Lecture Series - National Museum of the USAF

Secret World of Space Reconnaissance

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:08:16 EST

Learn about the Gambit 1 KH-7, Gambit 3 KH-8 and Hexagon KH-9 reconnaissance satellites during this presentation by CIA officers Dr. Robert A. McDonald and Dr. James D. Outzen.

Air Force One – Zero Failure

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 2 Mar 2012 15:26:21 EST

Col. (Ret.) Mark W. Tillman, the nation’s 12th presidential pilot, gives a first-hand account of remarkable moments in history with his experience as pilot and commander of Air Force One from 2001-2009.

Tuskegee Airmen

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 2 Mar 2012 11:29:09 EST

Dr. Daniel L. Haulman, an historian with Air Force Historical Research Agency, discusses the Tuskegee Airmen, who were for decades virtually ignored in American military history and have since become very famous, culminating in early 2007 with the awarding of the Congressional Gold Medal.

Six Months with a CCATT RN in Afghanistan

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 2 Mar 2012 10:23:16 EST

Lt. Col. Deborah Lehker speaks about her deployment to Kandahar, Afghanistan, as a Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCATT) nurse and the goal of enhancing patient care.

Air Superiority in Korea

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Thu, 3 Nov 2011 09:19:48 EST

Dr. Kenneth P. Werrell discusses the Korean War, which saw the first and largest jet-versus-jet fighter conflict of all time. Despite many disadvantages, American pilots won an overwhelming victory, which was critical in the outcome of the war.

Covert Air Reconnaissance in Europe

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 7 Oct 2011 13:47:33 EST

Lt. Col. (Ret.) John Bessette, who flew as a navigator and served in air refueling, airlift and gunship assignments, presents “Covert Air Reconnaissance in Europe: USAFE Operations, 1946-1990.”

Battle of Britain

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:01:30 EST

Author and aviation artist Paul Jacobs examines the Battle of Britain from three perspectives -- historical, aviation technology development and air tactics evolution.

Early Wild Weasel Days

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:46:55 EST

Former Wild Weasel Electronic Warfare Officer Col. (Ret.) Mike Gilroy discusses the challenges and opportunities facing Weasel and Strike crews at Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base in the mid-1960s.

B-29s and the Korean War

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:25:35 EST

Author and retired Lt. Col. George A. Larson discusses information from his latest book, "The Superfortress Final Glory: The Korean Air War, The Cold War's First Aerial Combat."

Jet Race and the Second World War

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:56:44 EST

Air University professor Dr. S. Mike Pavelec discusses the three competing programs -- German, British and American -- to develop jet aircraft technology during World War II.

Alone, Unarmed and Unafraid

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 4 Feb 2011 11:23:41 EST

Former Air Force pilot and FBI agent Taylor Eubank illustrates the Vietnam reconnaissance experience from high above in the midst of surface-to-air missile (SAM) barrages and anti-aircraft flak traps and through perilous nighttime photo missions.

Test Pilot’s Story

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 7 Jan 2011 10:43:29 EST

Rocketplane Global Vice President and Chief Test Pilot Paul Metz discusses his more than 37 years and 7,000 flying hours in over 70 different types of aircraft.

Air Force Learns and Adapts in Korea

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:28:20 EST

Dr. Conrad C. Crane, Director of the U.S. Army Military History Institute, discusses how the Korean War was the first armed engagement for the newly formed U.S. Air Force, but far from the type of conflict it expected or wanted to fight.

Recalling the MISTY Years

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:06:46 EST

World record setting pilot Lt. Col. (Ret.) Dick Rutan discusses his Air Force service, specifically his time as a forward air controller during the Southeast Asia War.

Air War in Korea

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:11:52 EST

Air War College professor Dr. Xiaoming Zhang discusses the Chinese perspective of the air war in Korea.

Airpower in Korean War

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:31:54 EST

Internationally-recognized aerospace historian Dr. Richard P. Hallion discusses America’s first jet-age air war.

My Enemy … My Friend

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Thu, 3 Jun 2010 13:26:46 EST

Former enemy pilots Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Dan Cherry and Mr. Nguyen Hong My will discuss Cherry’s book “My Enemy...My Friend.”

Black Bats

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Thu, 13 May 2010 11:56:38 EST

British author Chris Pocock discusses the “Black Bats” and CIA spy flights over China from Taiwan from 1951-1969.

Global War on Terror

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Thu, 13 May 2010 11:19:14 EST

Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, who in 2007 was one of six airmen to be awarded the first Air Force Combat Action Medal, discuss the Global War on Terror from the perspective of a special tactics pararescueman.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Thu, 13 May 2010 10:49:48 EST

Col. Christopher Coombs, commander of the 703rd Aeronautical Systems Group at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, discussed the contributions of unmanned aircraft systems to the nation’s air arsenal.

The Story of the Raven FAC’s

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:34:03 EST

Craig W. Duehring, who served as a forward air controller (FAC) during the Southeast Asia War, tells the story of the forward air controllers who fought the war in Laos.

America's Women Military Aviators

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:22:47 EST

Maj. Nicole Malachowski, who became well known as the first female pilot on any U.S. jet demonstration team, discusses women aviators in the U.S. military.

Getting Through Tough Times

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:06:33 EST

Medal of Honor recipient Col. (Ret.) Leo K. Thorsness discusses how combat and prison expand the importance of making the most of what we have and techniques of coping with disadvantages.

Hell Hawks!

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:58:27 EST

Veteran NASA astronaut, scientist, speaker, author and consultant Dr. Thomas D. Jones presents “Hell Hawks!: The War No One Told You About and the Heroes Who Helped America Win It,” based on his book with co-author Robert F. Dorr.

Heroism at Lima Site 85

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:08:40 EST

Career intelligence officer and author Dr. Timothy N. Castle discusses the findings contained in his book “One Day Too Long: Top Secret Site 85 and the Bombing of North Vietnam.”

The Sky is My Office

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:07:24 EST

Aviation pioneer Col. (Ret.) Joseph Kittinger Jr. talks about his 29-year Air Force career, including his record-breaking high-altitude jumps.

Operation Anaconda

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:06:16 EST

Army Times reporter and author Sean D. Naylor discusses his latest book, “Not A Good Day To Die -- The Untold Story of Operation Anaconda.”

Every Day a Nightmare

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:05:14 EST

Award-winning author William H. Bartsch discusses his latest book, "Every Day a Nightmare: American Pursuit Pilots in the Defense of Java, 1941-42.”

STS-123 Final Report

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:04:10 EST

NASA astronaut and USAF colonel Gregory H. Johnson highlights his time as pilot of STS-123 Endeavor from March 11-26, 2008, which was the 25th Shuttle/International Space Station assembly mission.

Next Generation UAS

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:03:11 EST

Sean "Skipper" Moulton delves into unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from a warfighter's perspective.

Masters of the Air

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:01:55 EST

Best-selling author Dr. Donald L. Miller discusses his award-winning book, “Masters of the Air: America's Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany.”

Initial Success or Total Failure

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:00:42 EST

Museum historian Dr. Jeff Underwood discusses the U.S. Air Force's highly-trained Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians, including the EOD motto and badge as well as how new technology has changed EOD.

Accounting for America's Missing Heroes

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:58:46 EST

Former Air Force sergeant and co-author of the original story for the major motion picture, “Good Morning, Vietnam!” Adrian Cronauer discusses his work with the Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office.

100 Missions Up North

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:57:33 EST

Museum historian Jeff Duford talks about the history and traditions of the 100-mission policy during the Southeast Asia War from, including an explanation of the significance of the first aircrews to finish 100 mission tours.

Secret and Dangerous

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:56:23 EST

Son Tay Raider pilot Maj. (Ret.) William A. Guenon Jr. explains how he flew "low and slow" in the lead C-130, operating in radio silence, as he led the unlikely formation of six rescue helicopters carrying 56 Green Berets to the Son Tay Prison, while avoiding surface-to-air missiles, MiG and anti-aircraft artillery threats around Hanoi.

Hanoi Remembered

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:55:02 EST

Canadian Col. (Ret.) Lorne RodenBush discusses his role as Canada's Permanent Representative to the International Control Commission in Hanoi during the height of the bombing in the Vietnam War.

The Day I Went Boom

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:54:03 EST

Tech. Sgt. Israel Del Toro shares his inspiring story of survival. In Afghanistan on Dec. 4, 2005, his Humvee rolled over a roadside bomb, causing wounds that have forever changed his face, hands and Air Force career.

Battlefield Airmen

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:52:47 EST

Museum historian Jeff Duford's lecture highlights who Battlefield Airmen are, what they do, their history, and some specific engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Combat Rescue in Afghanistan

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:51:31 EST

Air Force HH-60G Pave-Hawk pilot Lt. Col. Jeffrey Peterson recalls his role in the daring combat rescue attempt of a Navy Seal in Afghanistan.

Army Air Power in the 1930s

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:50:08 EST

Museum historian Dr. Jeff Underwood looks at how the leaders of the U.S. Army Air Corps of the 1930s -- Oscar Westover, Frank Andrews and Hap Arnold -- laid the foundation for building the world's most powerful air force.

Billy Mitchell's Air War

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:48:43 EST

Dr. Michael L. Grumelli examines the relationship among airmen, technology and airmindedness in early military aviation.

Flying Greek

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:47:14 EST

World War II ace Col. (Ret.) Steve Pisanos discusses his 30-year Air Force career, including his six-month evasion of the Germans after his P-51B crash-landed during a 1944 mission in France.

50th Anniversary of the Space Age

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:46:05 EST

Wes Henry, chief of the museum's Research Division, offers an overview of the significant events and accomplishments of the U.S. Air Force in support of the United States' conquest of space during the last 50 years.

F-105 Rolling Thunder

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:42:46 EST

Col. (Ret.) Bob Krone discusses the F-105 Thunderchief, its pilots and missions, and the 2007 meaning of the war in Southeast Asia.

CSAR in Desert Storm

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:41:33 EST

Col. (Ret.) Darrel Whitcomb relates his and others' experiences from combat search and rescue (CSAR) missions in Southeast Asia and examines the organization that was established to provide CSAR services in the Iraq-Kuwait theater of operations during Desert Storm.

Down in the Weeds

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:40:05 EST

Museum historian Jeff Duford discusses the museum's C-123 “Patches” as well as the Ranch Hand program to remove foliage during the war in Southeast Asia.

Arabs and the Middle East

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:38:57 EST

Dr. David S. Sorenson, an Air War College professor of national securities studies, discusses Arab identity, Arabs at war, Arab religious identity and possible Arab futures.

Cold War Missile Operations

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:37:40 EST

Museum historian Doug Lantry discusses the origins, operations and effects of strategic missiles used during the Cold War.

Constant Peg

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:36:30 EST

Former Red Eagle Commander and F-15C subject matter expert Col. (Ret.) Gail Peck initiated a secret program to train Air Force and Navy fighter pilots to a degree of proficiency never before achieved.

Air Force Visionary

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:34:56 EST

Museum historian Dr. Jeff Underwood discusses the life and career of Gen. Henry H. "Hap" Arnold, who commanded the U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II.

Have Blue and Tacit Blue

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:33:31 EST

Hear about the advances in stealth technology from Lt. Col. (Ret.) Ken Dyson, one of the pilots who demonstrated that an aircraft could operate close to the battlefield without fear of being discovered by enemy radar.

Code Machines

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:32:13 EST

Museum historian Doug Lantry discusses what code machines do, how they work, how the Allies broke Enigma during World War II, how German codes benefited the Allies and Allied air power, and the United States' "unbreakable" code machine -- Sigaba.

Parasite Aircraft

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:30:55 EST

Museum historian Jeff Duford's lecture focuses on the Republic RF-84K Thunderflash as well as earlier parasite aircraft such as the Sperry Messenger.

LC-130 in Polar Operations

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:28:39 EST

Col. (Ret.) Graham Pritchard discusses the evolution of the C-130, missions now flown by the 109th Airlift Wing, and the Wing's challenging and successful recovery of Dr. Jerri Neilsen from the South Pole due to her illness.

Fighting the Air War in Laos

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:36:58 EST

Col. (Ret.) Darrel Whitcomb, a former cargo pilot and forward air controller/Raven, discusses how the Vietnam War raged across much of Southeast Asia and also involved fighting in Cambodia and Laos.

Aerospace Technology

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:34:37 EST

Dr. Richard Hallion discusses how the Air Force has contributed to aerospace technology over the years.

P-47 Thunderbolt

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:33:07 EST

Museum historian Jeff Duford discusses the development and combat history of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, nicknamed the Jug.

Operation Babylift

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:31:48 EST

Col. Regina Aune, Col. (Ret.) Bud Traynor and CMSgt. (Ret.) Ray Snedegar will recount their experience on board a C-5 that crash-landed in 1975.

Return with Honor

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:30:08 EST

Museum historian Doug Lantry talks about the treatment of POWs, efforts on the homefront, Operation Homecoming and the continuing efforts to achieve a full account of all those missing in action.

Integration of the Air Force

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:28:22 EST

Lt. Col. (Ret.) James Harvey III and Lt. Col. (Ret.) Harry Stewart, who served with the famed Tuskegee Airmen, discuss the Air Force between 1941 and 1949.

Race to Capture the Luftwaffe's Secrets

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:26:48 EST

German immigrant and retired Air Force colonel Wolfgang Samuel uses official Air Force records and survivors' interviews to tell the story of the disarmament of the once mighty German Luftwaffe and to discuss Operation Lusty.

Disney Pins on Wings

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:24:55 EST

Museum senior curator Terry Aitken discusses the war contributions of the Walt Disney Studios while giving further insight into insignia designs and other wartime activities.

Restoring an Icon

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:20:08 EST

Museum historian Jeff Duford discusses the B-17F “Memphis Belle,” the 8th Air Force's first heavy bomber to complete 25 successful bombing missions over Europe and return to the United States.

F-117 Shot Down in Combat

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:17:21 EST

Lt. Col. Dale Zelko reflects on his experience as the only stealth fighter mission shot down during combat and his accomplishment and fortitude in an against-all-odds scenario.

Early Women Pilots in WWII

nationalmuseum.mup@gmail.com (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:01:40 EST

One of only 25 women who qualified as pilots for the original Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron, Florene Miller Watson discusses her experiences before, during and after World War II.