描述
Escape from Hell is a epic tale of an AVG Flying Tiger pilot. Lewis Bishop was one of four American Volunteer Group (AVG) members to become a POW in World War II.
Lew flew combat missions for Claire Chennault's covert group that came to China's defense before Pearl Harbor. On May 17, 1942 he had to bail out of his plane while leading a mission over French Indochina. Captured by the Vichy French, he was imprisoned by the Japanese. He suffered as a political prisoner, was beaten, starved, isolated, nearly beheaded, and kept near death with disease.
Finally he was transferred to a POW camp where he regained his health. May 10, 1945 Bishop and four U.S. Marines escaped from a moving prison train. Aided by Chinese peasants and supported by Nationalist soldiers and Communist guerrillas, they journeyed over 40 days to American forces and freedom. He then returned to the United States expecting a joyful reunion with his wife and young daughter but endured a divorce. His uphill journey against what is now known as PTSD was to continue throughout his life.
Lewis Bishop's life exemplified patriotism, heroism, courage, and perseverance. His story helps us understand all POWs' invisible wounds.
Lew flew combat missions for Claire Chennault's covert group that came to China's defense before Pearl Harbor. On May 17, 1942 he had to bail out of his plane while leading a mission over French Indochina. Captured by the Vichy French, he was imprisoned by the Japanese. He suffered as a political prisoner, was beaten, starved, isolated, nearly beheaded, and kept near death with disease.
Finally he was transferred to a POW camp where he regained his health. May 10, 1945 Bishop and four U.S. Marines escaped from a moving prison train. Aided by Chinese peasants and supported by Nationalist soldiers and Communist guerrillas, they journeyed over 40 days to American forces and freedom. He then returned to the United States expecting a joyful reunion with his wife and young daughter but endured a divorce. His uphill journey against what is now known as PTSD was to continue throughout his life.
Lewis Bishop's life exemplified patriotism, heroism, courage, and perseverance. His story helps us understand all POWs' invisible wounds.