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Memphis Belle, Hot Stuff, Gen Andrews & The Quest To Be First To Complete 25, William Waldock
Memphis Belle, Hot Stuff, Gen Andrews & The Quest To Be First To Complete 25, William Waldock
ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program
Most people know of Memphis Belle, the first heavy bomber to complete 25 missions. But did you know that honor really belongs to a B-24 named Hot Stuff? Learn the true story of this aircraft and its sad ending from ERAU accident investigator Bill Waldock.
Tales Of A Combat Advisor In Iraq, Jerry Kidrick
Tales Of A Combat Advisor In Iraq, Jerry Kidrick
ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program
In 2010, Army aviator Jerry Kidrick was mobilized from the Alaska National Guard to lead a team of Combat Advisors in Iraq. For 16 months in Basra, he advised the Iraqi Army on counter-insurgent actions. He also acted as liaison between the US State Dept.,CIA and US Commanders. He will discuss his experiences and how the Iraqi military assumed a greater counter-insurgent role under Operation New Dawn.
Submarines For Aviators, Randy Hoffman
Submarines For Aviators, Randy Hoffman
ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program
What does a docent at the Pima Air & Space Museum know about submarines? A lot! Find out in this light-hearted yet informative look how they developed, how they ‘fly’ through the water and what they can do. Learn their history from WW II to the birth of nuclear propulsion and the modern missile and attack submarines. Remember, aviators may look down on them but the subs are also looking up!
Cheating Death, Combat Air Rescues In Vietnam And Laos, George Marrett
Cheating Death, Combat Air Rescues In Vietnam And Laos, George Marrett
ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program
Hear the exciting story of George Marrett’s year as a “Sandy” rescue pilot with the 602d Fighter Squadron in 1968-69. Flying from Thailand they helped rescue downed USAF & USN pilots in Laos and Vietnam. He flew the WW II vintage Douglas A-1 Skyraider and completed 188 combat missions ; 600 combat hours. Flying low and slow, at treetop level, in all weather, it was truly hazardous duty every day!
Sac Drone History, John Dale
Sac Drone History, John Dale
ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program
Learn about the previously classified Strategic Air Command drone reconnaissance program covering targets in China, N. Korea, & N. Vietnam, from the pilot who was in charge. Specially modified C-130s launched the drones that were then recovered in mid-air by helicopters. They went where manned aircraft could not and some wouldn’t make it back! This program contributed to the amazing UAVs of today.