Searching for World War II's Lost Hero

8.0/10 · 35 votesJul 30, 2025

Ranked #2 of 7 in Season 16•+0.4 vs season avg

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Armed with a new eyewitness account and cutting-edge tech, Josh travels to Micronesia and dives the Pacific to find a lost P-47 Thunderbolt. Piloted by an American hero, it took part in a daring raid during the final days of World War II.

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Seasons18

All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Season 16 Episodes7

E1 7.9

Hitler's Amerikabomber

E2 8.0

The Man-Eating Lions of Kenya

E3 7.2

The Lost Grave of Buffalo Bill

E4 6.8

Shipwreck Triangle of Greece

E5 7.7

Treasure of the Pirate Queen

E6 8.0Now viewing

Searching for World War II's Lost Hero

E7 7.5

Mystery Ruins of the Stone Age

Cast1

Josh Gates

Self - Host

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Episode Summary

"Searching for World War II's Lost Hero" is episode 6 of Expedition Unknown season 16. It scored 8.0/10 from 35 votes, ranking #2 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on July 30, 2025.

Next: E7 · Mystery Ruins of the Stone Age Best of Season 16