In 1959, Billings native, George W. LeCount joined the US Air Force to fly over Vietnam. Five years later, he was recruited to join the secretive Air America pilot corps. Working as a covert pilot with the CIA-operated company, LeCount flew numerous missions under the guise of a private airline employee. This exhibit explores the role of Air America in Laos and LeCount’s experiences as a pilot at the height of the Vietnam War.
