Thud Pilots II

Thud Pilots II

Rise of the Hunter Killer

2021 · 84 min · ★ 10.0 · War, Documentary

Based off the spellbinding book Thud Pilot, the much anticipated sequel to the 2018 award-winning documentary Thud Pilots continues the story and legacy of the most iconic fighter in the Vietnam War, the F-15 Thunderchief. Thud Pilots II reveals the rise of the Hunter Killer mission and the pilots who refused to be beat despite their hands being tied.

Directed by Mark Vizcarra · Written by Mark Vizcarra

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