In this gripping episode of 'The Crux: True Survival Stories,' hosts Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh recount the harrowing ordeal of World War I fighter pilot Eddie Rickenbacker. In 1942, on a top-secret mission to deliver war plans to General Douglas MacArthur, Rickenbacker's B-17 Flying Fortress crashes into the Pacific Ocean. Over 24 days, Rickenbacker and his crew battle dehydration, limited supplies, and despair. Through unexpected miracles and resilience, seven members survive, leading to significant improvements in military survival gear to prevent similar tragedies.