U.S. Naval Fighter Pilot to Share Vietnam War Stories

Written by Gene Roberts

The Brookfield Historical Society will host a presentation by former U.S. Navy fighter pilot, Lieutenant Edward Foss. The lecture will be held at the Brookfield Museum, located at the intersection of Routes 25 and 133 in Brookfield Center.

The presentation will take place on Monday evening, September 14, 2015 at 7:30 PM. Foss, a Vietnam veteran served two tours and flew 135 combat missions over both South and North Vietnam. He was part of an attack squadron and flew the carrier capable single seat Douglas A4 fighter bomber, more commonly referred to as the Sky Hawk. This operated off of the Naval Aircraft Carrier U.S. Ranger.

In September 1966, he was on a tactical bombing mission over North Vietnam when he was shot down by enemy anti-aircraft fire. He will share his military experience in Vietnam from the perspective of a combat pilot and discuss the role of naval air power during the war. Following the presentation, complimentary refreshments will be served.

Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.

For more information on this and other events of the Brookfield Historical Society log onto www.brookfieldcthistory.org and click on the events calendar.