Spitfire Wingman

On January 15, 2010, Conversations with American Heroes at the Watering Hole will feature a discussion with the son of Colonel James R. Haun, USAF, about his father’s book, Spitfire Wingman from Tennessee. The two hour program will also feature recordings of Colonel Haun reading from his book as well as exciting passages from the audio book.Colonel James Robert Haun, USAF had a “remarkably varied aviation career literally covered the globe, including personal encounters with Patton, Vandenberg, Truman, and Nixon. He flew fighters, bombers, and transports -- rising to become Chief Pilot of MATS and Commander of the Presidential Squadron in Washington. After retirement in 1965 he built an EAA biplane in his garage, wowed audiences at local air shows in a Snoopy outfit, and instructed hundreds of students (many now piloting airliners).”