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FPP009 - Vietnam Ace

FPP009 - Vietnam Ace

FromFighter Pilot Podcast


FPP009 - Vietnam Ace

FromFighter Pilot Podcast

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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Mar 11, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On May 10, 1972, US Navy lieutenants Randy "Duke" Cunningham and Bill "Willy D" Driscoll launched from the aircraft carrier Constellation in an F-4 Phantom, callsign Showtime 100, on what should have been a "routine" flak suppression mission over North Vietnam.  Instead, the strike force was jumped by dozens of enemy fighters and in the ensuing melee Duke and Willy D downed their third, fourth, and fifth MiGs, becoming the Navy's only aces of the conflict.  But the eventful missions was far from over as Showtime 100 never made it back to the "Connie...." Hear the rest of Willy D's captivating story along with the lifelong lessons he drew from both his combat experiences and subsequent interviews with dozens of other air combat aces around the world.  Then find out how he turned those lessons into riveting talks and presentations to improve the performance of a variety of audiences from TOPGUN classes to Fortune 500 executives.
Released:
Mar 11, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Fighter Pilot Podcast explores the fascinating world of air combat: the aircraft, the weapons systems, and most importantly--the people. Each episode features a guest who helps explain the topic at hand such as how ejection seats work or what it's like to fly on and off nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Strap in and hang on for this incredible show! If you love the roar of a high-speed flyby or are enamored by the poise and confidence of the brave men and women who pilot these aircraft, then this show is for you!