A B-24 Crash Survivor Begins a Fight for Survival
May 27, 2026•16 min•Ep. 1408
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Episode description
May 27, 1943. A B-24 bomber crashes in the Pacific Ocean, beginning a two year ordeal at sea and in Japanese captivity for former Olympic athlete Louis Zamperini. This episode originally aired in 2024.
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