(Please Subscribe!) Bruce Beckwith graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1964 and flew A-1 Skyraiders early on in the Vietnam War. He recounts the time he and his buddies had to provide close air support for a downed pilot.
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Amazing story
I worked with a guy who was a Sky Raider pilot in Vietnam, and was awarded 9 Air Medals. The Sky Raider pilots were true heroes.
Thank you for your service.
Great story. I love this stuff . My wife’s uncle was a Huey pilot in Vietnam and he has good stories.
Thumbs up 👍 thank you 😊
These Sky Raider pilots were the best.
That Was A Great Story, Man! Never Knew That About The World War Two Maneuver You Mentioned. Thanks For Sharing.
Another excellent pilot story. I love hearing the stories of veterans. They are true heroes. This is a great way to honor them and the sacrifices they made for our country. We can learn so much from them. Keep up the excellent work. Safe skies my friend 🇺🇸🛩️
👍☑ Great story, wonderful ending.
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Awesome story! It's great hearing these war stories by these heroes. Thanks for posting this!