Bill Dillon: Inside a WWII Submarine Patrol | Planet Tyrus
Podcast: Planet TyrusPublished On: Tue Jan 20 2026
Description: On this episode of Planet Tyrus, Tyrus sits down with William “Bill” Dillon: a 102-year-old WWII Navy submariner and radioman who served aboard the USS Sailfish (SS-192) in the Pacific. Bill shares unforgettable stories from the Great Depression, intense submarine war patrols, surviving depth-charge attacks, and the Battle of Formosa, where Sailfish helped rescue downed American pilots. Plus, Bill discusses his book, “The Strike of the Sailfish,” and why telling the full story matters. STAY IN THE ORBIT 🪐 Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/planettyruspod/ Facebook 👉https://www.facebook.com/PlanetTyrusPod X 👉https://x.com/PlanetTyrusPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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