Past Events

Charles A. Lindbergh Memorial Lecture

The Charles A. Lindbergh Lecture highlights some of aviation’s greatest legends, providing them with the opportunity to share their personal experiences and perspectives with the public first-hand. This program is made possible by the generous support of Pratt & Whitney.
 

Congressman Sam Johnson

Lecture

Sam Johnson: Pilot, Patriot, Statesman

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Join Congressman Sam Johnson, a decorated war hero and distinguished statesman, as he defines true patriotism, shares stories from his 29-year Air Force career, and discusses the importance of aviation in modern defense.

Reeve Lindbergh poses with Spirit of St. Louis

Lecture

Lindbergh Words and Wings

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Join us for this special lecture, as Reeve Lindbergh honors her incredible mother and father, both of whom had a lasting impact on aviation.

Herb Kelleher

Lecture

Kelleher: Agent of Airline Change

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Herb Kelleher is among the most influential CEOs of our time. His dynamic leadership style and personal philosophy -- "Be humble; work harder than anyone else; serve your people" -- made Southwest Airlines into one of the most admired companies in the world.

Bud Anderson

Lecture

To Fly and Fight

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Hear a first-hand account from World War II Triple Ace Col. Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson.

Major Gen. Joe Engle

Lecture

To the Edge of Space and Beyond

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Maj. Gen. Joe Engle is a highly decorated pilot with a multitude of experiences in air and space. He has logged more than 14,700 hours in the air piloting more than 185 different types of aircraft, and has logged over 225 hours in space.

Rear Admiral Edward “Whitey” Feightner

Lecture

Memoirs from an Aviator’s Logbook

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Admiral Edward L. “Whitey” Feightner is a nine-victory WWII ace who flew F4F Wildcats and F6F Hellcats.

Bud Anderson

Lecture

Memoirs of a Triple Ace: Cold War Flight Testing

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Bud Anderson, one of the most decorated fighter pilots from World War II, still likes to talk airplanes and fly like a 19-year old.  
Norm Augustine

Lecture

Augustine's Laws

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Norman R. Augustine is national leader in management, science and technology and a celebrated author and speaker.