Filmed in 2016 in Boca Raton, Florida, Air Force Captain Donald Amato recounts his life. From growing up in Athol, Massachusetts, to pilot training in Great Falls, Montana ... Don gives a first-person recollection of his service to his country, his family commitment and his professional career.

00:00:00 - Childhood and Walking to School, Growing Up in Middletown
00:02:18 - Father's Taxi Business
00:03:44 - Interest in Airplanes, Early Ambitions to Fly
00:05:06 - Catholic School Experience
00:17:26 - Enlisting in Aviation Cadet Program, First Assignment in Great Falls, Montana
00:19:24 - Buying a Trailer, Life in Montana, Children Born in Great Falls
00:28:00 - Request to Go to Pilot Training, Assignment to Fighter Squadron
00:30:01 - F-84F Fighter Planes and Navigation, Disbanding Fighter Units
00:35:04 - Moving and Early Days in Florida
00:36:27 - T-34 and T-28 Flight Training
00:45:02 - Civil Rights and Personal Experience
00:47:20 - Basic Training in T-33s, Thoughts on Becoming an Instructor
01:00:00 - EB-47: Bomber Conversion and Takeoff Procedures, Electronic Jamming
01:03:04 - Accidental Rope Chaff Incident over Atlanta, Life in Columbus, Ohio
01:06:01 - Work Schedule and Cold War Alert System, Career Advancement
01:09:16 - Air Refueling Challenges with KC-97
01:15:00 - Annual Qualifications, Preparing for Hostile Situations, Frequency of Yearly Exercises
01:16:32 - SAC Headquarters' Practice Sessions, Risks of Wake Turbulence
01:17:46 - Transition from Copilot to Pilot, Thoughts on Reassignment
01:19:27 - Application to U2 Program, Reflex Mission and Aircraft Dispersal
01:21:57 - Cuban Missile Crisis and DEFCON Levels
01:23:02 - Aircraft Equipment, Landing at Greenham Common, Engine Lag and Drag Chute Usage
01:29:59 - Experience in England, Family Life During Crisis, Balancing Military and Family
01:32:58 - Emergency Preparedness, Reflections on Crisis
01:36:46 - Personal Loss, Transition to Airlines
01:38:16 - Reassignment, Family Separation, Vietnam Buildup Impact
01:40:20 - Career and Strategic Air Command
01:44:55 - Arrival in Philippines & Effects of Vietnam Buildup
01:46:04 - Overseas Assignment, Realization, Challenges of Family Separation
01:47:41 - Communication During Deployment, Observations on Vietnam
01:49:54 - Strategies and Tactics, Impact on Terrain, Interdicting Supply Lines
01:52:58 - Effects on Wildlife, Da Nang and Clark Air Base Operations
01:54:52 - Squadron Rotations, Initial B-57 Operations, Using WWII Ordnance
02:00:00 - Navigational Lights, Tactical Approaches
02:02:48 - Missions in Vietnam & Cambodia, Challenges in North Vietnam
02:05:12 - Living Conditions, Personal Experience: Getting Shot At
02:09:34 - Realization of Risk, Training and Proficiency
02:15:10 - Role and Challenges of B-66 and B-57 in Missions, Mysterious Disappearance of a B-57
02:17:04 - Toss Maneuver for Nuclear Delivery, Training for Unusual Attitudes, Local Dangers
02:19:33 - Recreational Flying, Family Situation and Emotional Toll
02:23:58 - Considering Future, End at Clark, Move to Connecticut
02:36:00 - Delay in School Admission, Seniority in Airline Industry
02:37:24 - Starting School in Chicago, Base Selection and Moving to New York
02:39:00 - Real Estate Challenges, Settling on Long Island, Neighborhood Characters
02:42:08 - Initial Role as Flight Engineer, Bidding Process, Copilot School for Boeing 707
02:44:15 - Challenges of Being on Reserve, All-Night Freighter Trip
03:00:01 - Travel Story: Aruba, Private Plane Experience, Landing Challenges
03:02:30 - Audio Interruption, Navigational Issues
03:05:02 - Observations on Technology and Social Interactions
03:06:52 - Final Flight Story: Retirement Trip
03:15:01 - Reflections on Life, Marriage, Work-Life Balance
03:16:09 - Changing Culture and Politics, Family Relationships, Thoughts on Parenting
03:18:02 - Aging, Approach to Retirement, Values and Life Lessons
03:23:01 - Personal Growth, Civility, Ending Remarks and Follow-Up Questions

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