How I Dodged Missiles in an F-4 Phantom and Lied to Survive as a POW | Charlie Plumb

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@jamesyoungquist6923
@jamesyoungquist6923 7 ай бұрын
I'm a vet with PTSD from war. Seeing Charlie Plumb's resilience and positivity gives me hope. Thanks for the interview
@smokeykitty6023
@smokeykitty6023 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service, Sir. I understand that you are suffering but please don't let it define you. You are so much more than your pain. God bless you. ❤
@Russread2
@Russread2 2 ай бұрын
Use visualisation, very powerful repair technique. Record this video and others of Charlie in HD, watch them as often as you can. Study his face, mannerisms, character intently. Visualise yourself as him, relaxed, coping, laughing and talking about your experiences. Imitate him as a child imitates his parents. Note his concern for others (his wife). Leaves no room for ptsd...
@louellathompson7906
@louellathompson7906 2 ай бұрын
Thank God for these gentlemen. Do not take anything for granted, life is precious especially if you have and know freedom is. I am so happy and encouraged for those who are blessed by the sharing of this and other war stories to give inspiration but also know that they are not alone!🙏🏼❤️👍
@trumanstumo1718
@trumanstumo1718 9 ай бұрын
Excellent Sir!! Thank you for your service!! To hear your stories really mean a lot to us ground crew. I was stationed at the PAX RIVER NAVEL AIR TEST CENTER in 1960-63. As a plane captain on the chance vought crusader. In those years we were required to pull flight time each month . We were testing a F4 PHANTOM at the time so needless to say, I climbed into the back seat as many times that I could! A test pilot by the name of JJ OLSEN told me to hold my stomach muscles tight when doing maneuvers and I wouldn't get sick. I am 81 now, and have never done anything that even begins to come close to the maneuvers we did. Negative & positive G's, in flight refueling , and of course MACH TWO. even received a mach two pin from McDonald Douglas and still proudly have it. What a rush!!
@kemblephotography
@kemblephotography 2 ай бұрын
I listened to Charlie Plumb's story on Jocko's podcast. He has been a continuing source of inspiration for me. What he and the other POWs were able to accomplish while being held under unimaginable circumstances is astounding. I'd highly recommend listening to it.
@Nicklafuego
@Nicklafuego Жыл бұрын
There is no shame in survival, glad you came home Plumber. Thank you for your service sir what an incredible life!
@PureNationalism13
@PureNationalism13 Жыл бұрын
There can be shame in survival.
@Naltddesha
@Naltddesha Жыл бұрын
@@PureNationalism13he’s not talking about survivors guilt. He said he felt shame in admitting the name of the air craft carrier he took off from. Not sure what your comment was about
@ILSRWY4
@ILSRWY4 Жыл бұрын
@@Naltddesha that IS NOT what he was talking about... why would you feel ashamed of saying something that was ALL READY WRITEN on his chute. He said he didn't have to lie about that... you clearly didn't listen, he is talking about when he threw his gun in the rice patty AND GAVE UP. That is what he was talking about.
@ILSRWY4
@ILSRWY4 Жыл бұрын
my Dad was a POW in WW2, only he never "gave up" he was hit with a German grenade that went off in his face, blew his top pallet of his mouth out, had several other shrapnel wounds, knocked unconscious and was taken pow while he laid there out of it. I don't think he would agree that "everyone in his prison Broke". Sorry I guess thats the difference between the Greatest Generation and Vietnam vets.
@scottmattern482
@scottmattern482 Жыл бұрын
​@@ILSRWY4glad your dad got medical treatment, instead of being tortured for two days. Sounds like he had a much better pow experience, than the Hanoi Hilton. Its funny when a generation of people call themselves the "greatest", when they had such a terrible time with civil rights, national debt, political assassinations, environmental disasters, actually using nuclear weapons, calling Elvis Presley the devil for dancing and shaking his hips in a way that might turn-on a woman, etc
@m00nraker4545
@m00nraker4545 10 ай бұрын
My great uncle graduated from the Naval Academy in 65, and arrived on the 'Hawk in Fall of '67. He was lost on 1/18/68 when his F4 flew into the gulf of tonkin. I never got the chance to meet him but it is awesome to hear from men like Charlie who were in the same role as my Uncle and survived that awful war.
@qtheqman3341
@qtheqman3341 3 ай бұрын
God bless and thank you to your uncle and family for his service and sacrifice!
@smokeykitty6023
@smokeykitty6023 3 ай бұрын
My father in law was a bombardier over North Africa in WW2. He was shot down 2x and ESCAPED TWO TIMES! He made it home to father my husband but was very damaged. My MIL would tell me of nights that he would hustle her and the baby into a closet to protect them from the Germans. He would stay awake, alert with a gun all night long. I'm old now but I will not forget this great man. I have also made sure that my children know what a hero their Grandfather was. RIP Johnny... 💔 ❤
@dajosh42069
@dajosh42069 3 ай бұрын
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE these types of interviews. This mans experiences are incredibly recounted... and most all vets should give long detailed debriefs/interviews abut all of their experiences for the sake of historical record.
@smokeykitty6023
@smokeykitty6023 3 ай бұрын
I wish Donald Trump would be made to sit down with this man and be forced to listen to his story. How can anyone dislike a fellow countryman because he physically suffered for his country? It's just not logical... therein lies (one of) the problems with Donald Trump. Thank you for your service, Sir.
@Cruise-fx9bm
@Cruise-fx9bm 2 ай бұрын
​@@smokeykitty6023 Unless it concerns personal issues, malignant narcissists possess no capacity for empathy.
@samrodian919
@samrodian919 Жыл бұрын
What an excellent interview! Captain Plumb is sharp as a tack, and his recollections clearly so vivid in his depiction to us all. A brave man, though he probably would not agree. So glad he got home. Enormous respect to him and all the others who made it home, and I'm a Brit by the way!
@alkitzman9179
@alkitzman9179 Жыл бұрын
You nailed it. Look up Hero or Courageous in the dictionary and its his description you will find.
@dannymatthews6365
@dannymatthews6365 4 ай бұрын
I graduated from high school in May of 1974 so I wasn’t drafted or sent to Vietnam. I am sorry you went through that and still feel guilty for not being old enough to fight. Not so much for not defending our country, but not being able to do anything to help our military people. Dad fought Nazis in Germany in 1945 and carried the wounds from artillery shrapnel going through his thigh for the rest of his life. WWII was different though. We fought to stop the Nazis and preserve our way of life. With Vietnam I’m still not sure what the motivation for our involvement was. I’m really glad you survived that hell. Thank you for your service Mr. Plumb.
@nichille
@nichille Жыл бұрын
I had the privilege to attend Charlie’s speech in person at a corporate event years back. I’ve never heard such applause before or since. One point that stuck with me - 40% of Vietnam Vets were diagnosed with PTSD - only 4% of the POW’s were diagnosed with PTSD. There is no prison as bad as the 8”x8” cell between your ears.
@alkitzman9179
@alkitzman9179 Жыл бұрын
Remember the pilots were Officers and held to a high standard. Most PSTD were drafted and then told they had problems after the war.. Cpt. Plumb's best line was I told my kids if you get arrested don't call me . Spend a night in a jail cell . My late Father did that to me. Great Advice I was 20 then and haven't been in a cell since. Yes Dad, Gramps, Brother and I are all Army Vets . Great story Cpt. Plumb
@lawrence5039
@lawrence5039 Жыл бұрын
The officers did better than the enlisted guys as POW's. Many of each came to NRMC Oakland, and the enlisted really needed psych help....which our Hospital was known for..the entire 5th floor. We didn't count the stats, just worked with each man according to his needs. Whew, what a relief when they came back alive, but busted up pretty bad. I honor them, but I'm disgusted in McNamara and LBJ saying from the start that we could not win that war...ugh.
@carlapeterson5056
@carlapeterson5056 4 ай бұрын
​@lawrence5039 my dad was a ship's captain and served 4 tours in Vietnam. Dad was talking with me one day as he rarely opened up.... but I remember him saying McNamera tied his hands.
@meonly406
@meonly406 3 ай бұрын
@@alkitzman9179 I’m interested in your information about PTSD and that most were draftees and were told they had problems after the war. Will you please post where you got this information? Thanks
@andrewsmith3257
@andrewsmith3257 2 ай бұрын
​@@lawrence5039 NRMC?
@gmdsr1177
@gmdsr1177 Жыл бұрын
Excellent interview. Too bad more of their stories haven't been told. These guys were HERO'S.
@americanveteranscenter
@americanveteranscenter Жыл бұрын
We're working on it!
@rustybaldwin4851
@rustybaldwin4851 Жыл бұрын
They are still heroes alive or gone death can't take that from them !
@jugo1944
@jugo1944 Жыл бұрын
Heroes** Jesus, the illiteracy in this country
@donaldkwasnicki9554
@donaldkwasnicki9554 Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@barlowmccarthy1295
@barlowmccarthy1295 Жыл бұрын
Are*
@cskamoskva
@cskamoskva 3 ай бұрын
Incredible story, courage and service. What an inspiration.
@johnshields6852
@johnshields6852 Жыл бұрын
My uncle Jack piloted the F4 phantom in Vietnam, I remember he came home on leave a couple of holidays and I was in awe, I was around 10 and I was kinda surprised no one talked about the war, I figured it was taboo to ask him anything, so I didn't. It's a beautiful airplane, obviously I'm bias. Thank you for your stories.🇺🇸🙏
@bensears7499
@bensears7499 Жыл бұрын
A guy at church is an F4 phantom pilot. He went out of His way to help me while I was fighting alcoholism and bankruptcy. He is humble and does not advertise His life at all.
@taylorc2542
@taylorc2542 Жыл бұрын
It's remarkable that he was only 24 and in charge of an F4.
@rajivravish1367
@rajivravish1367 Жыл бұрын
@honestmike3255
@honestmike3255 2 ай бұрын
My father was an F-4 pilot. Crazy thing is Iran still has like 26 F-4's in service
@willj1598
@willj1598 Жыл бұрын
Most of the time you hear somebody start talking about being the best of the best and you dismiss them as a braggart. Then you listen to someone like this and realize they are probably being modest and they are about as tough as they come
@BurglarBars
@BurglarBars Жыл бұрын
What a amazing story and message. I'm glad he made it home and got to tell his story.
@davidmcneil2296
@davidmcneil2296 3 ай бұрын
Good story. Thank you for sharing. Times have definitely changed since Vietnam. This veteran seemed interesting to interview, I am sure he has a bunch on intriguing stories.
@volusian95
@volusian95 Жыл бұрын
The idea of being deep in the heart of NVA territory and destroying your emergency radio - must have been quite a feeling. A brave man.
@lambdacalculus8316
@lambdacalculus8316 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this deeply emotional story! Freedom is priceless. Many people still live under tyranny and persecution. This story brings perseverance and hope.
@HabitualButtonPusher
@HabitualButtonPusher Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Plumb. Thank you for enduring what you did yet still be an amazing man and an inspiration to us all.
@raincoast9010
@raincoast9010 Жыл бұрын
An inspiration would be someone who would refuse to fight a bankers war.
@imtheman4805
@imtheman4805 Жыл бұрын
raincoast9010 I’m very sorry you drew the short straw of Life
@raincoast9010
@raincoast9010 Жыл бұрын
@@imtheman4805 sheep
@raincoast9010
@raincoast9010 Жыл бұрын
@@imtheman4805 no short straw, it's just that my eyes were closed but were opened by a friend. cheers.
@imtheman4805
@imtheman4805 Жыл бұрын
raincoast9010 My sincere sympathies I didn’t realize you were a Follower and Not A Leader Good luck with what he tells you to believe next
@alericc1889
@alericc1889 Жыл бұрын
One of my uncles was an F4 pilot in Vietnam, came back without a scratch and took his own life in 1981 and he never spoke of what went on in his time over there.
@carlmayer691
@carlmayer691 Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that.. you wonder WHY our US government doesn't give our great veterans the world when their done serving their country, injured in war, my God people.. we have to have this done by others, Tunnel to Towers, other non profits helping out .. yet our government in it's infinite wisdom cannot help our veterans.. can't even give them decent mental and physical health care,, and that is why I was always FURIOUS w/ John McCain.. he lived it yet did NOTHING during his career in Congress.. NOTHING.. hate to say it but President Trump made some serious changes in our VA ... Things need to change . big time.. all this money going to fight other countries wars.. yet our veterans suffer.. NONE should be homeless, none should suffer.. Fix It !!
@No_ReGretzky99
@No_ReGretzky99 8 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about that brother it sucks when somebody takes their own life but suffering isn't fun either my cousin who was bullied his whole life overweight and a computer nerd is what people refer to it as I love computers but he met his one and only girlfriend and married her a year after they met online in a Warcraft game she cheated on him with a 17 year old dude and he committed suicide he knocked on her door she opened it he blew his head off
@gbsailing9436
@gbsailing9436 7 ай бұрын
Or in his mind over here....😪
@acousticshadow4032
@acousticshadow4032 2 ай бұрын
I could listen to Captain Plumb all day! Thank you for your service and sacrifice, Sir! ✈🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲✈
@shawnrubel9143
@shawnrubel9143 Жыл бұрын
What an incredible story that needs to be shared. Great job with the interview sharing it. Thank you for your service!
@Lotek117
@Lotek117 3 ай бұрын
What an AMAZING human being! I am so glad he made it out and had 4 children!
@stinkygamer3094
@stinkygamer3094 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service and this mesmerizing story. Welcome home pilot
@connorkelly121
@connorkelly121 Жыл бұрын
What a fantastic interview. I honestly wish it was longer. I was fascinated the whole time of what he had to say. I have so much respect for Mr. Plumb, thank you for your service!
@ahmadfarzad5939
@ahmadfarzad5939 3 ай бұрын
I can listen to him forever! Please make more videos with him.
@angryITGuy
@angryITGuy 3 ай бұрын
Amazing story.. and amazing attitude and recovery.. so glad you told this.
@dave3156
@dave3156 Жыл бұрын
Wow what a moving program. Glad you made it. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You sir are a hero we should all admire.
@arthurbrumagem3844
@arthurbrumagem3844 Жыл бұрын
Spent a year in Vietnam with the 173d airborne brigade and some of that time in tunnels and still can’t imagine the horror of being a POW for one day let alone for years with the brutality the NVA were capable of
@No_ReGretzky99
@No_ReGretzky99 8 ай бұрын
Hey sir you did nothing wrong my dude you did nothing wrong don't ever feel ashamed of that man you gave up nothing that they didn't know thank you for your service and glad you made it back home brother you're more than welcome in this country❤❤❤❤
@anthonyscott5134
@anthonyscott5134 Жыл бұрын
Phenomenal interview! As a brat of a career, Air Force, C130 loadmaster, I was in Navy R.O.T.C in High School and Army R.O.T.C in college. I was 10 years old in 1966. My dad was stationed at Langley AFB and served in Vietnam. I say this because this background contributed to my then and current respect for our military and it’s service people. I knew other kids whose fathers were POW’s, and met some of those fathers as well. This background and listening to the statement in the video at about 18 minutes in where he’s told by his fellow POW “Everyone breaks” is why when I hear people disrespect our former POW’s I get so deeply angry and sometimes act out. So it is for these reasons I find it unfathomable that people, who proclaim so loudly and often how much of a “patriot” they are, for this reason alone, could support a person, and yes I’m talking about trump, who in his statement about John McCain, stated “ he’s a war hero, because he was captured, I like people who weren’t captured”! That is a direct and blatant show of disrespect to every American POW, but these people couldn’t care less about that! These people either are active duty or retired military or civilians who’ve never served, but both have never experienced the horror of being a POW, and being tortured, and yet have the nerve to criticize, belittle, and disrespect these American HEROS! Some lines, even in politics should NEVER be crossed! Makes my blood boil!
@cdr861532
@cdr861532 Жыл бұрын
I’ll never understand why so many people in the GOP were able to let that slide…….still bothers me too.
@anthonyscott5134
@anthonyscott5134 Жыл бұрын
@@cdr861532 It’s because they truly live in an alternative reality where they can support that statement while still claiming to be a “patriot” that “supports the troops”.
@johnellis6462
@johnellis6462 10 ай бұрын
I was in nationl service during the war so enjoyed this ,. what a genuine man no gung ho pilot
@leopardd3744
@leopardd3744 3 ай бұрын
Love to see a W for the YF-23. It has become my favorite aircraft thus far.
@boscodog4358
@boscodog4358 Жыл бұрын
Sir, I am proud of you and your service to our country!
@rogerbeavers2149
@rogerbeavers2149 8 ай бұрын
Incredible interview. Hopefully his Radio Intercept Officer made it home as well.
@Asiaguydude
@Asiaguydude Жыл бұрын
One of the best pow interviews. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
@sleeplessdev7204
@sleeplessdev7204 3 ай бұрын
Having spent some time in jail, he's absolutely right, the day you regain your freedom is such an incredible feeling. To have absolutely no control, no comfort, no joy, no certainty, no information, no sense of time - it's maddening. Your mind takes you to strange places. I became obsessed with the words and phrases carved into the walls - grasping for some kind of hope and connection. You don't realize how incredible freedom is, until you have it taken away. Thank you to Charlie and all our current and former service members for fighting to help us keep it. I won't be taking it for granted again.
@gregoryv.zimansr4031
@gregoryv.zimansr4031 Жыл бұрын
He has an amazing story. Thank you for your service.
@j1st633
@j1st633 Жыл бұрын
Holy crap! What an amazing interview.
@XHollisWood
@XHollisWood Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your courage and service to represent our wonderful nation ❤🇺🇸
@StevenBrown-w5b
@StevenBrown-w5b Жыл бұрын
Ha , l wonder what general bone spurs would have to say about him?
@faithismespeaks6848
@faithismespeaks6848 Жыл бұрын
@@StevenBrown-w5b ,He probably would have treated him with respect, and not left him behind to die like Biden did to so many who helped us. Biden just left trillions of dollars in equipment to the enemy, so he was, and still is a traitor to all Americans. Kind of like you are with your smarmy self absorbed attitude and disrespect.
@paulweston3677
@paulweston3677 2 ай бұрын
I saw Mr Plumb at a conference in the 80’s. He is amazing
@AjF392
@AjF392 8 ай бұрын
We will never hear of all the accounts from the NVA Airforce of the many Phantoms, ThunderChiefs, Skyhawks and Voodoos shot down by Migs
@skiphamblin6938
@skiphamblin6938 Жыл бұрын
Salute to you Sir. As part of the wolf pack at Ubon I have the highest respect for you. I am so glad you are home.
@carolecarr5210
@carolecarr5210 Жыл бұрын
Our men & women who served in Viet Nam all suffered but the POWs suffered unimaginable torture, psychological & physical pains because our Presidents asked them to "serve their country". Our government was wrong but the military did their best even with restrictions placed upon them. Amazing a POW like Captain Plumb can even smile & thrive. Thank you all.
@philobetto5106
@philobetto5106 Жыл бұрын
You said it... I feel ashamed these men have to witness our country hijacked by a bunch of jelly-spined corrupt politicians compromised by the enemy
@renatosureal
@renatosureal Жыл бұрын
Pls, name me ONE woman who died fighting in the FRONTLINES.
@alkitzman9179
@alkitzman9179 Жыл бұрын
Look it up 13 Nurses were killed by the enemy . Some of those were attacked by the VC or NVA while attending the wounded . There were no Front Lines in Nam . The Aid stations were very close to the action.. Do a little research my friend@@renatosureal
@OGPvPMC
@OGPvPMC Жыл бұрын
You sound really uneducated probably because you are lol @@renatosureal
@spydude38
@spydude38 Жыл бұрын
Thank you CAPT Plumb for your sacrifice. We owe you so much.
@Ranzoe813
@Ranzoe813 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for everything Mr. Plumb
@Lou-wy1zy
@Lou-wy1zy Жыл бұрын
@17:18 the fact that he remembers their whole conversation a long time ago by just tugging the strings is just 🤯
@mdb1239
@mdb1239 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful interview. Thank you
@jimbike8064
@jimbike8064 Жыл бұрын
Great interview and insight. We dont realize how precious freedom is till we lose it.
@micjam1986
@micjam1986 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this.. what a wonderful man.. God bless him
@stewartsnape2936
@stewartsnape2936 Жыл бұрын
This man is another of our heroes, unimaginable courage , eternally grateful for them , they fought for the life we have today
@glockparaastra
@glockparaastra Жыл бұрын
What an ordeal to live through. I salute you Sir! 🫡 Thank you for your service. Greetings from South Africa.
@JoelCorrente
@JoelCorrente Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experiences Plumber. I truly appreciate being able to listen and watch.
@aislinnkeilah7361
@aislinnkeilah7361 Жыл бұрын
Our own state department was releasing target info to Vietnam to reduce civilian casualties! Hindsight is 100% but we really should never have taken on the Vietnam war. We can thank LBJ the CIA and military industrial complex for that. Nice interview with a great officer.
@OGPvPMC
@OGPvPMC Жыл бұрын
You mean they were giving up American positions? Teling them locations of our own guys? I'm confused
@ajetmech2002
@ajetmech2002 Жыл бұрын
God Bless you. I was an aircraft crew Chief on the F4 Phantom E &D and RF.
@Frankie5Angels150
@Frankie5Angels150 Жыл бұрын
When I initially got assigned to the F-4 Phantom in 1980, I was disappointed I didn’t get one of the new F-15s or 16s (which I got to fly later anyway,) but now I’m so glad that I got to fly Big Ugly for a few years!
@Broken_dish
@Broken_dish Жыл бұрын
great episide as always from this channel love listening to the heros of usa the first time i heard charlie's story on jocko podcast is what got me interested in the vietnam air war for the first time in my life before that i only watched a few documentaries about the overall war and another on some of the snipers of vietnam..so glad i found that its changed my life listening to there guys that ive come to respect to the absolute maximum god bless wish happy days and R.I.P
@realwealthproperties5671
@realwealthproperties5671 Жыл бұрын
Periods, commas, question marks, exclamation points. These are a few of my favorite things!
@Broken_dish
@Broken_dish Жыл бұрын
@@realwealthproperties5671 not necessary and being a grammernazi is so old your the first person in about 10 years to actually care go ahead waste those brain cells correcting people if it makes you feel better but know that nobody cares or thinks your cool for acting like a yt comment is academics its just a comment on a video get with the times old man
@No_ReGretzky99
@No_ReGretzky99 8 ай бұрын
Look up the sniper documentary about I think his name is Marcus something the best sniper in the Vietnam war
@louietuna8091
@louietuna8091 Жыл бұрын
You sound very brave to me Charlie 'Plumber'. And you have a humble spirit. Thank you American Veterans Center. PS I wonder what Charlie thinks of how a former president treated John McCain, regarding his service?
@LanceRomanceF4E
@LanceRomanceF4E Жыл бұрын
Had the privilege to fly the F-4E 1983-87 before moving to the F-111. Had MiG killers in my phantom squadron at Homestead AFB and more ‘Nam vets at Clark AB Philippines. The old heads taught us more about flying at the bar than in the classroom. The older I get the luckier I feel to have had the experience that we took for granted as young men back in the day.
@jimmyjs8907
@jimmyjs8907 Жыл бұрын
God bless you sir. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. You are a true American Hero!
@sarcasmo57
@sarcasmo57 Жыл бұрын
Wow, well told story.
@artheriford
@artheriford Жыл бұрын
I read a book Charlie wrote several years ago. He threw out the first pitch at the first game at Royals Stadium in 1973. I shouldn't refer to him as Charlie. Captain Plumb. You are a true hero, Sir.
@No_ReGretzky99
@No_ReGretzky99 8 ай бұрын
I grew up 30 years around Omaha Nebraska, used to go to the royals games at rosenblatt stadium they were the farm team for the Kansas City royals
@artheriford
@artheriford 8 ай бұрын
@@No_ReGretzky99 They still are
@wesinman2312
@wesinman2312 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic report, thank you so much for sharing. You didn't do wrong, you were being tortured, coerced. The body and mind can only stand so much. You were a good patriotic man, and still are.
@grassmanBoca
@grassmanBoca Жыл бұрын
Shows. How great and smart our pilots were and are!
@rsm609
@rsm609 7 ай бұрын
Value precious Freedom, thank you Sir for that lesson.
@thestardusters7640
@thestardusters7640 Жыл бұрын
Charlie Plumb, You sir, have been my hero since 1989! I hope, some day to be able to tell you how much you and Denver Key have meant to me and my family.
@ancliuin2459
@ancliuin2459 Жыл бұрын
How valuable to be shared this experience to. Thank you.
@gbsailing9436
@gbsailing9436 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service! 🙏
@realwealthproperties5671
@realwealthproperties5671 Жыл бұрын
Wow! What an incredible interview. Thank you so much for this one. The brave soldiers who served in the Vietnam war do not get enough respect.
@duynguyen-jp7il
@duynguyen-jp7il Жыл бұрын
I wonder why the american proud of their veteran who served in the Vietnam war though?
@BillyColeII-dr6dk
@BillyColeII-dr6dk Жыл бұрын
A political war run by the politicians?@@duynguyen-jp7il
@arcticdingdong
@arcticdingdong Жыл бұрын
He joined the military exactly 42 years prior to my birth that’s crazy. Godbless this man
@ILSRWY4
@ILSRWY4 Жыл бұрын
my Dad was a POW in WW2, only he never "gave up" he was hit with a German grenade that went off in his face, blew his top pallet of his mouth out, had several other shrapnel wounds, knocked unconscious and was taken pow while he laid there out of it. I don't think he would agree that "everyone in his prison Broke".
@zororosario
@zororosario Жыл бұрын
Stuck waist deep in mud being beaten wih farm tools!😮. I admire your courage and Thank you for your service., Cheers.
@haroldmclean3755
@haroldmclean3755 Жыл бұрын
Great Story, Very interesting indeed 👍 Much Respect
@larsu-gx579
@larsu-gx579 Жыл бұрын
I thought the NVA believing the idea that you could line up multiple aircraft carriers to make a longer runway was pretty funny at first, but to be fair, the fact that we actually just throw the planes into the sky with a giant slingshot sounds pretty ridiculous on paper as well.
@stevemizar4143
@stevemizar4143 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service! God bless you!
@cshader2488
@cshader2488 Жыл бұрын
I have so many questions for him! What an amazing human.
@austinferguson8879
@austinferguson8879 Жыл бұрын
These interviews are soo good.
@peterklein5981
@peterklein5981 Жыл бұрын
I served on the flight deck of the USS Kitty Hawk about twenty-five years after he was shot down. The dangers an aircrew goes through just operating off of an aircraft carrier is enough to be inspired by what they do.
@nelsontodd9184
@nelsontodd9184 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your service
@asintonic
@asintonic Жыл бұрын
amazing story. i shed a tear at the end. Some of my fellow Americans take freedom for granted.
@MrPlankinton
@MrPlankinton Жыл бұрын
Charles Plumb came to Holton Kansas and spoke at my highschool in 1974. I bought his signed book that day. I was 17.
@LightWarriors4Life
@LightWarriors4Life 3 ай бұрын
Great interview, and thank you sir for your service. 🙏🏼🇺🇸💪🏼
@airprok8328
@airprok8328 Жыл бұрын
You just did what you had to do to survive. You had a family and wife to live for. God bless you and your family.
@jacklukk2406
@jacklukk2406 Ай бұрын
This is the most amazing story I’ve ever heard, very talented and optimistic man.
@thereissomecoolstuff
@thereissomecoolstuff Жыл бұрын
POW's had it the worst. No limit to torture methods or duration. Thank you sir for your service and sacrifice.
@immanuelpattiselanno8123
@immanuelpattiselanno8123 Жыл бұрын
Amazing stories....glad to see you in good condition till your age now...🙏💞
@AbirTarafdar
@AbirTarafdar 5 ай бұрын
Man-oh-man. This is a gentleman.
@squint04
@squint04 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story and for your service sir!!
@RacerX1971
@RacerX1971 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service and sacrifice..no shame that you surrendered..you survived
@charleywalker2982
@charleywalker2982 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your videos and keep them coming please.
@epicon6
@epicon6 4 ай бұрын
1:10 Dude you said here he spent 60 years in a North Vietnamese prison!? But the guy told us 6 years. You clearly say ”sixty years” here
@zackdiazabiblio9592
@zackdiazabiblio9592 4 ай бұрын
It sounded like 16 to me. It wasn't the best recording of a line ever.
@boldandbrashcrafts727
@boldandbrashcrafts727 3 ай бұрын
I was like 60?!? Woah
@E3742O
@E3742O 3 ай бұрын
It clearly says 6
@healthaton
@healthaton 2 ай бұрын
I heard 60 and thought that can't be right, maybe he said 16, I had to turn on the auto subtitles to figure it was 6
@andrewsmith3257
@andrewsmith3257 2 ай бұрын
​@@zackdiazabiblio9592 that's what I said. 60 years is crazy 😅
@jethrox827
@jethrox827 Жыл бұрын
Great interview sir👍
@Standing.W.Israel
@Standing.W.Israel Жыл бұрын
Wow, thats powerful, "Just to take a shower or be able to walk outside"... these generations of kids that are so entitled to evwrything have no clue how much they actually have just to be able to do the simple things in life.
@megamankeht6098
@megamankeht6098 Ай бұрын
“It gave me permission to feel weak.” What a quote
@marcomarcon5802
@marcomarcon5802 Жыл бұрын
This guy is great
@Stalkerfiveo
@Stalkerfiveo 2 ай бұрын
Ate the flight log pages, destroyed the radio and prayed for his wife all before going down. What an amazing display of clear thought while your plane is being shot down. #greatestgeneration
@chillis28
@chillis28 Жыл бұрын
Much respect Sir!
@stephenfreid6200
@stephenfreid6200 2 ай бұрын
God Bless You Aviator....Thank You So Much For Sharing Your Experience While In Captivity....Who Would Ever Know What Our Service Men Suffered Without These Testiomies....Thank You Again, And God Bless You
@janicejackson2016
@janicejackson2016 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service thank God for delivering you back to us and thank you for sharing history let's hope some learn from it at the cost of your hardship and God knows how many thousands
@janicejackson2016
@janicejackson2016 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for saying what I was going to say
@butterfliesarefreetofly6964
@butterfliesarefreetofly6964 Ай бұрын
Wish I could hear more stories from him & others. A longer version.
@mandyfox9376
@mandyfox9376 Жыл бұрын
Great interview thank you Fly Navy 👍
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