Mike Safo with Captain Charlie Plumb (POW - Vietnam War)

Joined today by author, motivational speaker and former POW, Captain Charlie Plumb. Charlie tells us about his book “I’m No Hero”, why he wrote the book and how it became therapeutic for him.  We hear why he chose to attend the NAVY, what made him decide to “get his wings” and some of his favorite fighter planes. Captain Plumb tells us when he first heard about the Vietnam War and how a prank from flight school not only gave him notoriety, but helped get him deployed to the War.  We hear about his fateful 75th mission and how he was shot down by the Vietnamese, captured, and taken to the Hanoi Hilton Prison Camp.  Charlie explains the torture he endured during 2103 days of captivity, how his mental strength helped him survive the 6 years of being a prisoner and how he became a master of underground communication using taps, sneezes and coughs to speak to the other prisoners. Captain Plumb tells us about coming home, discovering women in mini skirts and coping with life after the war.  From his friendship with the late John McCain to how he met his wife, Captain Charlie Plumb continues to preach perseverance and inspiration.  Follow this American hero on the follow sites and purchase his book “I’m No Hero” here:

https://charlieplumb.com/

https://charlieplumb.com/store/