by flyingEdit | Apr 30, 2021 | Podcasts
This week marks 46 years since the successful evacuation of thousands of Americans, third country nationals and “at risk” Vietnamese from Saigon, South Vietnam, in “Operation Frequent Wind.” On April 29-30, 1975, USMC and Air Force...
by flyingEdit | Apr 22, 2021 | Podcasts
Today’s question is this, “When did the first Marine aviator become an astronaut?” Sixty-two years ago, this month (April 9, 1959), NASA presented the original seven astronauts to the press and the public. The Mercury Seven were: Scott Carpenter, L. Gordon “Gordo”...
by flyingEdit | Apr 16, 2021 | Podcasts
In today’s podcast we respond to social media posts of photos showing the dismantling of the museum’s AV-8 Harrier and share some fun facts about the Harrier as well as some very positive developments with the Foundation’s efforts to save the Flying...
by flyingEdit | Apr 8, 2021 | Podcasts
One way that the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation preserves and shares the legacy of USMC aviation is through the member publication, Flying Leathernecks Log Book. The Log Book features original articles and interviews about USMC aviation history. You can...
by flyingEdit | Mar 30, 2021 | Podcasts
March 28, 2021, marked a sad day for all of us as we closed the gates of the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum. After more than 20 years of calling MCAS Miramar our home, we have lost the fight to keep the museum and its priceless collection of Marine Corps aircraft...
by flyingEdit | Mar 25, 2021 | Podcasts
The Irene Ferguson Marine Wife Recognition Award honors and highlights the resiliency, strength and dedication of women married to active duty Marines as they support our military, communities and nation. In today’s podcast we delve into the purpose of the award...
