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These photos represent many of the images that are shared in Lee Ellis’ keynote presentations, media appearances, books, and training materials.

Want to read more about these photos? Check out Lee Ellis’ book, Leading with Honor: Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton. 

  • F4C Phantom Fighter Jet

  • F4C Phantom Fighter Jet

  • F4C Phantom Fighter Jet

  • F4C Phantom Fighter Jet

  • Lee squatting down by the staff car and sign was at the completion of the 10,000 sortie for the Danang 366 TFW Gunfighters. I was selected to fly with him on that special commemorative mission.

  • Lee completing a mission of the 10,000th sortie for the Danang 366 TFW Gunfighters. I was selected to fly with him on that special commemorative mission.

  • Lee Ellis hero shot with an F4C Phantom at Danang 366 TFW in 1973

  • Map of North Vietnam showing POW Camp locations

  • Lee Ellis with friend Doug Condit (1942-1967) soon after arriving in Vietnam

  • Early military photo of Lee Ellis

  • A letter to Lee's parents shortly after his shoot down and capture - Page 1

  • A letter to Lee's parents shortly after his shoot down and capture - Page 2

  • Rare photo of a Vietnam POW Camp

  • Hanoi, North Vietnam --- Exterior view of the prisoner of war camp in Vietnam in 1973

  • Ariel view of the "Hanoi Hilton" prison on Vietnam

  • Ariel view of the "Hanoi Hilton" prison on Vietnam

  • An example of small prison cell in the Vietnam POW camps.

  • The U.S. Military Code of Conduct

  • Paul Galanti’s fingers send the message in this photo: “This is a big propaganda lie.”

  • Lee Ellis Vietnam POW Poster

  • Lee Ellis metal POW bracelet

  • Thousands of people wore POW bracelets to raise awareness about their imprisonment.

  • Captain Ken Fisher USAF (rank during the Vietnam War)

  • POW/MIA wives Sybil Stockdale (League Chairman) and Phyllis Galanti share their concerns for our men with President Nixon and Secretary Kissinger.

  • POW Group Release Photo (Lee Ellis shown on 4th row)

  • POW Release Photo - the "Hanoi Taxi" leaving Vietnam

  • POW Release Photo - the "Hanoi Taxi" leaving Vietnam

  • Lee Ellis and fellow comrades arriving at Clark AFB upon release.

  • Lee Ellis arriving at Clark AFB upon release.

  • Lee Ellis and fellow comrades arriving at Clark AFB upon release.

  • Arriving at Clark AFB upon release.

  • Lee Ellis returning home after POW release at Maxwell AFB

  • Lee Ellis returning home after POW release at Maxwell AFB

  • Navy Commander Jeremiah Denton speaking at Maxwell AFB after POW release.

  • Lee Ellis Homecoming Parade March 1973 Commerce GA.

  • Lee Ellis Homecoming Parade March 1973 Commerce GA.

  • Lee Ellis Homecoming Parade March 1973 Commerce GA.

  • Lee Ellis Homecoming Parade March 1973 Commerce GA.

  • Post-Vietnam War photo of T38s in a flight formation.

  • Lee Ellis with his fellow POW leader, Brigadier General Robbie Risner in 2010.

  • Lee Ellis modern day hero shot

  • Risner 9 Foot Tall Statue

  • Hanoi Hilton Release 1973