Published On Jul 25, 2023
Play War Thunder now for FREE using our link (https://playwt.link/americanveteransc...) and get you large bonus pack that includes vehicles, boosters, and more.
War Thunder is a highly detailed vehicle combat game containing over 2000 playable tanks, aircraft, and ships spanning over 100 years of development. Immerse yourself completely in dynamic battles with an unparalleled combination of realism and approachability.
----------------------------------------------------------------
On June 5, 1960, Charlie Plumb entered the U.S. Naval Academy. After graduating in 1964, Plumb was commissioned Ensign, completed Navy Flight Training, and reported to Miramar Naval Air Station. There, he flew the first adversarial flights in the development of The Navy Fighter Weapons School–also known as “Top Gun.”
Plumb deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk, where he began flying the F-4 Phantom Jet. There, he flew 74 successful combat missions over North Vietnam and made over 100 carrier landings.
In May 1967, on his 75th mission, Plumb was shot down over Hanoi. He was taken prisoner and tortured. He spent 2,103 days – nearly 6 years – as a Prisoner of War. While a Prisoner of War, he served as a chaplain for two years.
On February 18, 1973, Plumb was released during Operation Homecoming. In 1974, he joined the Naval Reserves. There, he flew A-4 Sky Hawks, A-7 Corsairs, and F-18 Hornets.
He retired from the United States Navy with the rank of Captain. Plumb was awarded, among other things, the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, and two Purple Hearts.
Interview recorded on May 28, 2023
----------------------------------------------------------------
Learn more about the American Veterans Center: http://www.americanveteranscenter.org/
Like us on Facebook: / americanveteranscenter
Follow us on Twitter: / avcupdate
Follow us on Instagram: / americanveteranscenter
Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/americanvetera...
----------------------------------------------------------------
Video Credits:
Interviewer - Greg Corombos
Director of Photography - Jon Hambacker
Editor - Daniel Taksas
