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This may not be quite the right forum for this question but as the responses are covering a range of issues I will ask.
Is being shot down as a pilot really something to be proud of (in pilot circles)? Is there some level of embarrassment in that? Didn't WWII vets feel being a POW was shameful?
Not saying I agree, but wondering as a friend was mentioning how public opinion on these things has changed.
Same friend wonders if Biden can say something to the effect of "we honor McCain's service as we honor that of the several thousand pilots that did not get shot down."
Too harsh and disrespectful, but question remains how do pilots feel about it? Is it just an unfortunate thing that happens or a commentary on ability?
