• Sacred Cow – Joseph Ventolo, former museum curator
• SAM 26000 – Retired Lt. Col. Jack Hampshire, former advance agent
• SAM 26000 – Retired Maj. Lewis Newhard, former pilot
• SAM 26000 – Retired Maj. Robert Weatherly, former pilot flight examiner
• SAM 26000 – Retired Maj. Don Brown, former pilot and instructor
• SAM 26000 – Retired Chief Master Sgt. Danny Bowen, former crew chief
• SAM 26000 – Retired Senior Master Sgt. Gerald Mongelli, former structural repair technician
• SAM 26000 – Retired Tech. Sgt. Kimberly Weatherly, former Communication System flight examiner
• SAM 26000 – Retired Tech. Sgt. Jerry Burton, former Fixed Wing Flight engineer
• SAM 26000 – Retired Maj. David Hill, former flight attendant
The experts at these talks may include veterans, active-duty military members, former pilots, crew members, engineers, navigators and others. These experts will be stationed in the galleries near the aircraft or exhibit that relates to their expertise.
These Plane Talks programs often occur on the anniversary of a significant Air Force or military event.
Future dates
March 28 – In observance of National Vietnam War Veterans Day
May 16 – Armed Forces Day
Sept. 18 – 73rd anniversary of the Air Force and POW/MIA Recognition Day
Nov. 11 – Veterans Day
Dec. 7 – Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
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