
Vulcan bomber via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/17/18
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“Great subject choices, well presented, great music and sound effects too! Thanks Captain N”
Spotter7642 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/16/18
“Fantastic aviation tales from Captain Nick, every episode is gripping and interesting, with factual historical references and snippets of humour! Very well researched stories that can be listened to over and over again!”
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Great Britain ·
06/12/18
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“Hours of interesting and exciting aviation stories from Captain Nick. An excellent production.”
Cessna 150 Captain via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/05/18
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“Captain Nick has honed his story telling with a few years of practice. This podcast is the distilled brilliance of those efforts.
The subject matter is wide ranging and never fails to surprise. The stories are well selected and factually researched.
If you are very very lucky he might even take...”Read full review »
AirStig via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/01/18
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“I’ve listened to all of Captain Nick’s tales and I’ve enjoyed them all. The tales tell of history, courage, and engineering feats that span the decades. Nick put a lot of time into his tales and it is apparent. He has the gift of a storyteller.”
Stbod158 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/26/18
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“Capt Nick has a great voice and style of storytelling! I can’t get enough of his tales!”
Lt Col Christine via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/18
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“It's just world-class!”
Himpann via Apple Podcasts ·
Hong Kong ·
05/22/18
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“Great stories from aviation. Running the full gambit from tear jerkers to inspiring. Great for those with a mild aviation interest, all the way to a full aviation buff.”
Adam747-8 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/18
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