757 Tales: Stories from Hampton Roads, Virginia

We wrap up our conversation with retired Virginia Beach Fire Captain, Al Chewning, with part 3 of his life as a firefighter.

Part 2 of 3 of my interview with local Virginia Beach historian, author, actor, and reenactor, Al Chewning, regarding his career with the Virginia Beach Fire Department for 27 years.

Returning guest and local Historian, Al Chewning, recounts his 27 years as a Virginia Beach Firefighter and Captain, Part 1 of 3.

The conclusion of the story of Billy Mitchell and the 757; The Navy's first carrier, Langley; Payback Time - the saga of the USS Hornet.

Stories include:  Civil War ballooning,  World War I,  NACA,  ...and Part 1 of 2 of Gen Billy Mitchell's connection to Hampton Roads. Thanks for listening and see you next week! #757Tales #HamptonRoads #VAAviation #LangleyAFB #NASA #NACA #GlennCurtiss #Navy #USNavy #NavalAviation

The story of a Revolutionary War sunken treasure of gold coins and bullion carried by the French vessel Le Dupre, and rumored to have been sponsored by the Marquis de Lafayette while he was serving in the Continental Army.   Dupre was sunk by British warships within sight of her goal...and likely in less than 30 feet of water, off the Western shore of Smith Island, VA. Please join us next week for another episode of 757 Tales: Stories from Hampton Roads!

Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode, wrapping up our Piracy series (for now).   Stories include: - Howell (conclusion)  - Black Bart  - and the General Story of Piracy, Part 4! See you next week!

We wrap up the tale of the pirate Blackbeard; Continued, the General Story of Piracy in Hampton Roads, and just plain general facts about piracy.

We wrap up the tale of Lewis Guittar and the Battle of Lynnhaven Bay; Continue with the General Story of Piracy in Hampton Roads, Part 2; Blackbeard, Part 1.

This episode tells part one of the story of Lewis Guittar and the Battle of Lynnhaven Roads as well as some miscellaneous pirate history and another conversation with frequent guest, Virginia Beach historian, Al Chewning.