The Linebacker II Libraries Podcast - Stories from War's End
Linebacker II veteran Ron Bartlett & aviation artist and filmmaker John Mollison host a four-part series on the Operation that effectively ended the Vietnam War for the United States and brought the POWs home.
The Linebacker II Libraries series features conversation with Vietnam War veterans and the pre-recorded recollections of many others affected by the moment.The Linebacker II Libraries series is a production of The Distinguished Flying Cross Society as a way to fulfill their ongoing mission of bringing the stories of DFC recipients to a broader audience.
The Linebacker II Libraries Podcast - Stories from War's End
Linebacker II Libraries, Stories from War's End - Episode 4: WAR'S END and COMING HOME
Vietnam War and Linebacker II veteran Ron Bartlett & aviation artist and filmmaker John Mollison bring you Episode 4 of the four-part series on Linebacker II, the Operation that effectively ended the Vietnam War for the United States (and brought the POWs home).
Each episode features a downloadable Educator's Supplement + the 1-2 minute recollections of veterans and their families.
In this Episode, DFC recipients and POWs Robert Certain (B-52 Navigator) and George Allen “GAR” Rose (F-4 pilot) describe the events of their shoot-downs, capture and captivity in the “Hanoi Hilton” prison system. As an historically important addition, both men’s wives — Robbie Certain and Becky Rose also participate in the episode, bringing crucial insight into ’the lives back home.’
Certain’s B-52, “Charcoal 01,” was the first B-52 downed over Hanoi during Linebacker II, 18 December 1972. Rose was already in the North Vietnamese prison system having been shot down earlier in 1972 when his F-4 Phantom was hit while performing the dangerous “chaff mission” role.
Special note: Rose’s son Glen is featured in this Podcast’s icon as he greets his father upon return from Vietnam in 1973. Glen also makes commentary as part of this episode’s pre-recorded sound clips.
CLICK HERE for the downloadable Educator's Supplement for Episode 4.
Ron Bartlett/The Distinguished Flying Cross Society — production support
John Mollison/Old Guys and Their Airplanes — words & pictures
Tom Steever — VoiceOver
The vet/family "Call in hotline" succeeded beyond expectations— to all who participated, THANK YOU X100!