Philip Smith's interview for the Veterans History Project at Atlanta History Center 

Thank you Mr. Bridges for your service and bless you Sir.🇺🇲

I agree - a good a man as can be found. And a terrific pilot. Thank you for your service and sharing with us.

Hello Mr. Bridges this is William, Philips grandson. I would like to say thank you for serving with my grandad but he has passed away (June 30th 2023)

@@WilliamSlye-vl6pp I was deeply saddened to receive your message about Phil's passing. I still remember the first time I met him in Vietnam. Grace and Peace to you and Phil's family.

@@billbridges1354 thank you sir

he was more talking about the smell

It is a good listen although a lot is not said,but that was because of the incompetent imbecile conducting the interview that kept him from opening up and telling more of his story. If the interviewer was a Vet also or at least had military service there more than likely been more to his story,it's seen in many many other interviews that have Vets to conduct the interview....well except Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library with the old man conducting,he's just as bad as she is,and IDK if he was a Vet or not.

I went to high school with Philip. He died last week. Show a little respect. Just because he didn't want to talk about blood and gore war stories, you were bored.

@@mdp4440 I agree with you. We spent 4 years in veterinary school together. Occasionally, while studying together, one of those gremlins would peek through. He would share his recollection of a specific event with me; then he'd get back to the business at hand - getting on with life. He was a man of honor, compassion, and integrity. I will miss him greatly.