Join Major General David E.B. Ward as he discusses stories from his time as a combat-qualified fighter pilot featured in his new book, Portland, Check Our Contrails, by the Museum’s F-4 Phantom, tail number 776, which he flew during his Air National Guard Career.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
This event is FREE for Museum Members and included in the cost of Museum admission.
About the Author
Major General David E.B. (DEB) Ward was sworn into the Oregon Air National Guard in August of 1967 to become a Redhawk F-102 Fighter Pilot in the 123rd Fighter Intercept Squadron at the Portland Air National Guard Base in Portland. During his career and until his retirement in November 1996, he served as a combat-qualified fighter pilot in the F-102 Delta Dagger, F-101B Voodoo, F-4C Phantom, and F-15A Eagle.
