Ralph Parr: Fighter Ace of the Twentieth Century
Directed by Alexander Zane Irwin
Ralph Parr flew as a fighter pilot in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam and made the transition from propeller fighter planes to the antecedents of the jets our combat pilots fly today. In addition to rarely seen archival footage, include footage of dog fights, it features interviews from Ralph Parr's author, Ken Murray; his stepdaughter Linda Capps; and his stepson Paul McLaughlin.
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Ralph Parr: Fighter Ace of the Twentieth Century
Directed by Alexander Zane Irwin
This short film tells the story of WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War Fighter Pilot Ralph Parr. In addition to rarely seen archival footage, this film features interviews with his biographer, Ken Murray, his stepdaughter Linda Capps, and his stepson Paul McLaughlin.
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Field Note: Ralph Parr Air Force Training
In this Field Note, Ernesto Jose CantĂș, a gardener at San Antonio National Cemetery and veteran fire fighter, recalls some of the activities he did when he was in the U.S. Air Force.
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Cemetery Profile: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, a hallowed ground since 1936, embodies the nation's commitment to honor its veterans with dignity, from Tom Ballinger's dedicated efforts to ensure respectful services, to Kinser Gerald Dirksen II's personal story of his father's triumph over segregation, all c...
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Field Notes: Ralph Parr - Tank Busting
Ralph Parr's Korean War missions in the F80, known as a 'tank buster,' reveal strategic precision in air-to-ground operations.
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Field Notes: Ralph Parr - Masterful Airmanship
Ralph Parr's extraordinary dogfight over Korea, downing MIGs with masterful airmanship, unveils a hero's courage in the skies.
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Field Notes: Ralph Parr - Fear of the Unknown
Fear discussions between Ralph Parr and Ken Murray reveal the profound impact of the unknown in aerial combat.
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Field Notes: Ralph Parr - The Scariest Experience, Part I
Ralph Parr's wartime resilience surfaces as he narrowly escapes danger, using quick thinking in a chilling North Korean encounter.
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Field Notes: Ralph Parr - The Scariest Experience, Part II
Traumatized by a blown-out windscreen, Ralph Parr's resilience unfolds as he grapples with the impact of war's enduring nightmares.
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Field Notes: Ralph Parr - The Last Days of Ralph Parr
Ralph Parr's step-daughter, Linda Capps, shares the poignant account of his silent battle with cancer, resilience, and love's enduring impact.