When One Engine Saved Two Planes

The incredible bravery of an episode in history known as Pardo's push. During the Vietnam War, U.S. pilot Robert 'Bob' Pardo demonstrated exceptional heroism when his wingman's F-4 Phantom was hit by anti-aircraft fire over North Vietnam in March 1967. Pardo maneuvered his own damaged F-4 behind the crippled plane, using his windscreen to push against its tail hook. With this risky maneuver, called "Pardo's Push," he helped the distressed aircraft reach Laos, where the crew safely ejected. Despite initial reprimand due to losing two aircraft, Pardo was eventually recognized and awarded the Silver Star for his bravery in 1989.

[@LancelotChan]

This is crazily brave that he risk his and his crewmen life just to make sure their friends get out together!

[@billmaragos2812]

This story is wild, even more so adding the seat ejection part of all 4 pilots and them ending up alive, if you keep in mind that ejecting often causes severe injury and death.

[@Historical-mi8hd]

So cool seeing the phantom plane!

[@EvilApple]

Coolest push in history

[@ThunderBoltBoi]

Keep it up man!

[@jerrileelegrow6553]

Promo*SM

[@ArxticFrxst]

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