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Rob Doll

Vietnam | U.S. Army, 1st Cavalry

Rob illustrates a tragic combat incident that took place during his career in Vietnam. (9:14)
Rob describes an intense firefight within a rice patty in Vietnam. (4:30)
Robert "Punchy" Powell

WWII | 352nd Fighter Group

"Punchy" Powell describes shooting down an enemy bomber, and shares a gruesome story involving a fellow pilot. (5:06)
Bob Powell remembers his unit's action leading up to and during D-Day, maintaining allied air superiority over the beaches. (6:39)
"Punchy" Powell explains the most dangerous type of mission pilots faced during World War II, and shares one close call he experienced while on one of these missions. (6:43)
Bob Powell catches a little bit of luck when he takes out a plane that both of his commanders miss. (2:02)
"Punchy" Powell recalls a post-war conversation he had with a seasoned German fighter pilot whom he had flown against during World War II, and points out the difference in experience between the two sides. (2:34)
"Punchy" Powell recalls how his unit prepared for D-Day at Normandy, the orders they were given, and how it became the most exciting day of his military career. (7:57)
As a fighter pilot during World War II, "Punchy" Powell describes the process of shooting down enemy aircraft and getting credit for confirmed kills. (1:56)
"Punchy" Powell recalls one of his most memorable wartime experiences as one of his best friends and fellow pilots had to bail out over the North Sea after a dive-bombing mission. (4:33)