Notable Flying Leathernecks: Charles “Sly” Magill
Charles “Sly” Magill scored the last recorded air-to-air victory by a U.S. Marine Corps pilot on January 17,1991.
Notable Flying Leathernecks: Robert Hanson
The Alvis Grant portrait reproduction of Robert Murray Hanson as well as his Medal of Honor Citation are displayed on the Wall of Honor at the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation.
A leading Marine Corps ace during the Second World War, he is famous for shooting down 20 Japanese planes in six consecutive days. Hanson is credited with 25 total “kills,” including four Zeros, six torpedo bombers, and several other Japanese aircraft.
In addition to the Medal of Honor, Hanson also received the Navy Cross for his courage and extraordinary airmanship between January 5, 1944, and February 3, 1944, two Purple Hearts and the Air Medal.
First Lieutenant Hanson was killed in action on February 3, 1944, just one day short of his 24th birthday.
2021 Marine Wife Recognition Awardee: Jennifer Beckwith
The staff and volunteers of the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation take great pride in announcing that Jennifer Beckwith is the 2021 awardee of the Irene Ferguson Marine Wife Recognition Award.
Volunteer Profile and Tribute: Justin Whitney
In this special volunteer profile episode, we congratulate Justin Whitney; today, June 11, 2021, as we celebrate his graduation from high school and express our profound thanks for the tremendous support he has provided the Foundation.
Save the Museum Update: June 2021
In today’s podcast we share some very positive developments in your Foundation’s efforts to save the museum and reopen it to the public.
A New Masthead and a New Start
In this week’s podcast we share our newly designed masthead, its meaning and how it reflects the Foundation’s mission to preserve and share the legacy of USMC aviation.
Commandant’s 2021 Memorial Day Message
General David Berger’s Memorial Day Message is today’s podcast. His message is also printed below.
Notable Flying Leathernecks: Alfred A. Cunningham
On May 22, 1912, 1st Lt Alfred A Cunningham reported for flight training. In his honor, May 22nd is recognized as the official birthday of USMC aviation.
Volunteer Profile: Volunteer Coordinator, David Zekert
The stories of the Flying Leathernecks are preserved and shared by a committed and diverse team of volunteers and staff at the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation.
In today’s podcast we profile David Zekert, the Foundation’s volunteer coordinator and a civilian who began volunteering for the Foundation in 2010.
Notable Flying Leathernecks: James Webb
In today’s podcast we asked space expert and Foundation board member, Dr. Joe Bassi (USAF retired), about the James Webb Space Telescope and Mr. Webb’s extraordinary NASA career and ties to USMC aviation.
The James Webb Space Telescope is set to launch in 2021.
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