Interview with WWII Pilot

[OnTheHillHogFan]

This was posted in the When Pigs Fly forum but I thought more people should watch it(only had 47 views). Its an interview with a Captain from WWII who flew the last combat mission in the war.


https://www.dvidshub.net/video/395572/jerry-yellin-world-war-ii-veteran-interview#.Vt6HHscdfox



Here is a link to his website. He is still traveling around the country and speaking at various events.

http://captainjerryyellin.com

[LZH]

My dad was in the South Pacific, and we went to reunions for years and years, even after he passed. These guys are truly the last great generation. It is a shame that they have faded a bit in the public's mind over the years.

The very reason I moved to Florida is linked to World War II. The company that I do contract work for is owned by a friend of mine that I met nearly 30 years ago at one of these reunions. His grandfather and my dad were on the same ship. All of our families are still close.

I hope as these old timers pass on, and their numbers dwindle to just a few hundred, that there is more of a spotlight put on them and what their generation accomplished for all of us.

[DeltaBoy]

My Grandpa was in the South Pacific in WW2 and I sure miss him thanks for the memories.

[wacohogbill]

Thank you for posting. Everyone needs to hear this.

[colemjh]

Thank you for posting. Everyone needs to hear this.

[RollHogTide]

Thank you for posting. Everyone needs to hear this.

X3 - Thank You!!!

[flagstaffhog]

Thank you, Captain Yellin. May God bless you, Sir.


Go HOGS Go!

[Vantage 8 dude]

We owe ALL those from the Greatest Generation our undying gratitude and respect for their sacrifices to help ensure the world remained free from the Germans, Italian and Japanese Axis. Then again, we owe EVERY generation our thanks for their service as well.

I was talking not long ago to a colleague whose dad piloted a B17 Flying Fortress at the age of 19. Not only did he have the responsibility of the plane, but for his nine fellow crew members of the bomber as well. My friend and I marveled at the maturity and leadership his dad has displayed; we couldn't think of too many 19 year old kids this day in age that we'd entrust the same responsibility to.

[SooiecidetillNuttgone]

We owe ALL those from the Greatest Generation our undying gratitude and respect for their sacrifices to help ensure the world remained free from the Germans, Italian and Japanese Axis. Then again, we owe EVERY generation our thanks for their service as well.

I was talking not long ago to a colleague whose dad piloted a B17 Flying Fortress at the age of 19. Not only did he have the responsibility of the plane, but for his nine fellow crew members of the bomber as well. My friend and I marveled at the maturity and leadership his dad has displayed; we couldn't think of too many 19 year old kids this day in age that we'd entrust the same responsibility to.

I wouldn't entrust a six pack of Red Bull to a 19 y/o today, after being around a lot of youth these past 3 years.
In some ways the same.
In other ways a completely different breed.
Thank you, SJWs.

[Boarcephus]

I've had a chance to talk to several WWII vets at the VA.  Mostly bomber crewmen and many were shoot down.  Interesting stories but for the most part, they were treated well by the Germans.

Had a Viet Nam era pilot who flew with John McCain.  Didn't speak very highly of the congressman.