Saturday, July 12 @ 12:30pm
Location: Heritage hangar
Join us for this month’s Plane of the Month Hangar Talk featuring the legendary Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star!
Hear firsthand from Hal Getzelman, former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and NASA CapCom, as he shares stories from the cockpit and his experience flying this iconic jet trainer.
Get up close to the T-33 and discover the rich history, engineering, and adventures behind one of America’s most recognized Cold War aircraft. This special 30–45 minute talk will take place right in front of the aircraft in our Heritage Hangar.
Event is included with General Admission — just $10 for the entire month of July! FREE for museum members.
About Hal Getzelman:
Hal Getzelman is a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot with experience flying the T-33, F-106, F-15, and T-38, and served during the first Gulf War. After his military career, Hal joined NASA as a Space Shuttle instructor and Capsule Communicator (CapCom) for the International Space Station, participating in nearly all of the Space Shuttle assembly missions.
He later served as Chief Engineer and Instructor for the CapCom branch before retiring. Hal holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy and a Master of Science in Space Operations from the Air Force Institute of Technology.
