Wendy and Ira interview members of a squadron called the World Famous Screwbirds. As the pilots head to their planes for a mission, they explain how difficult it is to land a plane on an aircraft carrier. Alex Blumberg interviews members the Blue Diamond Squadron, who talk about difficult landings, what Afghanistan looks like from the air, and what it feels like to drop bombs.
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