Shot Down over Serbia: General Goldfein’s Incredible Story
The story of Air Force General David Goldfein, who miraculously survived after his plane was shot down over Serbia in 1999, has since become military legend. Today, he joins School of War to recount the harrowing rescue mission that saved him, how he stayed alive behind enemy lines, and the lessons his remarkable career offers about leadership, airpower, and preparing America for the next war.
2:43 An Air Force Family
3:25 Rejected by the Air Force Academy
6:39 Becoming an F-16 Pilot
8:12 What Makes a Great Fighter Pilot?
12:36 Information Overload in Combat
15:28 Goldfein’s First Combat…
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