WWII Vet Jerry Yellin

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New Documentary Film Featuring Captain Jerry Yellin!

Jerry’s Last Mission

Now Available on Apple TV and iTunes

Jerry’s Last Mission is the powerful story of fighter pilot Jerry Yellin who flew the last combat mission of World War II over Japan and returned home a hero, but led a dark life of survivor’s guilt and daily thoughts of suicide. Married with four sons, Yellin was forced to face his enemy once again when his youngest son moved to Japan and married the daughter of a Kamikaze pilot.

The documentary was directed by Louisa Merino and co-produced by Melissa Hibbard and Oscar winner Ed Cunningham.

The documentary was previewed online November 9-13, 2020 to coincide with Veteran’s Day. Zoom Q&A sessions with the film makers were sponsored by The David Lynch Foundation, which was hosted by David Lynch Foundation CEO Bob Roth, Director of Veterans Programs Vin DeCrescenzo, and President of Operation Warrior Shield, Ed Schloeman, and by Regnery History, which was hosted by Alex Novak.

Jerry’s Last Mission is now available for viewing on Apple TV and iTunes, as well as on Altavod.

To get updates about the documentary follow Jerry’s Last Mission social media pages or keep an eye on this website or the documentary’s website.

Facebook: facebook.com/jerryslastmission

Twitter: twitter.com/jerryslastmiss1

Watch the film trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtxiI6V1K30&feature=youtu.be

Documentary Link

https://jerryslastmission.com/

November 4, 2020/by Yellin

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A few Words About My Dear Friend, Captain Jerry Yellin

Jerry has left us and are of course brokenhearted.
We will miss him.
We will miss his purity of purpose and his consuming commitment to tell his story and speak for those who cannot.
We will miss his ready wit and courageous willingness to share his experiences of war and life.
His message of reconciliation, forgiveness and unity of humanity will endure.
Jerry’s legacy is unique and to be treasured.
Watch this site for news of memorial services, the progress on the documentary film of his life
“Jerry’s Last Mission”, and further coverage of Jerry and his mission.

Jim & Ginger Belilove

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Any money raised through this site, beyond Jerry’s travel expenses and film production cost, will be donated to a suitable charity for veterans.

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George Nolly is a former US Air Force and United Airline pilot turned podcaster who recently interviewed Louisa Merino about making the documentary Jerry's Last Mission. It's a touching and heartwarming interview about how she met Jerry Yellin and the 3 years she spent filming him in the USA and Japan, and the labor of love she devoted for almost 2 more years editing and bringing the film to light. Please have a listen and help spread the word about the documentary. ... See MoreSee Less

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On this date in 1945, the 78th fighter squadron flew their P-51s on their first Very Long Range mission from Iwo Jima to Japan, meeting up with and protecting B-29s from Japanese fighter planes and strafing targets below. Flying over 700 miles each way without radar across the Pacific Ocean, the VLR missions were extremely dangerous, with more planes lost due to bad weather than to enemy fire. Returning from the mission after 8 hours in flight, the exhausted pilots had to be lifted out of the cockpit by the ground crew. Captain Jerry Yellin poses in this picture with his squadron on that morning in 1945, which includes the father of actor Troy Evans.Jerry's Last Mission documentary is available on Apple TV/iTunes and book is available on Amazon. Please help spread the word. ... See MoreSee Less

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An eventful meeting in a swimming pool in Fairfield, Iowa between Louisa Merino and Captain Jerry Yellin led to the documentary about his life. In this podcast, Ed Cunningham, former NFL football player, ESPN announcer, and Academy Award winning documentary film producer, interviews Louisa about that chance meeting and the connection she felt with Captain Yellin's life story that led her to spend 2 years filming him, the last 2 years of his life. The full interview is available on Ed's podcast called Let's Huddle with Ed Cunningham. The film is available on Apple TV/iTunes. Please help spread the word. ... See MoreSee Less

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