An honest, poignant interview with a WWII fighter pilot named Robert (Bob) Sharp.

Bob Sharp flew several dozen combat missions in WWII, piloting a Republic P-47D Thunderbolt. He shares some incredible career stories in this interview we were grateful to conduct, such as fighting against the Luftwaffe, narrowly surviving several harrowing encounters, and the early ending of his career back in the United States.

During WWII, Sharp flew with the 397th Fighter Squadron, 368th Fighter Group, 9th Air Force. After the war, in the California Air National Guard, he flew with the 146th Fighter Group.
___________________________________

To read more on Sharp, Evans and Kelly, considering purchasing 'Missing' here:

https://a.co/d/2lQQQkF

We do not make any money or commission, but we know how much work the author has put into the aforesaid book.

To unlock more historic aviation content, follow us on Facebook here:

  / flm.advertising  

Credits—

Animated Visuals (P-47D and Bf 109): Trevor Moss

Footage: US Archives

Photos: US Archives / Bob Sharp's Personal Collection

Artwork: Col. Moon's Thunder by Jim Laurier (this was the thumbnail artwork)

Thumbnail: Ariel Horton

Director: Andrew Horton

Editor and Videographer: Shawn Zhen

Narrator: John-Michael Sedor

Soundtrack: Honor the Flag – Brightarm Orchestra

Special thanks to Derek McLaughlin and Ryan Kelly for helping make this interview possible.