Little known story of President Kennedy and the U-2 Spy Plane pilot shot down over Cuba during Missile Crisis, based on Tougias’ bestseller Above & Beyond. In this slide program, Tougias chronicles how the pilots, stationed in Florida, made daring reconnaissance...
Buckle-up for an exciting adventure of the Coast Guards Most Daring Rescue which occurred in a blizzard off Cape Cod in 1952. Tougias was involved in the screenplay, and attended the filming, and he shares his insights into the making of the movie starring Chris Pine,...
This amazing survival story occurred in the Gulf of Mexico, and Tougias also details the attacks off Florida. Using the U-boat Commanders War diary, Tougias shares the action occurring on the Uboat as well as the sinking ship where the family soon found themselves...
Harrowing story of survival. The sinking of Indianapolis resulted in the greatest single loss of life at sea from a single ship in the history of the US Navy. Tougias will also discuss why certain people survived against all odds. Of the 900 men who were blown into...
German Uboat commander sinks ship the size of the Titanic then rescues as many survivors as possible. Story gets stranger when an American plane intentionally bombs the Uboat knowing over 110 survivors are onboard. Ultimately story is one of triumph for those who...
Tougias interviewed over 100 survivors involved in life and death situations, and from those picked the most incredible stories to share with the audience. Using slides, Tougias takes an inside look at techniques to overcome adversity based on the research for the new...
When their boat sinks 12 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico, three friends must survive 28 hours in open water—facing eight-foot waves, jellyfish stings, hypothermia, and circling sharks. With no Mayday call sent and no one aware they’re missing, the odds of rescue are...
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