The Luft Gangster: Memoirs of a Second Class Hero

Summary In many ways, retired Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson, USAF (Ret) was fighting a fierce battle before, during and after his days as a Tuskegee fighter pilot (Red Tail) in World War II. Jefferson, 92, was shot down during a mission and spent nine months in Stalag Luft III, a Nazi P.O.W. camp and location of 'The Great Escape.' When liberated by Gen. Patton's 3rd Army, Lt. Col. Jefferson unknowingly became an eye witness to the atrocities at the Nazi Concentration Camp.....Dachau. It's a fascinating account of bravery, perseverance and character. When he wasn't fighting for his country, Jefferson was battling racism in his country. View more details

The Luft Gangster: Memoirs of a Second Class Hero

Directed : Mike Rott

Written : Mike Rott

Stars : Unknown

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Genres : History War Biography Documentary

Release date : Mar 21, 2016

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Production companies : Dynasty Media Network

Summary In many ways, retired Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson, USAF (Ret) was fighting a fierce battle before, during and after his days as a Tuskegee fighter pilot (Red Tail) in World War II. Jefferson, 92, was shot down during a mission and spent nine months in Stalag Luft III, a Nazi P.O.W. camp and location of 'The Great Escape.' When liberated by Gen. Patton's 3rd Army, Lt. Col. Jefferson unknowingly became an eye witness to the atrocities at the Nazi Concentration Camp.....Dachau. It's a fascinating account of bravery, perseverance and character. When he wasn't fighting for his country, Jefferson was battling racism in his country. View more details

Details

Genres : History War Biography Documentary

Release date : Mar 21, 2016

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Production companies : Dynasty Media Network

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