Eugene Ely was a legendary pilot whose measured approach and calculated demonstrations of the potential of military aviation ultimately pointed the way to today’s modern aircraft carrier. LaVerne Woods and Dave Zobel will discuss Ely's amazing life as chronicled in the book, Eugene Ely: Pioneer of Naval Aviation. The book is available for purchase online and in the Museum Store.
As an added treat, join some of our Docents for three Storytelling opportunities in the Quonset Hut (World War II Gallery, Personal Courage Wing First Floor) about how aircraft carrier operations have evolved since the early days. Storytelling schedule can be found below.
Lecture Details
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: William M. Allen Theater
FREE with Museum membership and included with general admission.
Storytelling Schedule:
Dave Cable, “The Evolution of the Aircraft Carrier”
Time: 11:00 AM (45 min)
Location: Quonset Hut (World War II Gallery, Personal Courage Wing First Floor)
Navy veteran and Museum Docent Dave Cable will discuss the various versions of aircraft carriers over the years and how carrier aviation has changed from the earliest days.
Jim Frank, “Landing on a Postage Stamp: Carrier Operations and Flight Protocol”
Time: 12:30 PM (30 min)
Location: Quonset Hut (World War II Gallery, Personal Courage Wing First Floor)
Navy veteran and Museum Docent Jim Frank will give an overview of aircraft carrier operations and a detailed description of departure and landing procedures for carrier pilots.
Jeff Culver, “The USS Nimitz: Her Beginning”
Time: 3:45 PM (30 min)
Location: Quonset Hut (World War II Gallery, Personal Courage Wing First Floor)
Navy veteran and Museum Docent Jeff Culver will discuss flight deck operations, training programs for the first international mission of the USS Nimitz, and joint operations with the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm in the 1970s.
