SDASM Spotlight Video Series

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Videos from the SDASM Spotlight Video Series are short (3-5 minute) video presentations by Museum experts discussing Museum artifacts while actually at the Museum. Selecting the videos you are interested in provides a convenient tour of the Museum.

The Pitts Special by Mike Hennessy

The speedy Pitts Special takes the spotlight in this video narrated by Mike Hennessy.

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The Link Trainer by Mike Hennessy

Mike Hennessy discusses the Link Trainer in this educational spotlight video!

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Consolidated PT-1 Trusty by Mike Hennessy

Put your trust in Mike Hennessy when he discusses Reuben Fleet's beautiful PT-1 Trusty in this spotlight video.

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The Eagle Squadron by Ron Carrico

The valiant Eagle Squadron takes center stage in this spotlight video narrated by Ron Carrico.

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The Fokker DR 1by Ron Carrico

The Fokker DR-1 was the Red Baron's plane of choice, as explained by Ron Carrico in this spotlight video.

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The Eindecker by Ron Carrico

In this video, Ron Carrico spotlights a fighter that temporarily changed the course of the First World War, The Fokker Eindecker.

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The Balloon Basket by Ron Carrico

Ron Carrico gives his observations about the World War one Balloon Basket in this spotlight video.

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The Albatros by Ron Carrico

Ron Carrico spotlights a German fighter plane from World War One that was as deadly as it was beawutiful, the Albatros.

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The Space Shuttle by Mike Benik

For this Spotlight video, Mike Benik discusses the Space Shuttle Program that was so successful in the 1980s and 90s.

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The Nieuport 28 by Chuck Dorian

Chuck Dorigan talks about a French built warrior made famous by Americans, the Nieuport 28 in this spotlight video.

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The SPAD VII by Ron Carrico

Ron Carrico discusses an under appreciated workhorse of the First World War, the SPAD VII in this spotlight video.

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The Nieuport 11 by Chuck Dorian

Chuck Dorigan Discusses the Nieuport 11, nicknamed Bébé which was the little airplane that could during the First World War.

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Bill Weiss Barnstorming

Bill Weiss talks about the dare devils of the 1920s....the Barnstormers.

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Bill Weiss Apollo Staging

Bill Weiss discusses a vital step in making it to the moon: Apollo Staging

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The Battle Britain by Ron Carrico

Ron Carrico talks about a time when "Never was so much owed by so many to so few"....the Battle of Britain.

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The Battle of Midway by Ron Carrico

The turning point of the War in the Pacific, the Battle of Midway is discussed by Ron Carrico.

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WWII Gallery Introduction by Ron Carrico

Ron Carrico welcomes you to the World War Two Gallery in the Spotlight Video.

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Tuskegee Airmen by Ron Carrico

The famous "Red Tails" are the topic of this spotlight video.

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Pilot Trainers Part 3 Ryan STA by Paul Trevisan

The third installment on pilot trainers focuses the San Diego built Ryan STA.

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Pilot Trainers Part 2 Piper J 3 Cub by Paul Trevisan

Part 2 of the Plot Trainers series focuses on the Piper Pilot J-3 Cub by Paul Trevisan.

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Pilot Trainers Part 1 N2S Stearman by Paul Trevisan

In the part 1 of the Pilot Trainers series, Paul Trevisan explores the Stearman N2S Kaydet.

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The Eagle Squadron and Stan Anderson by Gordon Permann

Gordon Permann discusses the volunteers of the American Eagle Squadron and Stan Anderson.

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The Curtiss JN-4 Jenny by Ron Carrico

The famous lady of flight, Jenny, is discussed in this spotlight video.

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Apollo Oxygen Tank by Neil Farber

Take a deep breath and enjoy this talk on the Apollo oxygen system.

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Apollo Ascent Propulsion System by Neil Farber

Neil Farber discusses the Apollo ascent propulsion system in this interesting video.

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Mitsubishi A6M7 Zero by Gordon Permann

Gordon Permann talks about a legend of World War Two: The Mitsubishi A6M7 Zero.

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Flying Tigers by Ron Carrico

Ron Carrico discusses the American Volunteer Group, more commonly known as the Flying Tigers in this spotlight video.

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World War I Pilot Aces by Gordon Permann

Gordon Permann gives a fast overview of World War One Aces in this spotlight video.

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NASA Spacesuits by Roger Bisson

If you want to learn more about NASA Space suits, this is the video for you!

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P-51 by Ron Carrico

Ron Carrico discusses the North American P-51 Mustang in this spotlight video.

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Messerschmitt Bf 109 by Ron Carrico

Ron Carrico discusses one of the legends of World War Two: the Messerschmitt Bf 109

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Me-262 by Gordon Permann

Gordon Permann talks about the Me-262 in this spotlight video.

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Douglas SBD by Gordon Permann

We take an in depth look at the "Slow But Deadly" Douglas SBD Dauntless in this spotlight video.

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Convair B-36 by Ron Carrico

The massive Convair B-36 Peacemaker is highlighted in this discussion led by Ron Carrico.

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Vought F4U Corsair by Gordon Permann

The powerful Vought F4U is the focus of the spotlight video presented by Gordon Permann.

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Bill Weiss on Museum Rotunda

Bill Weiss discusses the Museum's beautiful Rotunda and its history.

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Mercury Program by Maud Rao

Maud Rao discusses those who had the "Right Stuff" in this presentation about Project Mercury.

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Boeing B-17 Fortress by Ron Carrico

Ron Carrico discusses the legendary Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress in this interesting spotlight video

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Consolidated B-24 Liberator by Ron Carrico

The San Diego designed Consolidated B-24 Liberator is the focus of this spotlight video narrated by Ron Carrico.

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Junkers Jumo 004 Engine by Gordon Permann

Gordon Permann discusses an engine that was a bit ahead of its time, the Junkers Jumo 004.

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Women of Flight by Docent Gordon Permann

Docent Gordon Permann discuss our exhibit that celebrates Women in Flight.

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Gemini Capsule by Docent Maud Rao

Maud Rao discusses the "twin" model in our collection that represents the Gemini Project.

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Flying the “Hump” by Paul Trevisan

In this spotlight Paul Trevisan discusses "Flying the Hump," the dangerous route over the Himalayan mountains during World War Two.

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Horten 229 by Gordon Permann

A star of the small screen, our Horten 229 full scale model is discussed by Gordon Permann in this Spotlight video.

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Ford 5-AT-B Trimotor by Gordon Permann

Our old Tin Goose is the subject of Gordon Permann's Spotlight on our Ford 5-AT-B Trimotor.

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Reno F-1 Midget Racers by Paul Trevisan

Paul Trevisan discusses a trio of fast and fun planes in this Spotlight video.

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F-4 Phantom II by Ron Carrico

Your F-4 Phantom is discussed at length by Ron Carrico in this Spotlight video.

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MiG-17F by Ron Carrico

A main American foe in the Vietnam War is highlighted in this Spotlight, the MiG-17F.

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Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina by Gordon Permann

The largest aircraft in our collection, our Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina is discussed by Gordon Permann in the Spotlight.

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Amelia Earhart Lockheed Vega 5B by Gordon Permann

Gordon Permann shines the spotlight on our own movie star, our Lockheed Vega 5B full scale model.

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GPS-12 Satellite by Roger Bisson

This Spotlight video looks at an item integral to our modern way of life, a GPS Satellite.

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Primate Flight Capsule by Roger Bisson

Roger Bisson discusses an interesting part of the Space Program in this Spotlight video focusing on our Primate Capsule.

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Apollo 9 Command Module by Bill Weiss

Bill Weiss spotlights our Apollo 9 Command Module, that helped put a man on the moon.

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The Apollo Space Program by Bill Weiss

Bill Weiss spotlights the Apollo Space Program in this interesting video.

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Montgolfier Brothers Balloon by Roger Bisson

Roger Bisson discusses the Montgolfier Balloon Diorama in this installment of the Spotlight video series.

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1902 Wright Brothers Glider by Maud Rao

In this spotlight video, Maud Rao discusses a lesser known Wright Brothers flying machine.

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Spirit of St. Louis by Gordon Permann

Our Spirit of St. Louis flying replica is the topic of this Spotlight video, with your host Gordon Permann.

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Bleriot XI by Maud Rao

Docent Maud Rao discusses our Bleriot XI, an aircraft made from parts that are over 110 years old!

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Convair XF2Y Sea Dart by Gordon Permann

Museum docent Gordon Permann talks about our unusual amphibious jet airplane in this Spotlight video.

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Lockheed A-12 Oxcart by Gordon Permann

In this spotlight video, docent Gordon Perman discusses the Lockheed A-12 Oxcart, the impressive aircraft that stands at the entrance to our Museum.

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Museum Ford Building by Gordon Permann

In this Spotlight video, docent Gordon Permann discusses the history of the Ford Building.

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