Shot Down Over Laos: F-8 Crusader Pilot's Vietnam War Story

from The Naval Aviation Ready Room Podcast with Ryan Keys

In this episode of The Naval Aviation Ready Room podcast, host Ryan Keys speaks with Dave Lorenzo, a former Marine Corps F-8 Crusader pilot and Vietnam War veteran, as he shares powerful stories of survival, service, and mentorship. From being shot down in combat to a decades-long commercial aviation career and continued service at the National Naval Aviation Museum, Dave offers a remarkable look into naval aviation history through personal experience.

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