WWII Pilot: What Hollywood Left Out from ‘Masters of the Air’ TV Series | Glenn TV | Ep 346

There’s a lesson or two (or 20) today’s younger generations could learn from the men and women who served in World War II. "America’s Greatest Generation" suited up, stared evil in the face, and they did what needed to be done to protect freedom ... often with zero complaints. "Saving Private Ryan" was the first depiction to come close to what WWII veterans truly experienced and then "Band of Brothers" and "The Pacific" did the same. But until recently, there wasn’t a similar production showcasing the heroes who spent much of the war in the sky. Finally, "Masters of the Air" is doing just that. One of the pilots who helped inspire the series, John "Lucky" Luckadoo, joins Glenn in-studio to share real-life war experiences with the Air Force’s "Bloody Hundredth" bomber unit that Hollywood will never be able to fully capture - like how pilots could barely breathe while flying the B-17 planes and the one aspect of war he chose never to focus on: "I worked my tail off," he says, rather than fixating on the reality that he may never make it home. Plus, "Lucky" gives a brutally honest answer on how he dealt with the psychological pressure of World War II, and he shares one part of the story of the "Bloody Hundredth" that Hollywood chose to leave out ...
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[@maryrowekamp3922]

My dad was a gunner in the ball turret and flew 25 missions over Germany including Schweinfurt!!!! I am sooo glad he is not here to see what this country has become!!!

[@martinsulat697]

For what he defended and handed down - ONLY to be taken advantage of and AT THE SAME TIME disrespected by the several generations that followed!!!

[@jenniferprull1887]

My dad too

[@jeanhowarth1852]

Amen😢

[@stephenspidell6324]

He's rolling in his grave, thank you for his service . All combatants are the most courageous we have seen thru film. Please take my condolences as appreciation for a job exceptionally well done.

[@dks13827]

Amen.

[@jaewhite4722]

He’s FAR more cognizant that someone else we all know is, who’s much younger. Can we put HIM in?

[@talia8581]

You took the words right out of my mouth. 😂

[@jakenovak2556]

So true

[@maryonline7816]

Yeah and he wants to start WWIII

[@joegschwind431]

@@maryonline7816define “he”.

[@almiise9994]

Amen to that!

[@tawnycrosby4468]

We are being attacked from within. We are being betrayed from within. We'll spoken. We are fortunate to be blessed by this hero. God bless you and thank you for your service.

[@ralphshelley9586]

Greedy men who can rationalize treason!

[@jamesgoodman8868]

Compare current day versus the "Why we fight" films. OMG what have we become?

[@short-hand4312]

my uncle was a B-17 tail gunner. 3 of his planes were shot down. he spent 3 years in a german pow camp. he is sorely missed.

[@dieag8273]

I thank him for serving. God bless you all

[@kyledorsty906]

People like your uncle are my heroes, I admit I am a millennial but I know for sure because of that I am not a normal millennial.

[@sundarywelton5609]

My late Husband was U S Air Force Officer he told me he was Volunteer to Vietnam but Air Force was send him Germany hes the First US Military was in Germany

[@ZIZTERGABRIELLA-hs8hp]

*I'M 70 YEARS OLD, ONE OF MY FOSTER MOTHERS WORKED IN AN AIRPLANE FACTORY DURING WWII, SHE WAS A "RIB ER TOR"(spelling)* *SHE SHOWED ME NEWSPAPERS WITH BLACK AND WHITE PICTURES OF THE CONSTRATION CAMPS THAT SHE HAD SAVED* 😿😿😿‼️‼️‼️

[@dieag8273]

Thank you John for your service. My father as a kid kept trying to join the Army Air force at age 13. Drove for them until 17, then joined the Air force. He gave 20 years of his life to this country, he loved it. Passed away almost 20 years after retirerment. The Vietnam War used agent orange to defoliate the jungle, caused cancers. He loved his country always told us kids to love this country BUT never trust this goverment. I'm so glad he is not here to see what has become of USA. Shame on all of us.

[@lizbiedinger9065]

Well the evil entities are trying to win. We MUST NOT let them!! Blessings to you!

[@maureencallahan2471]

Keep praying

[@sandygibson4584]

My Dad was a WWII Navy vet, God rest his soul, and he said the same thing. Never, ever, ever trust the government for anything!!

[@peg7997]

The last thing “Lucky” said is to be “United”. I along with many other Catholics are saying a Novena specifically for Our Country until December. This government is so corrupt, so out of hand due to EGOS, I look at it like how in the world did we get here, Biden has split this country in half, along with all this EVIL penetrating this country. Prayer is what I fall on and believe with Faith that a Divine Intervention will occur✝️🙏❤️

[@shortnessoftime8783]

Mr Luckadoo, Thank your wife for her support and encouragement for you to continue your history. We need men like you in this world. God bless you and yours!!!!!!

[@debm6504]

Thank you for your strong and courageous device Mr. John Luckadoo. We as Americans owe you our lives. I pray for you. 🙏🏼♥️

[@user-st5jf1jm9p]

My Dad was in the 101st Army air corps, a paratrooper we celebrated his 100th birthday this past December...he never talked much about those days but the stack of packages and cards and well wishes from the VA was heart warming ❤

[@jeannettesilva4242]

THANK YOU FOR NOT CALLING THE ARMY AIR CORPS THE AIR FORS!

[@lulaporter6080]

My Daddy was on the ground and he cussed the 'fly boys' 101st because they always got the glory. He was a cook and his nickname was Preacher because he cussed so much.

[@yduronerom6380]

My big brother was a soldier in the One Oh Worst Airborne Division as they call it, those who aren't one of the 101st that is. He's only 6 years older than myself and thankfully didn't have to serve in any active conflicts. Bless you and your family, know that I at least am grateful for it as well.

[@davidknapp5403]

My Dad was Army Air Corps too. Okinawa

[@haroldbell213]

He is a national treasure

[@celestialskye1]

My Dad was in the Mighty 8th Army Air Force in England. He did talk every now and then about the horror's of the planes. I went to the last place he was stationed ~ Chelveston (spelling?) ~ the air field is still there. There's a small church the townspeople built there is also a stained glass that is of a B17, the GI's donated their pews from the base. I signed the guest book for my Dad, a very emotional time for me. I feel/felt honoured. Dad had saved parts of rements of leather and sheep skins to make a jacket. The Greatest Generation ever 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲✨

[@bryanturner683]

My dad was a twin. P51 mechanics, in staple hurts for a bit, they built a memorial tree for the US servicemen. some people still appreciate what was done.

[@rocketscientisttoo]

Amazingly, this gentleman/hero is 100 years old and still very knowledgeable and coherent.

[@christinepope397]

My father in law was awarded the purple heart medal for saving his crew when he had to crawl back to manually open the bomb bay doors that were stuck in order to get their bomb out ! He had to take off his gloves to do this and he got frost bite!! He was hospitalized for that! He was a navigator/radioman on a B-17!

[@over-educated-sp]

Kids these days have no comprehension about what men, and women had to do during their time here in earth. I never thought I would live to see the day where I would literally be seeing Biblical prophecies occurring in my lifetime. My grandfather fought in The Bulge, and loved those giants. Flying Fortress!

[@aMuenchGrinch]

That is amazing and something to be proud of❤

[@yduronerom6380]

God Bless him and all his descendents. Truly appreciate his sacrifice for us and this country.

[@CrstnJdiKnight]

Your father should have been awarded a Bronze Star 🏆

[@deborahwilcox5716]

Wow! What a hero

[@matthewarnold6794]

Thank you Major Luckadoo ( and Glenn) for this interview. My father fought with 10th Mountain Infantry Division in Italy during WW2. My mother built B-24s during the war. I am glad you both acknowledged that the industrial might, the agricultural production, and the people at home, were the "power source" of the United States that made it possible for the armed forces to win the war.

[@peggymiller9064]

WOW WOW!!! This man held me captive the entire time of the interview!!! He is very intelligent and I hung on to every word!!!

[@susanharris8406]

I rarely comment, I just needed to say how moved I was by this man, and his story. Every person who had parents from that generation who fought in that war ,just know how great they were, and had to be pressed to talk about it. My dad was just my dad until he opened up about his war time experiences. I was humbled, he would have been 100 this year. Bless him

[@JKPlastic]

I highly recommend reading Lucky's book "Damn Lucky." It goes much more in depth than he did here, and his story is much more harrowing than revealed in this interview.

[@markbenge563]

This man is Amazing Glenn. You have to Love him for all he went to for us all buddy. Thank him for all he did and I’m So Great full to him Amen. God bless him and all Americans in this crooked Evil time together Amen. Mark from Tennessee 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@bonniebluebell5940]

Absolutely!

[@smokeymoss4494]

Glenn, thank you for this interview and thank you Mr. Luckadoo for you service. Your bravery and the bravery of all the men like you is the reason I am free today. I wish I could thank the men that did not make it. You all have my deepest and unending respect.

[@trapbartedlifts6038]

This should be shown in every US History class in this country.

[@OhMySack]

If only "they" taught history anymore.

[@jackjones2381]

Yes they took history out of our class rooms

[@patriot692]

WHY ISN'T THERE 1000's OF LIKES?? EVERY AMERICAN should watch this, esp. in schools 🙏🇺🇸

[@peterblack3665]

Stupid kids would walk out of class smug little fellows.......they would find something to protest about the show....

[@francopasta3704]

You’re kidding right…?? Kids today are being indoctrinated into socialism and trans identities…

[@darrensteuber4994]

My high school algebra teacher talked about his war experiences every VE day. He was on the ground crew for B 17s in England. He told Us how they had to remove the dead and repair the planes that returned. He said that some days, only one or two planes would return. He said they learned to not make friends with the flight crews. He would tell Us how they readied the planes and watched them take off early in the mornings. The planes circled above to gain altitude and get into formation before crossing the English Channel. Later, the ground crews waited for them to return and readied for emergency landings and injured flight crew members. They counted the planes as they came into view. He thought his students should know the history from his personal experience. My Dad was in the Navy (Pacific), and two Uncles were in Europe serving in the Army.

[@elsiepersall7432]

What a story ! My Dad and uncles all fought in WW2 and in Korea. They were tough, grew up in the Great Depression and fought in two wars.

[@johnwalsh9285]

Thank you Glenn and Stew for all your time and work

[@over-educated-sp]

What an honor to have this man speak!

[@tracypfau3896]

My dad was a Navy WWII vet as were his 2 other brothers. One of his brothers, Paul Raymond Pfau, was Captain of a B24 bomber and was shot down over Bucharest, Hungary on April 13, 1944, 80 years ago yesterday. One month ago, I received an email from a young Hungarian writer who has been researching my Uncle Paul’s crash and is also writing a book about it. It’s touching that someone far from our family here in America, 80 years later cares so much. He found me by searching the internet and then I put him in contact with my brother, Paul R.Pfau II. He has even discovered the German pilot who shot our Uncle’s plane down, by the way called The Miss America.

[@user-jp5mn3bi2e]

Almost 24 years ago, I was invited as guest of honor at a Uboat vets reunion. It was in Bad Camberg-which is near Frankfurt. 10-U 181 veterans out of 12 were there. The rest too sick to travel. They torpedoed my grandfather's ship, the SS Fort Lee. My grandfather came to America and joined the army in WWI and fought as a Doughboy in France. Anyway, that reunion was quite an experience and I befriended several of those vets. Back then, you could see the sad looks of being betrayed by their own gov't. A few of the vets I met there and along the way, all said that Germany is no longer German.

[@navret1707]

Another interview of a B-17 pilot said that many guys, particularly bombadiers, hands would get stuck to metal components because of incredibly low temperatures. Frostbite was common.

[@gailcarey3597]

Lucky is a hero, friend, and most cognitively sound man you’ll ever meet. We are blessed to know him through the 100th Bomb Group’s yearly reunions that have united these veteran’s families into a proud community dedicated to keeping their history alive.

[@jimolson8424]

This man is one of the last Patriots who served this country. He reminds we of my father. Who survived 3 tours of duty in Korea. Came home & raised a family. Bought a farm & taught all of us respect for the United States of America. I have respect for all that stood up for freedom..

[@user-tc9ff6xh8q]

Thank you Glenn for bringing this wealth of experience to light. So many of these absolute heroes have been forgotten..

[@chrisbomboy3206]

His mental clarity is of the charts. God bless the dear Hero !

[@sylviamccann3051]

We took my father in law to the midnight premier of Saving Private Ryan, when it was over, he just sat there and said was, ", the smell. It was so sad to watch him😢....he was a WWII veteran with all 7 battle stars, was the first to hit the beach at Normandy. I have all of his stars, many pictures and all patches and I would love to donate all of the treasures of his to you, Mr Beck...

[@renecintronjr.2262]

What an honor to hear this man speak, especially at his age. God bless him!

[@C.S.Sensei]

That's why I can't understand why we'd ever as a country give up any of our industrial production capabilities to anyone, let alone China. The public, the men, women & children that worked building ammo, planes, tanks.etc. were the key. That's one reason copper,steel, and metals were so important to us. That's why a 1943 copper penny is so rare and valuable. Most were made of steel. I've had many steel 1943 pennies, but copper was used for war. The very thing you need in case of war is manufacturing capacity, oil, fuel reserves, and people. G-od bless those kids, a generation of unlikely warriors. ⛪️🇺🇲

[@bluebirdgramma6317]

Agree. We now have to "pay", more than one way, for the Stupid ideas of the so-called elite of our country. 😢

[@maureencallahan2471]

Such a great comment Keep fighting

[@user-gj1np8zd5t]

The reason you dont understand it is because you dont understand that the decision was made by a relatively few very greedh and ruthless people who discovered back in the 1970s that corporations could lower their labor costs and avoid corporate and personal taxes by off shoring manufacturing to countries with subsistance level labor costs and sesesquation of profits off shore. They also discovered that by bribing politicians with campaign donations via lobbyists and stock market tips they could get tax laws changed and tariffs avoided on the imports coming from the shithole countries they were doing business in. After all why BREAK the law if you can simply get the law CHANGED for your convenience. This is an over simplification but in general its what happened. An addition plus was that the corporations didnt have to worry about labor or pollution laws either. After all the third world countries were shit holes anyway so it didnt matter that they became grossly polluted shitholes. Outta sight outta mind. China is a wonderful example of this.

[@mikeb1879]

True VETERANS !

[@Nyeupe-Nguvu]

My father was a _Combat Medic_ in Korea. If you've seen _"Hacksaw Ridge"_ you've seen his job. He never spoke of it until I returned from my _Combat Photographer_ tour in Iraq

[@teribelleau137]

OMG...What a fantastic man! I love him! Thanks for this interview and his service! ❤😊

[@user-fz5qv1bu5x]

Mr Luckadoo thank you for your service & bravery,Sir!! You have my utmost respect!! My Dad was in the Navy in the Pacific conflict and also in the Korean War!! God bless all our Soldiers past and present!!!🙏❤️🇺🇸

[@user-uk2wn5ds7p]

The best interview on all of KZbin. I am 76 and have lived much of your discussions with Lucky. I came into the world on the heels of the war. I cannot say how much I learned from this wonderful American. Of course, he would be a pacificist, as every learned person should be. Yet he went to war because of an oath. War is forcing your will on others. God help us to find peace.

[@Sandy-sq4iq]

My father was a POW in WWII. He unit was the 509th PIB, captured 29 Feb 1944. He was sent toStalag 2B Hammerstein West Prussia. He was in the Parachute Infantry.

[@bluebirdgramma6317]

❤...and Hugs 2 U

[@White-ms9uo]

Phenomenal program. Such wisdom and fortitude. We need his kind today.

[@papabones-p8o]

The best interview ever, I can't remember a better one anyway, thank you John "Lucky" Luckadoo for what you have done for our United States of America, sharp and wise. Watch your EGO and learn to COMPRAMISE is what I have been telling my grandchildren, great stuff! "KEEP ON KEEPIN ON"

[@patriot692]

Yes! Great questions Mr. Beck, and such wisdom in Luckys' answers. Fantastic, sobering interview!! 🙏🇺🇸

[@MsStack42]

I'm English. My Dad was evacuated from Dunkirk. Thanks America !

[@user-sw5fc4vf1q]

Bravo,Mr. Luckadoo, what you're doing is very important and hopefully you can get through to our younger generation. I feel if we don't get it together our country will be all but lost. Thank you for your lifetime service and determination.

[@keith9875]

Truly, the greatest generation. Thank you doesn’t even come close.

[@boilerup3558]

Thank you for sharing this his story. My uncle was a family hero. He was in the Marines and head the top his skull shut off but my the grace of God lived well into his 90's. Many of my aunt's married the men that they wrote letters too. That was and forever be the greatest generation. All that served are hero's and have my respect.

[@peggyscott7108]

My dad was a dust bowl Okie. Two of his brothers were already in the service and dad was in the CCCs. The middle sons went army. When Dad was old enough he went to join the Marines. The recruiter was out to lunch, the Airborne recruiter called him over and he joined the 11th Airborne. He liked the uniform. When I asked him why he enlisted he said "I'm was just a country boy who doesn't speak English all that well, and I didn't want to learn how to speak Japanese."

[@maureencallahan2471]

Agreed great men

[@SWog617]

Thank you for your service, Lucky. Our country today needs more people like you and the folks of your generation.

[@kfrazier281]

Probably the sharpest 100 + year old Warrior I have ever heard..God bless this man...thanks Glenn for sharing this man's story.

[@rodneymoore7270]

"beyond our power to quit" common man eloquence that just rang like a perfect bell ... THANK YOU SIR!!!!

[@MelissaDrummond-yi8mj]

Tough Men! Can we stand as Tough as that generation?

[@Nyeupe-Nguvu]

. *I Can* what about you

[@kirkevans2196]

You will have to, USA 🇺🇸

[@bluebirdgramma6317]

Love this interview,. I'm 88 yr old but will help all I can! wherever. Defend My country, will STAND with y'all, I will Not kneel, only to pray.

[@jonathans2cents258]

When they claimed “that was the last of the Great generation “ what they meant was,, “we will not allow the American population be that strong and that determined ever again”

[@pdxeddie1111]

when we are faced with the test we have no choice but to endure because what else are you going to do?

[@classicrocker7440]

Wow what an interview, this hero has led an amazing life. Thank God for his generation and all they sacrificed for our freedom. Great interview Glen, thank you.

[@JA-ov5sb]

I sure hope I have his mental sharpness when I am his age. I'm glad he is still around to tell his story.

[@bluebirdgramma6317]

❤❤❤

[@kathyhalley2547]

Oh me too and I'm 77!!

[@tuckerjones5899]

It sucks that the most wise honorable generation is also the most humble and prefer not to speak out about stuff. This guy is a legend tho 100% American hero in my book.

[@user-gq5ew2kp4g]

This is one of the best interviews I have ever heard done ,thanks to your gest and thank you for having him on,God bless both of you

[@janetpuckett1750]

Wow! What a interview! My father was a B-17 pilot in WWII. He was in the 8th Air Force 379th BG. He was about the same age as Major Luckadoo, Although he did go to college in a program that probably was a precursor to today's ROTC. He had full training so when he went to Europe, he was a 1st Lieutenant.Still, he was only 21. He enlisted for some of the same reasons, and suffered some of the same problems afterword. He and his crew flew 25 missions over Germany. They were shot down on that last mission and were German POW's for 8 mths, in Luft Stalag 1. I have come to understand that he had a raving case of PTSD.

[@traciepratte3983]

Thank you Sir for ALL of YOUR sacrifices for our freedoms!!! I am grateful for you SIR!! 🫡🇺🇲

[@williamsorensen9680]

Best interview ever! The Greatest war Generation 1922 thru 1945

[@MARANATHA-AMEN]

Lucky, Thank you for your contributions and stellar service! You are a hero. "Luck" has nothing to do with it (neither do a dashing white flowing scarf & goggles). I am captivated by your humility, wit, articulate speech, skilled retelling, and bravery. Great communication from a very well spoken man. Admiration from, Darla age 75

[@albranch1]

I endorse that sentiment 100 percent. GOD deployed His angels to all of them. Some graduated to eternity to receive their eternal rewards. Others like Lucky get to educate us, we better be listening. Thanks for your service from Barbados.

[@bluebirdgramma6317]

​@@albranch1 YES listen and learn! Awesome to have his teaching

[@kaydaly6738]

My father was OSS in WWII….the Major reminds me of him. Thank God for those heroes!

[@aliasmom4475]

Just when you think you've heard the most heroic story in your life, You watch an interview like this. Thank you Glenn for this eye-opener ! so very interesting!!

[@ChristopherTalkin]

Lest we forget. Heroes for all time, every single one of them. Thank you for your service and defending our way of life, sir.

[@jacky3580]

Our country has been lucky to have hero’s come forward when we needed them . I pray we don’t ever need them but it’s highly unlikely. My dad and uncles served in WWII and Korea. My mother worked in a defense job. Freedom isn’t free!

[@jakenovak2556]

Thank you Glenn. My Grandpa dropped paratroopers in WW2. When i was a kid. He told me that the worse part about the Normandy drop was the return. Because the flak and fighters knew they were there at that point. His Co pilot had his head blown off. Jesus

[@drizler]

I couldn’t imagine trying to fly a plane with that mess that had to be all over the place made worse by its being you friend. I remember in Army basic them telling of a few guys actually having a heart attack. Thats from seeing one of their squad members blown to pieces all over the place. They never elaborated about any of it and I guess the ,message was don’t look again and focus on the mission?

[@francopasta3704]

Yea, I saw that in Band Of Brothers too😉

[@jayatwell2193]

This has to be one of the most humble and intelligent people I have ever heard interviewed. He is 10x the person that I could ever be. please watch!

[@DeeDeex2]

What a wonderful man! He's one year older than my parents were. My dad was in a bomb disposal squad during WWII, so he landed at Normandy a couple of days after D Day. He never spoke about his war experience. I'd ask him, but he always refused to answer. I asked my mom about what it was like but she didn't want to talk about it, either. I asked Mama about all the letters they used to write to each other and she said she'd burned them all because they were just too private. My dad died in my arms from a heart attack the day after my mom died. Later on, while going through Mama's things, I found one letter that Daddy had written to her during the war. It was so beautiful and loving, that i can understand why she couldn't bring herself to burn that one. I cherish it. It means the world to me. My parents were so special and I was very close to them, and that letter reminds me of how special they were. ❤

[@bradleyalexander5821]

To this day, Lucky is still sharp as a tack. These are the warriors that won that awful war.

[@MrVerno46]

Possibly the most articulate description of air battle in my 77 years of listening! John "Lucky" Luckadoo is a brilliant example of America's greatest generation.

[@mpat23]

Oh thank you for giving us true real life experiences. Thats is true history.

[@bluebirdgramma6317]

Feeling Blessed to hear this. My uncles never talked about their tours.

[@kathleensmith5132]

Still very sharp, great recall and so interesting to listen to! What a good man. What unimaginable sacrifices he made for our country and our freedoms 🇺🇸

[@bluebirdgramma6317]

Presidential quality, even at his age...Age is just a number!

[@maggievickers1868]

MAY GOD BLESS YOU LUCKY AND I'M SO,SO SORRY WE COULD'NT KEEP THE FREEDOM YOU FOUGHT WITH SUCH VALOR TO KEEP

[@mickeymartin3813]

Thank Glenn and Thank you Sir Lucky but so blessed and brave what an amazing awesome Hero 🎉❤🎈🥳 🎊 . More people need to know about you !!! 🇺🇸

[@SwamiMommy]

National Treasure! 💜🙏🏽💜

[@charlescoker7752]

Lived through the Great Depression! Glenn, They need to do a movie about the Swift Boats patrolling the canals of Vietnam. They were sitting DUCKs. Not many survived 2 years on board. The Vietcong were under cover. While the boat crews were left out in the open!!! With very little between them, and the bullets coming at them.

[@bluebirdgramma6317]

Me too, 88now.

[@meganbaird0609]

Bless you sir and thank you! We owe you too much to even express. ❤

[@jeanhagen16]

This man is amazing he is in his 102 year of life!

[@virginiawestcot3111]

This was one of the very Best interviews you have had on your show. This man is 100% Real. What a pleasure to hear his story. Thank you ❤

[@wildbill3199]

What Great men they were and are ,i fear they are the last, RESPECT ❤

[@michaelcoghlan9124]

I am 82, this interview mad me cry. It was possibly the most insightful an powerful, I have listened too. Thank you very much. M.

[@jonjon8482]

Thank you, Glenn!!! All Americans need to see this!!!

[@tuckerjones5899]

Both of my grandpas were best friends and ran to the recruitment office right after they graduated

[@debramoore1428]

My dad was a B17 radio operator and gunner. When I was little morse code was a second language. Only recently came to appreciate I'm lucky to be here.

[@WC3POchannel10A]

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[@evabuehler9905]

Incredible interview! Thank you Glenn for interviewing him and showing the true wisdom of a life filled with experiences the rest of us will likely never know! This is true living history and great journalism!

[@minibene6179]

What's happening now is happening because there are so few left.

[@martinsulat697]

So TRUE!!!

[@Despiser25]

Whats happening now is because Columbia invited Marxists into the American mainstream in the 30s. McCarthy was right, lol.

[@dieag8273]

I'm not sure what has happened to this country. I believe that some parts of our government and unknown others have conspired to weaken us from within.

[@Despiser25]

@@dieag8273 The SOCIALISTS want to destroy America as founded and replace it with Communism/Fascism. Its been obvious to everyone but the leftwits for 60 years now.

[@helomechjmc]

Name one other country where the children are being taught to hate their country.

[@robedinger8769]

That was awesome. Thanks for capturing that vital interview, Glenn. Thank you, Lucky. God bless you, sir.

[@cnyphotovideo]

Wow. This was just a fantastic discussion. Thank you Mr. Luckadoo, and thank you Glenn for keeping these much needed lessons alive!

[@susansks1106]

We do need to learn from them! We all need to buck up and take care of our country!

[@moonpie6315]

awww gives me chills...wish my dad was still here ...he served in the Navy in ww2 on many ships..the ships that took soldiers to the beach... hospital ships.. battleships...he has to cook too...he would make some of the meals for us as kids that he made for the sailor's....he earned the Bronze and Silver Star...he never talked about it...a quiet man...a wonderful dad..I miss him so much...but..the way this country is...where its heading...he would be sad...angry and probably "want to fight the enemy" as he put it on his enlistment papers..only this time he would be fighting the country he served. Sad so sad.

[@rosalindcartledge2110]

Thank you!🇺🇸 My Dad was in WWII never talked about the hard stuff. Just the jokes he pulled on the guys he was with, I guess I understood it was not pretty. It made him the made he was, gave us children the love of Country. Again thank you!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@darrellobermann2315]

Incredible!! Thank you. My dad tried to explaine his exprience in the 8th army air force 44th bomb group 67Th squadron, Shipdome England but we were to young and he passed at 53, so we lost him before we were ready to listen. Common men uncommon valor

[@jimfesta8981]

It's hard if not impossible to teach the lessons and experiences of the generation that fought WWII, when we keep changing the demographics of the country to where we are no longer the American people.

[@anwenroberts975]

He was so amazing to listen too

[@leadershiphelpdesk510]

Best interview of the year. Thanks

[@kaywaits4616]

What an honorable man. It’s so sad that so many young men today would tuck their tails and run rather than defend our country. I can remember when young men looked up to and aspired to be like this gentlemen here. They wanted to be courageous and heroes too just like Mr. Luckadoo. It takes a very special kind of person to literally sign your life away in order to proudly go and fight a war, whether present or future, to defend America’s freedoms and dreams. Thank you sir, for loving this country enough to stand up in the face of horrors untold even at the risk of dying. That’s courage. REAL courage

[@pwit4186]

Yes. And then we taught boys they were bad for using sticks as guns, running around, and being masculine. We made them sit in desks all day long, drugged them, and convinced them they are girls. It's easy to blame the young men today for what they currently are, but the reality is they were shaped that way by every generation since the "great generation." Young men need to be TAUGHT WHY we celebrate DDay. They need to be TAUGHT about good vs evil. They need to know WHERE their strength comes from. And it's not just the job of a school teacher or pastor. Parents need to be PARENTS again as their FIRST job and stop outsourcing it. Every generation alive right now has the responsibility to change the trajectory we are on. Until then....

[@josephmena1315]

I've worked with alot of people from multiple generations over the years, it seems the youngest generation generally have a "owed" mentality even ones whose parents worked hard and set examples etc, i think the mass advancement in technology social media and distractions, and a separation of morality in general have really created this atmosphere in our country. Other generations fall in the same category at points in there life, i hqve too. Yes it is difficult and i don't think there's a clear "at fault" rather culminating year after year. I do believe a willingness to achieve and help a fellow neighbor would go a long way and God centered foundation of principles and morals would greatly impact the generations and our nation

[@Despiser25]

“Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times.”

[@bluebirdgramma6317]

​@@Despiser25this 88yr old greatgramma agrees. People these days are so Very Lazy. Don't seem to want to learn to do fir themselves

[@treasureseekerssoj1770]

My Grandfather was a bombardier during WWII. He received a purple heart for frost bite on his hands from the extreme cold. My father was also a pilot/radio operator during WWII in CBI (China Burma India). My Grandfather never talked about the war, but my father did. So I know more about the CBI part of the war from personal stories then I do of the European area.

[@WC3POchannel10A]

CBI, theatre. Respect!

[@goodnews6823]

Lucky reminds me of my granddad. He landed in Normany in the Army - never a word. Then my husband came along. Southern, in the Army and the stories he shared. I remember family listening at the door as Grandad and hubby were talking. I miss my granddad and proud he was the example I had to find a husband.

[@analysisonlight605]

Addition: I just finished watching the interview. That was an amazing interview. They should show that in all of the schools. Those of us that have not had to live during a war or a depression so bad there is not enough food, we have no idea how lucky we have it. I have to stop complaining. Our politician should be ashamed for destroying what these people like this WW2 pilot fought for.

[@kymburriss4260]

Definitely the greatest generation. 3 uncles, my dad, and other family members who served then. All branches of the military.. all heroes, all respected ❤

[@thxrick]

Thank you. The greatest generation we are all truly grateful for your sacrifices.

[@Lemieux92]

GOD BLESS THIS MAN & HIS GENERATION!!!!!!

[@brucewilliamsstudio4932]

Thank you Glenn, this is a conversation that more people need to hear. We have grown soft as a society. John Luckadoo is indeed a true hero, and his voice needs to be heard today more than ever. Thank you John Luckadoo for your contribution to our freedom. God Bless you.

[@snowpatriot4045]

My dad was with 91st Bomb Group Bassingbourn England..top turret gunner B 17s...Miss Ouachita....Nine O Nine..and Blue Dreams..8th Air Force...

[@mikebrown9850]

This puts the exclamation mark on why this was the greatest generation! I have a 99 year old veteran infantryman that I see monthly who turned 19 in a German POW concentration camp. I always let him do all the talking and I’ve learned much from him. These brave men and women are the reason we’re not speaking German. Many thanks, honor and praise to these heroes! 🇺🇸

[@short-hand4312]

GOD carried them thru.

[@olesarge1724]

The best interview I have watched. The wisdom and experience that man has is so valuable. I think his wife not letting him quit spreading his experiences makes her an extra special person for telling him he has to continue. My boomer generation owes so much to these fine soldiers who did everything they could to maintain our freedom. I sure wish that interview could have lasted longer. It so absorbing that the time just flew by so quickly. God Bless you Major John Luckadoo and Thank You !

[@ChileExpatFamily]

Hello Glenn Beck! This is the best interview you have ever done. Jim

[@bluebirdgramma6317]

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