F-14 Crash Rescue in Shark-Infested Waters | Real Navy SAR Mission

An F-14 goes down. Shark-infested waters. Zero margin for error.
In this episode, a U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer recounts the tense and heroic mission that followed one of the most dangerous aircraft crashes imaginable.

Calm in the Chaos: The Rescue Swimmer Podcast

CALM IN THE CHAOS PODCAST – Episode 21

🎙️ Hosted by Brian Dickinson | Everest Survivor | Former Navy Rescue Swimmer

When two F-14 Tomcats collided and went down off the Southern California coast, U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer Bubba Norris and Crew Chief Dan McNamara were the ones who answered the call.

In this gripping true story, they break down the moments before the rescue, the shark-infested Pacific waters, and the laser-focused mindset it took to save a pilot fighting for his life.

So Others May Live!

This episode captures the untold story of teamwork, trauma, and triumph during a real U.S. Navy helicopter rescue mission.

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