Gordon Permann has traveled to six continents as a US Navy Courier and Helicopter SAR Swimmer, lived on an island south of India, and in Japan. His lifelong study of aviation and 34 year history with the San Diego Air & Space Museum as their artifacts expert has given Gordon a broad base of experience with astronauts, fighter aces, and test pilots. He is currently the local presenter on topics including the Space Race, Cold War, WWI, and Airships. Gordon is married with three children and no warrants.