175. How China Downed a US Spy Plane (Ep 1)
What happens when a Chinese Fighter jet crashes into a US spy plane? The result is death, hostages and a major crisis with lessons for what could spark a war today. Listen as David and Gordon tell the infamous story of the Hainan Island Incident. ------------------- THE REST IS CLASSIFIED LIVE 2026 at The Rest Is…
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