Andy Waltrip and Steve Waltrip
Recorded
February 18, 2022
Archived
February 18, 2022
41:05 minutes
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Id:
mby021485
Description
Andy Waltrip (55) interviews his father, Steve Waltrip (79), about his time serving in the U.S. Navy.Subject Log / Time Code
SW looks back on his childhood in AK and MO.
SW describes his father.
SW remembers why he joined the military.
SW recalls what it was like attending flight school in Pensacola, FL.
SW remembers how he felt about going to War in Vietnam.
SW explains why he lost weight when he was serving in Vietnam.
SW describes how he felt about shooting at people during combat.
SW talks about the strategy behind the way he flew helicopters.
SW tells the story of the mission for which he received a Distinguished Flying Cross.
SW remembers where he was the day AW was born.
SW reflects on what he is most proud of from his time in Vietnam.
AW shares what SW means to him.
Participants
- Andy Waltrip
- Steve Waltrip