The air war over Vietnam in 1972 was incredibly intense, with campaigns like Linebacker I and II defining the fight. Join us as we chat with Ace Colonel Chuck DeBellevue, USAF (Ret.) as he recounts the bravery and unique abilities of Major Bob Lodge, a fighter pilot from the famed 555th Fighter Squadron who made the ultimate sacrifice over North Vietnam. Lodge’s contributions were legendary—developing cutting edge tactics, harnessing new technologies, and personally taking the fight to the enemy in ways that were truly above and beyond. This conversation stands as a special tribute.

Guest

Col. Charles Barbin DeBellevue, USAF (Ret.)Flying Ace

Hosts

Heather PenneyDirector of Research, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

Tobias NaegeleEditor-in-chief, Air & Space Forces Magazine

Related Reading

• Bob Lodge and the Making of Air Force Vietnam Aces

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