Part 11 - On October 6, 1969, Major Philip J. Conran led a daring rescue in Laos after his team was ambushed, taking heavy fire and crash-landing while saving the downed crew of another helicopter. Despite having no formal combat training, he organized the ground defense for six hours until 46 Lao and 8 American soldiers were finally airlifted out. His actions were originally recommended for the Medal of Honor, but the award was downgraded to the Air Force Cross because the mission was classifie