Great Fighter Pilot - Final Flight
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Great Fighter Pilot - Final Flight
SARANAC LAKE — A decorated pilot who flew 666 combat missions in World War II, Korea and Vietnam died Tuesday after a long illness. He was 93.
*Hand Salute*
*Taps*
John Mollison (biographer):-
A great epitaph for a great man. Hope he gets a flypast on the day.
I’ve learned that most of these guys are some of the most conscientious, caring, compassionate people you will ever meet, but they understand the words duty, honor and country to a level that the rest of us don’t get. And among the greatest is Hank.
Note the link at the bottom of the article - you can cut and paste to get a pdf download of the book about his career. I've got it now - haven't read it yet.
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