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 speedy Pitts Special takes the spotlight in this video narrated by Mike Hennessy.
Mike Hennessy discusses the Link Trainer in this educational spotlight video!
Put your trust in Mike Hennessy when he discusses Reuben Fleet's beautiful PT-1 Trusty in this spotlight video.
The valiant Eagle Squadron takes center stage in this spotlight video narrated by Ron Carrico.
The Fokker DR-1 was the Red Baron's plane of choice, as explained by Ron Carrico in this spotlight video.
In this video, Ron Carrico spotlights a fighter that temporarily changed the course of the First World War, The Fokker Eindecker.
Ron Carrico gives his observations about the World War one Balloon Basket in this spotlight video.
Ron Carrico spotlights a German fighter plane from World War One that was as deadly as it was beawutiful, the Albatros.
For this Spotlight video, Mike Benik discusses the Space Shuttle Program that was so successful in the 1980s and 90s.
Chuck Dorigan talks about a French built warrior made famous by Americans, the Nieuport 28 in this spotlight video.
Ron Carrico discusses an under appreciated workhorse of the First World War, the SPAD VII in this spotlight video.
Chuck Dorigan Discusses the Nieuport 11, nicknamed Bébé which was the little airplane that could during the First World War.
Bill Weiss talks about the dare devils of the 1920s....the Barnstormers.
Bill Weiss discusses a vital step in making it to the moon: Apollo Staging
Ron Carrico talks about a time when "Never was so much owed by so many to so few"....the Battle of Britain.
The turning point of the War in the Pacific, the Battle of Midway is discussed by Ron Carrico.
Ron Carrico welcomes you to the World War Two Gallery in the Spotlight Video.
The famous "Red Tails" are the topic of this spotlight video.
The third installment on pilot trainers focuses the San Diego built Ryan STA.
Part 2 of the Plot Trainers series focuses on the Piper Pilot J-3 Cub by Paul Trevisan.
In the part 1 of the Pilot Trainers series, Paul Trevisan explores the Stearman N2S Kaydet.
Gordon Permann discusses the volunteers of the American Eagle Squadron and Stan Anderson.
The famous lady of flight, Jenny, is discussed in this spotlight video.
Take a deep breath and enjoy this talk on the Apollo oxygen system.
Neil Farber discusses the Apollo ascent propulsion system in this interesting video.
Gordon Permann talks about a legend of World War Two: The Mitsubishi A6M7 Zero.
Ron Carrico discusses the American Volunteer Group, more commonly known as the Flying Tigers in this spotlight video.
Gordon Permann gives a fast overview of World War One Aces in this spotlight video.
If you want to learn more about NASA Space suits, this is the video for you!
Ron Carrico discusses the North American P-51 Mustang in this spotlight video.
Ron Carrico discusses one of the legends of World War Two: the Messerschmitt Bf 109
Gordon Permann talks about the Me-262 in this spotlight video.
We take an in depth look at the "Slow But Deadly" Douglas SBD Dauntless in this spotlight video.
The massive Convair B-36 Peacemaker is highlighted in this discussion led by Ron Carrico.
The powerful Vought F4U is the focus of the spotlight video presented by Gordon Permann.
Bill Weiss discusses the Museum's beautiful Rotunda and its history.
Maud Rao discusses those who had the "Right Stuff" in this presentation about Project Mercury.
Ron Carrico discusses the legendary Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress in this interesting spotlight video
The San Diego designed Consolidated B-24 Liberator is the focus of this spotlight video narrated by Ron Carrico.
Gordon Permann discusses an engine that was a bit ahead of its time, the Junkers Jumo 004.
Docent Gordon Permann discuss our exhibit that celebrates Women in Flight.
Maud Rao discusses the "twin" model in our collection that represents the Gemini Project.
In this spotlight Paul Trevisan discusses "Flying the Hump," the dangerous route over the Himalayan mountains during World War Two.
A star of the small screen, our Horten 229 full scale model is discussed by Gordon Permann in this Spotlight video.
Our old Tin Goose is the subject of Gordon Permann's Spotlight on our Ford 5-AT-B Trimotor.
Paul Trevisan discusses a trio of fast and fun planes in this Spotlight video.
Your F-4 Phantom is discussed at length by Ron Carrico in this Spotlight video.
A main American foe in the Vietnam War is highlighted in this Spotlight, the MiG-17F.
The largest aircraft in our collection, our Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina is discussed by Gordon Permann in the Spotlight.
Gordon Permann shines the spotlight on our own movie star, our Lockheed Vega 5B full scale model.
This Spotlight video looks at an item integral to our modern way of life, a GPS Satellite.
Roger Bisson discusses an interesting part of the Space Program in this Spotlight video focusing on our Primate Capsule.
Bill Weiss spotlights our Apollo 9 Command Module, that helped put a man on the moon.
Bill Weiss spotlights the Apollo Space Program in this interesting video.
Roger Bisson discusses the Montgolfier Balloon Diorama in this installment of the Spotlight video series.
In this spotlight video, Maud Rao discusses a lesser known Wright Brothers flying machine.
Our Spirit of St. Louis flying replica is the topic of this Spotlight video, with your host Gordon Permann.
Docent Maud Rao discusses our Bleriot XI, an aircraft made from parts that are over 110 years old!
Museum docent Gordon Permann talks about our unusual amphibious jet airplane in this Spotlight video.
In this spotlight video, docent Gordon Perman discusses the Lockheed A-12 Oxcart, the impressive aircraft that stands at the entrance to our Museum.
In this Spotlight video, docent Gordon Permann discusses the history of the Ford Building.
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