Videos from the SDASM Speaker series, a video presentation by Museum experts discussing their favorite artifacts or historical events.
SDASM Expert and Docent Maud Rao relates the little-known and fascinating story about the development and production of 100 octane aviation fuel, called British Air Ministry 100 (BAM 100), at the beginning of WWII. BAM 100 played a significant role in winning the battle of Britain, one of WWII's more critical turning points.
The San Diego Air & Space Museum’s Docent Bruce Allen, a former member of the Royal Air Force, describes the history and success of the RAF Eagle Squadrons formed in England before the United States entered World War II. These Squadrons were comprised of American volunteer pilots and assisted the RAF in defending Britain from Axis air power.
Museum expert Docent Paul Trevisan, describes how the China National Aviation Corporation (CNAC) and the US Army Air Force (USAAF) partnered in their fight against the Japanese invasion of China during 1942 to 1945. Historically known as “Flying the Hump,” the air crews airlifted critically needed supplies to Chinese, British and US forces in China as pictured on the AVG mural in the museum. Paul additionally describes his family’s personal involvement with the CNAC.
The Air & Space Museum’s Special Guest Speaker, Scott McGaugh, discusses the little-known WWII contributions of un-heralded heroes who, without motors or parachutes, took off on one-way flying missions where there were no second chances... the Glider Pilots. In aircraft not much sturdier than kites, the Glider Pilots supplied combat soldiers, equipment, and supplies behind enemy lines during combat operations in Sicily, Normandy, Southern France, Holland’s Market Garden, Bastogne’s Repulse, and Operation Varsity. Interlaced with details of Glider construction, flight hazards, and landing zone challenges, Scott describes the people who made it all happen.
Volunteering for Our Allies Part 1 Museum expert Docents Chuck Dorigan and Ron Carrico talk about the American flyers who volunteered for our Allies in their fight for freedom during World War I and World War II. Chuck describes the famous Lafayette Escadrille in great detail and Ron puts you into the action of the equally famous American Volunteer Group (AVG,) commonly known as the Flying Tigers.
SDASM Aircraft Restoration Volunteer Bob Bernier discusses the USS Langley, the United State's first Aircraft Carrier.
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