Sundown to Eleven, the new documentary from director George Retelas, employee and long-time volunteer at the USS Hornet Museum, is now streaming free on YouTube. The film stars Richard “Dick” Miralles, the last surviving member of the U.S. Navy’s Air Group 11, who passed away on November 13, 2025, at age 101.
The film was released on December 7 to fulfill Miralles’ final wish, that the film debut for the public on Pearl Harbor Day to honor his fallen World War II comrades.
Follow the epic journey of WWII veteran Richard “Dick” Miralles, the last surviving member of the U.S. Navy’s Air Group Eleven, as he sets out on a deeply personal mission to uncover the fate of a fallen comrade lost over the Pacific in 1944. With the help of a passionate crew of volunteers from the USS Hornet Museum and the support of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Miralles hits the road—part detective, part historian, all heart.
From the hushed corridors of the National Archives to the warm waters of Pearl Harbor, Miralles retraces the steps of his wartime squadron, chasing clues and memories. Along the way, he revisits battle sites, takes to the skies in a Dauntless dive-bomber, and reflects on the cost of service and the power of remembrance—all while nearing his 100th birthday.
Blending the suspense of a cold case with the soul of a cross-country odyssey, Sundown to Eleven is a moving tribute to the enduring sacrifice of Gold Star families. It is a sequel to his acclaimed 2014 documentary, Eleven: The Movie, which featured the oral history of eleven World War II veterans who flew in the Pacific War with his namesake grandfather. Watch the full 65-minute film for free on YouTube. Those who wish to make donations may do so in Dick Miralles’ memory to the USS Hornet Museum.
