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Shot Down Over Laos: F-8 Crusader Pilot's Vietnam War Story
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- Jan 8, 2026
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- 3143
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Summary
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.