The Final Flight of Captain Forrester

Feb 28 2025 11 ep. 32 mins 853
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A woman’s search for her father—a pilot who disappeared during a mission in Vietnam—collides with the fight over what we owe those who never returned from war.

From the producers of "America's Girls," and hosted by Texas Monthly writer Josh Alvarez, the show debuts April 2025.

Texas Monthly Audio subscribers get early access to the show, plus bonus episodes and more subscriber-only audio. Visit texasmonthly.com/audio to learn more.

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