Captain Charlie Plumb | Vietnam Prisoner Of War, Top Gun Fighter Pilot, F-4 Phantom | TALK4 EP 121

The TALK4 Podcast with Louis Skupien

07-09-2024 • 1 hr 12 mins

In episode 121 of the Talk4 Podcast, Louis Skupien sits down with Captain Charlie Plumb, a true American hero and one of the most inspirational figures you’ll ever meet. Captain Plumb graduated from the Naval Academy at Annapolis and became a fighter pilot, flying the F-4 Phantom jet on 74 successful combat missions over Vietnam. On his 75th mission, just five days before he was due to return home, he was shot down, captured, and spent the next 2,103 days—nearly six years—as a Prisoner of War in brutal communist prisons. What did we explore in this episode? This episode takes you on a journey through Captain Plumb’s extraordinary life and career. We delve into his experience as one of the original Top Gun pilots, his harrowing ordeal of being shot down by a surface-to-air missile, and his unimaginable resilience while enduring torture and solitary confinement in an 8-by-8 foot cell. But more than just recounting his story, Captain Plumb shares the profound lessons he learned about building a team, finding inner strength, and overcoming adversity. His wisdom will leave you inspired, empowered, and ready to face any challenge life throws at you. ⏱️ Elevate your style with AVI-8's aviation-inspired watches! As a proud sponsor of our channel, AVI-8 is offering an exclusive 20% discount with code: LOUISSKUPIEN20. Don’t miss out on the chance to own a piece of precision engineering and timeless design. Shop here: https://www.avi-8.com/talk4 💰 Thinking of starting your own business? Launch your online store today for just £1 with Shopify! This limited-time offer makes it easier than ever to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey. Get started: https://shopify.pxf.io/TALK4 🎥 FREE Content from TALK4! Download and share short clips from our podcast. Use the logos, collaborate with our pages, and don’t forget to tag us for due credit! Download here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1o6sjJuP9Qn7la5y8LQ2pWvKGPnskopOT?usp=drive_link 👉🏻 Who Is Captain Charlie Plumb? Captain Charlie Plumb is a retired Navy Captain, former fighter pilot, and one of the original Top Gun instructors. He survived 2,103 days as a Prisoner of War in Vietnam, enduring torture and unimaginable hardship. Today, he is a renowned speaker and author, sharing his story of resilience, teamwork, and triumph over adversity with audiences around the world. ⭐️ Love the Talk4 Podcast? Leave a review! 👉🏻 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/talk4-podcast/id1591476875 👉🏻 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DxcH2DxGbn0MVZUBqV1Gv?si=f335eeda0b3e44f4 🌍 Captain Charlie Plumb’s Links: 👉 Website: https://charlieplumb.com/ 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/captaincharlieplumb/ 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/captaincharlieplumb 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CharliePlumbSpeaker Video Title: Captain Charlie Plumb | Vietnam POW & Inspirational Speaker | Talk4 Podcast EP 121 | louisskupien.com This episode covers topics such as resilience, overcoming adversity, building a strong team, and life lessons from a legendary veteran. ✅ Subscribe to our channel for more compelling content: Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg0INsEySnXei_cS3lZceqg ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Listen to the audio podcast on your favorite platform: 👉 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/talk4-podcast/id1591476875 👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DxcH2DxGbn0MVZUBqV1Gv?si=f335eeda0b3e44f4 ✅ Stay Connected With Louis Skupien: 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisskupien/ 👉 Twitter: https://twitter.com/louisskupien 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louis.skupien 👉 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@louisskupien 👉 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/louisskupien 👉 Website: https://louisskupien.com 👉 Talk4 Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talk4podcast/ © Louis Skupien #VietnamWar #CaptainCharliePlumb #POW #TopGun #Resilience #Talk4Podcast