# "ALL FOR ONE" AIR FORCE NOW EPISODE A-1 SANDYS HH-53 HELICOPTER RESCUE IN VIETNAM 75522

This episode of "Air Force Now", titled "All For One" dates to 1972. It focuses on the rescue of Capt. Gerald Lawrence on August 20, 1972. It includes interviews with A-1 squadron commander (Sandy), as well as, the forward air controller, excellent live-action footage aboard HH-53s (super jolly greens) of actual rescues, as well as details outlining the specific role of each team member: the pilot, co-pilot, navigator (door gunner) and the para-rescue jumpers, called "PJs." It shows the intense and emotional experience of a U.S. Air Force rescue operation, highlighting the dedication and bravery of the team involved. An Air Force commander shares his passion for saving people and recounts his first combat save, emphasizing the deep concern the Air Force has for its personnel. A rescued airman expresses profound gratitude and admiration for the rescue team's efforts. The narrative details the various roles within the rescue mission, including flight engineers, PJs, gunners, and medics, and discusses the dangers faced during such operations. The text also provides technical details about aircraft preparation and mission execution, the rescue control center's coordination efforts, and personal reflections on surviving an aircraft explosion. Communication between the rescue team and aircraft is described, along with the meticulous efforts to locate and extract the survivor. The final stages of the operation, including bringing the survivor on board and debriefing, are…

- Kind: Film
- Genres: War, Industrial and advertising
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/75522AirForceNowAllForOne)
- Licence or status: none stated by the archive
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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