The Incredible Survival Story of Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton

🔥Lt. Col. Hambleton's survival and evasion skills were crucial in his escape from enemy capture.

🔑Coded messages provided by FAC facilitated Lt. Col. Hambleton's escape and ensured his safety.

🚁Numerous SAR missions were attempted to rescue Lt. Col. Hambleton, but heavy enemy fire hindered their success.

🏞Lt. Col. Hambleton used his knowledge of golf courses and golf holes to navigate and communicate during his escape.

💪The bravery and determination of Lt. Col. Hambleton, as well as the efforts of the rescue teams, resulted in a successful extraction.

How did Lt. Col. Hambleton evade enemy capture?

—Lt. Col. Hambleton used his survival and evasion skills, as well as coded messages provided by FAC, to navigate and avoid capture by enemy forces.

What obstacles did Lt. Col. Hambleton face during his escape?

—Lt. Col. Hambleton faced heavy enemy fire, dangerous terrain, and the constant threat of discovery during his escape.

How were SAR missions hindered during Lt. Col. Hambleton's escape?

—The SAR missions were hindered by heavy enemy fire, resulting in the loss of rescue aircraft and personnel.

How did Lt. Col. Hambleton use his knowledge of golf to escape?

—Lt. Col. Hambleton used his knowledge of golf courses and golf holes to navigate and communicate with the rescue teams during his escape.

Was Lt. Col. Hambleton successfully rescued?

—Yes, Lt. Col. Hambleton was successfully rescued with the assistance of a ground rescue mission led by Navy SEAL officer Tom Norris.

00:00Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton is shot down during the Vietnam War and evades capture.

04:36Lt. Col. Hambleton uses his survival skills and inventories his supplies.

08:15Coded messages are provided to Lt. Col. Hambleton and he begins his escape.

11:27Lt. Col. Hambleton continues his escape, facing challenges and danger along the way.

12:23Lt. Col. Hambleton receives guidance from FAC and utilizes his knowledge of golf courses.

13:27Lt. Col. Hambleton encounters a man and wrestles with him before continuing his escape.

16:43SAR missions attempt to rescue Lt. Col. Hambleton, but face heavy enemy fire.

18:03Lt. Col. Hambleton is successfully rescued through a ground rescue operation led by Navy SEAL officer Tom Norris.