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Flying The U-2, Art Saboski Nov 2013

Flying The U-2, Art Saboski

ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program

Learn what it was like to fly the famous U-2, one of history’s most secretive aircraft, from a pilot who has done just that. Art Saboski spent most of his Air Force career flying the U-2; commanding U-2 organizations as well as planning and conducting reconnaissance/intelligence operations. He will give his unique perspectives on the high altitude aircraft, its history, development and current uses today.


The Berlin Airlift, Tom Cossaboom Apr 2013

The Berlin Airlift, Tom Cossaboom

ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program

Watch the fascinating documentary “The Berlin Airlift, The Sound of Freedom”to include comments on the production and contents of the film, by Tom Cossaboom. Tom served as executive producer for the film and was responsible for the historical content and interviews. He was also the USAF Historian from 1975-2003 in both Europe and the U.S.


Ralph A. O'Neill, Arizona's Other Ww I Ace, Alan Roesler Mar 2013

Ralph A. O'Neill, Arizona's Other Ww I Ace, Alan Roesler

ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program

Hear the fascinating story of Ralph O'Neill, who was inducted into the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame in 2012. He flew 103 combat missions with the 147th Aero Squadron (a squadron mate of Ernest Love of Prescott); started a functional Mexican Air Force in the 1920s and the New York Rio & Buenos Aires Airline in 1929, which later merged with Pan Am.


Honoring Tuskegee Airmen; Past & Present, Larry Jackson Feb 2013

Honoring Tuskegee Airmen; Past & Present, Larry Jackson

ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program

Hear the remarkable story of the Tuskegee Airmen from several of the original airmen. They are members of the Archer –Ragsdale Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen in Phoenix and will talk about their first mission to Berlin, end with a panel discussion and take questions from the audience. These legends of aviation will make this an evening to remember!


Edwards Afb And The Air Force Flight Test Center, Charlie Bock Col, Usaf, Ret. Jan 2013

Edwards Afb And The Air Force Flight Test Center, Charlie Bock Col, Usaf, Ret.

ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program

Hear an exciting review of Air Force flight test activity over a long period of time by someone who was there!