Pilots in Pajamas

Pilots in Pajamas

Produced by DEFA and broadcast in four parts in 1968, this documentary series consists of extended interviews with ten United States Air Force and Navy pilots captured during bombing missions over North Vietnam. Filmed at Hỏa Lò Prison in Hanoi, the films focus on the pilots’ backgrounds, military service, and views on the bombing campaign and the war.

Documentary

Seasons

1. Yes, Sir

Air Date: 1968-04-17

2. Hanoi Hilton

Air Date: 1968-04-19

3. The Phantoms and The Thunderchiefs

Air Date: 1968-04-21

4. All In a Day's Work

Air Date: 1968-04-23

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Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

1968-04-17

Episodes

4 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Herwart Grosse

Herwart Grosse

Narrator

Gerhard Scheumann

Gerhard Scheumann

Interviewer

Everett Alvarez

Everett Alvarez

Self

Production Companies

Fernsehen der DDR

Fernsehen der DDR

DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme

DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme