Claude Hillenbrand (Technical Sergeant, Army Air Corps) | S1E17
Portraits of Honor12 Syys 2023

Claude Hillenbrand (Technical Sergeant, Army Air Corps) | S1E17

In this gripping episode, we hear from Claude Hillenbrand, a dedicated flight engineer and gunner on B-17 "Flying Fortresses." His compelling tale of resilience takes us through 35 perilous missions, including D-Day, navigating the war-torn skies of WWII Europe and the Pacific in iconic B-17s like "Vini Viti Vici" and "Smokey Liz." From field rations to oxygen masks, Hillenbrand's detailed account offers a vivid glimpse into the life of an Army Air Corps serviceman. This interview was recorded on September 1, 2020, in Spring Hill, Tennessee.

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Carl Cooper (Colonel, Marine Corps)

Carl Cooper (Colonel, Marine Corps)

Today we feature Colonel Carl Cooper, the first veteran photographed by Jeff Rease. He had a remarkable 38-year tenure with the Marine Corps. A valiant warrior, he faced fierce battles in WWII's Pacif...

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Jerome Wilner (Second Lieutenant, Army) - Part 2

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Jerome Wilner (Second Lieutenant, Army) - Part 1

Jerome Wilner (Second Lieutenant, Army) - Part 1

This exciting episode features Jerome Wilner, a WWII bombardier/navigator who went from Cornell to the skies of Europe. Jerome defied the odds to survive 30 harrowing missions on B-17s over Germany, s...

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Morton Waitzman (Technical Sergeant, Army) - Part 2 | S1E19

Morton Waitzman (Technical Sergeant, Army) - Part 2 | S1E19

(Part 2 of 2) This episode explores the extraordinary life of Morton Waitzman, an Army veteran who played a vital role on D-Day as a communication specialist. From landing on Omaha Beach, intercepting...

19 Syys 202330min

Morton Waitzman (Technical Sergeant, Army) - Part 1 | S1E18

Morton Waitzman (Technical Sergeant, Army) - Part 1 | S1E18

(Part 1 of 2) This episode explores the extraordinary life of Morton Waitzman, an Army veteran who played a vital role on D-Day as a communication specialist. From landing on Omaha Beach, intercepting...

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Bud Anderson (Brigadier General, Air Force) | S1E16

Bud Anderson (Brigadier General, Air Force) | S1E16

Get ready for a thrilling journey as we chat with Clarence Emil "Bud" Anderson, the highest scoring living American fighter ace and WWII triple ace. From his first combat tours to innovative flight te...

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Peter Orlando (Staff Sergeant, Army) | S1E15

Peter Orlando (Staff Sergeant, Army) | S1E15

Today we dive deep with Peter Orlando, a Navy veteran from South Boston who played a pivotal role in World War II. From constructing artificial harbors for the Normandy landings to rescuing stranded s...

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