Episode
Vietnam POW Ed Mechenbier
- Podcast
- American Warrior Radio
- Published
- May 3, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2390
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Summary
Ed Mechenbier had already flown 79 of the 100 required missions over North Vietnam before he could return home. He didn't have to fly that day but volunteered and was shot down on his 80th mission. He would spend nearly 6 years as a POW.