The chaos, the intelligence failures, and the split‑second decisions that shaped one of Australia’s fiercest fights of the war. episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 17, 2026 · 23 MIN

The chaos, the intelligence failures, and the split‑second decisions that shaped one of Australia’s fiercest fights of the war.

from The Issue · host LiSTNR

Trevor Baucom, a U.S. Black Hawk pilot who flew alongside Australian special forces, recounts the brutal battles and life‑or‑death moments he faced in Afghanistan. From landing commandos under heavy fire to surviving a crash that left him initially reported as killed in action, Trevor shares a rare perspective from inside the cockpit. Years later, still living with the consequences, he works to honour the men who didn’t make it home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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