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Which battle group was Stockdale commanding when he became a POW?

  • Fifth Fleet

  • Seventh Fleet

  • Carrier Air Wing Sixteen

  • Task Force 77

Answer

Carrier Air Wing Sixteen, commanded by James Stockdale, was engaged in combat operations over North Vietnam when his aircraft was shot down. He was captured and held as a prisoner of war for over seven years during the Vietnam War. Despite the harsh conditions and torture he endured, Stockdale displayed exceptional leadership and resilience, earning the admiration of his fellow prisoners and military personnel.
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