Ep. 137: Missing B-52 in the Gulf of Mexico; Best Seattle History Books; and Gas Works Park Update

Feliks Banel's guests on this LIVE BROADCAST of CASCADE OF HISTORY include Cliff Sjolund, Jr., retired Air Force B-52 and volunteer leading the effort to search for a B-52 that disappeared over the Gulf of Mexico on February 28, 1968; Daniel Poor, who recently got help from local historians to compile a list of the best books for understanding Seattle history; and Barbara Swift, Seattle landscape architect and member of the Gas Works Park Alliance with an update on her group's efforts to ensure the future of the popular Seattle park - and, in particular, the historic elements from the old gas plant on Lake Union's north shore. More info about Bomber Down, Cliff Sjolund, Jr.'s Search for a Missing B-52 in the Gulf of Mexico https://b52bomberdown.org/ Episode One of "Bomber Down" Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/cascadeofhistory/bonus-episode-bomber-down-one Daniel Poor's Blog with his List of Seattle History Books: https://porttransport.substack.com/p/seattle-reading-recommendations-over Historic Seattle Gas Works Park Info: https://historicseattle.org/call-to-action-preserve-gas-works-park/ Links to more information about most topics discussed on the show are often available at the CASCADE OF HISTORY Facebook page: www.facebook.com/groups/cascadeofhistory This LIVE broadcast of CASCADE OF HISTORY was originally presented at 8pm Pacific Time on Sunday, March 1, 2026 via SPACE 101.1 FM and gallantly streaming live via www.space101fm.org from historic Magnuson Park - formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss regular weekly episodes of Sunday night broadcasts as well as frequent bonus episodes. "LIKE" the CASCADE OF HISTORY Facebook page and get updates and other stories throughout the week, and advance notice of live remote broadcasts taking place in your part of the Old Oregon Country.