In this episode of The Crux: True Survival Stories, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen recount the tragic events of May 1942 when eleven out of twelve South African aircrew members perished in the Sahara desert due to navigational errors and harsh weather. They discuss the lone survivor's ordeal, air mechanic Noel St. Malo Juul, emphasizing the importance of proper planning and mental resilience in extreme survival situations.