George Burke

George Burke, a US Air Force captain and Vietnam War veteran, shares his harrowing survival story following a mid-flight structural failure in 1970. He vividly recounts the moment he spotted a spider crack in the window before chaos erupted with explosive decompression. From the wreck's destruction to his miraculous rescue by a rancher, George discusses the physical and emotional scars he endured. He reflects on coping with survivor guilt, PTSD, and his journey as an author and speaker, highlighting the delicate balance of chance and fate in survival.