This episode includes the story of the East German film crew propaganda incident and my fathers first meeting with Doug Hegdahl.

After you listen to this episode be sure to watch the YouTube video below. It's another great way to learn about the Doug Hegdahl story.

Just click on this link:

https://youtu.be/5gjSVl9ypgo

In this episode we discuss the training and work-up period before the Yankee Air Pirate left for his deployment to Vietnam in late 1966. You will also get to listen to me ask my father some fun questions... The Yankee Air Pirate has a GREAT sense of humor. 

LETS HAVE SOME FUN!

We hope you enjoy this episode of the Yankee Air Pirate!

For a behind the Mic look at my father and I recording part of this podcast click on the YouTube video trailer below(Includes some pictures of the planes and ships we discuss):

https://youtu.be/46nOBXfYGTw

This episode includes the move from Hoa Lo Prison to The Zoo, the bowing incident, and the Life Magazine cover from April 1967.

First communication with an American as a POW - Paul Galanti

The first days in the Hoe Lo Prison 1967 - Tales of Southeast Asia

Shot down over North Vietnam - January 5th, 1967 - Tales of SE Asia

Click the YouTube link for a short behind the mic look as we recorded:

https://youtu.be/FvfDLUt0FnA

Veteran Tribute which includes a short Biography on Richard A. Stratton:

http://www.veterantributes.org/TributeDetail.php?recordID=10