This design is based on the B-52G “Grace. Under Pressure” (callsign “Charcoal 1”, Serial 58-0201) which was the first B-52 shot down on December 18th, 1972 - the first night of Operation Linebacker II. Of the 6 crew on board, only 3 survived becoming prisoners of war. On board the aircraft were Pilot Col. Donald Rissi (KIA), Co-Pilot Lt. Robert Thomas (KIA), EWO Capt. Richard Simpson (POW), Nav. Capt. Robert Certain (POW), Rad/Nav. Maj Richard Johnson (POW) and AG Sgt Walter Ferguson (KIA).
In the short film documentary film maker, , delves into the events of that night, the time in captivity and life post-Vietnam War with “Charcoal 1” survivor and POW, Col. Robert Certain.
Also of note is is the father of Pro Football Hall of Famer and Kansas City Chiefs Linebacker (1989-1999)
