NSF Talks
Season 1
9 April 1940 - Norways "Few"
NSF Talks - 332 Squadron leader Finn Thorsager
NSF Talks - Tor Idar Larsen
NSF Talks - Espen Tjetland
NSF Talks - Lars Ness
NSF Talks - Eirik Østensjø
by Norwegian Spitfire Foundation
Knut Åshammer and Tor Idar Larsen talks about the seven Gladiator pilots of 9 April 1940, and the dramatic build-up to Norways first aerial battle over their homeland.
Tor Idar Larsen and Knut Åshammer (NSF) talks about one of the prominent and well known Norwegian fighter pilots of World War Two, 332 Squadron leader Finn Thorsager.
Knut Åshammer talks to NSF board member Tor Idar Larsen about his earliest aviation memories, his idea of writing to veterans in the early 2000s, and the first steps into what would become a career in writing about historical aviation. Larsen also talks about his experience flying in the P-51 Mustang over Duxford and his thoughts on PL258 and the future of NSF.
Tor Idar Larsen talks to NSF board member Espen Tjetland about his first steps into the world of aviation and onwards to flying solo in a P-51 Mustang! Espen also talks about flying the Tiger Moth and the Chipmunk as well as his favorite aircraft - the Supermarine Spitfire. He shares his thoughts on both the Spitfire and the Mustang and compares the two. He even reveals his favorite mark of Spitfire! All this as well as an alarm that goes of - live - in this brand new podcast episode from NSF Talks!
Tor Idar Larsen talks to NSF founder and chairman Lars Ness about the recent fantastic news concerning the rebuild of Spitfire IX PL258. Lars also talks about his background and why he became interested in historic aviation. He shares his memories from flying the A-26 Invader and being part of the airshow scene in the 1990's. He also goes into detail about the origins of NSF and why NSF have become so successfull as well as our focus on the Norwegian fighter pilot and ground crews effort during WWII and why it's important to honor their memory.
Tor Idar Larsen talks to airshow organizer, webdesigner and photographer for NSF (as well as many other things) - Eirik Østensjø - about his memories from legendary Norwegian airshows from the 1980s and 1990s and how he became interested in historic aviation. Eirik also talks about photography and shares his advice for any photographer with a keen interest in photographing warbirds and other aircraft. His love for Duxford and Flying Legends are also discussed in this new podcast episode. Eirik would also like to point out that he meant 120 knots and not 120 mph when he was talking about the Norseman.
NSF Talks with video maker and commercial pilot student Knut Åshammer about his work with Norwegian Spitfire Foundation. He specifically deals with filming and video editing, and you have more than likely seen his work for NSF on YouTube. Knut has been with us for several years now and have become a vital part of our media structure.