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Ward profiles six carrierbased aviators who displayed conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty, which earned them the nation's highest military decoration: the Medal of Honor. These profiles span conflicts from World War II through Vietnam.

Profiled in this episode: Butch O'Hare, William Hall, John James Powers, David McCampbell, Thomas Hudner, and Michael Estocin.