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Retired U.S. Navy Capt. David Carey became the 215th Freedom Flyer, taking to the skies in a T-38 Talon—more than five decades after his capture and imprisonment during the Vietnam War. Carey was deployed aboard the USS Oriskany (CVA-34) when he was forced to eject over North Vietnam on August 31, 1967. He spent 2,022 days in captivity before being released on March 14, 1973, during Operation Homecoming. The Freedom Flight—traditionally reserved for Air Force POWs—symbolizes a return to the skies for those once grounded in captivity. Since the inaugural flight in 1973, the 560th FTS has flown 215 former POWs, reinforcing its unique role in honoring those who endured the hardships of war and captivity. (U.S. Air Force video by Sarayuth Pinthong)
Item Title: Flights To Distant Stars
Item URL: https://elements.envato.com/flights-to-distant-stars-P3V4WP7
Item ID: P3V4WP7
Author Username: epicmasters
Licensee: 502 ABW Public Affairs
Registered Project Name: Pinthong
License Date: April 22nd, 2025
Item License Code: TN4KEBDJU9
| Date Taken: | 04.10.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 05.05.2025 15:52 |
| Category: | Package |
| Video ID: | 959693 |
| VIRIN: | 250410-F-GY993-7333 |
| Filename: | DOD_110943300 |
| Length: | 00:02:53 |
| Location: | JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, TEXAS, US |
| Downloads: | 5 |
| High-Res. Downloads: | 5 |
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