This War Machine series will feature three separate panel discussions, focused on first-hand accounts of the war as told by the pilots who fought in the air over Vietnam. Each panel highlights a unique aircraft type and mission role employed by various branches of the American military during the conflict. Local organizations will be sharing resources for veterans and groups they represent. Museum docents will also offer special “Spotlight Tours” of its Vietnam-era aircraft on display.
Saturday May 12
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
US Helicopters Panel discussion highlighting the UH-1 Huey, AH-1 Cobra, CH-47 Chinook, and HH-3E Jolly Green Giant aircraft.
Panelists:
CW2 Art Magee - UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) / OH-6 Cayuse
Capt. Mike Brown - AH-1 Cobra
Lt. Col. Jim Platt - HH-3E Jolly Green Giant
Capt. Bob Salling - CH-47 Chinook
Saturday, May 19
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
US Fighter and Strike aircraft Panel discussion featuring the F-4 Phantom, F-105 Thunderchief, A-4 Skyhawk, and A-6 Intruder aircraft.
Panelists:
Maj. Joe Crecca - F-4 Phantom
Col. Don Scott - F-105 Thunderchief
Lt. Dave Cable - A-6 Intruder
Capt. Doug Clarke - A-1 Skyraider/A-4 Skyhawk/A-7 Corsair II
Saturday, May 26
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
B-52 Stratofortress. The centerpiece of the Museum’s Project Welcome Home campaign, this panel hosts B-52 test pilot for Boeing Brien Wygle, author and B-52 pilot Col. Jim Hooppaw, and Museum Trustee and B-52 pilot Capt. Jim Farmer
Panelists:
Brien Wygle - Boeing B-52 test pilot
Col. James Hooppaw - The B-52 during the Cold War
Capt. Milt Reimers - The B-52 in Vietnam
Lt. Col. William Fish - The B-52’s current and future mission
Capt. Jim Farmer - Moderator
