Missing Presumed Dead returns to National Geographic this Friday, June 6 at 9PM ET with a harrowing account of survival from Operation Desert Storm. “John Peters: Shot Down” tells the true story of two airmen, John Peters and his co-pilot, John Nichol, whose plane was hit by a shoulder-launched missile on the first day of the conflict.
Shot down behind enemy lines, the pair faced seven weeks as prisoners of war, enduring intense mental and physical torture. The episode unpacks their experience in detail, exploring not just the events themselves, but the psychological toll of captivity, the mechanisms of survival, and the strength required to withstand unimaginable duress.
“John Peters: Shot Down” is a visceral look at the realities of war, beyond the headlines and battlefield footage. The special underscores the personal cost of conflict and gives a firsthand account of what it takes to endure—and come home. For viewers drawn to military history and true stories of resilience, this episode will be hard to turn away from.
“Missing Presumed Dead” airs on National Geographic on Friday, June 6th at 9:00 PM ET.
