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FPP175 - MiG Killer Reconciles with Former Enemy

FPP175 - MiG Killer Reconciles with Former Enemy

FromFighter Pilot Podcast


FPP175 - MiG Killer Reconciles with Former Enemy

FromFighter Pilot Podcast

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Length:
91 minutes
Released:
Sep 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Robert Dosé was a World War 2 fighter pilot who downed an Imperial Japanese aircraft. Thirty years later, his son Curtis downed a Vietnamese MiG-21, making them the only father-son duo to each achieve aerial victories in combat."Dozo," as Curt is known, joins us this week to describe the May 10, 1972 engagement and reconciliation with his former enemy 40+ years later. A TOPGUN graduate and test pilot, Dozo also performed much of the aircraft carrier suitability testing on the F-14 Tomcat.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations
Released:
Sep 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Fighter Pilot Podcast explores the fascinating world of air combat: the aircraft, the weapons systems, and most importantly--the people. Each episode features a guest who helps explain the topic at hand such as how ejection seats work or what it's like to fly on and off nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Strap in and hang on for this incredible show! If you love the roar of a high-speed flyby or are enamored by the poise and confidence of the brave men and women who pilot these aircraft, then this show is for you!