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From Xst To F-117a, Alan Brown
From Xst To F-117a, Alan Brown
ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program
Learn the remarkable story of stealth technology from the man often referred to as “Mr. Stealth.” From 1975-1989 Alan Brown was a member of Lockheed “Skunk Works”, becoming program manager & chief engineer for the F-117A Stealth Fighter from initial concept until the first production aircraft was built, 1978 to 1982. Hear the inside story of the many challenges faced by the stealth program and how they were solved.
Zeppelins Over London, Ron Anderson
Zeppelins Over London, Ron Anderson
ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program
Hear the story of the first strategic bombing campaign in history. The target was the civilian populated areas of London in World War I. Come on board a giant Zeppelin of the Imperial German Navy Air Service and learn what these raids did, or did not accomplish, from Ron Anderson, local zeppelin historian.
A Historical Look At The Av-8 Harrier Program, Bill O'Hara
A Historical Look At The Av-8 Harrier Program, Bill O'Hara
ERAU Prescott Aviation History Program
Hear the inside story of one of the most controversial airplanes ever introduced to Naval Aviation, as told by a Marine pilot with more than 3,000 hours in the Harrier. Bill (Prof) O’Hara, was also the real pilot in the movie “True Lies” with Arnold Schwarzenegger!