757 Tales: Stories from Hampton Roads: Recent Episodes
John R. Bayer
A local history show for 'the 757' - that is, Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Hampton Roads, and environs.
Wide-ranging discussions, mostly historical, from pirates to the paranormal, and everything in-between in the 757!
We wrap up our conversation with retired Virginia Beach Fire Captain, Al Chewning, with part 3 of his life as a firefighter.
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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.
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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!
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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:
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Howell (conclusion)
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Black Bart
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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.
The tale of how the 1st aircraft to cross any ocean once resided in the 757, and the amazing story of the flight, a full 8 years before Charles A. Lindbergh's solo transatlantic success!
This is the Premier of 757 UFO, which will be a sometime feature on 757 Tales: Stories from Hampton Roads.
An introduction to the current state of the UFO/UAP situation in general, and some talk around UFO/UAP in 'the 757'...
Season 1, Episode 6, with return guest Al Chewning, where we recount stories, including:
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'Unfortunate Consequences';
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Stories of heroes of the US Lifesaving Service and US Coast Guard;
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'The once-proud ship';
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1906 shipwrecks, and;
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'Ship Happens'...
Another conversation with Virginia Beach Historian, actor, and re-enactor, Al Chewning.
Stories include:
The Bridge is Out
Lady, is this your purse?
U-boat Tales...
Conversation with Virginia Beach historian, Al Chewning, about 2 famous Virginia Beach shipwrecks.
More of Virginia Beach Historian, Actor, and Re-enactor, Al Chewning’s tales.
Stories include:
-Walter Cronkite;
-Al's Treasures;
-The New Eden Period;
-Slaves to Philadelphia;
-The Wreck of the A. C. Davis;
-You Have to go Out...a story of the US Lifesaving Service;
-The Wreck of the Elizabeth...and more!
Please join us every Wednesday, at noon Eastern Time, for more Tales from 757: Stories from Hampton Roads!
More with Virginia Beach Historian, Actor, and Re-enactor, Al Chewning.
Stories include:
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Part 2 of the Ferry Plantation House story;
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Lynnhaven House and The Adam Thoroughgood House ghost stories;
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And a little about local historian Al Chewning's connection to the ocean...
Interview and discussion with Virginia Beach Historian, Actor, and Re-enactor, Al Chewning.
Stories include:
-The 64th Street Ghost, AKA The Valentine's Day Ghost;
-Part 1 of the Ferry Plantation House stories... and more!
Host John Bayer has a wide-ranging discussion with local Virginia Beach historian, actor, and re-enactor, ghost tour guide, and general raconteur, Al Chewning, on multiple historical topics, how he got into history, and a little about the paranormal!
Please join us starting January 5th, 2022, for a new episode every week!