Episode
FPP204 - The Adventures of a Vietnam War Crusader Pilot
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- Fighter Pilot Podcast
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- Nov 3, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 4815
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Summary
November 10, 2025 marks the U.S. Marines' 250th birthday and to celebrate, we are dedicating the entire month to the Corps, beginning with this discussion featuring Jim "Bullet" Markel. Bullet, who flew the Vought F-8 Crusader, describes flight training, meeting the love of his life, and flying combat operations over Vietnam—including a harrowing mission for which he was later awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross . Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations