2024 Gala Honoree – Ralph W. ‘Getch’ Getchell
Ralph W. ‘Getch’ Getchell Colonel Ralph W. ‘Getch’ Getchell is a retired U.S. Air Force officer with a distinguished career spanning several decades. He received his commission and Bachelor of […]
2024 Gala Honoree – Douglas M. Rosenstock
Douglas M. Rosenstock Lieutenant Colonel Douglas M. Rosenstock is the Director of the F-35 Academic Training Center at Eglin AFB, Florida, overseeing pilot and maintainer ground training for the F-35 […]
2024 Gala Honoree – David W. Francis
David W. Francis Lieutenant Colonel David W. Francis, USAF (Ret.), dedicated 42 years to military and government service. A distinguished graduate of the US Air Force Academy, he served as […]
2024 Gala Honoree – Joseph A. Salata
Joseph A. Salata Joseph A. Salata is the Senior Vice President of Flight Operations at Flexjet LLC, overseeing 250+ aircraft and 1,200+ personnel. Starting his aviation career with Flight Options […]
2024 Gala Honoree – Lee D. Gustin
Lee D. Gustin Lee D. Gustin is a seasoned aviator with over 50 years of flying experience. Currently serving as a Challenger 350 Pilot for Flexjet LLC since May 2021, […]
2024 Gala Honoree – Alton C. ‘AL’ Whitley
Alton C. ‘AL’ Whitley 2024 Gala honoree Col. Alton C. ‘AL’ Whitley Jr., a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, currently resides in Greenville, South Carolina. He was part of […]
2024 Gala Honoree – W. Blake Bourland
W. Blake Bourland W. Blake Bourland, a Fort Worth, Texas native, began his military journey at the United States Air Force Academy. Graduating in 1978, he entered the United States […]
2024 Gala Honoree – S. Clintone “Q” Hinote
S. Clinton “Q” Hinote Lt. Gen. S. Clinton Hinote, USAF (RET), a Three Star General, is an esteemed honoree at the PSAM Gala 2024. Throughout his military career, he piloted […]
2024 Gala Honoree – Steve Hinton
Steve Hinton Steve Hinton is an accomplished American aviator with a remarkable career in air racing and aviation. From 1979 to 1989, he held the world speed record and secured […]
Martin PBM Mariner – Warbird Wednesday Episode #201
Welcome to another episode of Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re delving into the history of the Martin PBM Mariner, an amphibious flying boat designed in 1939 and officially introduced in 1940. […]
Savoia-Marchetti S.55 – Warbird Wednesday Episode #200
Welcome to our 200th episode of Warbird Wednesday! Today, we are looking at the Savoia-Marchetti S.55. This Italian-designed aircraft had two passenger sections and featured Contra rotating propellers. Introduced in […]
Beriev Be-12 – Warbird Wednesday Episode #199
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we are continuing down the river looking at the Beriev Be-12. This Soviet bloc turboprop flying boat (NATO call sign “Mail”) was originally designed for […]
