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COL Robert Certain

Vietnam | U.S. Air Force, B-52 Navigator, 307th Strategic Air Wing

Part 2 of 5: Robert is forced to eject from his burning B-52, landing in enemy territory. (10:21)
During a scheduled B-52 flight out of Guam, Robert's plane almost does not lift off. (2:46)
Col. Harold Weekley (ret.)

WWII | 398th Bomb Group

Col. Harold Weekley (ret.) recalls his first combat mission over France and the inevitable encounter with German Luftwaffe fighter aircraft. (6:43)
Col. Harold Weekley (ret.) recalls the story of a member of his crew who is cut down by friendly fire. (1:38)
Col. Harold Weekley (ret.) lands relatively unharmed in France after bailing out of his bomber, only to be faced with survival behind enemy lines. (7:07)
Col. Harold Weekley (ret.) goes through the events leading up to and during his bailout over the fields of Northern France. (9:09)
Col. William Rawlinson

WWII | U.S. Marine Corps, 5th Marine Division, 26th Marine Reg., H Company

Col. Rawlinson describes his emotional breakdown during his first night on Iwo Jima. (6:40)
Col. Rawlinson describes his graphic experience of landing on Iwo Jima. (6:10)
Col. Rawlinson discusses an incident with an enemy soldier while stationed at Bloody Nose Ridge. (3:52)
Col. Rawlinson discusses an accident that involved his first experience of operating a flame thrower. (1:54)