U.S. Army Pilot Amber Smith Lecture and Book Signing at the Museum of Flight

Helicopter veteran talks about her new book, “Danger Close: My Epic Journey as a Combat Helicopter Pilot in Iraq and Afghanistan”

SEATTLE – Former U.S. Army helicopter pilot Amber Smith visits the Museum on Sept. 17 to talk about her new book, “Danger Close: My Epic Journey as a Combat Helicopter Pilot in Iraq and Afghanistan.”

Smith flew two combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan as a U.S. Army Kiowa Warrior helicopter pilot-in-command and air mission commander in the 101st Airborne Division. She is a regular guest on national TV networks analyzing national security, military operations and foreign policy. Her articles have been published in Forbes, Washington Examiner and Aviation Week.

Following the 2 p.m. program, Smith will be available to sign copies of her book, which is available for sale in the Museum Store. The program is free with admission to the Museum.

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