FPP192 - Horrors of the Vietnam Air War 50+ Years Later

Fighter Pilot Podcast

E. Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello, Retired U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot

History, Personal Journals, Technology, Society & Culture, Government, Leisure, Aviation

4.9 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 3 June 2024

⏱️ 93 minutes

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Summary

John "Shylock" Koch was an A-6 Intruder bombardier / navigator (BN) who flew more than 200 combat missions during the Vietnam War, most with the same pilot.

As you will learn during this emotional interview, Shylock's life-changing experiences and heartbreaking loss remain as poignant during the sharing of these incredible stories 50+ years later as the day they happened.

Visit the A-6 Intruder Association here.

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Thanks to our title sponsor National University.
0:02.8	National University is committed to supporting veterans, active duty personnel,
0:06.8	and military families through flexible online courses
0:09.6	and master's and doctoral programs in high demand fields providing excellent career advancement
0:14.5	opportunity. National University is a yellow ribbon school that proudly
0:18.0	accepts the post-911 GI Bill and goes the extra mile by offering additional
0:22.4	assistance to cover expenses that may not be covered by the GI Bill.
0:26.0	To learn more, visit nU.edU.
0:30.0	It was scary, going over the beach beach and somebody was going to be shooting at you.
0:35.0	But it was like this is our job, this is what we need to do.
0:39.0	We're going to support our troops that are underground.
0:42.0	We're going to do what we can for.
0:44.0	That was day in and day out. Another sandline, line, another sandline,
0:54.0	another sandline, go on the location.
0:56.0	Roger Hap.
0:57.0	Get you on.
0:58.0	Wait, somebody got hit on roll with all 10th energy down here.
1:00.0	Get out of here.
1:01.0	There's nothing in determine! Hello and welcome to the Fighter Pilot Podcast.
1:07.0	I am your host, Vincent Ilo, call sign Jello.
1:09.6	And joining me today in the Circle Air Group Studios here at Galesby Field in San Diego is Mr.
1:14.4	John Cook.
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