Amazing Flight Stories of Ret. U.S. Coast Guard Pilot | John Whiddon | Ep 192 The Real ResQ
In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by John Whiddon, a former United States Coast Guard pilot. Whiddon shares experiences and stories from his career. He talks about his journey to becoming a pilot and the training that he received from experienced veterans. He recounts his first rescue as a pilot, which involved the famous band Lynyrd Skynyrd. He also shares a humorous story about an incident involving a relief tube in the cockpit. Whiddon also discusses his time in Alaska and the challenging rescues he was involved in. These rescues earned him two Distinguished Flying Crosses for his heroic actions. One of the first missions involved the rescue of 20 survivors from a stricken passenger vessel that had caught fire in the Gulf of Alaska. Despite challenging weather conditions and limited visibility, he skillfully guided the helicopter to safely hoist the survivors to safety. Our conversation continues with a story where Whidden and his crew faced extreme weather conditions and saved two lives from the fishing vessel Bluebird. As we discuss this mission, he highlights the challenges of hovering over the ocean at night and the importance of having a rescue swimmer. Whiddon emphasizes the role of faith and divine intervention in the successful outcome of the mission. The crew received numerous awards and recognition for their heroic actions. John also discusses the importance of creating a safe environment for pilots and aircrew to seek help when needed. Enjoy! This episode is powered by Vertical Helicasts (https://verticalhelicasts.com/). Thank you for sponsoring this episode of The Real ResQ: Spectrolab, Ready Swimmer and The Real ResQ Store. Follow The Real ResQ: / therealresq / therealresq Plus, get your podcast gear at https://www.therealresqstore.com. #therealresq #soothersmaylive #rescueswimmer #helicopter #helicopterrescue #instaaviation # sar #searchandrescue #rescue #hoist #winch #avgeek #aviation #EMS #medic #adrenalinejunkies #ilovemyjob #rescuefromabove #podcast #helicasts #verticalmag #rotorblade #military #coastguard #pilot #uscg Key moments 2:50 - What inspired John to become a helicopter pilot 10:29 - First rescue as a pilot - Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash 14:02 - Rescue off oil rig & funny pee story 27:20 - Kodiak Rescue
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