US Air Force Fighter Pilot Colonel Elmo Baker
Podcast from the Richard Nixon Library and Foundation 50 years ago, 591 American prisoners of war were saved from North Vietnam. Hear their stories like never before. https://capturedpodcast.com/
The veteran graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point in 1969. He spent 25 months as a prisoner of war (POW) at the Zoo, Plantation Gardens, and Hilton prisoner camps in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Inspiring stories of heroism and gripping tales of captivity of four Vietnam Medal of Honor recipients and four former Vietnam Prisoners of War. Each recalled their experiences and answered questions at the National Infantry Foundation’s “Vietnam: Valor and Sacrifice” symposium. The symposium was part of the dedication of the new Vietnam Memorial Plaza, featuring the Dignity Memorial® Vietnam Wall at the National Infantry Museum.
The official documentary of POWs release February 12, 1972. Awarded First Place Gold at the US International Film Festival 1973.
Lt Col Tony Marshall (USAF ret.) shares experiences flying F-4 Phantom fighter-bombers over North Vietnam until his aircraft exploded, was captured and endured the ordeal as a POW.
