Damn Lucky: John “Lucky” Luckadoo

When the Japanese attacked the American naval base on December 7, 1941, John “Lucky” Luckadoo didn’t hesitate to join the military. Trained as a pilot with the United States Army Air Forces, Second Lieutenant Luckadoo was assigned to the legendary 100th Bomb Group stationed in Thorpe Abbotts, England. Between June and October 1943, he flew B-17 Flying Fortresses over France and Germany on bombing runs devised to destroy the Nazi war machine.

101-years-young John “Lucky” Luckadoo discusses his experiences that inspired Kevin Mauer's book: "Damn Lucky: One Man's Courage During the Bloodiest Military Campaign in Aviation History."

[alfredmasullo]

God bless you, sir. Thank you for your service.

[explorer]

Thank you Lucky for your wonderful history lesson.

[marybergeron]

Thanks Lucky. My dad was a bombadeer on a B-17 about to get shipped over when the war ended. I remember him telling me how he said he became the pilot when he was about to drop the bombs on their training flights. I really didn't understand it, but this was so informative of all the duties of each man aboard.

Thank you and all vets for all you have done for us.

[stevenwatsham]

A living legend.. Thank you for recording this Lucky..
I have been to the control tower at Thorpe Abbott's and met the wonderful staff their..

[barrierjohn]

Excellent and very informative presentation. Thank you for all you’ve done for your country Mr. Luckadoo.

[twwap]

Thank you for your service. You are certainly one of the greatest generation as was my father. God bless you!

[kenthuntsingersr]

Thank you Sir for that history lesson. History can be any better than the person that experienced it.

[kevinmayhew]

Very humbling to listen to you Sir, I live about 15minutes away from where you were stationed at Thorpe Abbots, and the place is a wonderful memorial you all who served and sacrificed there.God bless you.🇺🇲🇬🇧

[christiancruz]

I just buy your Book Sir, and i am thrilled and looking forward to read it !!!! All my respect for you and your lost friends that gave their lives in WW2.

[robertthompson]

Thank you sir. Wish I could do more than just like the channel! U and your crews were heros!

[markhickman]

Thank you for your service and for providing a first-hand history lesson.

[gailcarey]

See you in Savannah, Lucky! We love and thank you!