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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, […]
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“WWII’s ‘last fighter pilot’ relives fateful flight and the PTSD that followed” New York Post
On April 7, 1945, five months before the end of World War II, Capt. Jerry Yellin and his squadron flew over Japan and bombed it, lighting up “a big square […]
Thank You For Your Service
AS WE OBSERVE VETERANS DAY NOVEMBER 11, let us celebrate the service of all U.S. military veterans. Let us remember with gratitude those who made the greatest sacrifice, their lives, […]
WWII Veteran Speaks So History Doesn’t Repeat Itself
“It’s 2016,” he said. “I’m 92 years old. I’m reading the same headlines in the newspaper about race, religion, terrorism and killing people for (beliefs) that I read when I […]
Last U.S. fighter pilot to fly WWII mission to tell cautionary tale to Japan, U.S. youth
As Hawaii prepares to mark 75 years since Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor thrust the United States into the war in December, Yellin is reaching out to children to tell […]
Obama’s Hiroshima visit reveals progress of reconciliation, disagreements over history
“Had we had more bombs, we would’ve considered using them to bomb them till they said that that’s enough. It took till Aug. 15 to make the (surrender) announcement,” he […]
WWII fighter pilot’s Japan experience: From foe to family from The Japan Times
“The long and circuitous life of 92-year-old World War II veteran Jerry Yellin reads like a work of fiction.” Jesse Johnson, The Japan Times Click to read the full article: WWII […]
Captain Jerry Yellin at the Southwest Florida Military Museum and Library
Join Captain Jerry Yellin speaks at the Southwest Florida Military Museum and Library Tuesday, May 17th at 11 am. Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive ! Click here: Appearance Schedule (1) […]
Sitting In A Cockpit Again, World War II Fighter Pilot Recounts Final Mission
DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) — Military history was on the tarmac at Dallas Love Field over the weekend: a vintage aircraft that has seen its share of battles. The Frontiers of Flight […]