

From Dairy Farm to Fighter Pilot: More With Veteran Bobby Hollingsworth
Dec 19, 2024
Retired Major General Bobby Hollingsworth shares his impressive journey from a dairy farm to becoming a U.S. Marine fighter pilot. He reflects on how farm life instilled discipline and work ethic that fueled his passion for aviation. Bobby recounts childhood inspirations from WWII pilots and discusses the evolution of military aviation, touching on drone technology and AI. With humor, he contrasts nostalgic simpler times with today’s high-tech world, highlighting the unique cultures of military pilots while reminiscing about the vital skills learned along the way.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Intro
00:00 • 2min
Lessons in Discipline from Dairy Farming
01:41 • 2min
Nostalgia and Technological Dependence
04:07 • 2min
Rediscovering the Joy of Books and Basic Skills
06:10 • 2min
Nostalgia and Nuggets of Aviation
07:53 • 15min
Aces in the Sky: Military Air Combat Cultures
23:22 • 4min
The Evolution of Military Aviation
27:35 • 16min