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The Linebacker II Libraries Podcast - Stories from War's End

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Linebacker II veteran Ron Bartlett & aviation artist and filmmaker 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.

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The Linebacker II Libraries Podcast - Stories from War's End

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Linebacker II Libraries, Stories from War's End — BONUS EPISODE 5: Hotline Call-in compilation 41:30

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The call-in recordings used in the production of The Linebacker II Libraries podcast have proven to be extraordinarily interesting. This BONUS Episode is the compilation of all the Hotline call-in recordings received for the production of the Linebacker II Libraries podcast. Listened-to in this fashion, the veteran-voices and stories take on new meaning and insight into this crucial moment of the Vietnam War. 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!…

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Linebacker II Libraries, Stories from War's End - Episode 4: WAR'S END and COMING HOME 1:20:49

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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!…

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Linebacker II Libraries, Stories from War's End - Episode 3: THE THUNDER ROLLS AT CHRISTMAS 1:22:53

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Vietnam War and Linebacker II veteran Ron Bartlett & aviation artist and filmmaker John Mollison bring you Episode 3 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 recipient, POW and B-52 pilot William “Bill” Arcuri and Kim Morey, PhD and B-52 tailgunner share their perspectives as crew who partook in B-52 missions over Hanoi during Linebacker II. Arcuri’s B-52, “Quilt One,” was shot down by a SAM missile during the 20 December mission, resulting in his being one of the Operation’s first casualties. Morey flew a total of five combat missions during the Operation including targets over Hanoi, Haiphong and just north of the DMZ. This episode and especially the downloadable Educator's Supplement are a great primer to the next episode, WAR'S END and COMING HOME. CLICK HERE for downloadable Educator's Supplement for Episode 3. 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!…

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Linebacker II Libraries, Stories from War's End - Episode 2: GETTING READY FOR THE FIGHT 1:07:41

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Vietnam War and Linebacker II veteran Ron Bartlett & aviation artist and filmmaker John Mollison bring you Episode 2 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, Karl Eschmann is unusually qualified to speak about the extraordinary efforts - from ground crew to mission planning to actual flight ops - behind the Linebacker I and II Operations. Eschmann managed the ground operations of two F-4 squadrons during the Vietnam War and continued in the USAF in weapons technology and logistics. Eschmann also wrote the acclaimed book on Linebacker Operations, “Linebacker, the untold story of the air raids over North Vietnam. This episode and especially the downloadable Educator's Supplement are a great primer to the next episode, THE THUNDER ROLLS AT CHRISTMAS. CLICK HERE for the downloadable Educator's Supplement for Episode 2. 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!…

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Linebacker II Libraries, Stories from War's End - Episode 1: HOW DID WE GET HERE? 1:09:24

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