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Heroic Tales of Captain Jack: Combat Missions & Survival

April 7, 2025
The Store Of
Explore the heroic journey of Captain Jack from flying combat missions to surviving captivity during the Vietnam War. Watch now!
In this compelling feature, Captain Jack shares his intense experiences aboard the aircraft carrier Midway, including flying nearly 300 combat missions over Vietnam. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when he recounts his last mission on August 25, 1972, which ended with his aircraft being hit. He survived a harrowing ejection and subsequent captivity as a prisoner of war in the notorious Hanoi Hilton for 216 days. This video documents his harrowing experiences and remarkable courage in the face of adversity.

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