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Honoring a Hero: The Story of Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael Murphy

In this episode of Walk with History, historian and veteran Jenn visits the Lieutenant Michael Murphy Navy SEAL Museum in Long Island, New York, to honor the story of Michael Murphy, a Penn State graduate and Navy SEAL who sacrificed his life during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan in 2005. The video explores his valor,Continue reading “Honoring a Hero: The Story of Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael Murphy”

Aviation Realities of Masters of the Air with a Veteran Aviator

Our military veteran hosts, (one an aviator) engage in an exploration of the celebrated historical series, Masters of the Air, zeroing in on the perspective of a former combat pilot and Naval Aviator veteran. The episode features the history behind these iconic films, interesting facts, and discussions on the Hollywood classics inspired by history. ThisContinue reading “Aviation Realities of Masters of the Air with a Veteran Aviator”

The History of Aircraft Nose Art

Our host, a former naval aviator, shares stories and insights from her experience in the world of aviation. Uncover fascinating tales about nose art in World War I and II, learn how particular symbols and figures on aircraft came to be, and delve deeper into the history of aviation observing diverse aircraft models, from T-34sContinue reading “The History of Aircraft Nose Art”

Masters of the Air at Arlington

We show you the final gravesites of Masters of the Air at Arlington National Cemetery. We’ll talk about Major John “Bucky Egan, Colonel Neil Harding, Colonel Harold Huggins, Major Gale Clevens, Colonel Neil Harding, and even the Enola Gay Weaponeer Willam Parsons. We also give you a brief peek inside a B-29, which you canContinue reading “Masters of the Air at Arlington”

Medal of Honor Janitor? William J. Crawford

William J. Crawford was a janitor at the US Air Force Academy in the 1980s…little did the cadets know his amazing history. Master Sergeant Crawford had been awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War II…but because he was a POW and thought dead, he never received his MOH from a PresidentContinue reading “Medal of Honor Janitor? William J. Crawford”

Podcast Episode 77: History of Air Shows

If you didn’t know, Jenn is a former Navy Pilot. So needless to say we didn’t need any excuses to go to the annual air show in Virginia Beach. We learned about some aircraft and later learned some air show history we never knew before; including how long air shows have been around as wellContinue reading “Podcast Episode 77: History of Air Shows”

Virtual Tour of the MacArthur Memorial | Norfolk, Virginia

You couldn’t ask for a more expert virtual tour than from someone who works here! I have been fortunate enough to work at the General Douglas MacArthur Memorial as a Museum Attendant (at the time of filming). I knew that MacArthur was a larger than life historical figure…but I never know HOW BIG he wasContinue reading “Virtual Tour of the MacArthur Memorial | Norfolk, Virginia”