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2013

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Aviation History

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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.


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.