General Charles “Chuck” Yeager famously credited his success as a combat pilot to his superb eyesight. What about an adversary who is beyond visual range? The answer was Airborne Early Warning and Control systems (AEW&C). Pioneered in WWII, the concept and technology came into its own during the Cold War and over Vietnam. Today, Airborne Early Warning and Control has advanced to a point where not only pilots can be relayed critical information, but commanders can control the battlespace in real time almost as if they were moving game pieces around on a board. It is a critical component to modern aerial operations and one that is ever evolving.
Join the Yanks Air Museum at 11 AM on June 19th, along with US Navy combat veteran LT David McAlexander, USN as he shares his extensive knowledge on the inner workings of and experiences with AEW&C operations while flying aboard the E-2C Hawkeye in the First Gulf War from USS Ranger (CV-61). Afterward, come and join LT McAlexander and our team of docents for tours aboard Yanks’ very own E-2 Hawkeye and EC-121.
For more information visit www.yanksair.org
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
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