Meet you tonights lecture. Since 1982 this lecture series has spotlighted more than 140 biggest names in modern aviation history like all of our Public Programs this lecture is presented free of charge. This is possible through the general support, of ge aviation. Private contributions like theirs are critical to our programs, and exhibitions. And it is my privilege to acknowledge them for their longstanding and valued support. Representing ge aviation with us tonight, is lisa the Digital Solutions leader, of military operations ig evaluation. Lisa to you and your colleagues it ge, we thank you for your substantial and enduring support. Well since we opened the museum here in the mall in 1976 and enchanted lee in 2003, more than 350 Million People have walked through our doors to be informed and inspired by the history of flight and space travel. Drawing from the museums priceless collection of iconic artifacts and intellectual trust our curators educators, volunteers and others endeav