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The Optimism of Jefferson DeBlanc by Pushkin Industries

The Optimism of Jefferson DeBlanc

from Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage

by Pushkin Industries

Published: Wed Jun 04 2025

Show Notes

When fighter pilot Jefferson DeBlanc survived being shot at in a crazy dogfight over the Solomon Islands in World War Two, his adventure was only beginning. What happened after he parachuted out of his burning plane is a story of grit, blind optimism, and against-all-odds survival.


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