Lt. j.g. Thomas Hudner & Ensign Jesse Brown

[mike furline]

http://news.yahoo.com/vet-returns-nkore ... 43925.html

[Rob W]

In "Such Men as These: The Story of the Navy Pilots Who Flew the Deadly Skies Over Korea," by David Sears, a riveting account of the entire scenario is masterfully recounted.

I didn't particularly care for the book itself, but this entire event involving Hudner and Brown, as well as the helicopter pilot involved, was retold with stunning attention to detail. It shed light on something I had never been able to gain much understanding about, which I was thankful for.

[HPDCapt]

Kudos to Mr. Hudner for undertaking this journey. I wish him the best of luck. Hope to hear about the outcome.

[John Dupre]

This story has always fascinated me and it would make for a great movie. Another little know aspect of the story is that several years ago Captain Hudner lost his MOH in a Boston parking garage. The man who found it recognized its importance and saw that it was returned.

In "Such Men as These: The Story of the Navy Pilots Who Flew the Deadly Skies Over Korea," by David Sears, a riveting account of the entire scenario is masterfully recounted.

I didn't particularly care for the book itself, but this entire event involving Hudner and Brown, as well as the helicopter pilot involved, was retold with stunning attention to detail. It shed light on something I had never been able to gain much understanding about, which I was thankful for.

It was one of the best stories in the book. It was a courageous story with a sad ending. I hope the quest is successful.

[Rob W]

Another little know aspect of the story is that several years ago Captain Hudner lost his MOH in a Boston parking garage. The man who found it recognized its importance and saw that it was returned.

Now that is cool!

[Fouga23]

I hope they find him!

[HPDCapt]

I was wondering if anyone has heard anything about this. It has been over a month since the thread was started. Was he even allowed to enter North Korea?

[whistlingdeath77]

Any updates how this trip went?

[Stephan Wilkinson]

Last I heard, bad weather had canceled the search, and I believe Hudner returned to the U. S. with plans to return to North Korea. And yes, he was allowed to enter North Korea. They tried to make use of him for a couple of propaganda events, but he refused and pretty much stayed in his hotel.

[Alan Brooks]

Ladies and Gents... pardon me for giving just a gentle hijack of this thread...... Two of the inductees for this years CAF American Combat Hall of Fame include Lt Hudner and Ensign Brown. The induction ceremony is on Friday October 11, 7pm.
alan

[Ken]

I realize there are multiple threads on this topic ...

Two questions:

1- Was there ever a report on how Mr Hudner's visit to Korea went and if he made it to the site?

2- There are stories that Corsairs in a North Korean war museum may (one or both) be from the incident. Was any evidence ever shown to prove or disprove this?

Ken

[tom d. friedman]

Another little know aspect of the story is that several years ago Captain Hudner lost his MOH in a Boston parking garage. The man who found it recognized its importance and saw that it was returned.

Now that is cool!

really cool......... it restores my feelings of mankind!!!

[Warbird Kid]

2- There are stories that Corsairs in a North Korean war museum may (one or both) be from the incident. Was any evidence ever shown to prove or disprove this?

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