Sun, Apr 5, 1987
He was a young navy flier shot down in World War II, a future leader who would one day go eye-to-eye with Sadam Hussein. The war against Japan was one of the deadliest America ever waged. In September 1944, George Bush, a young flier who had volunteered for his hazardous duty, stood 3000 feet above a Pacific Ocean teeming with enemy ships, on the wing of the stricken bomber he had named for his fiance. From there, he leaped into destiny. Here is the true story of, perhaps, our last President to fight in World War II, told through rare photos, actual footage, and insightful recollections from the men who served with him. An up-close look at the perilous front-line war experiences that molded America's 41st Commander-In-Chief.