The 2013 Japanese war drama film The Eternal Zero (永遠の0 Eien no Zero) covers fictional IJN pilot Kyuzo Miyabe’s puzzling wartime career. In this scene, he’s training new recruits when they’re attacked by US Mustangs. Credits: Toho Co. | Zero Fighter Pilots

Colonel Peterburs is a highly decorated, retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and legendary P-51 Mustang fighter pilot whose extraordinary service spans three wars. During WWII, he achieved the remarkable feat of shooting down German jet ace Walter Schuck in aerial combat. Later shot down himself, Col. Petersburg was captured and became a prisoner of war—only to orchestrate a daring escape. After linking up with Russian forces, he fought alongside them until V.E. Day. His distinguished career continue

9.9K views · 12 reactions | Imagine your one engine in your single engine fighter failing…it’s going to be a hard pass for me. But @festerf16 didn’t have that choice. He shares his story as a career F-16 fighter pilot on episode 137 @afterburnpodcast #f16 #fighterpilot #ejection #afterburnpodcast #aviationpodcast #aviatuonpodcast | The Afterburn Podcast | Facebook