Learn about unique and historic aviation experiences during the Speaker Series, conducted by passionate aviators with a unique story to tell. Presentations take place in the Founder's Wing at the EAA Aviation Museum. All presentations start at 7:00 p.m. Snacks and refreshments available for purchase.
Free for EAA members | $5 for nonmembers
January 16, 2025, 7 p.m. CST – Tomcats Over the Gulf
Speakers: Hermon C. Cook III
On January 4, 1989, two American F-14 Tomcats engaged two Libyan MiG-23s over the Gulf of Sidra. As one of the F-14 Tomcat pilots involved that days, Hermon C. Cook, callsign “Munster,”, who claimed one of the victories, and he will join us to talk about this event from a firsthand perspective.
February 20, 2025, 7 p.m. CST – Flying the A-6 Intruder
Speakers: Capt. Richard Koehler
U.S. Naval Aviator Capt. Richard Koehler joins us to walk through his experiences of flying the A-6 Intruder over Vietnam. The A-6 Intruder was a Navy attack aircraft that was flown from the Vietnam War through the Gulf War.
March 20, 2025, 7 p.m. CST – The C-130 in Combat
Speakers: Anita Mack
Anita Mack made history when she served on the first all-women crew aboard a C-130 in combat. She will discuss her experiences serving in such a historic crew.