Shot Down Over Laos: F-8 Crusader Pilot's Vietnam War Story
Published: January 8, 2026
Duration: 52:23
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.